🍎Today I learned... about character archetypes in dystopian fiction.
📘 Ms. Larsen's Grade 8 English Language Arts class studied how archetypes of different characters in dystopian literature can help the reader understand the story and connect with the people in a novel.
👍 Thank you Ms. Larsen!
September 17th marks Constitution Day! 7th Grade Civics offers students the opportunity to explore the rights and responsibilities of citizens over the course of the school year. On Constitution Day itself, students explore the concept of citizenship and witness a live naturalization ceremony from the Constitution Center!
Important learning happens when students are asked to communicate their thoughts and ideas. By talking it out, students develop their opinions and beliefs about various topics. Students in Mr. Schrettner's class use a 'give one, get one' strategy, in which they listen to their classmates' ideas and then share what they have learned.
Active citizenship begins now for our students! Seventh-grade students in Mr. Schrettner’s civics class create their own classroom constitution. This document outlines the rights and responsibilities of students and teachers in the classroom. The modeling of civics and democratic values helps students feel ownership of their learning and environment while practicing important POG skills, such as collaboration and communication.
Today, Smith School took time to honor and remember the victims and heroes of September 11, 2001. Social Studies classes across all 3 grades addressed complex concepts of how 9/11 affects us and how the nation has moved forward while remembering.
In 6th Grade: Through primary source accounts of photos, videos, and personal stories from teachers who witnessed the day students were able to get a sense of firsthand accounts of the events of 9/11 and consider how personal values affect the decisions we as people make
In 7th Grade: Students used a KWL chart to establish prior knowledge, what they were interested in knowing more about, and what they learned as a result of the day’s lesson & activities. They engaged with articles and audio/visual resources from the 9/11 Memorial Museum. They explored human interest stories about moments of community and empathy that came out of this tragedy.
In 8th Grade: Students explored the preceding events to the attacks on 9/11 to answer the “Why” behind it and understand the factors that went into these acts of violence, as well as examining the lasting impacts in the aftermath of the attacks
7th grade chemists in the making in Mrs. Broderick and Mrs. Donohue's class! Students explored our introductory phenomena of mixing copper chloride and aluminum foil to observe a chemical change. Time to investigate how that happens!
Today, we pause to reflect on the events of September 11, 2001.
Our approach to students' awareness of the significance of this day in American history will vary by developmental level. As a school community, we honor and remember the victims and heroes of 9/11, together.
There are positive vibes at Smith School Back to School Night tonight! Dr. Esdale, Ms. Rejent, Smith staff, and Rowdy welcomed eager Smith parents for a fun night of learning.
Ramsey has a rich tradition in musical education and programs. Big Blue has been recognized over the decades for its excellence. Over the past decade, the choral program has grown and earned its fair share of accolades. This past year, we made a conscious effort to invest in theater education by introducing a theater program at the middle school for the first time.
Ramsey has a rich tradition in musical education and programs. Big Blue specifically has been recognized over the decades for its excellence. Over the past decade, the choral program has grown and earned its fair share of accolades. This past year we made a conscious effort to invest in theater education by introducing a theater program at the middle school for the first time.
Mrs. Broderick and Mrs. Donohue's class participated in the solo cup challenge today! They are showcasing some collaboration and problem solving by stacking their cups into different configurations.
What an awesome first week in our 6th grade science class! We brainstormed and observed patterns as we collaborated and came up with a claim! We used our evidence to solve a mystery!
Today I learned ... all about Safety Procedures in Mrs. Kelly's Grade 6 Science classroom. Students were actively engaged in discussing why different safety features are so important. Thank you Mrs. Kelly for sharing your class with me!
What a great first week at Smith Middle School! We are off to a great start. Our sixth, seventh, and eighth graders are ready to take on the year ahead! #TheSmithExperience Go Rams!
Smith School's Smiling Students 💙💛😄
Tuesday, September 3rd was our opening day of the 2024-2025 school year! Our halls were alive once again with the sounds of our returning and new students.
Students spent the first week of the new school year meeting their teachers, adjusting to new schedules and lockers, finding their way around the building, and getting accustomed to life as a Smith Middle School student!
Check out all their smiling faces as they prepare for an exciting new school year!
Smith School celebrates the first Friday of the school year with a BLUE AND GOLD DAY! Tomorrow, show your Ramsey pride by wearing blue/gold/Ramsey gear! 💙💛
Welcome to the 2024-2025 School Year, Smith Students! We are so excited for everything this year has in store for you, let's make this one the best yet!
We are thrilled to announce that Mrs. Margarita Diakos, a dedicated and inspirational educator at Ramsey High School, has been honored as the Bergen County Teacher of the Year! She will serve in this role for the 2024-2025 school year. This is the first time a teacher from Ramsey has been recognized with this prestigious award.
Smith School congratulates our 8th grade students on their Promotional Ceremony!! Best of luck in high school, have a safe & enjoyable summer💙💛🐏
You did it, Rams!
Have a wonderful summer. 🐏 🎉 😎
