URGENT MESSAGE: Ramsey School District will be closed Monday, February 23, 2026 due to the impending storm. Stay warm Rams!

Today, we honor the legacy of American leadership. Happy Presidents' Day, Rams! πΊπΈ

Fossil observations in 4Groenveld science. Students are exploring fossils and answering "What can fossils tell us about the past?"


The Dater/Wandell Book Club had its second lunch/recess meeting of the year, and it was paws-itively amazing! As we discussed A Dogβs Life, our conversation was full of thoughtful insights and big feelings. Even through the screen on Google Meet, you could feel the friendships growing stronger β proving that this club is truly the ulti-mutt place to be! πΎππ




Two 5th graders, whose information research writing was focused on gaming and animation, included an interview with Ciara Bergin, director of marketing for Interpret, a global consumer insights firm operating at the intersection of media, entertainment and technology. π₯

4Horton writers turned favorite opinion topics into meaningful life lessons- the heart of great opinion writing!β€οΈ




Math students in 4Groenveld making fraction cards to compare and order fractions.





Thank you Officer Beamon and the Dater PTO volunteers for helping to organize a fantastic evening of tubing with friends through the LEAD Program! There was no shortage of laughing, screaming, racing, snacking, and socializing with our awesome community at our local Campgaw mountain. Go Rams!










Huddle up! The 4O'Hern classroom kicked off some Super Bowl fun this week! πποΈπ








When 4th graders voluntarily skip recess to writeβ¦ you know something special is happening. β¨π
So impressed by their self-direction as they worked on their Ramsey Public Library Young Writers Contest stories in the Media Center.
Deadline to participate: March 6th!


Ramapo College Clinical Intern Mr. Giampapa provides the students with a VR experience. Overheard: "Look! I'm right here at the pyramids!"

ππ Today we celebrated Global School Day of Play at Dater School!
Because play isnβt a break from learningβit is learning. Through play, our students build creativity, problem-solving skills, collaboration, and joy. When we make space for imagination, amazing things happen. π‘π§ β¨










5Gesualdo/Thomson math students team up to represent their thinking when problem solving!




Dater teachers are always learning-- and creating! At today's faculty meeting, Principal Glebocki reminded us that creativity isn't just an extra in the classroom; it's essential. When we nurture creativity in our teachers, we ignite it in our students too!


5Modesto/Azouri and 5Gesualdo/Thomson wrapped up their informational writing unit with a gallery walk, displaying all of their hard work and growth. β¨ Students shared compliments, cheered each other on, and honored the power of learning together.



The Dater fifth grade band is off to a fantastic start with over 120 members. We are currently learning how to play together as an ensemble and introducing concepts like dynamics and watching the conductor. Looking forward to the final product in May. πΊπΉπ₯π·πͺπΌ

5Wissell working hard to create their story boards for their TED Talks.


Fourth graders are enjoying a fun brain break to get moving, reset their bodies, and refresh their minds for learning. πΊ π§


5th graders learned to share their opinions on foods in Spanish this week! ππ₯π₯ͺπ

Students in 5Davidson are working hard making note cards to help organize ideas for their TED Talks.






