Smith's sixth graders have a beautiful day to visit West Point! ☀️
We have so much to offer our student community at Smith School! Please see the upcoming club dates to determine how you can get in the action!
Team 7-1 is locked in as they begin to research a company they will send a friendly business letter to! They must decide the who and why, as well as the how when brainstorming ways to effectively communicate their reasons for writing! Can't wait to see the final result!
Smith's Scholastic Book Fair kicks off today! Grade 6 will visit on Tuesday, Grade 7 on Wednesday, and Grade 8 on Thursday in all ELA classes, respectively. Any questions? Please see Mrs. Lynn in the media center for more information!
🤖STEAM Tank Challenge UPDATE🤖Congratulations to Smith's very own Arlette N., Valerie W., Alisha J., and Ayan C. as their group, Renew Reeds Initiative, is one of only 21 groups to move onto the Regional Round of the NJSBA's STEAM Tank Challenge. We are so proud of you, girls! Keep up the fantastic work!
Smith's Fitness classes are moving and shaking! The 8th graders are participating in group yoga poses where they are working on muscular endurance, flexibility and balance. While the sixth graders are following a dance video working on there their fitness, coordination and rhythm. Everyone is having fun and keeping fit!
Yesterday, 7th grade students interviewed building administrators as part of their civic action projects. For weeks, they have been diligently working on identifying an issue within our school community that they could work to address, conduct research, survey and interview students, and identify potential solutions to address their issue. Topics included everything from keeping our hallways clean to getting vending machines at Smith. We are so proud of you, Grade 7! You continue to inspire us every day with your innovative thinking!
It's finally here - the best week of the year! Smith will be hosting its annual Scholastic Book Fair from April 13-17. Parent volunteers are still needed! Please sign up on the PTO website! For more information, please visit: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/ericssmithmiddleschool.
Congrats to the Smith School Jazz Band on their first performance of the season! Before Spring Break, students had an amazing concert at RHS. Of course, the highlight was getting to perform a song with the RHS Jazz Band. Keep up the great work! We love listening to your performances!
Students in Mrs. Lynn's Multi-Media class took the stage and rehearsed the Morning Announcements this week! We can't wait to see the "show!" It's a highlight of homeroom!
💐 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!
