Oh, what a night! It was a great Back to School Night at Smith Middle School yesterday. It was well-attended, and the families had the opportunity to hear from Dr. Esdale, Mrs. Davis, and all of their children's teachers about our fantastic middle school program. High-level academics, a supportive and inclusive learning environment, and an exploratory program that is second to none. It's a great time to be a student at Smith Middle School. Go Rams!



Happy Rosh Hashanah to our community members that celebrate! Happy New Year!
L'shana Tova! ππ―

2023 Back to School night was an huge success! Nights like these remind us that our faculty is nothing short of extraordinary. Special thanks to our custodians & office administrators for getting our building ready, our wonderful peer leaders for helping families navigate our school, and to our very special visitor- Rowdy! πππ

Smith's Back to School Night is TONIGHT beginning at 7:00 PM! We invite all Smith families to join us and take the opportunity to see our building, meet our wonderful faculty, and explore a day-in-the-life of your middle school students.

Our first Blue & Gold Spirit Day of the school year will be THIS FRIDAY, September 15th! Show your Ramsey Pride in your best Blue & Gold outfits for the day. Let's go Rams!

CALLING ALL SMITH STUDENTS: Are you interested in running for Student Body President, Vice President, Treasurer, or Secretary? Please attend the mandatory interest meeting on Tuesday, September 19th, at 3:20 PM in Room 119!
At this meeting, you will learn more about the roles and responsibilities of these positions and the election process. Don't miss this opportunity to impact our school community positively. We look forward to seeing you there!
The New York Giants and American Heart Association visited Eric S. Smith Middle School on Tuesday, September 12. Alex Cook and Dyontae Johnson of the New York Giants participated in 60 minutes of play with the students, while stressing the importance of staying active to live a healthy lifestyle. ππ£





Smith Health & Wellness students today got a surprise visit from New York Giants players and their partners The American Heart Association as part of their Play 360 Program! The Giants imparted the importance of living a balanced and wellness centered lifestyle before going to partake in some games! Even Rowdy the Ram joined in the fun. Thank you to our special guests and to our Physical Education teachers for making this awesome experience possibleπππ


Today, each of the schools in the Ramsey School District paused to reflect on the events of September 11, 2001. Through a variety of age-appropriate instruction and activity, students learned how these events changed our country forever.
We will never forget.




Smith School's 6th grade student Ethan Archibald was selected to be featured on a Times Square Billboard presented by the National Down Syndrome Society this past weekend. Our Smith community is so proud of the representation of one of our very own Rams!



7th grade social studies students in Ms. Dobbs' classes honor Patriot's Day by examining a timeline of the hours leading up to and after the attacks on September 11th. Students completed a KWL chart- a 3 column chart detailing what they already know, what they Want to know, and their Learned information. Thank you to our dedicated Social Studies department for ensuring that future generations Never Forget Check out the timeline of events here: https://timeline.911memorial.org/#Timeline/2




Smith School strategy: Team 8-1 conducted a series of team-building events aimed at strengthening bonds between students both in their team and within their homerooms. Students were given a series of challenges and competitions that required them to communicate creatively, adapt, and work together utilizing each person's strengths. What a fantastic way to kick off their final year at Smith School!



Today we recognize Patriot's Day. Take time to remember & honor those who were lost in the attacks of 9-11 and in the following wars. Smith School extends special gratitude to those who serve or have served in our armed forces and as first responders- thank you for your service.

Rowdy had a GREAT time at Ramsey Day! ππͺπ»




A few more smiles from opening day! We love to see it Ramsey!




Yesterday was so much fun meeting the new 6th graders. We had a scavenger hunt to acclimate in our new a science room. We also spent some time observing βThe Cubeβ to notice patterns!




Mr. Sirota (Dean of Students) helping a sixth grader find his classroom on the first day.

Ramsey students head back to school! There is something special about the first day of school. Everything is possible. Let's do this. Go Rams! ππͺπ»










Welcome back, Smith School! On this beautiful September morning we greeted our new students into and said hello again to our returning students. Looking forward to a great 2023-2024 school year, GO RAMSπππ

Rowdy and I are ready for a great school year!

