I.T. Monthly: February Issue
West Point Consolidated School District
Dear Staff,
The West Point Consolidated School District is dedicated to providing safe and orderly schools for all students, improving student achievement, increasing parental and community involvement in our schools, promoting the use of technology by teachers and students alike, and providing our staff with the tools necessary to lead our students to becoming productive, successful citizens in a technology-based world.
We have partnered with Linewize by Family Zone, a leading provider of online safety products and education, to create an educational hub for parents and teachers. This hub includes articles, videos, courses, and more to ensure every stakeholder understands how to keep your kids safe online.
As always, if you have comments or suggestions for improving this newsletter, or information you think needs to be included, please reach out to the IT Department.
-IT Department-
Celebrate Black History Month!
Some Quick Ideas
- Quote of the Day - Every morning, greet your students with a new quote or fact that’s relevant to black history.
- Fact of the Day - Research and share little known facts related to black history. You could a theme a week. Try Famous Firsts, Music Facts, Hometown Heroes. The possibilities are endless.
- Person of the Day/Week - Highlight a different person every day or week.
- Question of the Day - Start each morning with a question about an important time in black history, music, sports or the arts.
Click on the picture below to explore 42 Black history activities.
West Point Consolidated Schools Cyber Safety Hub
Click below to explore resources to keep students safe online.
Parent Teacher Conference Day
Classwize Updates:
Blocking Youtube with Classwize
Teachers,
IT is seeing constant problems with this issue. Please read below.
If you need help with Classwize or need overall training, please click the link below and fill out the form.
Mechelle Welch
Instructional Technology Support Form
Kami:
Click below to register for this free virtual conference.
Kami by Subject
Zoom:
Common Sense Education:
Digital Citizenship Video for Grade K-2:
Click Here to Subscribe to Canvas Youtube Channel:
CANVAS QUICK TIPS:
Mississippi Department of Education Info (MDE):
MDE: Digital Learning Best Practices
Click below to learn how you can promote student engagement into your classroom.
Mississippi State University
ITS Cyber Tips Newsletter: January
West Point Consolidated School District: I.T. Department
Website: https://www.westpoint.k12.ms.us/technology
Location: 359 Commerce St, West Point, MS 39773, USA
Phone: (662)494-6364