Thank you to all the students that participated in the 2018 Summer Reading Challenge making Lost Mountain one of the top 10 middle schools in all of Cobb County in the challenge!
Special shout out to out top readers, each of whom received $5 to spend at the book fair for their efforts. Our reader logging the most minutes, Charles C., also received a gift card courtesy of Daily Grind! 1. Charles C. (7th grade) 2. Hanna K. (7th grade) 3. Mikayla W. (6th grade) 4. Eniola B. (8th grade) 5. Madison S. (8th grade) 6. Panama H. (7th grade) 7. Kayla W. (8th grade) 8. Sophia N. (7th grade) 9. Jasmin L. (6th grade)
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We are excited about the 2018 Summer Reading Program, which kicks off on May 24. We'd love to have all rising 6th, 7th and 8th graders participate. Please visit the Summer Reading page on this site for all the details.
For additional reading resources visit: https://www.cobbsummerreading.com/reading-resources.html The school year is coming to a close, which means all books will need to be returned to the Learning Commons soon. Below are some key dates to remember: ASAP Please return any overdue books as soon as possible. If you have lost a book please come talk to the Media Specialist in the Learning Commons about what to do. May 7 Begin one book checkout May 11 Last day to checkout books May 17 All books due to Learning Commons This Friday, February 9, 2018 is Hat Day! Get Excited! Plan Your Hat! All Hat Day donations will be go to your Lost Mountain Learning Commons. With the new Library PASS program all Cobb County Public Library resources are now available to Cobb County Public School students using your student ID number. Your student ID number now works like a library card number at any Cobb County Public Library branch and online. You can access the Public Library databases 24/7 to find great books to read, download, or stream. Or visit any branch location to use the internet, type papers and reports, print, or check out a book to read. The library even offers a growing collection of apps that you can download your mobile device. All you need is your student ID number and a PIN. You PIN is your 4 digit birthday using the month and day you were born. For example, if you were born on February 4, your PIN would be 0204. For more information visit Cobb County Public Library #LMMSlearningcom We will be conducting contests, so don't forget to follow us! Our first STEM Challenge begins in September. The Learning Commons will have one challenge each month. You are welcome to come in before school on Thursday and Friday to work on the challenges. This month is making an electrical circuit that launches a fan blade. Student who launches the flying saucer the longest distance wins a prize. Stop by the Learning Commons to participate. October's Challenge is to determine the strength of Spaghetti by building a bridge using noodles and Styrofoam. The student who builds the strongest bridge determined by the number of books it holds, wins! November Challenge: Students built "robotic hands" using cardboard, straws, and fishing line. They needed to sign certain letters and words as well as test the strength of the hand by picking up items. This was created in 7th grade science classes, so no winner was awarded. December Challenge: In Mrs. Paul's 8th grade science class students built a catapult from a box of given supplies. They had to test the power and accuracy of their catapult. January's STEM Challenge was to create a unique snowflake? Fun and creative time for all! ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ What is a Learning Commons? The Learning Commons has evolved from a combination library and computer lab into an adaptable full-service learning, research, and project space. This could mean a variety of activities are taking place in the Learning Commons. They include; but are not limited to quiet work, group meetings, planning sessions, and voices of students working together, and engaging in active learning. How Does it Work? The Learning Commons is a flexible environment built to accommodate multiple learning activities. It has a variety of resources addressing a variety of needs; furnished for informal face-to-face gatherings; and it is a student-centric area. It also prominently displays and promotes student efforts. Who is doing it? Numerous colleges and schools have adopted the learning commons approach. It is designed to promote a culture of learning which offers spaces for writing and research, educational technology, faculty development, and quiet scholarly reflection. The learning commons is a lively interactive space with comfortable, inviting chairs, a digital media lab, and spaces for group study. Why? The learning commons brings together the functions of libraries, labs, lounges, and seminar areas in a single community gathering place that supports the sharing of student ideas outside the classroom. The learning commons can be an ideal venue to blend face-to-face with virtual meetings. Where is it going? Technological challenges include increased mobile use, and augmented-reality learning scenarios. The code word is learning. It integrates even more of the virtual world into the face to-face environment. What are the implications for teaching and learning? A well-equipped learning commons says to a student, “Here you have tools, room to collaborate, equipment, advice, research options, and access to expert information. Now it is up to you to build something worthwhile: a paper, a presentation, an education.” (EDUCAUSE, 2011) "EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative." Educause.edu. N.p., 2011. Web. 10 Aug. 2017. <https://www.educause.edu/eli>. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |