Black History Month: Hiram Rhodes Revels was the first African American ever elected to the U.S. Senate. He represented the state of Mississippi from February 1870 to March 1871. https://www.biography.com/political-figure/hiram-r-revels

On April 5, 1947, Jackie Robinson became the first African American to play Major League Baseball when he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers. He led the league in stolen bases that season and was named Rookie of the Year. https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/jackie-robinson

Black History Month: George Washington Carver developed 300 derivative products from peanuts among them cheese, milk, coffee, flour, ink, dyes, plastics, wood stains, soap, linoleum, medicinal oils and cosmetics. https://www.biography.com/scientist/george-washington-carver

REMINDER! Monday, February 8 is a student holiday (Staff Professional Day). Enjoy your day off!

Boys & Girls Club of Houston is offering "The COVID-19 Vaccine: Ask the Experts" sessions on Feb. 10 at 6pm (Spanish - https://5il.co/peij) and Feb. 11 at 6pm (English - https://5il.co/peii) to answer your questions. The sessions will be available at www.facebook.com/bgchouston.

Falcon Families just a friendly reminder that tomorrow Monday, February 8, 2021 is a Professional Development Day for teachers and staff. It is a Student Holiday. We look forward to seeing all students on Tuesday, February 9, 2021.

Black History Month: Thurgood Marshall was the first African American ever appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court. He was appointed by President Lyndon B. Johnson and served on the court from 1967 to 1991. https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/thurgood-marshall

Happy National School Counseling Week to our amazing school counselors! Ms. Alcover and Ms. Murray we appreciate all that you do!

Black History Month: Before Rosa Parks, there was Claudette Colvin, who was arrested nine months prior for not giving up her bus seat to white passengers. https://www.biography.com/activist/claudette-colvin

Congratulations to RHS Assistant Principal Jorge Garza, winner of the 2021 Homerun Derby!

Reminder! RES (2-5) Spring Picture Day is Feb. 5, 2021! Say CHEESE!

Each day this month we will share a post in honor of Black History Month. Jack Johnson became the first African American man to hold the World Heavyweight Champion boxing title in 1908. He held onto the belt until 1915. https://www.biography.com/people/jack-johnson-9355980

Black History Month: John Mercer Langston was the first Black man to become a lawyer when he passed the bar in Ohio in 1854, and later became one of the first African Americans elected to public office. https://history.house.gov/People/Detail/16682

Attention Falcon families! The newest issue of Region 16's Parent and Family Engagement Connection Newsletter is now available at http://bit.ly/3jaVsVA.

Houston Food Bank will be at Royal High School today from 4-6pm! Please visit the RHS PAC entrance to participate.

Celebrate the start of Black History Month with this collection of educational activities! Take this time to learn with your kids. http://comsen.se/Wf1E

The Spring 2021 FFA calendar is now available! Visit https://5il.co/p4d1 to view the upcoming events. Have a great day!

Thanks to everyone who participated in the 2021 Homerun Derby!

Reminder! RES (PK-1) Picture Day is February 1, 2021! Get your smiles ready!

Royal athletics coach Kenesha Carter was recently interviewed by Voyage Magazine about her new novel, "Caught in the Middle", which provides insight about the challenges young adults face as they navigate through college. See http://bit.ly/3t3aTE5. Congratulations, Coach Carter!