ERIC S. SMITH MIDDLE SCHOOL

☀️ 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.

Smith School's Annual Variety Show took the stage today! Featuring a wide array of student talents including singing, gymnastics, instrumental, and acting- our students deserve a round of applause 👏🏼🎭🎤

Happy April! 🌷Friday, April 5th will be our Blue & Gold Spirit Day for the month of April. Make sure to show your Ramsey pride with your blue & gold! 💙💛 GO RAMS!

7th grade didn't let a little rain stop us from enjoying the great outdoors at Fairview Lake YMCA today 🌧️

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! 🐰

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

Smith School will be CLOSED on Friday, March 29th in observance of Good Friday and CLOSED on Monday, April 1st for a Staff Development Day. School will resume as usual on Tuesday, April 2nd. Enjoy the long weekend!

Smith School's students get a special visit from Ramsey Police's K-9 unit! Students in Ms. Mahoney's class have been conducting research about Police Dogs. Today they listened to a local officer describe the process of becoming a police dog, essential duties, and answer student questions about police work. They also got to watch Jack the Police K9 in action as the officers simulated Jack's tracking abilities🐾 Huge thanks to the Ramsey Police and Ms. Mahoney for coordinating this special opportunity!

Smith School: In honor of MLB Opening Day 2024, Thursday, March 28th will be a baseball spirit day! Please wear anything related to baseball! PLAY BALL! ⚾

⚠️ 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. 📚

Visual literacy is crucial for students to critically consume information. In Mr. Schrettner's class, they're honing skills to analyze visual media like photos, shaping their understanding of past and present.

Hey Smith School! Your Homerooms were absolutely bursting with coordinated color brilliance today! Now get ready to top off the mid-week with HAT DAY tomorrow, wear a hat for a chance to win a special prize.

On Friday, March 15th, Mr. Reicher, Mr. Kenny, and Dr. Matteo attended the NJ TV/Film Conference at Montclair Film in Montclair, NJ. This spectacular conference featured high school and middle school TV and film production teachers from around the Garden State sharing ideas and highlighting their programs.

Hey Smith School! You're all positively glowing into Spring with your neon magic! 🌟 You made it a day to remember! Quick reminder: Homerooms, get ready to color-coordinate next. Let's make our homerooms burst with coordinated color brilliance!

Hey Smith School! March Madness Spirit Week continues tomorrow with Glowing into Spring: Neon Day! Show your spirit by wearing your best neon colors! Participants have the chance to win a prize! Stay tuned for more updates!

Here's a slice of fun: today is about embracing the infinite Pi possibilities. Whether you're a mathematician or here for the pie, make it irrational-ly sweet! 🥧🔢

Hey Smith School! Get ready for Student Council's March Madness Spirit Week starting this Friday with Green for St. Patrick's Day! 🍀 Show your spirit by wearing your luckiest green attire and let's kick off the fun together! Stay tuned for more updates!🐏