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6 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE NEW UPPER SCHOOL LEARNING COMMONS In September, students will return from summer break to a new space that will forever change teaching and learning in the upper school. e new Learning Commons will replace Latin's outdated library and cafeteria, both designed more than 50 years ago. e space will integrate a streamlined cafeteria, modern library, computer science, technology, student support services, and more into a learning environment designed to meet our students' needs today and into the future. Here are six reasons you should be excited about this transformative project: THE NEW LEARNING COMMONS WILL… …combine a streamlined cafeteria with a central space for dining, socializing and studying. …include six smaller nooks and eight separate rooms for quiet study and collaborative learning. …be connected to the upper school science center by a new fourth-floor bridge, allowing students seamless access to both spaces throughout the day. …still house books and periodicals, but also integrate technology resources to meet the needs of students today and in the future. ...include classroom and office space for computer science faculty, in addition to a new Innovation Studio/Maker space. …include a new writing lab and connect directly to the learning resources and counseling offices. 1 …combine a streamlined cafeteria with a central 1 …combine a streamlined cafeteria with a central space for dining, socializing and studying. 1 space for dining, socializing and studying. 2 …include six smaller nooks and eight separate 2 …include six smaller nooks and eight separate rooms for quiet study and collaborative learning. 2 rooms for quiet study and collaborative learning. 3 …be connected to the upper school science center 3 …be connected to the upper school science center by a new fourth-floor bridge, allowing students 3 by a new fourth-floor bridge, allowing students seamless access to both spaces throughout the day. 3 seamless access to both spaces throughout the day. 4 …still house books and periodicals, but also integrate 4 …still house books and periodicals, but also integrate technology resources to meet the needs of students 4 technology resources to meet the needs of students today and in the future. 4 today and in the future. 5 ...include classroom and office space for computer 5 ...include classroom and office space for computer science faculty, in addition to a new Innovation 5 science faculty, in addition to a new Innovation Studio/Maker space. 5 Studio/Maker space. 6 …include a new writing lab and connect directly 6 …include a new writing lab and connect directly to the learning resources and counseling offices. 6 to the learning resources and counseling offices. Coming in September 2018! 9 LATIN MAGAZINE SUMMER 2018