Reboot Robotics Monthly Newsletter – December 2025 Edition
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
As the year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to reflect with grateful hearts on all that this past year has brought. From building robots and solving problems to trying new things and growing, it has been a year full of learning, perseverance, and meaningful progress for Reboot Robotics.
We are incredibly thankful for our students, who continue to show curiosity, determination, and creativity in everything they do. To our families: thank you for your constant support, encouragement, and trust. And to our sponsors, donors, volunteers, and community partners: your generosity and belief in our mission make everything we do possible.
As we look ahead to the new year, we are excited for what’s to come: new challenges, new goals, and continued growth across our programs. We are already dreaming, planning, and working toward making Reboot Robotics even stronger in the year ahead.
As we celebrate the Christmas season, we’re reminded of the greatest gift of all — the hope, joy, and love found in Christ. We pray this season brings peace to your homes and hearts, and that the new year is filled with His purpose.
From all of us at Reboot Robotics, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We’ll be back with our regular newsletter in January and look forward to sharing what’s happening in 2026.
With gratitude,
Nicole Neeld
Founder & CEO, Reboot Robotics
Upcoming Events
🤖 FIRST Tech Challenge Interest Hour
Date: Each Monday in January
Time: 2:00-3:00pm
Location: 2801 W Broadway Street, Bolivar, MO
Details: Curious about FIRST Tech Challenge and competitive robotics? Join us for our FTC Interest Hour! This informal session is designed for students and families who want to learn more about FTC, what a season looks like, and how students get involved in designing, building, coding, and competing with robots. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions, meet members of our FTC team, and see what makes FTC such an exciting and challenging program. To reserve your spot and see more information go to https://www.rebootrobotics.org/event-list.
🤖 Reboot Robotics Hosts FTC Meet at SBU
Date:Â Saturday, January 10
Time:Â 10:00am-2:00pm (Matches start around 12:00pm)
Location:Â Jane & Ken Meyer Wellness and Sports Center at SBU
1260 S Pike Ave, Bolivar, MO
Details: This Meet is extra special — Reboot Robotics is proud to host our first FTC Meet at Southwest Baptist University! Teams from across the region, including our Nuclear Space Potatoes, will compete as they test their robots, strategies, and problem-solving skills in this exciting robotics competition.
We invite our community to come out and experience FTC in action! Watch matches, see robots up close, and cheer on students as they apply engineering, coding, and teamwork skills in real time. All FIRST events are free and open to the public, making this a great opportunity for families, students, and supporters to see what competitive robotics is all about.
🎉 STEM Lab – Domino Chain Reaction
Date: Monday, January 12
Time: 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Cost: $5 per participant
Location: 2801 W Broadway Street, Bolivar, MO
Details: Join us for our next Reboot Robotics STEM Lab! Students will explore the fun of hands-on STEM with our Domino Chain Reaction activity learning about cause and effect, energy transfer, and problem-solving. From careful planning to exciting trial-and-error moments, this hands-on activity encourages creativity, patience, and teamwork. Space is limited, so registration is required. To reserve your spot go to https://www.rebootrobotics.org/event-list. This is a great opportunity for all students to build, test, and learn in a fun, interactive environment!
🤖 FIRST Tech Challenge SW League Tournament
Date:Â Saturday, January 31
Time:Â 7:00am-7:00pm
Location:Â Drury University - O'Reilly Family Event Center
900 N Benton Ave, Springfield, MO
Details: Our Nuclear Space Potatoes will be participating in their League Tournament — please join us for an exciting day of robotics! This is the big event we’ve been preparing for. Teams will compete in action-packed matches, putting their robots and strategies to the test. Cheer on the teams, enjoy the energy of competition, and see which teams advance to the playoffs and beyond to the next level of competition. All FIRST events are free and open to the public — come support student innovation and teamwork!
Support Reboot Robotics
As we wrap up the year, we’re feeling so grateful for all the creativity, teamwork, and curiosity happening across our robotics programs! Thanks to your support, we’re almost fully funded for the remainder of the fiscal year — with just $1,000 left to raise through April.
Every gift helps our students keep exploring, building, and learning through hands-on STEM experiences and mentorship. Your generosity makes it possible for them to discover, create, and grow — and there’s no better time than the holiday season to give the gift of STEM!
Thank you for believing in our mission and investing in the next generation of engineers and innovators!
Want to help us keep growing?
That’s a Wrap!
As always, we’d love to hear from you! Your feedback helps us grow, so feel free to share your thoughts, ideas, or questions.
Until next time, keep building, exploring, and dreaming big with us!
📧 Contact us: info@rebootrobotics.org
