Students in Mrs. Kitzman’s  7th grade social studies classes are in the process of designing a plan to eradicate the issue of unsafe and unclean drinking water in Africa’s communities.

After presenting their global projects to the class, Kylie Kutz, Ellie Chidley, Kylie Shaw, and Gretchen Bushman were selected as the Project Captains.  They were designated because of their strong work ethic and desire to make a change concerning this global issue.

As part of our effort to make a change, we are teaming up with Heifer International to provide Africa’s people a fair chance at the life they deserve.

The 6^th, 7^th and 8^th grade physical education students at RMS held their annual Hoops for Heart fundraiser. This year the classes collected $2,491 to donate to the American Heart Association. Many students helped raise money to contribute to the heart fund. Top fundraisers were 6^th grade Chole Hogenson $250. 7^th grade Robert McClanahan $130. 8^th grade Ridley McCracken $140. Mr. Ricks, Mr. Rosenthal and Miss Spencer would like to thank all who participated.

The 7th grade students at Reagan Middle School took an opportunity this season to practice acts of kindness.  Students brought in treats for goodie bags to be shared with local nursing homes.  In addition, students made reindeer candy canes to tie onto the bags.

On Wednesday, December 19, these bags were delivered to the Lee County Nursing Home and Heritage Square, both in Dixon.  All 7th grade students participated in some way:  making the reindeer, bringing in treats, decorating and filling the bags, delivering the bags to local nursing home residents.  This service project was a great way to change the focus of Christmas from the gifts received to reaching out to others who may be feeling lonely.

Above: RMS Builder’s Club members finish packing Thanksgiving boxes for the holiday.

RMS P.R. Report
Person submitting (name and title):
Brigitte Renkes, 8th Grade Language Arts Teacher and Builder’s Club Advisor

Date of Project : November 2012
Grade and Class: Reagan Middle School Builder’s Club, involving 6th through 8th grade students
Participants:  Reagan Middle School Builder’s Club, involving 6th through 8th grade students

Description of project:
Recognizing that many families struggle during the holiday season, the Reagan Middle School Builder’s Club members collected enough food to provide three families with the fixings for a plentiful Thanksgiving dinner. Students brought in mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetables, cranberries, jello, turkey, and even pie with the hope that three families will be able to happily gather around the table and give thanks this holiday season. Happy Thanksgiving from the Reagan Middle School Builder’s Club!