GaVS Weekly Update
August 1, 2013
Hello Teachers!
Google Calendars
Two calendars are available for you to add to your Google calendar. Both have been updated with important school dates and PD opportunities and contain basically the same information. To add the calendars, you will search for the calendar name under Other Calendars. Type the below calendar name in “Add a Coworker’s calendar” and you will be able to select the calendar:
GaVS Mastercalendar
2013-2014 School Calendar
Edmodo School Code
Edmodo Prezi
http://prezi.com/weyvcqx0yx-t/connecting-and-sharing-edmodo/
Course Schedule Template Corrections
Form: https://docs.google.com/a/gavirtualschool.org/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFlEeFhzeF9tN2ozTjdGNkY2aVoxNGc6MA#gid=0
Course and Quiz Corrections
The link to the course/quiz corrections form is located in on My Home in the Toolbox for Teachers widget.
It is imperative that any content or quiz changes be reported so the Master term courses can be updated for next semester.
D2L Upgrade
Teachers should preview quizzes. Check layout/questions to be sure questions are showing on individual pages. If you notice anything unusual please complete D2L issue form found in Teacher Toolbox.
eText Issues?
Have issues? Please report any eText issue to:http://tinyurl.com/eTextIssues
Other questions? Contact Joyce.McKay@gavirtualschool.org
Upcoming Events
Open House
Dates: Wed. July 31, Thurs. Aug. 15, Thurs.-Sept.5
Time: 7PM
Link: http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fgavirtualschool.adobeconnect.com%2Fopenhouse%2F&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNG2K3ArqoTGgJ6iTzA99mQOh33u1w
Parent Night
Dates: Monday, Aug.12, Monday, Sept. 9
Time: 7:30PM
Link: http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fgavirtualschool.adobeconnect.com%2Fparentnight%2F&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNEhAkvBQDge0y19LPiI-Y26aa2w_Q
D2L Help Sessions
D2L Help Sessions - Instruction/IT- Dates posted in News Announcement at My Home, encourage students new to GAVS to attend a session.
Dates: Tuesday -11AM, Thursday-7PM for each new start date
Session Link:https://gavirtualschool.adobeconnect.com/_a1009797041/summerstudents/
AP Open House
Link: https://gavirtualschool.adobeconnect.com/apinfo
Turnitin.com Informational Session
FBLA Meeting
Future Business Leaders (FBLA) Meeting - August 22 @ 6 pm. - The meeting is open to all GaVS students. Teachers are also invited to attend to discover information about the organization. More details will be provided on the Bulletin Board August 1.
Link: http://gavirtualschool.adobeconnect.com/gavsfbla
Teacher Quality and Professional Development
The 2013-2014 calendar will be posted in News Items during the first week of class. Please note, the first session, entitled
Policy: Analytics - An Introduction for GaVS Instructors and Special Education Accommodations with Dr. Joe Cozart and Sarah Newman.
The Edmodo code is x098rl, and the Adobe Session will be held on Thursday, August 22nd, at 7:30 p.m. See everyone in August!