We are immersing ourselves in the ideas of literary essay writing and the way we can write about what we read. We have discovered that a possible common theme of Ish and The Dot, both by Peter Reynolds, is that if we change the way we think, it's possible to change the way we feel. Both are great books showing the power of encouraging words.
Ramsey teachers were hard at work today working on curriculum and also exploring AI in education. To help frame the work around AI, we had the pleasure of working with Greg Kulowiec, one of the best ed tech consultants in the country.
From Greg: "I always enjoy working with the educators in Ramsey, New Jersey. They are a thoughtful and engaging group, who are consistently learning leaders in the world of academic technology. Today, we explored artificial intelligence and the potential impact on their role as educators, and the impact on their students. We looked at foundational thinking around AI, understanding how it can provide both significant opportunities and create challenges and risks at the same time. My hope is that everyone left our day together, able to balance two conflicting perspectives. First, a healthy skepticism around AI and second, to be able to embrace a tempered optimism."
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The April edition of Ramsey Neighbors has arrived! Check out this month's content on Ramsey's inaugural Kindergarten Signing Day, a feature on RHS fencer Polina Kharchyna and the celebration of RHS Athletic Signing Day! 💛🐏💙
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Wishing all who celebrate a joyous and happy Easter! 🐰
Week 2 of Bagels for Bolivia is in the books! Thanks for supporting the children of Andrea's Home and helping raise money for their school supplies!
Reminder! This weekend is a HOMEWORK-FREE!
Put the backpacks away and enjoy a well-deserved break. GO RAMS! 🐏
Kevin Wanzer visited Dater school to use comedy to teach kindness, inclusion, and apprecisting differences.
Kevin has presented to thousands of audiences to share his unique message of "aloha."
Students and staff loved Kevin's humerous and heartfelt approach to these important topics.
Way to go, 5-Jezequel, for finding solutions to real-world problems! Our model TED Talk was the idea of "planting" or "seeding" sea glass. The three reasons we should NOT do this are: 1. It's littering and therefore illegal; 2. It's dangerous to humans and sea life; and 3. You can make you own "tumbled" sea glass in a rock tumbler. We went for it and made our own!!
5J is really coming through for our friends at Andrea's Home in Bolivia! We delivered our first batch of Bagels for Bolivia as we raise money for their school supplies.
⚠️ COMMUNITY UPDATE: The Ramsey Public Library will be closed from Tuesday, March 26 through Sunday, March 31 for its HVAC system replacement project.
Please notify your student(s) who may typically visit after school. 📚
5-GT enjoying the March of the Penguins!
Fourth graders exploring the human 🧠! Discovering different lobes and their function by researching and model building!
After running and walking laps at our Penguin Waddle Walk, shaved ice was a real treat! Thank you Dater PTO for supporting our Dater community!!
What a wonderful and successful Penguin March! Not only did students organize this fundraiser, they also had a blast! Students are excited for the new playground coming to Dater Summer 2024! Thank you to the Dater PTO for supporting this event, the construction
of the playground, and always supporting our students!
Thank you so much, Mrs. Booth, for volunteering to come to our class for the Picturing America program. Students were engaged as they learned about Norman Rockwell and his art. What a fun and creative afternoon!
🌟🎤 Empowerment Alert! 🎤🌟
👩🎓👨🎓 Fifth Grade students are making waves! 🌊 They've just wrapped up their Dater Ed Talks, where they tackled real-world problems with innovative solutions! 🌍💡
Linked by Pi! Mrs. Davidson's class creating Pi chains for National Pi Day!
Here's a slice of fun: today is about embracing the infinite Pi possibilities. Whether you're a mathematician or here for the pie, make it irrational-ly sweet! 🥧🔢
🎭 We're just ONE DAY from OPENING NIGHT! 💗
Do not miss out on attending Legally Blonde! The show is incredible - and tickets are still available!
Performances: March 14, 15 and 16 @ 7pm.
