This Week at Royal
December 7 - 13, 2020
Greetings, Falcons!
Items to note during the week of December 7-13:
- Houston Food Bank @ Royal High School PAC entrance, Monday 12/7, 4-6
- Amazon Smile to generate donations for Royal Education Foundation
- Royal ISD COVID Dashboard
- COVID-19 Rapid Testing
We love to share great news and community events! Submit your items to falconstrong@royal-isd.net by noon each Thursday for the following week's newsletter. Submissions should be in final draft status. Please include pictures and flyers as applicable.
Have a great week!
Your partner in learning,
Royal ISD
COVID-19 Testing for Current Staff and In-Person Students
Royal ISD is excited to announce that we are now offering COVID testing to current in-person students and current RISD staff! Visit the new "COVID-19 Resources" section on www.royal-isd.net to learn more and to access RISD COVID Testing FAQs.
PLEASE NOTE: For your child to participate, you must first complete a permission slip. Click here for the English permission slip. Click here for the Spanish permission slip.
Friendly reminder: If anyone in your home has tested positive for COVID-19 or is experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, please do not send your Falcon learner to campus until he/she has completed a COVID-19 test. If your student is an in-person learner and needs to be tested, please contact your child's campus to set up a drive-through test.
- Royal High School: 281-934-2215
- Royal Junior High: 281-934-2241
- Royal Elementary (PK-1 and 2-5): 281-934-3166
- Royal STEM Academy: 281-934-2215
Also see: Royal COVID-19 case dashboard and CDC COVID-19 resources
Spotlights
Royal FFA competes at the Area XI Leadership Contest
The Royal FFA Leadership teams competed at the Area XI FFA Leadership Contest held at Boiling High School on Saturday, November 21st, 2020. The Royal FFA Chapter had a Leadership team of 21 students, and 5 teams with all of the teams showcasing their leadership, critical thinking, and public speaking skills within the FFA Organization. Congratulations to our Leadership Teams. Read more.
Thank You Treats for RES Staff!
The team at RES surprised our fantastic teacher team with candied apples as a holiday treat!
Saving Lives One Pint at a Time!
The December 1 RISD blood drive collected 50 successful donations, which will be used to save 150 lives.
Pictured are the Falcon Seniors who volunteered to escort donors to and from class. It takes a village, and we are so grateful for our student volunteers.
Operation Christmas Child
It's Operation Christmas Child Shoebox time again! Royal FCCLA (Family, Career, Community, & Leadership Assoc.) and TAFE (Texa Assoc. of Future Educators) gathered items, such as soap, toothbrushes, combs, dolls, blankets, crayons etc., and assembled boxes in Mrs. Beyer's room for needy children all over the world. Students were thankful for this opportunity to help children in need.
All District Football Honors
Congratulations to the 14 Royal Falcons awarded All District Football Honors. Read more.
Former Royal Graduate Blooms Big
Former Royal ISD Graduate, Mariela Perla Aguilar was recently selected by the nation's leading Florist Designers and Renowned Simon Lycett to be chosen to compete in a Series on HBO Max titled "Full Bloom". Read more.
News and Announcements
Royal ISD Seeks Community Involvement for Athletic Director Search Process
Royal ISD would like your input as we develop a leadership profile for the next Falcon Athletic Director. Please CLICK HERE to make your voice heard! (En Espanol) The survey will expire at 11:00 PM on Wednesday, December 9, 2020.
Thank you for partnering with Royal ISD in this important endeavor.
Royal ECHS Receives Royal Education Foundation 3D Printer Grant and Hands-On Industry Training
Mr. Brian Heiman from ImageNet Consulting was the guest speaker for our Royal ECHS Project Lead The Way Engineering students on December 2, 2020. Mr. Heiman talked to the students about the 3D Printing industry and Additive Manufacturing. He also instructed them on how to use the Ultimaker S5 3D Printer. The Royal Education Foundation (REF) provided the grant funds for the purchase of the Ultimaker 3D Printer. Click here to view additional pictures.
Royal ECHS staff and students thank Mr. Heiman and the Royal Education Foundation for their support.
Interested in helping REF provide new opportunities for Falcon Learners?
Scam of the Week: Tricky Tags in Google Drive Phishing Attack
Phishing emails are often designed to trick you into clicking a malicious link. Most email clients, such as Microsoft Outlook and Gmail, have filters that add warning messages to emails with suspicious-looking links. Unfortunately, the bad guys are always finding new ways to bypass these security filters.
The latest way that scammers sneak past your email security is by taking advantage of the collaboration tools available for the Google Drive platform. The platform allows you to tag any user in a file by using their Gmail address. Once tagged, the user will receive a notification directly from Google. This means that if a bad guy tags you in a Google document, you will receive a legitimate notification from Google that includes a link to the bad guy’s file. If you view the file, you’ll likely find that it directs you to click another link. This second link is actually a malicious attempt to steal your sensitive information.
Don’t fall for this trick! Remember:
- Always be suspicious of emails or notifications from someone you do not know.
- Never click on a link within an email that you weren’t expecting—even if it came from a legitimate website.
- If you receive a suspicious email or notification, contact your IT department or follow the specific procedure for your organization.
Events - December 7 - 13
Monday, December 7
- Houston Food Bank distribution, Royal High School (by the PAC), 4-6pm
- RJH Lady Falcon Basketball, 5pm, Royal@West Brazos
Daily Parent Tips
- Elementary: Encouragement can turn classmates into friends - http://niswc.com/16lGC320271
- Secondary: Keep an eye on your teen's time online - http://niswc.com/36lGC320271
Tuesday, December 8
- Men's basketball - Houston Washington@Royal: Freshman at 5pm, JV at 6pm, Varsity at 7:15pm
- Women's varsity basketball - Booker T. Washington@Royal, 5:30pm
Daily Parent Tips
- Elementary: Turn words into action with a fun game - http://niswc.com/16lHC320271
- Secondary: Help your teen manage workload stress - http://niswc.com/36lHC320271
Wednesday, December 9
- No scheduled events
Daily Parent Tips
- Elementary: Respond to struggles with encouraging praise - http://niswc.com/16lIC320271
- Secondary: Discuss tough choices with your teen - http://niswc.com/36lIC320271
Thursday, December 10
- The Bookworm Bus - Quail Ridge Apartments. Click here for details.
Daily Parent Tips
- Elementary: Preserve the memories of an unusual year - http://niswc.com/16lJC320271
- Secondary: Help your teen solve concentration problems - http://niswc.com/36lJC320271
Friday, December 11
- Women's varsity basketball - Concordia Lutheran@Royal, 5:30pm
Daily Parent Tips
- Elementary: Give priceless gifts without spending money - http://niswc.com/16lKC320271
- Secondary: Don't excuse poor attendance habits - http://niswc.com/36lKC320271
Saturday, December 12
- Men's basketball - Royal@Lamar Consolidated JV at 1:15pm, Varsity at 3pm
Daily Parent Tips
- Elementary: Use the news as a teaching tool - http://niswc.com/16lLC320271
- Secondary: Resolve conflicts with your teen by asking questions - http://niswc.com/36lLC320271
Sunday, December 13
- No scheduled events
Daily Parent Tips
- Elementary: Encourage responsible behavior three ways - http://niswc.com/16lMC320271
- Secondary: Help your teen sort out priorities - http://niswc.com/36lMC320271
Looking Ahead
December 2020
- December 14: Houston Food Bank, 4-6pm, Royal High School PAC entrance
- December 14: Regular Board Meeting, 6:30pm, Zoom
- December 19: - The Brookshire Police Department will be holding its 11th Annual Christmas toy drive on Saturday, December 19th at 8am. Due to Covid-19 we will be making necessary changes to ensure everyone’s safety. We will be holding a drive-thru toy drive this year in the parking lot of the Police Department. Masks are required and everyone will be required to remain in their vehicles. All Brookshire residents are required to show a valid ID or utility bill with a Brookshire address to receive a gift. Children must be present to receive gifts. The event will take place on December 19th at 8am until 10am. If you have any questions please contact the Police Department at (281) 375-5000.
- December 21 : January 5: Winter Break (School resumes on January 6)
- December 24: Houston Food Bank Super Feast. 42nd Annual Super Feast. Walk-Up or Drive-Up to receive a food basket for the Holiday Season. Groceries in the pre-packed boxes will include a frozen Turkey, baked goods, canned goods, bread, and other non-perishable items. There is no need to register ahead of time, you just walk-up/drive-up to receive your items. There are plenty of volunteer opportunities for you or your family.
2021
- January 11: Regular Board Meeting, 6:30pm, Zoom
- January 23: RHS Theater presents A Mime Show
- February 27, 2021: RHS Theater Presents To Burn a Witch
- April 8-10, 2021: 65th Annual FFA Show, BBQ luncheon, Parade & Auction
- April 30 – May 2: RHS Theater Presents Peter Pan
About Us
Email: contactus@royal-isd.net
Website: http://www.royal-isd.net
Location: 3714 Farm to Market 359, Pattison, TX, USA
Phone: 281-934-2248
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/royalindependentschooldistrict
Twitter: @royalisd
The Royal Independent School District (District) is an equal opportunity educational provider and employer does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment matters. The District is required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as Board policy not to discriminate in such a manner.