This Week at Royal

Greetings, Falcons!

Royal ISD wishes each and every Falcon a happy and safe Thanksgiving break. See you on the 30th!

Your partner in learning,

Royal ISD

Giving Tuesday: The Royal ISD Education Foundation is proud to be part of this global day of generosity. Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Over the past 8 years it has grown into a global movement that inspires millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity in their community. We’ll be sharing more information in the next few days! Click the following link for more information about the Royal ISD Education Foundation: https://www.royal-isd.net/article/291837?org=royal-isd

Last week, pharmaceutical company Pfizer announced that long-term trials of their COVID-19 vaccine have been highly successful. This exciting development is a huge step towards ending the pandemic, but experts say we are still far from a publicly available vaccine.

Unfortunately, good news like this is often used by cybercriminals to catch your attention and manipulate your emotions. Expect to see mentions of a COVID-19 vaccine in phishing attacks and social media disinformation campaigns.

Here are some tips to stay safe:

• Be suspicious of emails, texts, and social media posts that contain exciting or alarming information about a vaccine. This could be false information designed to intentionally mislead you—a tactic known as disinformation.
• Always think before you click. Cyber attacks are designed to catch you off guard and trigger you to click impulsively.
• Stay informed by checking official government websites or following trusted news sources for information on vaccine developments.

“We must find time to stop and thank the people who make a difference in our lives.”

— John F. Kennedy

• Men's Basketball: Royal@New Waverly, 2/3:30, JV/V
• Women's Basketball: Royal@Sam Rayburn(Pasadena), Time TBD

“Let us remember that, as much has been given us, much will be expected from us, and that true homage comes from the heart as well as from the lips, and shows itself in deeds.”

– Theodore Roosevelt

“What we’re really talking about is a wonderful day set aside on the fourth Thursday of November when no one diets. I mean, why else would they call it Thanksgiving?”

– Erma Bombeck

“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.”

– John F. Kennedy

• Black Friday

“Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.”

– Oprah Winfrey

• November 16-29: Royal STEM Academy Virtual Book Fair

– Bobby Jindal

“I’m from Canada, so Thanksgiving to me is just Thursday with more food. And I’m thankful for that.”

– Howie Mande

• Monday, November 30, Houston Food Bank, 4pm-6pm, Royal High School PAC entrance

• December 1: Save the Date! Giving Tuesday is December 1, 2020. Watch the weekly district newsletter as well as the website and social media for more information on how to use this day to assist the Royal Education Foundation as they help our Falcons soar.
• December 5: SAT testing date.
• 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.

• January 23: RHS Theater presents A Mime Show
• January 29: Annual RHS Homerun Derby
• 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

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Phone: 281-934-2248
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