IMMS Tech News For Parents
November 2018
Tech Tools For Kids
The IMMS Library Website has some amazing technology tools specifically curated for middle school students by Mrs. Hanneken. You will find a mix of coding tools, research tools, and fun educational tools. This is a great place to send your child if they are looking for that perfect website. Here is a direct link to that page.
Does your child need to complete a research assignment? The IMMS Library has some fantastic research databases that are available any place with internet access. All of the library research tools can be found in the MackinVia Web tool. Ebooks are also available on this site. Your child will need to login through their Google school account. Here is a direct link with more information about MackinVIA use.
Hour of Code Night is Coming to IMMS!
On Tuesday, December 11, IMMS will have it's first ever Family Hour of Code Night. This evening will be filled with fun and prizes! Families will be given time to complete a fun coding activity using the website Code.org - You will almost forget you are coding because the activities feel like games! Afterwards, families will receive a certificate and a booklet with more information to keep coding at home, We also have quite a few door prizes that we will be raffling off for the evening. Please consider signing up for this awesome event. If you are interested, please fill out this form to show your interest.
Shamong Schools District App
The Technology Department is excited to announce that we are developing an App for the district. A sneak peek at what the App's home screen may look like is depicted to the left. Features include social media feeds, instant notifications, instant contact information, plus much more will be available. Look for more news in the coming months. The estimated release date is currently scheduled for January 2019.
6th Grade Parent Tech Night at IMMS
The last Parent Tech Night was a huge success. Do not forget to sign-up for Parent Tech Night on November 1st, 6:30 PM at IMMS for grade 6.
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