Lindell Elementary School Pre-K in Long Beach recently kicked off its Museum Unit with an engaging and interactive launch event that invited students to explore, imagine, and discover. 

During the kickoff, students participated in a “book tasting” and rotated through hands-on learning stations designed to introduce the key themes of the unit. Throughout the event, students enjoyed a shared read-aloud, explored fairy tale puzzles, learned about dinosaurs, and built castles using a variety of materials. These activities encouraged creativity, collaboration, and curiosity while laying the foundation for deeper learning.

Later in March, The Museum Unit will culminate in a student created MOLA, Museum of Learning Activities and a museum showcasing students’ work and discoveries.  

 

Date Added: 2/6/2026

Congratulations 7th grade English and 6th grade Activities Promoting Thinking (APT) teacher, Walter Kramme, for being featured on the Toshiba ExploraVision's website.

On the ExploraVision page, Mr. Kramme shared, “As an IB World School that teaches under the MYP framework, we proudly embrace inquiry-based learning. The ExploraVision program is tailor-made to fit within those parameters. The very ideals of ExploraVision allow students to truly think as global citizens and question the world around them. During this process the students were able to realize that they are not just members of their local community, but citizens of a larger global community.”

To see Mr. Kramme’s full piece, visit this link.

Long Beach Middle School science research students delivered an outstanding performance at this year’s Science Bowl, hosted by Brookhaven National Laboratory. The five person team of eighth graders, Katya Karnegie, Jamie Mendoza, Lucas Onufrock, Matthew Ragona and Andrew Schneider, earned first place in the STEM portion of the competition, showcasing the strength of the Long Beach science research program and the depth of its students’ scientific knowledge and analytical skills.

The Science Bowl is a prestigious, team-based academic competition organized by Brookhaven National Laboratory, one of the nation’s leading U.S. Department of Energy research institutions. The event challenges students with rapid-fire questions across a wide range of STEM disciplines, including biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, mathematics, and energy science.

Competing head-to-head with buzzers, teams have just 15 seconds to respond to each question in front of professional scientists. Calculators are not permitted, despite the inclusion of complex mathematical problems, placing a premium on critical thinking, speed, accuracy, and teamwork.

Participation in events such as the Science Bowl provides students with early exposure to advanced scientific concepts and the professional research environment. These experiences foster collaboration, problem-solving under pressure, and strong scientific literacy skills that prepare students for future academic and career success in STEM fields.

 

Date Added: 2/5/2026