Dear Middle School Families,

Thanks for an awesome year, despite the circumstances! I hope you all have a relaxing summer. Please know that you can reach out to me at any time at epetschauer5601@lbcrs.org. Enjoy your summers! See you in September!

Love, 
Ms. Petschauer

Homeroom 8-1:
I miss you all!

6th Grade Science:
In 6th grade, students learn about Life Science. This includes scientific investigation, cells, mitosis, meiosis, reproduction, systems, ecology, etc. Each child was asked to get a  composition notebook for this school year. A science cover will be given to them on their first full day of class so they are easily able to differentiate their science notebook from other notebooks they may need this year.


7th Grade Science:
In 7th grade, students learn about Physical Science. This includes scientific investigation, matter, energy, forces, renewable/nonrenewable resources, etc. Each child was asked to get a  composition notebook for this year school year. A science cover will be given to them on their first full day of class so they are easily able to differentiate their science notebook from other notebooks they may need this year.


8th Grade Science:
In 8th grade, students will learn Biology in preparation for the  NYS Living Environment Regents. The regents is held in June and each child needs to fulfill 1200 lab minutes, which will be completed during the school year. There are  four required NYS Mandated Labs that each child will need to complete in order to take the Living Environment Regents. A binder will be distributed to your child, with tabs to insert for organization, for this class. It is important to keep all note packets, homeworks, labs, etc. for easy access to study materials throughout the year and, most importantly, the end of the year for Regents Review.