Last stop of the day ποΈ
Off to the hotel for dinnerπ₯, ice creamπ¦and the Game Show π




The incredibly powerful Holocaust Museum. β‘οΈonto to Stop 3οΈβ£ The Jefferson Memorial π




Amazing experience at the African American Museum, stop 2οΈβ£ the Holocaust Museum 




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We made itβ
 βοΈPerfect weatherβοΈ Stop 1οΈβ£ is the African American MuseumβΌοΈ

Smith's 2024 Author Visit was Newberry Award winner and New York Times Bestseller, Tae Keller! She spoke with our students about her books, her life & inspirations, as well as the adversity she faced from middle school bullies and how she overcame that negativity to become a successful writer. Tae Keller finished off the day with a lunch conversation with 25 representatives from our 3 grade level book clubs. Thank you to the Smith PTO & our Librarian Ms. Kelly for making this event possibleππ








βοΈ Summer Exploration Camp registration is OPEN! 
πΏ Secure your spot for a season of adventure, friendship, and unforgettable memories. Join us for an incredible summer! 
Simply search "Summer Camps" from any of the district websites to learn more.

Smith School's Annual Variety Show took the stage today! Featuring a wide array of student talents including singing, gymnastics, instrumental, and acting- our students deserve a round of applause ππΌππ€










Happy April! π·Friday, April 5th will be our Blue & Gold Spirit Day for the month of April. 
Make sure to show your Ramsey pride with your blue & gold!  ππ GO RAMS! 

7th grade didn't let a little rain stop us from enjoying the great outdoors at Fairview Lake YMCA today π§οΈ





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."

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!  πππ
π See it here β‘οΈ  https://5il.co/2hjih


Have your say! π£
Please participate in Ramsey's anonymous SCOPE (Strategic Communication Planning and Evaluation) survey. Survey results will help shape how we communicate with you. 
Get started here β‘οΈ  https://survey.k12insight.com/r/PfGfxl

Wishing all who celebrate a joyous and happy Easter! π°

Reminder! This weekend is a HOMEWORK-FREE! 
Put the backpacks away and enjoy a well-deserved break. GO RAMS! π

Smith School will be CLOSED on Friday, March 29th in observance of Good Friday and CLOSED on Monday, April 1st for a Staff Development Day. School will resume as usual on Tuesday, April 2nd. Enjoy the long weekend!

Smith School's students get a special visit from Ramsey Police's K-9 unit! Students in Ms. Mahoney's class have been conducting research about Police Dogs. Today they listened to a local officer describe the process of becoming a police dog, essential duties, and answer student questions about police work. They also got to watch Jack the Police K9 in action as the officers simulated Jack's tracking abilitiesπΎ Huge thanks to the Ramsey Police and Ms. Mahoney for coordinating this special opportunity!









Smith School: In honor of MLB Opening Day 2024, Thursday, March 28th will be a baseball spirit day! 
Please wear anything related to baseball! PLAY BALL! βΎ 

β οΈ 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. π

Visual literacy is crucial for students to critically consume information. In Mr. Schrettner's class, they're honing skills to analyze visual media like photos, shaping their understanding of past and present.



Hey Smith School! Your Homerooms were absolutely  bursting with coordinated color brilliance today! Now get ready to top off the mid-week with HAT DAY tomorrow, wear a hat for a chance to win a special prize. 

