My name is Laurie DeWalt, and I am the Library Media Specialist at CityLab High School. This is my 30th year in education and my 4th year at CityLab. Many of your students come to my library for a variety of reasons including technology assistance. So this letter will address a few technology topics.

I am happy to report that CityLab is at 100% 1:1 technology, which means all of our students have a district laptop. Please encourage your student to care for their technology. This includes; but is not limited to,keeping track of their chargers, not vandalizing their laptop, and always carrying their laptop by the base and not the screen.

We are very fortunate to begin our second year with Verizon Innovative Learning Schools. This program provides 30 GB hotspots for your student. This is completely free. Parents and students need to sign some paperwork, and then the hotspot will be issued. See below for more information.

Did you know your student has a district email? They are able to send and receive emails with their district account. If your student assures you that they know how to access their district email, have them send you an email! If they do not know how to access it, tell them to stop by the library for a quick lesson and/or a how-to handout.

I want your student to have the best experience at CityLab, and that includes having up to date and working technology. Encourage them to let me know if they are having any difficulties.

As always, please contact me if you have any questions. My email is ldewalt@dallasisd.org and my office phone is 972/749-2730.