The Lady Falcons soccer team won against Harmony School of Discovery 7-1 Tuesday night with goals scored by Maria Paredes, Jackie Romero, Jessica Aguilar, and Lizbeth Diaz as well as assists by Deicy Robledo and Elizabeth Jimenez. Their next matchup is Friday 2/12 in Sealy.
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
Tomorrow is Safer Internet Day! Here are 5 tips for staying safe on the internet with your kids. Try them out! 😊
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.
CANCELLED: Tuesday 2/9 Softball Scrimmage, Royal at Spring Woods High School
The Royal men’s varsity soccer team had a very busy week, with a 10-0 win against Hempstead, a 5-0 win against Navasota, and a 12-0 win against Rice Consolidated. We were ranked #1 in 4A Region 3 by the Texas Association of Soccer Caoaches. Next up: We will play vs. Harmony School of Discovery on Tuesday and at Sealy on Friday. 👏🏻👏🏻🏆
“Winning is a habit. Watch your thoughts, they become your beliefs. Watch your beliefs, they become your words. Watch your words, they become your actions. Watch your actions, they become your habits. Watch your habits, they become your character.” -- Vince Lombardi
Congratulations to the 2021 District Champion Lady Falcons! 🥳 Back to back district champs!
Score against Wharton: 81-52
The lady Falcons worked hard and prevailed to advance to the playoffs.
Royal teachers are exploring different ways to learn during the pandemic! Our senior health science students do not get to do hospital clinical this year, so RHS athletic trainer Jarryn Rosas shared her knowledge to help keep them learning!
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
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
REMINDER! The award-winning Royal SkillsUSA team partnered with Scentsy to create a virtual fundraiser. A percentage of the sales from anything ordered from the fundraiser page will go to the RISD SkillsUSA team. Visit https://bit.ly/3oR1f3S to place your order today!
Congratulations to RHS Assistant Principal Jorge Garza, winner of the 2021 Homerun Derby!
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
The Falcon girls soccer team recorded their first district win against Hempstead Tuesday night with a score of 4-1. Congratulations, ladies!
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
Attention Falcon families! The newest issue of Region 16's Parent and Family Engagement Connection Newsletter is now available at http://bit.ly/3jaVsVA.
