School 42-Abelard Reynolds held a recent “Junior Astronaut” program in which students learned about the physics of flight by designing and launching model rockets. The school successfully hosted a “Welcome Back Scholars” event to re-engage families and prepare students for a successful year ahead. The campus also received a community beautification grant to plant native trees and create a shaded outdoor reading area for students.

Q1. What are the "Space Missions" that students work on as part of the School 42-Abelard Reynolds astronaut program?

Ans. Students use software to design flight paths and build model rockets, turning complex physics into a very exciting classroom game.

Q2. Does School 42-Abelard Reynolds have special rotations in visual art, such as digital graphic design?

Ans. Students use styluses to create original digital art on tablets, merging old school drawing techniques with new 21st century tech tools.

Q3. What is the School 42-Abelard Reynolds award system for students with excellent integrity?

Ans. We have “Integrity Assemblies” each quarter to recognize students who exemplify our core values of respect and honesty.

Q4. What sort of teacher-led workshops does School 42-Abelard Reynolds provide for families interested in STEM?

Ans. We also hold “Family Maker Nights” where parents learn how to do science experiments together using common household items.

Q5. How has the community beautification grant enhanced the outdoor learning space at School 42-Abelard Reynolds?

Ans. The grant assisted with the creation of a new shaded reading area and planting of native trees to create a peaceful outdoor classroom area.