This 8th grade gym class was on fire this morning! They 'kicked' off their class playing a game of indoor soccer! β½οΈ

Smith students enjoy some fun in the sun during recess! π What a beautiful day to be outside!



Wow! Channeling Grimm was an amazing show! Great job by our Smith School actors and crew! #crushedit

Congrats to our very own 7th grader, Olyvia K., who had the winning submission for the Annual Peace Poster Contest. Great job to all those who participated!

What an amazing turnout at our Community Service Club event! Our students decorated pumpkins to spread Halloween spirit around our local communities. Look at these fantastic creations! They had so much fun bringing joy and smiles to everyone. We are so proud of our young volunteers!










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 π) watched the undefeated RHS Girls Varsity Soccer team play another incredible game!ππ

Ms. Hollm's 8th grade art students were locked in and hard at work this morning! πΌοΈπ¨ποΈ We can't wait to see the finished products!



Happy Diwali to our Hindu and Sikh community!
Diwali, also known as βthe festival of lights,β symbolizes light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil.
Diwali, also known as βthe festival of lights,β symbolizes light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil.

Itβs 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!
SeΓ±ora Stokesβ 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 PerΓΊ. What a great opportunity for students to hear their physical education teacher speaking in the target language they are learning! π΅πͺ

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! π




