December 19th, 2025
December Events
Dec. 22 to Jan. 2- Winter Break
January Events
5th: Students return from Winter Break
16th: End of the second quarter
19th-20th: No school for students
28th: Report Cards sent home
7th Grade & Schoolwide Updates
Parents and guardians, please talk with your student about the importance of hand washing to minimize the spread of germs. We have had several staff and students out this week due to illness.
Please send your student to school with a device and charger each day so they are prepared for classes. 7th grade students who do not have a device, charger or way to charge their computer to complete assignments will be tracked. When students reach the 5th disruption to their learning due to missing devices or charger, they will need to leave the computer at school.
The 7th grade would like to wish you and your families a happy holiday season. We are thankful for your support and enjoy teaching your children.
Winter sports games: Check our school website for a schedule.
After School Clubs are going well and we would love to have a few volunteers to help the club leaders. This is a great way to engage at Reynolds. If you have any interest in volunteering for one of these clubs, please reach out to either me (Carrie Wagner) or Molly Dingledine, acrmsclubs@gmail.com. You do not have to come to every club - you can choose the dates that work best for you.
Mondays - STEM or Photography (3:20-4:45)
Tuesdays and Wednesdays - Cooking (3:20-4:45)
Thursdays - Arts and Crafts (3:20-4:45)
Next Community Night: February 24th in the cafeteria from 5:00-6:30pm
Student and families welcome for FREE dinner and tutoring.
Cocoa and Crafts theme
Please reach out to your student's homeroom teacher with any questions or concerns.
Core Class Updates
Topics covered this week:
How do dew point and relative humidity relate to cloud formation and weather?
How are clouds classified and where are they located?
What weather can be predicted with various cloud types?
Please continue to monitor your students
Please consider donating $5 for lab supplies if you are able; you can send cash or check in with your student any time or follow the QR code below!
Students took Friday Assessment #9 today on fraction division. They have until 12/12 to complete test corrections. Friday Assessment #7 and #8 are now closed and those grades can no longer be changed.
Remember, during second quarter, students will only have 3 weeks to complete test corrections and finish missing work.
Ms. Tart sent an email home to her students' families - please see this link for a copy if you did not receive the email.
We will start working with negative numbers next week and after Thanksgiving Break.
Our 7th graders have been marching through history as they wrapped up our unit on Napoleon! Students explored the Grande Armée and the challenges of the Russian Campaign, learned about Napoleon’s final defeat at Waterloo, and showcased their learning through a creative end-of-unit project. It’s been great to see students thinking critically about leadership, decision-making, and how history can change course.
Cold and flu season is upon us! If you’re able, Ms. Perry’s class would greatly appreciate donations of tissues and hand sanitizer to help keep our classroom healthy. Thank you so much for your support!
We are about half way through unit 2 which will explore the question how can one of the most important times in our lives also be one of the most challenging? Adolescence is a pivotal time full of change and new experiences, yet it can also be difficult. In this 360 Unit, students will explore the unique, complicated, and even comical experiences and lessons of adolescence. They’ll read articles, stories, and poems about teens navigating this time in their lives. They’ll learn about changes that occur in the adolescent brain and consider how these changes influence teen behavior and decisions. While students weigh in on these important concepts, they’ll also learn new reading, writing, discussion, and grammar skills. Students have been working very hard on their book club projects and the deadline for these will be December 18th! Next week we will work on the drama "A Christmas Carol." Students will be given roles to read and several fun activities to go along with it.
You can reach me at alison.rhodes@bcsemail.org
As we head into winter break, I want to wish all of our 7th graders and their families a restful and enjoyable time. Breaks can be a great opportunity to recharge, reconnect, and take care of ourselves. I look forward to seeing students back in the new year and continuing to support them as they grow. Wishing you a safe, peaceful, and happy winter break.
Visit my digital counseling site for more information on the school counseling program.
This week in AIG, seventh graders were introduced to their first project. They will be creating a slideshow that has tips for students new to middle school. They will do some research into adolescent psychology and reflect on their sixth grade year to come up with their tips. Then they will put them together into an engaging slideshow, and present it. Students will utilize speaker notes, a script, or notecards as they present.