💐 Today, we want to give a big shoutout to Julia H.! 🌷 Her talent and thoughtfulness is unmatched! She saw a teacher making flowers for a faculty breakfast and volunteered to make the centerpieces! She brought in these absolutely beautiful masterpieces the next day. She said she loves crafting and was so happy to help. 😊 Thank you, Julia! It is this kind of gesture from our student Ram community that makes Ramsey standout!
The Battle of the Books continued this week as Smith's 8th grade Fantasy Felipes — Bobby H. (captain), Dante C., David Y., Ethan C., and Emma L. — won the Smith Interschool Battle of the Books, defeating two other teams in TRIPLE OVERTIME to earn their spot at the Bergen County competition! These readers were joined by our 7th grade Shining Stars — Valerie W. (captain), Ava G., Allison P., Cedric N., and Adam K. Both teams brought their best to the county level this week, answering questions on 15 books they read and mastered. So proud of these dedicated readers! We definitely need your book recommendations for spring break!
Tonight is the night! Smith School is hosting its STEM Showcase and we couldn't be more excited! We hope to see you there!
Congratulations to Marcus S. for winning his baritone sax audition for the NJ Region Jazz Band. He will be rehearsing with the region’s best jazz musicians and performing together in April. Way to go, Marcus! We are so proud of you!
Congratulations to Smith's 6th Grade Battle of the Books team! They recently represented our school at the Bergen County Competition held at Cavallini Middle School, where they faced off against 11 other teams. This thrilling trivia competition is based on a predetermined list of 15 books, and our team showcased incredible knowledge and teamwork, going into six rounds of overtime to finish in 2nd place! A huge shoutout to team captain Khloe F., and the rest of the team: Hyunee K., Cecelia L., Kimmy McG., and Lucy O., as well as Mrs. Lynn, the club advisor for all of her support! What a fabulous accomplishment!
Today is World Down Syndrome Day!
We recognize this day as a global awareness day that is celebrated on the 21st day of the 3rd month of the year. This is to signify the triplication (trimosy) of the 21st chromosome, which causes Down syndrome. 🐏 ❤
We recognize this day as a global awareness day that is celebrated on the 21st day of the 3rd month of the year. This is to signify the triplication (trimosy) of the 21st chromosome, which causes Down syndrome. 🐏 ❤
As part of their 7th grade civic action project, students participated in a Town Hall meeting with the Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Matteo, and the District Director of Academics, Dr. Biunno. Students had the opportunity to ask each leader thoughtful questions about school operations, academic programming, and the overall functioning of our school district.
Eid Mubarak from Ramsey School District! 🌙✨
Wishing a joyful and blessed Eid al-Fitr to all our students, families, staff, and community members who are celebrating. May this day be filled with peace, togetherness, and happiness.
Wishing a joyful and blessed Eid al-Fitr to all our students, families, staff, and community members who are celebrating. May this day be filled with peace, togetherness, and happiness.
Smith's STEAM Club recently presented their presentations for the Regional Round of the NJSBA's STEAM Tank Challenge. The STEAM Tank Challenge is an annual, statewide New Jersey competition created by the New Jersey School Boards Association (NJSBA) that encourages public school students (K-12) to develop innovative solutions to real-world problems. We wish Sam G., Eric I., Nathaniel C., Arlette N., Valerie W., Alisha J., Ayan C., Samuel J., Matthew K.D., and Poyraz K. the best of luck as they are wait to find out if their teams make it to the next round of the competition. Stay tuned!
About last night ... on behalf of the Smith School community, thank you to all that attended our International Night! We are bursting with pride and are still smiling from it. Thank you to the families, students and staff that hosted a table and shared their culture with us! We can't wait for next year!
Students on Team 7-1 recently observed how stomach acid helps break down food during digestion by mixing bananas and vinegar. What a great hands-on lab to experience! 🔬🥼
We can't wait to see you there!
Smith's visit with author, Dan Santat was an experience to remember! Thank you for visiting and sharing your experiences with us on this rainy Monday!
On behalf of the Smith School community, we want to congratulate Mr. Christiansen, Mr. Taylor and the RHS Boys Basketball Team for being crowned NJ State Champs! 🏀🏀🏀
🏀 Smith students have caught the March Madness fever! Ten teams are participating in our Morning Madness Basketball Tournament! Yesterday was Diamond Nation vs. Yao Ming Pandas while today's matchup was The Goofballs vs. Bryce BC. Playoffs will begin March 19, with a Championship slated for April 9! 🏀
Happy Thursday, Ram Fam! On behalf of the Smith School community, we would like to congratulate Mr. Christiansen and the RHS Boys Basketball team on their big 2OT win yesterday! They will be playing in the NJSIAA State Finals on Saturday night at Rutgers University. To celebrate them, we will have a BLUE & GOLD/BASKETBALL JERSEY SPIRIT DAY on Friday, March 13! Students, if you play RTBA basketball, please wear your RAMSEY basketball jersey! 🏀⛹️Go Rams!
Yesterday, Mrs. Nixon's 6th grade math students used pictorial representation to learn about like terms! What a fun way to help students understand mathematical concepts!
Memoirist Craig Grossi, helped 8th graders kick off their (memoir) writing unit today. Grossi described his writing experiences and how writing a memoir, helps shape the story you want to share with an audience. He used his own memoirs, Craig and Fred and Second Chances, as inspiration for students to brainstorm a time in their life that had a lasting impact on them. You got this, 8th graders! We can't wait to see your final drafts! ✏️📝Thank you, Mr. Grossi for visiting us!
Who says middle schoolers can’t run the country? Yesterday, students became members of the President’s Cabinet —debating issues, sharing ideas, and practicing critical thinking, communication, and collaboration while learning how the executive branch works.
Smith's 6th graders had the opportunity to see firsthand how Ramsey's Officer Hamersma and his K-9 partner, Jack, work to track a lost person or item while on the job. Students practiced their interpersonal skills by asking the officer questions, which will help them write an informational article. This type of experience allows students to gain valuable exposure to how journalists conduct interviews and gather quotes from experts. Thank you, Jack and Officer Hamersma for visiting!
