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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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Long Beach Middle School Marks Pi Day

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On March 14, Long Beach Middle School students commemorated Pi Day with a Reciting Contest. During lunch, students had the chance to participate by reciting as many digits of the mathematical constant pi (π) as they could remember, with Long Beach Math teacher William Papetti overseeing the event.
 

 

Date Added: 3/17/2025

LBMS Presents Superheroes

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With Great Powers Comes Ordinary Responsibilities!

Dates: April 3rd at 7:00 pm & April 4th at 7:00 pm

Click here to get tickets.

Date Added: 3/11/2025

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LBMS Honors Black History Month with Musical Celebration

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On Friday, February 28th, Long Beach Middle School held its annual Black History through Music Celebration Assembly, featuring a special musical program showcasing staff and student musicians, as well as special guest, The Nehemiah Movement, an organization dedicated to promoting unity through song and outreach.

The program featured a collection of historical musical contributions from black musicians featuring staff and student musicians, including Ms. Caroline Espinet, Ms. Natasha Nurse, Ms. Christina Farrell, Ms. Jaysha Teemer, Mr. Jake Baron, Dr. Michael Capobianco, Mr. Walter Kramme, Mr. Dave Lobenstein, Mr. Justin Marks, Mr. Danny Neri, Mr. Parker Ramsey, and Mr. Stephen Salerno.

Student performers included: Judah Ebron, Danny Gravina and Sammy Monaghan, student emcees: Quinn Allison, Elijah Awai, Lola Gildersleeve, Sophie Gildersleeve, Hanna Heitefuss, Machai Thornton, performances by the LBMS Singers, and the LBMS Steppers. 

The program captivated students and staff with a diverse range of musical genres, including gospel, hip-hop, rap, R&B, and rock, providing a vibrant celebration of Black culture and history.
 

Click here to view the LBMS Honors Black History Month with Musical Celebration slideshow.

 

Date Added: 3/7/2025

Lido Elementary School Pre-K Students Enjoy a "Book Tasting" Celebration

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Lido Elementary School’s Pre-K students recently had the chance to “taste” their way through a special Book Tasting event, sparking their imaginations and encouraging a love for reading. This event was designed to engage young learners and featured a unique “menu” of book selections for students to explore, fostering a fun and interactive way to get "hungry" for knowledge. 

“This event is all about bringing learning to life in a fun and creative way,” said Molly Drake, Lido Elementary Pre-K teacher. “The Book Tasting is a great way to introduce our young students to the wide world of books, while also making them excited about a love for reading.” 

 

Click here to view the Book Tasting 24-25 slideshow.

 

Date Added: 3/5/2025

Long Beach Middle School Marks Pi Day

On March 14, Long Beach Middle School students commemorated Pi Day with a Reciting Contest. thumbnail264969
On March 14, Long Beach Middle School students commemorated Pi Day with a Reciting Contest. During lunch, students had the chance to participate by reciting as many digits of the mathematical constant pi (π) as they could remember, with Long Beach Math teacher William Papetti overseeing the event.
 

 

Date Added: 3/17/2025