Happy Kwanzaa from Ramsey School District! π―οΈ
Wishing all of our families celebrating a joyful and meaningful observance of Kwanzaa, which runs from December 26th to January 1st.
May your celebrations be filled with light and connection!
Wishing all of our families celebrating a joyful and meaningful observance of Kwanzaa, which runs from December 26th to January 1st.
May your celebrations be filled with light and connection!

π Merry Christmas from Ramsey School District! π
Wishing all of our families celebrating a holiday filled with joy, laughter, and peaceful time spent with loved ones.
Wishing all of our families celebrating a holiday filled with joy, laughter, and peaceful time spent with loved ones.

Cold weather, warm welcome! βοΈπ₯ The Dater Pep Band jingled all the way this final morning before break, greeting students and staff with festive tunes, big smiles, and a hula-hoop dance challenge for anyone brave enough to jump in the fun. Best way to beat the chill!








After working hard and showing "reel" perseverance during iReady diagnostic testing, Dater students earned a well-deserved movie party complete with popcorn and smiles. πΏπ¬ Thank you to our amazing PTO and some of our wonderful teachers for making the movie magic happenβweβre so proud of the growth our students showed!



π Happy Hanukkah from Ramsey School District!
Wishing all of our families celebrating the Festival of Lights a season filled with joy, warmth, and community. We hope you enjoy this time connecting with loved ones!
Wishing all of our families celebrating the Festival of Lights a season filled with joy, warmth, and community. We hope you enjoy this time connecting with loved ones!

5th graders are generating lists of topics they know a bit about in order to refine their research topic. Talking with a partner provides the opportunity for feedback and new ideas! Jotting in a notebook allows for reflection, organization, and analyzing.




Today Dr. Matteo met with the Superintendent's Student Advisory Council at Hubbard over lunch. Mrs. Linzenbold, Mrs. Linden, Dr. Matteo, and the dozen third grade RAMbassadors discussed ways to improve indoor recess at Hubbard. After discussing this topic about 15 minutes, they visited classrooms to observe and talk to students about their ideas to improve this time of the day. The group will reconvene in the new year to continue the conversation and start to put some ideas into action. #TheRamseyExperience




π€ Deep Thinking Alert in World History! Mr. Willever's students are channeling the Enlightenment's best minds! They debated ethical dilemmas and human nature, using reason and critical thinking just like the era's philosophers.

The post-Thanksgiving nap is part of the training regimen. Don't worry, the remote is secured.
Happy Turkey Day, Rams!
Happy Turkey Day, Rams!

Happy Veteran's Day! ποΈ
As we mark this important day, Ramsey School District encourages everyone to take a moment to learn about the history and significance of Veteran's Day and to recognize the profound contributions of our nation's veterans. To all who have servedβwe thank you.
As we mark this important day, Ramsey School District encourages everyone to take a moment to learn about the history and significance of Veteran's Day and to recognize the profound contributions of our nation's veterans. To all who have servedβwe thank you.

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.

The Seal of Biliteracy goes global at Ramsey High School! π Nearly 40 seniors are testing this week across five different languages seeking to earn the Seal of Biliteracy! They're leveling up their language skills by pursuing both the NJ Seal of Biliteracy and, for the first time at RHS, the Global Seal of Biliteracy.
β¨Good luck to our language leaders! β¨
β¨Good luck to our language leaders! β¨


October is National Principals Month! π π Can you guess the Ramsey principals based on their childhood photos?
β‘οΈ Enter your selections here: https://tinyurl.com/yj3mnwk8

How do you teach character and culture? Ask SeΓ±or Becker! During Hispanic Heritage Month, his daily school-wide videos not only celebrate influential Hispanic figures but tie them directly to our R.I.S.E. principles: Respect, Independence, Self-Control, and Empathy. Every day, students are learning about these values through diverse perspectives and experiences.


The October edition of Ramsey Neighbors is in mailboxes now! Check out Dr. Matteo's "Kids These Days" article highlighting the start of the 2025-2026 school year!

Sharing our warmest wishes to all of our students, families, and staff who are celebrating Rosh Hashanah. May the new year be filled with health, happiness, and sweet moments. Shana Tova! ππ―

In celebration of Constitution Day and RevolutionNJ (for America's 250th!), our students were at NJ PAC for a special preview of the new Ken Burns documentary, "The American Revolution." They then enjoyed a remarkable panel discussion featuring director Ken Burns, co-director Sarah Botstein, and historian Christopher Brown, all introduced by Governor Murphy and moderated by Brian Williams


π Alexander Whelan β15 has been appointed as the new Head Ice Hockey Coach for the combined Ramsey/Indian Hills hockey team. Read more at the link: http://bit.ly/3Io4nnG

It was an honor for the RamJams to be a part of this year's 9/11 commemorative ceremony. The highlight was Maria Papson's moving performance of "Empty Sky," with the Freedom Tower standing tall in the background. We will #NeverForget.

On Patriot Day, Ramsey pauses to remember the victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks.
As a school community and in remembrance of this day, we are committed to teaching our students: resilience, compassion, and unity. π
As a school community and in remembrance of this day, we are committed to teaching our students: resilience, compassion, and unity. π

