NAME:
Mrs. Herr
SCHOOL:
LaGrange Middle School
HOURS:
7:30 am - 3:15 pm, Monday through Thursday. Listen to daily announcements for closings.
SCHOOL PHONE:
486-4880
There are changes this year: new standards,a web-based online catalog, even
some e-books!
As always, though, I look forward to another year of working with our
students and teachers. I find middle school to be both interesting and
challenging. A day seldom goes by that I don't laugh; our students are bright
and funny. I enjoy their visits to the library immensely!
This summer I once again had the opportunity and privilege to work with other
school librarians from around the state. We focused on The Common Core
Standards and how to assist our students in learning how to think critically,
ask questions and generate their own ideas about what they read, hear and see.
We encourage our students to ask thoughtful questions and to seek out
information that may answer their questions. We'll be looking at more complex
text and lots of nonfiction. Because information is so abundant and comes in
so many formats, our students must practice evaluating, analyzing, and
synthesizing information. Additionally, they must learn how to share their
ideas appropriately and ethically. This is the learning they will need to use
into adulthood. The best part of my job is assisting them in learning how to
do this through both through their classroom assignments and their personal
pursuits.
Please remember that you can easily contact me by clicking on the mailbox icon
at the top of the library webpage. The schoolhouse icon will bring you to the
LaGrange Middle School home page. Don’t forget to check out our District
Webpage, too, as there is a great deal of information to be found there. Take
some time to browse around. Among other items, you'll find news, reading
lists and event calendars.
I’m looking forward to another wonderful year – thinking, creating, sharing
and growing together.
Our library assistant: Mrs. Fredericks
Our library clerk: Mrs. Giammatteo
The mission of the Library Media Program is to ensure that students and staff
are effective users of ideas and information and to promote the enjoyment of
reading, viewing, writing and listening. Using a variety of materials and
formats connects learners to ideas and information that will help to prepare
them for informed decision-making, especially as they use information
technologies.
My objective is to work and collaborate with teachers and administrators in
order to assist our students in reaching their educational and personal goals
using the skills and knowledge needed to be successful life-long learners.