WHS Technology Newsletter for Parents and Students

WHS Library, Chrome, and Canvas Corner Library:      Winter Break is the perfect opportunity to curl up with a book! Stop by the Murray Scholls branch or the Teen Room at the main library to pick up an entry form. Simply tell us what you've been reading , or check out an eBook. You could win a gift card to places like Chipotle, Mod Pizza, Burgerville, Starbucks, and more. The grand prize is a $45 "Afternoon Out" gift card pack. Grades 6-12.  For more information, click here:  http://bit.ly/17winterreading Digital Citizenship:   The major way students connect online is through social media apps which seemingly change all the time.  From Facebook andTwitter to Instagram and Snapchat, it is important to discuss with our students how to identify their audience and act appropriately online.  The newest app to make the rounds is Sarahah.  To understand how this app works, and have a fruitful conversation with your student about using it appropriately, here is the

WHS Library, Chrome, and Canvas Corner Canvas :     There will be a Canvas Parent night at Five Oaks Middle School on December 4 th  from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm.  Please come for a slice of pizza and time to learn about Canvas, our Learning Management System (LMS):   how to navigate the website, see how teachers who are using Canvas post assignments, give feedback, and communicate with students.   You will also have an opportunity to create your own Parent/Guardian Canvas account, this allows you to see what your students are working on in their classes.  O lder students available to help entertain younger children as you work with us.  If you are interested in attending, please use this  RSVP link:    http://bit.ly/PRSVP   Library:      Many students love to read, and they love to use the WCCLS eAccess library card.  There is a new way to search.  Add this extension, and it will show you what books are available at your library anywhere online (e.g. if you are searching A