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It is the goal and objective of our ESL program to offer all of our ELL students (English Language Learners) with an opportunity to acquire English language success as well as academic success that will lead to obtaining a High School diploma. 

Our English Language Learners come from many different countries. We have representatives from many Spanish speaking countries as well as from China, Korea, and Pakistan. Our ESL program is a program that focuses on providing non-English speaking students with English language proficiency. Our expectation is oral as well as written competency and fluency. The course work focuses on the four major language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. We offer an intensive program that provides all of our students with an opportunity to meet with success, both in the ESL program, as well as with the mainstream course work. We also offer a Native Spanish course for Spanish native speakers. 

English as a Second Language is a mandated State program. This program offers an opportunity for students who speak another language other than English to learn English in a small group setting with other students of similar backgrounds. Our program is a K-12 program. Once students test into our program, they have a number of years in which to learn English and move into a mainstream program. 

The ESL students take the Language Assessment Battery Test- Revised; in order to find out the level of ESL services they will need. We have three levels, beginning, intermediate and advanced. The ESL students also must meet with the proficiency level in the New York State English as a Second Language (NYSESLAT) in order to test out of ESL of the program. The ESL students must take all state assessments. 

We offer many opportunities for our ESL students and parents. Many of these services and programs are funded with State grants. Some of these programs are: 

1. ESL Extended Day is an after school program open to all students. This program provides our students with content area review and support in preparation for all State Assessments. 

2. Translations: we provide written and oral translations of letters, phone calls, notices, etc. that are sent home so that parents are fully aware of the latest news regarding our schools. Oral translations are also provided for our students during state assessments if the test is not available in the child's language. This is a modification the ELL students are entitled to receive. Oral translations are provided at meetings as needed. 

3. ESL Family Night: This annual meeting is scheduled in order to provide our parents with information regarding school policies and mandates, including testing, promotions, programs, health information and strategies for success. We review all state mandates and graduation requirements, as well as go over specific forms that are required: lunch forms and how to interpret the school calendar. Each school provides a PowerPoint presentation and the students and parents have an opportunity to meet with the teachers and their peers. The evening culminates with a pot luck dinner. 

Teacher:  
Melissa Lyons

Jasmin Osorio

Teaching Assistants
Elizabeth Wisey
Caroline Espinet

Ronald McHenry

Runnie Myles

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Long Beach Sixth Graders Win Regional STEM Title, Advance to National Stage in International Competition

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Long Beach Middle School is thrilled to announce that sixth-grade students Edward Grossman, Sullivan Limmer, Cole O’Connor, and Sam O’Donoghue have been named Regional Champions in the prestigious Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision competition for their outstanding project, Visionary.

The team was honored during a celebratory assembly that was held at the school on April 10 where representatives from Toshiba Business Solutions, Major Account Sales Manager Melissa-Ann MacDonald and Major Account Executive Tom Ryan, joined students, families, teachers, and administrators to present awards and offer congratulations.

The Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision competition invites students across the United States and Canada to envision future technologies that could improve the world. Out of thousands of entries, only 24 teams are selected as regional winners, and the Long Beach sixth graders earned a coveted spot among them.

Their innovative proposal, Enhancing Vision with Artificial Intelligence, was recognized for its exceptional creativity, scientific insight, and teamwork. During the assembly, the student team presented their project video to their peers, families, and school leadership. “This is a tremendous achievement for our students and our school,” said Walter Kramme, Long Beach teacher and project advisor to the team. “Their hard work, imagination, and collaboration truly helped get them to this stage of the competition.”

The students will now advance to the national round of the competition, where they’ll compete for the title of National Champion. The entire school community wishes them the best of luck as they continue their exciting STEM journey.

Congratulations to Edward, Sullivan, Cole, and Sam and thanks to Mr. Kramme for his dedication and guidance.

 

Date Added: 4/23/2025

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Long Beach Students’ Artwork to Fly in Space

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Long Beach Public Schools is thrilled to announce the winners of this year’s Mission Patch Design Contest, held in conjunction with the district’s participation in the prestigious Student Spaceflight Experiments Program (SSEP). Congratulations go to Zoey Pinto, a 6th grader at Long Beach Middle School, and Murphy Moser, a 5th grader at Lido Elementary School, whose designs have been selected as the official mission patches for this year's spaceflight project.

Their outstanding designs were unveiled and celebrated during the recent Sixth Grade Science Symposium Program, where they received special recognition for their creativity, artistic vision, and contribution to the district’s spaceflight initiative.

As part of the SSEP, Zoey and Murphy’s mission patches will be launched aboard a mission to the International Space Station (ISS), accompanying the 6th-grade science experiment selected to be conducted in microgravity.

The Mission Patch Contest is a tradition that honors the history of NASA spaceflight and gives students a chance to represent their school district’s presence in space. Each patch reflects the spirit of exploration, innovation, and scientific discovery.

Once again, congratulations to Zoey and Murphy for this incredible achievement. We can’t wait to see their patches soar into orbit.

Date Added: 4/23/2025

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Long Beach Middle School Performed “Superheroes: With Great Powers Comes Ordinary Responsibility”

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Students at Long Beach Middle School took center stage recently with two performances of this year’s school play, Superheroes: With Great Powers Comes Ordinary Responsibility.

The comedic, heartfelt play tells the story of a group of young superheroes navigating the challenges of growing up not through epic battles, but by managing school stress, friendships, chores, and homework. As their powers emerge, they quickly learn that being super isn’t always about saving the world, sometimes, it’s about remembering to take out the trash, turn in assignments on time, and be there for the people who matter most.

Long Beach English and Theatre Arts Teacher and Theatre Arts Director Leslie Kohn said, “Our students displayed remarkable talent and professionalism, and I couldn’t be prouder of their hard work, growth and dedication.” “Their comedic timing and stage presence brought each scene to life, keeping the audience engaged and captivated.” She continued, “Throughout the production, they cultivated essential skills such as blocking, voice projection, and enunciation.”

Click here to view the Long Beach Middle School Performed “Superheroes: With Great Powers Comes Ordinary Responsibility” slideshow.

Date Added: 4/23/2025

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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

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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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