Long Beach Middle School

Science Department

Dear Parent/Guardian,

We would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the Science Department at Middle School.

Our role as teachers is to provide our students with tools, resources, experiences, and skills to become independent thinkers and life-long learners. Our science classes will be a safe and comfortable learning environment where all children's voices, opinions, and ideas are nurtured and validated. Inquiring, designing, evaluating and reflecting on the impacts of science are integral components of science in the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program.

SIXTH GRADE SCIENCE

The sixth grade science curriculum provides a more formalized setting in which to learn and understand many of the basic concepts of the physical sciences. Emphasis is placed on demonstrations and "hands-on" activities to provide experiences so children will be able to comprehend and apply these scientific principles in their everyday world.

SEVENTH GRADE SCIENCE

Students must be well prepared in science, as well as in the application of science to decisions they make in their daily lives. A major goal of the science curriculum is to help students recognize, understand, and appreciate the applications of life science to everyday living. Throughout the curriculum, important concepts are emphasized that serve as the basis for understanding and interpreting the general principles of life science.

EIGHTH GRADE SCIENCE

A major goal of this course is to provide students with the opportunities to develop principles, concepts, and scientific process that will help them solve the problems of the future. Energy shortages, resource management, earthquake and weather predictions are some of the difficulties facing our students. The study of earth science and physical science provides for a framework to confront these issues.

The New York State Board of Regents adopted P-12 Science Learning Standards (http://www.p12.nysed.gov/ciai/mst/sci/nyssls.html) in December 2016, and the standards are effective as of July 2017. Implementation of the standards will occur over a several year period, with this school year concerned with professional development of educators.

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Current News

LBMS Grade 5 to 6 Family Transition Night

On January 30th, LBMS welcomed incoming 6th grade students and their families for our Grade 5 to 6 Transition Night. The event featured a presentation by school counselor Dr. Ama Darkeh and K-12 Coordinator of School Counseling Mrs. Jaclyn McMahon. Guests enjoyed musical performances by our talented student musicians and music teacher Mr. Danny Neri, student-led tours hosted by National Junior Honor Society members, a department fair organized by our directors, and a helpful session on navigating Google Classroom by LBMS Social Studies Teacher Dr. John Marr. The evening's presentation, along with the Grade 6-8 curriculum guide, is available on our website under the curriculum page.

Date Added: 2/6/2025

LBMS Drama Club Presented Annie, Jr.

The LBMS Drama Club presented Annie, Jr. for family and friends in the middle school’s auditorium for two evening performances on Jan. 23 and 24. With a cast and crew of close to sixty students, to include an orphan ensemble and servants and New Yorkers ensemble, the classic show followed little orphan Annie through song and dance as she tried to find her parents.

Sixteen musical performances included favorites such as, Hard Knock Life, You Won’t Be an Orphan for Long and Tomorrow. Lead characters included Mira Mordetsky as Annie, Peyton Waine as Oliver Warbucks and Ellie Steier and Miss Hannigan. The production team included director Scott Scheinson, Assistant Director/Musical Director Christina Farrell, set design and construction was Alison Katulka, Brian Pross and the LBMS Art Club and LBMS Wood Club, Teaching Assistant was Eydie Yarwood and Molly Abrams was student choreographer.

Date Added: 1/27/2025

National History Day Projects Presented

Long Beach Middle School seventh grade students and families were recently invited to view their National History Day project submissions. Students did an impressive job researching and presenting a wide variety of topics, including the Civil Rights Movement, Women’s Rights, the Holocaust, and the Environmental Protection Agency, to name a few.

Presentations included display boards, websites, and documentaries. We are very proud of all seventh graders and appreciate the students and families who attended this year’s event. Special thanks to Assistant Principal Mr. Christopher Francaviglia, the LBMS Seventh Grade Social Studies Teachers, all staff who supported students with their research, and all staff that served on our scoring committee.

Date Added: 1/27/2025

LBMS Robotics Held First Competition

The Long Beach Middle School Robotics Club recently held its first competition. Four internal teams competed in a variety of trials increasing in complexity and difficulty.

Congratulations to all the participants and special thanks to Long Beach Middle School Technology teachers and LBMS Robotics Club Team Coaches, Mr. Brian Pross and Mr. Michael Santoro for organizing and facilitating the competition. More than 30 middle schoolers participate in the weekly Robotics Club.

Date Added: 1/23/2025

LBMS 2024 Winter Concerts

The sixth, seventh and eighth grade Band, Orchestra, and Chorus as well as specials music groups, including Chamber Orchestra, WindEnsemble, LBMS Singers, and Jazz Band delighted families, staff, and community members early in December with their outstanding musical performances celebrating the season.

Special thanks to all the LBMS student performers for their hard work and to the school’s music educators, Mrs. Farrell, Mr. Lobenstein, Mr. Marks, and Mr. Neri for their commitment and dedication to Long Beach students. We are also grateful to the LBMS families and community members for their continued support of our students.

Click here to view the LBMS 2024 Winter Concerts slideshow.

Date Added: 1/8/2025