JOHN Y. DATER SCHOOL

Everyone has a story! Fourth Graders shared their stories with the Dater Community on the Day of Humanity. Many visitors came by to listen to our presenters share about their families, artifacts, and experiences.

Just a few days left - Ramsey's communication survey closes April 15! Community insights gathered through the SCOPE (Strategic Communication Planning and Evaluation) survey will help shape our future communication with you. Get started here! It only takes a few minutes to complete: ➡️ https://survey.k12insight.com/r/PfGfxl

👖👕🧢 Ramsey School District will host a district-wide Jeans, Jersey & Caps Day to benefit the Doug Parcells Memorial Scholarship Fund on Friday, April 12. Mr. Parcells, a versatile sports enthusiast and educator, dedicated over 30 years to teaching Physical Education in Ramsey. From college athlete to coach, referee, and radio sports commentator, he was also the esteemed voice of Ramsey Football. 🏈 🎙 Staff donation $5, Students $1.

Stellar Creations! 4th-grade students in Mrs. Hudson's art class discovered more about the most recent celestial event. Students then created the moon and sun from pastels to demonstrate the alignment.

The spring issue of News & Views is packed with stories of how our students gain new perspectives as they break boundaries in the classroom, on the field, on stages and beyond. Read how ample opportunities and supportive staff continue to make our schools an engine of opportunity: bit.ly/News-Views-Spring24 #RamseyExperience #Ramland

☀️ Summer Exploration Camp registration is OPEN! 🌿 Secure your spot for a season of adventure, friendship, and unforgettable memories. Join us for an incredible summer! Simply search "Summer Camps" from any of the district websites to learn more.

After watching another group of students engage in book club conversation, we thought about an idea we wanted to share with our group and engaged in conversation. We're using the sentences: I notice.... This makes me think...

We are immersing ourselves in the ideas of literary essay writing and the way we can write about what we read. We have discovered that a possible common theme of Ish and The Dot, both by Peter Reynolds, is that if we change the way we think, it's possible to change the way we feel. Both are great books showing the power of encouraging words.

Ramsey teachers were hard at work today working on curriculum and also exploring AI in education. To help frame the work around AI, we had the pleasure of working with Greg Kulowiec, one of the best ed tech consultants in the country. From Greg: "I always enjoy working with the educators in Ramsey, New Jersey. They are a thoughtful and engaging group, who are consistently learning leaders in the world of academic technology. Today, we explored artificial intelligence and the potential impact on their role as educators, and the impact on their students. We looked at foundational thinking around AI, understanding how it can provide both significant opportunities and create challenges and risks at the same time. My hope is that everyone left our day together, able to balance two conflicting perspectives. First, a healthy skepticism around AI and second, to be able to embrace a tempered optimism."

Have your say! 🗣 Please participate in Ramsey's anonymous SCOPE (Strategic Communication Planning and Evaluation) survey. Survey results will help shape how we communicate with you. Get started here ➡️ https://survey.k12insight.com/r/PfGfxl

The April edition of Ramsey Neighbors has arrived! Check out this month's content on Ramsey's inaugural Kindergarten Signing Day, a feature on RHS fencer Polina Kharchyna and the celebration of RHS Athletic Signing Day! 💛🐏💙 👀 See it here ➡️ https://5il.co/2hjih

Wishing all who celebrate a joyous and happy Easter! 🐰

Week 2 of Bagels for Bolivia is in the books! Thanks for supporting the children of Andrea's Home and helping raise money for their school supplies!

Reminder! This weekend is a HOMEWORK-FREE! Put the backpacks away and enjoy a well-deserved break. GO RAMS! 🐏

Kevin Wanzer visited Dater school to use comedy to teach kindness, inclusion, and apprecisting differences. Kevin has presented to thousands of audiences to share his unique message of "aloha." Students and staff loved Kevin's humerous and heartfelt approach to these important topics.

Way to go, 5-Jezequel, for finding solutions to real-world problems! Our model TED Talk was the idea of "planting" or "seeding" sea glass. The three reasons we should NOT do this are: 1. It's littering and therefore illegal; 2. It's dangerous to humans and sea life; and 3. You can make you own "tumbled" sea glass in a rock tumbler. We went for it and made our own!!

5J is really coming through for our friends at Andrea's Home in Bolivia! We delivered our first batch of Bagels for Bolivia as we raise money for their school supplies.

⚠️ COMMUNITY UPDATE: The Ramsey Public Library will be closed from Tuesday, March 26 through Sunday, March 31 for its HVAC system replacement project. Please notify your student(s) who may typically visit after school. 📚

5-GT enjoying the March of the Penguins!

Fourth graders exploring the human 🧠! Discovering different lobes and their function by researching and model building!