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Learning Commons

Students enjoy a quiet study area, flexible work stations for small and large groups, an extensive print and digital resource library, and an ever-growing collection of instructional technologies. Our Learning Commons is staffed by a full-time Media Technician with guidance from a certified Media Specialist. The Media Tech in each elementary Learning Commons provides essential technology and literacy support for both students and staff.

Literacy Programs through the Learning Commons

  • Birthday Book Club - This program is one in which you can celebrate your child's birthday in a special way and help grow your school's library collection.
  • Scholastic Book Fair - An annual event that is held once a year where families are able to purchase books. All purchases directly support your library!
  • Battle of the Books - An exciting program that encourages a love of books and reading. Teams of fourth and/or fifth graders will read books and then compete in battles to answer the questions in a quiz show format. The battle program begins in December and concludes in March.

Hours of Operation

The Learning Commons is open from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm on school days.

Check-Out Guidelines

  • Students are able to check out at least one book each week from the Learning Commons. Depending upon the grade level, additional books can be checked out weekly.
  • The loan period for all students is one week.
  • Renewals and holds are available upon student request. 

Contact

Sharon Javery, Elementary Division Media Specialist
skjavery@clarkston.k12.mi.us
P: 248.623.3832

Overdue Policies

  • We do not charge overdue fines. However, if a book is lost or damaged, we charge a fee to repair or replace it. Please read the overdue notices carefully. We try to issue those notices once a month.
  • Sometimes books are lost and paid for, only to be found later. If the item is returned to the learning commons prior to September 15 of the following school year, a refund will be issued. Books returned after that date will not be refunded, as the money will have been used toward a replacement book.