Laurie Matz
Laurie Matz
Welcome to Earth and Space Science
Ms. Matz
Room 136
The Villages Charter School @ Buffalo Ridge Campus
I would like to welcome you to 6th Grade Earth and Space Science. This page will have information regarding my classes.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
laurie.matz@tvcs.org
About Me
I have been Teaching for 26 years I earned my Associate’s Degree in Wildlife Biology I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education K-6 I earned my Master’s Degree in Forensic Science
I also hold certifications in the following areas:
Earth & Space Science 6-12
Middle school science grades 5-9
Elementary Education K-6
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS/RULES
The 5 P’s
1. (Prompt) - Be on time and where you are supposed to be.
2. (Prepared) - Be prepared and on task.
3. (Positive) - Ask for what you need.
4. (Productive) - Strive for excellence and always do your best. 5. (Polite) - Respect the rights, responsibility, and property of others
Daily Required Materials: (replenish supplies as needed)
Appropriate outfit that meets VCS Uniform Policy requirements
Chromebook, always charged
headphones/wired earbuds (no wireless)
2 Folders w/ pockets for science handouts
Pencils, Pens, Highlighters
glue sticks
scissors
colored pencils
composition notebooks (2)
-(an interactive notebook kept in the classroom)
Our Core Values
Hospitality
Students are expected to be helpful, kind and ready to assist when needed.
Hard work
Students are expected to put forth maximum effort in all that they do.
Stewardship
Students are expected to take care of their school and of their surroundings.
Creativity
Students are expected to use their talents and solve problems thinking creatively.
Important Dates
August 7 - First Day of School
August 15 - Lab safety contract due!
August 15 - Electronic signature page due!
Science textbook:
-> McGraw Hill Florida Science - Earth & Space Science
-> Digital access available through Clever - click on McGraw Hill
Important documents to review/sign
Please completely read and review the following documents:
sign the electronic form (due Fri Aug 15 2025)
All of these are also posted in GC
Lab Safety contract
6th Grade - Syllabus Earth & Space Science
Matz 25-26 Syllabus-Earth & Space Science
Scroll to bottom for my Google Classroom REG or ADV calendars
I am excited for an explosive year ahead!