February is Black History Month! Each week day this month, Smith School will share a quotation from an influential figure, past & present, in Black history. Today's quote comes from Tina Turner, Singer, Songwriter, Actress- best known as the βQueen of RockβnβRollβ! Learn more here: https://www.biography.com/musicians/tina-turner 
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February is Black History Month! Each week day this month, Smith School will share a quotation from an influential figure, past & present, in Black history. Today's quote comes from Booker T. Washington, an an American educator, author, and orator! Learn more here:https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/booker-t-washington 
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February is Black History Month! Each week day this month, Smith School will share a quotation from an influential figure, past & present, in Black history. Today's quote comes from Ruby Bridges, an American civil rights activist. She was the first African American child to attend formerly whites-only William Frantz Elementary School in Louisiana during the New Orleans school desegregation crisis on November 14, 1960! Learn more here:https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/ruby-bridges
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February is Black History Month! Each week day this month, Smith School will share a quotation from an influential figure, past & present, in Black history. Today's quote comes from Jackie Robinson, an American professional baseball player who became the first African American to play in Major League Baseball in the modern era. Robinson broke the color line when he started at first base for the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15, 1947! Learn more here:https://baseballhall.org/hall-of-famers/robinson-jackie 
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Education is vital to shaping future leaders. At Ramsey School District, we strive to instill in our students the values of leadership, integrity and civic responsibility. We are reminded of this, especially today, as we honor the legacy of our nation's leaders. 

February is Black History Month! Each week day this month, Smith School will share a quotation from an influential figure, past & present, in Black history. Today's quote comes from Amanda Gorman, an American poet and activist. Gorman was the first person to be named National Youth Poet Laureate! Learn more here: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Amanda-Gorman 
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The musical talent in our district is AMAZING!  Last night's choral collage featured singing groups from Dater, Smith, and the high school.  The groups performed separately and together in a fast-paced and exciting show featuring great songs and performances.  Special thanks to our vocal teachers: Mr. Bogert (Dater), Mr. Ricigliano (Smith), and Mr. Wolf (RHS).
The arts are alive and well in Ramland! 

WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS! Congratulations to the middle school boys' basketball team.  In the first year back after a decade with no middle school team, the Rams, led by Coach Taylor, captured the league title with a hard-fought 51-49 victory over a good Westwood team.  
Education-based athletics are an important part of the Ramsey experience.
Another great day to be a Ram!

Smith School's 7th and 8th grade French students celebrated the holiday, la Chandeleur earlier this month.  Chandeleur is National CrΓͺpe Day and coincides with Groundhog's Day. On la Chandeleur, the French eat crΓͺpes which symbolize the sun representing the move from winter to spring.   The students got to make, cook, flip and fill their delicious crΓͺpes with fillings ranging from fruit and whipped cream to chocolate and lemon/sugar. This was a great cultural experience for the students and one that most want to share at home with their own families. 
Proverb: Γ la Chandeleur, l'hiver cesse ou reprend vigueur. (On Candlemas, Winter ends or gets worse.)










February is Black History Month! Each week day this month, Smith School will share a quotation from an influential figure, past & present, in Black history. Today's quote comes from Wilma Rudolph, an American sprinter who overcame childhood polio and went on to become a world-record-holding Olympic champion and international sports icon in track and field following her successes in the 1956 and 1960 Olympic Games. Learn more here: https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/wilma-rudolph 
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Smith School will be CLOSED for Presidents Day on Monday, February 19th, and CLOSED for February Break from Tuesday, February 20th until Friday, February 23rd. School will resume as usual on Monday, February 26th. Enjoy the break!

Smith School concludes our mid-winter spirit week tomorrow and sends us off into February Break with our RED, WHITE, and BLUE day!!! Show off your patriotism in honor of President's Day on Monday 2/19

Calling all Ramsey music lovers grades 4th-12th: Join Dater School's very own Mr. Jacobsen and other certified music teachers & professionals at Super Summer Music Camp 2024! Held at Hubbard School from July 8th to July 26th, this three-week accelerated program offers your child the most innovative and fun
approach to playing a musical instrument. Jump-start lessons, cutting edge
electives and performing ensembles provide a summer enrichment opportunity for
all students entering 4th thru 12th grade in the Fall of 2024. Register before 3/15 to receive an early bird discount on registration for this awesome program. Visit supersummermusic.com for more information πΆπΈπΉπΌ

6th graders in Mr. Schrettner's class simulated the Federal Government this week, diving into its functions. They assumed various government roles, simulating responsibilities and deepening their understanding. Such simulations enhance learning, anchoring important concepts.




February is Black History Month! Each week day this month, Smith School will share a quotation from an influential figure, past & present, in Black history. Today's quote comes from Barack Obama, First African American President of the United States! Learn more here: https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/presidents/barack-obama/
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Fifth Grade students had an opportunity to visit Smith Middle School on February 14th for an introduction to Performing Arts programs!
Students from Wandell and Dater had the opportunity to meet and hear from our esteemed Performing Arts Programs that they will have an opportunity to take part in next year! Students also got to witness a special performance from the music and drama programs that run at Smith School.
Smith School Pulls a SWITCHAROO! Tomorrow's spirit day will be 'Switch-A-Roo' Day- the students will dress as their teachers, and the teachers as their students! It's sure to be a Topsy-Turvey Thursday so don't miss out!

Happy Valentine's Day, Smith School! Show your school some love today with our red/pink spirit day as we celebrate our school community β€οΈπβ£οΈπ

February is Black History Month! Each week day this month, Smith School will share a quotation from an influential figure, past & present, in Black history. Today's quote comes from Michael Jordan, an American businessman and former professional basketball player. He played fifteen seasons in the National Basketball Association between 1984 and 2003, winning six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls.! Learn more here: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Michael-Jordan #BlackHistoryMonth2024

Smith School's very own Room 143 students took an adventure to the Ramsey Public Library! Teaming up with our Library Media Specialist, Ms. Kelly, students got a chance to take a tour of our wonderful public library, learn about all of the great resources it has to offer, AND pitched in to help the Youth Services librarians on a special project. Students helped to weed & sort books that will be donated to local elementary schools, and helped create prize bags for special library promotions. Students then got to visit Anthony Francoβs for a special lunch. What a fantastic day in our community, special thanks to our friends at Anthony Francoβs Pizza and a huge shoutout to Ms. Maggie & Mr. Jeff and all our friends in the @ramseyfreepubliclibrary for welcoming us in! ππ







