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GMS Learning Commons (LC) Mission Statement

The goal of the Griswold Middle School Learning Commons is to be the hub for student and teacher activities. We strive to educate our students to search for and manage information effectively and efficiently, as well as encourage our students to be life-long learners.

This Mission is accomplished by:

  • offering a place for academic work during WEB period (last 40 minutes of each day), lunchtime, or during core class collaborations with teachers and classrooms
  • providing instruction in Information Literacy including research techniques and evaluation of information
  • offering activities that stimulate interest in reading for information and pleasure
  • maintaining a collection of resources and reading materials for all readers in various formats
  • supporting the school's curriculum and reading initiatives

GMS LC Services

The GMS LC recently received new furnishings and was converted into a modern, high-tech learning commons. The LC space now includes:

  • Classroom areas, including four smartpanels for collaborative projects
  • A Café area where students can bring their lunch and work or enjoy a book at high-top tables
  • A Makerspace - a dynamic workspace for students to explore STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) and creative activities with instructors during core or exploratory classes, or during WEB period
  • 20 iPads for student use
  • traditional access to reading materials

In addition to the services in-school, the LC also offers access to e-books, audio books and more via Destiny Discover.

GMS LC Staff Contact

GMS Library Media Specialist Mrs. Laurie LaBossiere