TOMORROW, September 27th, will be our Parent Technology Information webinar led by Smith School Technology Leaders. Parents will learn how Smith teachers used technology to enhance our students' experience at Smith School. Topics will include Schoology, RealTime, Chromebooks, and our new Ramsey App!
Register by scanning the QR code on the flyer or following this link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8jD8C1whSIKUIwA02vugkA#/registration
On Friday, September 29, we will have a district-wide Tommy Strong spirit day. Please wear GOLD (and jeans) to support the Tommy Strong Foundation. A collection bucket will be available during all lunch periods for donations, or you can scan the QR code on the flyer to donate. We appreciate your generosity & support as always!
The Ramsey School District will be closed on Monday, September 25th in observance of Yom Kippur. School will reopen on Tuesday, September 26th. Gamar hatimah tovah!
Smith School Scientists!
Ms. Garcia's scientists got a first hand chance to learn & practice using a microscope to examine samples & specimen 🧬🔬🥼
Ramsey proudly recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month!
Hispanic Heritage Month notes the anniversaries of independence for Latin American countries, including Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. In addition, it also recognizes Mexico’s Independence Day on September 16th, Chile’s on September 18th, and Belize’s on September 21st.
Wishing all of our Ramsey staff, students and families celebrating Rosh Hashanah a very sweet new year.
What makes up a successful classroom environment when collaborating in groups? We worked at establishing our own classroom norms as we built a boat with legos to make it float. Great job class!!
Ms. Meyers and Ms. Sommerville's classes collaborated to make a Lego boat that holds pennies. They will use this activity to build classroom norms for working as a cohesive group.
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! 🍎🍯
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! 💙💛🐏
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. 🏈📣
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 possible💙💛🐏
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!
