A creative 5th grade student shared an idea for a new recess club, and Dater listened! This new game club gives students a chance to meet during recess to learn new games while practicing essential life skills, like turn-taking, cooperation, and good sportsmanship. 🃏🎲
4 months ago, JOHN Y. DATER SCHOOL
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4Guarnieri kicked off 2026 by collaborating, reflecting, and setting new personal and academic goals! Students engaged in meaningful conversations, reflected on their learning, and set intentional goals to challenge themselves and grow! We’re so excited for all they will continue to accomplish this year!
4 months ago, Cristina Guarnieri
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Students in 4Ramsden learned about the layers of the Earth by taking "core samples" of play-doh!
4 months ago, Adam Ramsden
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🎶 Registration is now open for students to join Dater's after-school Chorus! Students will sing, perform, and collaborate with others who share their passion for music, while preparing for exciting concerts and special events throughout the spring.

4 months ago, Mr. Bogert (Music)
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Students in 5Modesto/Azouri started 2026 by setting personal goals for themselves in the new year. Setting goals empowers them and reminds them that growth is possible. We are kicking off the new year in 5MA with positivity, purpose, and a whole lot of belief in ourselves- here's to a year of growth and success! 🎊💫
4 months ago, Mary Modesto
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Small cubes, big volume ideas! 💡Students in 5McGowan's math class collaborate to explore the concept of volume using hands-on manipulatives.
4 months ago, Janell McGowan
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🎉 Happy New Year from Ramsey School District!

Wishing all of our students, staff, and families a safe, healthy, and happy start to 2026!

We look forward to welcoming everyone back when school resumes on January 5th and continuing our pursuit of excellence and learning.

May the New Year bring you renewed energy and exciting opportunities! 🥳
4 months ago, Ramsey School District
Happy New Year, Ramsey!
Happy Kwanzaa from Ramsey School District! 🕯️

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!
4 months ago, Ramsey School District
Happy Kwanzaa, Ramsey!
🎄 Merry Christmas from Ramsey School District! 🎁

Wishing all of our families celebrating a holiday filled with joy, laughter, and peaceful time spent with loved ones.

4 months ago, Ramsey School District
Merry Christmas, Ramsey!
Cold weather, warm welcome! ❄️🔥 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!
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After working hard and showing "reel" perseverance during iReady diagnostic testing, Dater students earned a well-deserved movie party complete with popcorn and smiles. 🍿🎬 Thank you to our amazing PTO and some of our wonderful teachers for making the movie magic happen—we’re so proud of the growth our students showed!
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A big thank you to Mrs. Fishman and Mrs. Hicks for teaching 5-Frandino about the importance of being upstanders. Our class has officially taken the No Place for Hate pledge!🏀🧡
5 months ago, Cassandra Scott
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Students in 4Horton brought holiday/winter cheer to reading class by sharing a favorite book or poem while practicing their fluency. Through expressive reading and confident voices, they celebrated the season while strengthening their literacy skills and love of reading. 📚❄️☃️
5 months ago, Christine Horton
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Kick off the day the O'Hern way: Share, Shine, and Include! 🌟
5 months ago, Deanna O'Hern
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🕎 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!
5 months ago, Ramsey School District
Happy Hanukkah, Ramsey!
Huge thank you to the Dater School PTO for sleigh-ing this year’s holiday luncheon! 🎄✨ The decorations were snow-stopping, the food was absolutely amazing, and our staff felt so merry and bright. We’re so grateful for all the love and cheer you bring to our school each year. ❤️🎁
5 months ago, JOHN Y. DATER SCHOOL
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Dater 5th graders are true leaders. Their bravery shines each day as they present the morning announcements, taking on a responsibility many adults would find intimidating. With clear voices and excellent public-speaking skills, they set a positive tone for the day!
5 months ago, JOHN Y. DATER SCHOOL
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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.
5 months ago, Elizabeth Jezequel
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Students from 5Gesualdo/Thomson's Science Classes Compost Crew in action! 🍂🍁
5 months ago, Michele Gesualdo
Students from 5GT Science's Compost Crew in action!
Students from 5GT Science's Compost Crew in action
Dater students in Ms. Gulino's 5th Grade Humanities class discussing strategies to tackle non-fiction texts. Students work in groups to try out those strategies.
5 months ago, Julie Gulino
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students practicing their notetaking skills to help them become more independent readers.
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students are working collaboratively practicing how to point out key details.
students are using reading strategies that were taught in a mini lesson.