This is how we do things in the Saa'ust Story Studio and Library Learning Commons:
The Saa’ust Story Studio Library Learning Commons at Brooke Elementary is an island of sanctuary where student agency and learning are guaranteed freedoms. We are an inspirational community where collaboration, belonging, and curiosity are safeguarded.
At the The Saa’ust Library Learning Commons at Brooke Elementary
we maintain a culture of curiosity and respect
we believe in the power of “saa’ust” - to lift each other up
we respect the best in our learners, see the genius in them and reflect it back so they can see it too and reach for their goals
in the LLC we are curious, compassionate learners who love to read, learn, play, create, and explore together.
We serve
learners - wholistically; mind, body, heart (emotions) and spirit
educators - within and beyond the school
families of our learning community
We have a rich collection of
diverse texts (books, magazines, articles, and online resources) you’ll find a story here that reflects you or opens your mind and heart to new possibilities (and if we don’t, we’ll get it!)
Supplies to show your learning in a variety of ways
Puppets
Toys
Blocks
Loose parts (think: gems, stones, animal and human figures)
Supplies to make a mark and record your thinking in words and images (paints, markers, pencils, coloured pencils, and crayons)
Digital tools to learn on and share your learning
Places to be YOU - quiet places, collaborative places, learning places and places to be restful.
We learn
Collaboratively & Inclusively - we learn and share our learning together. We are ALL learners, and we are welcome regardless of who we are, where we are from, what we look like, how we learn, what we believe or know to be true, or who we love.
Reciprocally - we understand that teaching and learning require a relationship and that educators learn as much from students as students learn from educators.
Curiously - we remain open to new teachings and ways of being and learning. We ask questions and avoid judgment.
Through Inspiration - we inspire and are inspired by each other - when we share our thinking and learning we can inspire others.
Behaviour in the Library
So that we can live up to the spirit of the mission and vision of the library to learn with saa'ust (lifting up each others hearts, minds, and spirits. There are some clear guidelines for behaviour.
These are aligned with the Brooke Bears Expectations for Behaviour