Welcome!
Mrs. Labuhn
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6 Grade Science
About Me
Wayne State University Graduate
This will be Ms. Labuhn's twelfth year of teaching Science in
Loudoun County. She has been teaching a total of thirtyfour years throughout the world. She started her teaching career
in Michigan before working for the Department of Defense
Dependent Schools (DoDDS) overseas. She taught for DoDDS
twenty years and lived in three countries before moving back to
the United States. Ms. Labuhn's experiences include kindergarten
through eighth grade, as well as, combination classes in isolated
locations. During her tenure, she taught reading, ESL, English,
and science in middle school grades.
• Subjects taught: K-8
• Rhonda.Labuhn@lcps.org
Units of Study
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Safety – SOL 6.1
Scientific Method – SOL 6.1
Matter – SOL 6.4
Water – SOL 6.5
Atmosphere – SOL 6.3, 5, 6
Space – SOL 6.8
Energy – SOL 6.2, 3
Energy Resources – SOL 6.2, 6, 9
Watersheds – SOL 6.5, 7
Homework Policy
• Homework is not assigned daily in science.
• Students will need to study for quizzes and
tests.
• If homework is assigned, it is a review of
materials covered in class from unfinished
class work.
• All class assignments are posted on web
site calendar.
Assignments
• Students should have had their “Safety
Contract” signed.
• Safety project should have been
completed and displayed.
• “I am a Scientist” picture completed
and displayed.
• Measurement Unit in progress.
Student Expectations
Students are to arrive for class on time and to be prepared for
class. Being prepared for class means students are to have their
science binder, pencil, paper, agenda and be ready to learn.
Students are expected to come to class with their completed
homework if assigned. Completing homework will increase
understanding of the unit being taught. Parents, please check
your child’s agenda as well as my website, for homework
assignments, quizzes and tests. Please feel free to call or email
me with any concerns. It is extremely helpful to have a current
e-mail contact address to keep parents informed.
Frequently Asked Questions
• Can Jonny/Jill retake the test?
Retakes are based on student performance in class and
formative assessments. (i.e.. If a student earned a “C” on a
formative assessment and a “C” on their summative
assessment, then your child is performing at their level of
understanding, thus a retake would not be necessary.)
• When can you help Jonny/Jill?
Teacher help is given during resource or you can contact the
teacher.
• How will I know when to expect tests?
Students and parents can check my web site for dates and they
should also be written in student’s agenda.
• How can I help my child at home?
Ask about what your child is doing in class and encourage your
child to be engaged in their learning.
Excellent Science Hyperlink: http://tinyurl.com/lcpsatscience
Features on my website: Units of study, helpful power points,
practice quizzes/tests, study guides and much more.
Contact information: Rhonda.Labuhn@lcps.org
Calendar: Contains all posted assignments
Study materials: Handouts given in class and posted on web site.
Assignments: Written down in student agenda and on web calendar.
Homework assignments: Posted on web calendar
Syllabus: Posted on web site.