Smith will be participating in Red Ribbon week starting on Monday! Get ready to show your school spirit as we help promote drug prevention and awareness!
Smith's Environmental Club set up Draco's hydroponics in the media center after school yesterday! Our bearded dragon is already so loved and spoiled!
This morning, Mrs. Young's sixth grade historians analyzed similarities and differences among three empires during the Middle Ages.
Last night, some of Smith's 6th and 7th grade athletes (and future RHS soccer players 😀) watched the undefeated RHS Girls Varsity Soccer team play another incredible game!💙💛
Ms. Hollm's 8th grade art students were locked in and hard at work this morning! 🖼️🎨🖌️ We can't wait to see the finished products!
Happy Diwali to our Hindu and Sikh community!
Diwali, also known as “the festival of lights,” symbolizes light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil.
Diwali, also known as “the festival of lights,” symbolizes light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil.
It’s Election Season in Room 130!
As Unit 1 comes to a close, students participate in a mock election to simulate the election process, from the primary all the way to the general election.
Students had the opportunity to propose classroom policies, ranging from homework pass rewards to preferred seating days. They then campaigned and ran in an election to get their policies enacted in our classroom.
Classroom simulations like this are a powerful tool for making learning memorable, helping students experience democratic processes firsthand while building civic knowledge and engagement skills.
As Unit 1 comes to a close, students participate in a mock election to simulate the election process, from the primary all the way to the general election.
Students had the opportunity to propose classroom policies, ranging from homework pass rewards to preferred seating days. They then campaigned and ran in an election to get their policies enacted in our classroom.
Classroom simulations like this are a powerful tool for making learning memorable, helping students experience democratic processes firsthand while building civic knowledge and engagement skills.
Smith's Environmental Club is excited to announce that they are partnering with media specialist, Ms. Lynn and the media center's bearded dragon! The club will be growing some bearded dragon favorites - Bok choy, parsley, mustard and collard greens as well as kale. The best part is, this will take place in the media center ... hydroponically! Stay tuned for next week's name reveal of Smith's new pet!
Señora Stokes’ classes have been studying Spanish-speaking countries and nationalities during Hispanic Heritage Month. They watched a video with Mr. Blacido speaking Spanish about his childhood life in Perú. What a great opportunity for students to hear their physical education teacher speaking in the target language they are learning! 🇵🇪
Guess what? You still have time to grab your tickets for Smith's fall play, "Channeling Grimm." Tickets can be purchased during all lunch periods for the Friday night and Saturday afternoon performances! See Ms. Fox or Ms. Fischer if you have any questions.
Today was a big day! Smith's Student Government General Assembly was held this morning and was a great success! Mr. Schrettner and Mrs. Aiello thank all the homeroom reps that were able to attend this monthly meeting!
Students in Mrs. Broderick and Mrs. Donohue's class were solving a mystery today! They used density, solubility, and melting point to identify a mystery solid.
Smith's 7th graders had a visit from some furry friends! The Seeing Eye, located in Morristown, came to visit students today. Representatives spoke to students about how the organization was created and the importance of a puppy's training. After, puppies got some much-needed belly rubs, while students received some well-deserved kisses!
Today, Mrs. Young's sixth graders are hard at work creating their own Japanese feudal pyramids.
Mrs. Costanzo's 8th grade ELA classes are hard at work! They are exploring how conflict is created between individuals and society, focusing on how power is shown through the short stories and novels they are reading. They will continue to connect these ideas to their books, their own lives and the world around them. Keep it up! 📚
This week Ms. Meyers' class dove into calculations while figuring out density of mystery objects! We made a density tower after they calculated density of random liquids and put them in order! They really had fun and worked hard!
The Smith Wellness Department has started the FitnessGram Assessment. Students use their personal data to set fitness goals for the year!
Smith's 8th grade science students recently planned and carried out an experiment to get their silly putty to flow like rocks in the mantle. Great job, scientists! 🧑🔬
📣Don't forget! 🐏💪 District Wide Spirit Week... Dream of a World Filled with Respect and wear your pajamas tomorrow!
Students in 7-1 have been meeting with Mrs. Acebo to reflect on their strengths, challenges, and goals for this school year. These Student-led Conferences allow students to take a leading role in managing and planning for their success, and provide a thoughtful starting point for conversations with parents and the teacher.
