Falcon Week at a Glance

Greetings Falcons,

Reminder! Monday, September 6 is a student and staff holiday. Visit https://www.dol.gov/general/laborday/history to learn more about Labor Day. Enjoy your day!

Royal has released a comprehensive plan on how to address COVID-19 at various levels of case. Visit the COVID Dashboard to monitor case numbers at Royal ISD.

As always, Royal ISD is committed to the health and safety of our students, staff, and community, and we look forward to a continued partnership with the community.

Have a great week!

Royal ISD

The 9/3 Bond Fact Friday covered the increased bonding capacity in Royal ISD. Due to growth, new homes*, and new businesses in Royal ISD, our bonding capacity has increased substantially. Visit the Royal Bond 2021 Website and navigate to the FAQ page to learn more!

November 2020

Tax base was $1.45 billion, which could support a $37.3 million bond with NO TAX RATE INCREASE.

November 2021

Tax base is $2.1 billion, which can support a $100 million bond with NO TAX RATE INCREASE.

The site includes FAQs, tax and voter information, information on the proposed projects, and more! Royal ISD is committed to transparency. If you still have questions, please submit them on the Bond 2921 site FAQ page or email the RISD Communications department (cginn@royal-isd.net).

RHS seniors Samantha Lopez and Alexis Ibarra helped Christi Ginn in the Communications department over the summer, providing assistance with everything from photography to the website to graphic design and more!

Samantha is involved in NHS, UIL Academics, FFA, Mu Alpha Theta, Yearbook, Royal Times Newspaper, and ECHS. Alexis is involved in NHS, UIL Academics, FFA, Mu Alpha Theta, Yearbook, SkillsUSA, and ECHS.

Thank you to Sam and Alexis for their input and assistance!

We can all help prevent suicide. Every year, the Lifeline and other mental health organizations and individuals across the U.S. and around the world raise awareness of suicide prevention during September, National Suicide Prevention Month. World Suicide Prevention Day is September 10. It’s a time to remember those affected by suicide, to raise awareness, and to focus efforts on directing treatment to those who need it most.

Recent actions such as Senate Bill 279 have been enacted to help curb the rise in suicides. This bill requires that each student identification card issued by a public school to a student in grade six and higher must have printed on the card the contact information for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-TALK) (8255), the Crisis Text Line (Text TX To 741741) and may have printed on the card information for a local suicide prevention hotline, if available. Both resources provide free 24/7 confidential crisis counseling and emotional support on any topic for people in distress.

Warning signs that someone may be at immediate risk for attempting suicide include:

• Talking about wanting to die or wanting to kill themselves
• Talking about feeling empty or hopeless or having no reason to live
• Talking about feeling trapped or feeling that there are no solutions
• Feeling unbearable emotional or physical pain
• Talking about being a burden to others
• Withdrawing from family and friends
• Giving away important possessions
• Saying goodbye to friends and family
• Putting affairs in order, such as making a will
• Taking great risks that could lead to death, such as driving extremely fast
• Talking or thinking about death often

Other serious warning signs that someone may be at risk for attempting suicide include:

• Displaying extreme mood swings, suddenly changing from very sad to very calm or happy
• Making a plan or looking for ways to kill themselves, such as searching for lethal methods online, stockpiling pills, or buying a gun
• Talking about feeling great guilt or shame
• Using alcohol or drugs more often
• Acting anxious or agitated
• Changing eating or sleeping habits
• Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge

It is important to note that suicide is not a normal response to stress. Suicidal thoughts or actions are a sign of extreme distress and should not be ignored. If these warning signs apply to you or someone you know, get help as soon as possible, particularly if the behavior is new or has increased recently.

Here are five steps you can take to #BeThe1To help someone in emotional pain:

Former Falcon student Nicole Hoo turned her CTE education at Royal into a successful career. Nicole is a Survey Technician for Percheron, and was recently featured in a promotional video about a day in her work life. CLICK HERE to view the video.

Mike and Val Hoo, Nicole's parents, stated, "The quiet mouse that FFA created has evolved into monster on a bigger stage. You guys don’t have an idea how fantastic FFA teach your students to improve their image for the future. That is why we all in our family promote and always talk about you all of the good job you are doing. And Nicole is the example. She is a programmer but does the technician research and mapping for the company. She is the only female in the Houston and surrounding areas. And she loves it. Thank you for teaching my daughter the value of public speaking in a higher level."

Congratulations, Nicole!

Cybercriminals have used COVID-19 as phish bait since the start of the pandemic, and they’re not stopping any time soon. In a recent attack, scammers spoof your organization’s HR department and send a link to a “mandatory” vaccination status form. The phishing email claims that your local government requires all employees to complete the form. Failing to complete the form "could carry significant fines".

If you click the link in the email, you are directed to a realistic but fake login page for the Microsoft Outlook Web App. If you try to log in, you are asked to “verify” your name, birth date, and mailing address by typing this information into the fields provided. Once submitted, your information is sent directly to the cybercriminals, and you are redirected to a real vaccination form from your local government. The good news is that this form isn't actually mandatory. The bad news is that giving cybercriminals your personal information may lead to consequences much worse than a fine.

Remember these tips to avoid similar phishing attacks:

• Watch out for a sense of urgency, especially when there is a threat of a fine or a penalty.
• These scams rely on impulsive actions, so always think before you click.
• Never click on a link or download an attachment in an email that you were not expecting.
• If you receive an unexpected email from someone within your organization, stay cautious. Contact the person by phone or on a messaging app to confirm that they actually sent the email.

• Student/Staff Holiday (Labor Day). Visit https://www.dol.gov/general/laborday/history to learn more about Labor Day. Enjoy your day!

• RHS Volleyball at Alief Hastings, JV 4:30/V 5:30
  
• RJH Football, Royal @ Needville

• No scheduled events

• Volleyball, Willowridge Varsity Tournament (September 9 and 11)
• RJH Volleyball, Clute @ Royal
• Campus Open House Night - Click here for campus times and more details.

• 7pm: RHS Football, Caldwell HS at Falcon Stadium

• RHS & RJH Cross Country, Brazos Invitational, Brazos HS, 8:30AM
• 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of 2001. Learn more.
  
• RHS Volleyball, Willowridge Varsity Tournament (September 9 and 11)

• No scheduled events

• September 13, 5PM, RJH Volleyball @ Wharton
  
• September 15, International Dot Day
• September 17, Volleyball, Faith Academy (Bellville) at Royal, V 5PM
• September 17, 7pm: RHS Football,Northeast Northeast Early College HS
• September 18, RHS Cross Country, Andy Wells Invitational, Kingwood HS, 7:30AM
• September 18, 5PM, RJH Volleyball Tournament @ West Brazos
• September 20, 5PM, RJH Volleyball @ Royal
• September 20, 6:30PM, Regular School Board Meeting
  
• September 21, Volleyball, Sealy @ Royal, V 5:00/V 6:00
• September 24 - Student Holiday
• September 24, Volleyball, El Campo @ Royal, V 5:00/V 6:00
• September 24, 7PM - Royal Homecoming Game: Boling HS at Royal Falcon Stadium
• September 25, RHS & RJH Cross Country, Sealy HS, 8:30AM
• September 25: Back-to-School Fun Day @ The Hangar, 10AM-4PM, https://5il.co/xl6w
• September 27, 4-7PM: Houston Food Bank at RHS PAC
• September 28, Volleyball, Royal @ Navasota, V 5:00/V 6:00

• October 1 - Student/Teacher Holiday (County Fair Day)
• Octobe3r 2, RHS & RJH Cross Country, Shiner Invitational, Green Dickson Park, 8:30AM
• October 5, National Night Out
  
• October 8, 7PM, Football vs Sealy at Sealy,1135-1199 North Cir, Sealy, TX 77474
• October 11 - Student Holiday
• October 11, RHS & RJH Cross Country, 24-4A Cross Country Meet, Royal, 8:30AM
• October 11, 6:30PM, Regular School Board Meeting
• October 15, 7PM, at LaMarque High School, 397 Duroux Rd, La Marque, TX 77568
• October 22, 7PM, Bellville High School at Falcon Stadium
• October 23, Waller County Child Welfare Charity (WCCWB) Annual Sporting Clay Event Fundraiser. Details: https://5il.co/v9j2. The WCCWB wants people to learn and be more concerned about children in foster care due to child abuse and neglect. WCCWB Board members work at the grassroots level to meet the needs of these children from our community.
• October 25, RHS Cross Country, Region III Cross Country Meet, Sam Houston Park, Time TBD
• October 25, 4-7PM: Houston Food Bank at RHS PAC

• November 5, 7PM, Football; Wharton HS at Falcon Stadium
  
• November 6, RHS Cross Country, UIL State Cross Country Meet, Round Rock, Time TBD

• November 8, Regular School Board Meeting, 6:30
• November 22, 4-7PM: Houston Food Bank at RHS PAC

• December 13, 6:30, Regular School Board Meeting
  
• December 27, 4-7PM: Houston Food Bank at RHS PAC

• January 10, Regular School Board Meeting, 6:30
• January 24, 4 - 7, Houston Food Bank at RHS PAC

• February 14, 6:30PM, Regular School Board Meeting
  
• February 14, Happy Valentine's Day!
• February 28, 4 - 7, Houston Food Bank at RHS PAC

• March 14, 6:30PM, Regular School Board Meeting
• March 28, 4-7, RHS PAC

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Website: http://www.royal-isd.net
Location: 3714 Farm to Market 359, Pattison, TX, USA
Phone: 281-934-2248
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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.