Life Science
Landstown Middle School
Dear Parents & Guardians
Students will inevitably get Spring Fever as excitement over summer break grows :-) Please continue to support the idea of finishing the year strong with all work turned in and best effort shown in class.
Advanced Life Science
Students are being given a project to help them prepare for the upcoming Science SOL Test. This project will count as a test grade. Students need access to a computer and printer. If students do not have access to a printer and cannot public libraries to complete the assignments, they need to discuss options with their teacher. For each practice test taken for this project, students must score at least a 90% to receive full credit.
Full instructions will be sent home with Advanced Life Science today (A-Day classes) and Monday (B-Day classes). You can view the project requirements here.
Supply Check
Once again, we ask that you please take a few minutes this week to go over the supply lists for each class. Many students have run out of pencils, paper, and other necessary supplies.
For science they need the following DAILY:
- CHARGED Chromebook
- Headphones
- Pencil or Pen
As teachers, we will always do our best to supply students with necessary materials, but we would love any donations to help our cause! Donations of pencils, notebook paper, etc will always be appreciated!
I Can Statements
- I can explain the distinguishing characteristics of kingdoms of organisms
- I can categorize examples of organisms as representatives of the kingdoms
Advanced
- I can explain the distinguishing characteristics of kingdoms of organisms
- I can categorize examples of organisms as representatives of the kingdoms
- I can explain distinguishing characteristics of major animal phyla and plant divisions
- I can identify examples of major animal phyla and plant divisions
Upcoming Important Dates
- No School for students
- Staff Day
Thursday & Friday April 4 & 5
- Protist lab done in class
Monday April 8
- Report cards sent home
Wednesday & Thursday April 10 & 11
- CORE - TEST on classification, bacteria, protists and fungi
Friday April 12-Sunday April 21
- Spring Break - No school for students
May 14th & 15th
- ADVANCED SOL Practice Project Due
Monday June 3rd
- ADVANCED - Science 8 SOL test
Thanks for asking your child what they learned in school each day!
Thank you for asking your child about what they learned in school each day. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions and/or concerns.
Mrs. Frederick (Jamie.Frederick@vbschools.com)
Mrs. Hofacker (Gina.Hofacker@vbschools.com)
Mrs. Nagel (Alyssa.Nagel@vbschools.com)
Mrs. Wade (Sara.Wade@vbschools.com)
Website: landstownms.vbschools.com
Location: Landstown Middle School, Recreation Drive, Virginia Beach, VA, USA
Phone: 757-648-4750