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 ...

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...

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 will be working on research papers over the holiday break.  One way to make sure the sources they are using are legitimate...

WHS Library, Chrome, and Canvas Corner Canvas :    Interviews are tough, but they are even tougher if you haven't had a practice run.  Though our students will have mock interviews coming up, our WHS Canvas page can help.  Follow this link  http://bit.ly/wcclsjobnow  and use your WCCLS library card to access real time interview helpers.   From interview tips to realtime feedback, students can gain confidence in their interviewing skills to better prepare them for the real thing.   Library:      TEDx was created in the spirit of TED's mission, "ideas worth spreading," and what could be better than listening to excellent ideas from high school students from the Portland Metro area?  TedxYouth@Portland is this weekend, featuring innovative local high school students.  Student tickets are $10/ adults $15:   http://bit.ly/TEDxpdx Digital Citizenship:   Your “digital footprint” incl...

WHS Library, Chrome, and Canvas Corner Canvas :    As students prepare for their future either in the workforce or applying for colleges, having a well written resume is a necessity.  Our WHS Canvas page can help.  Follow this link  http://bit.ly/wcclsjobnow  and use your WCCLS library card to access live resume helpers, career guidance counselors, and wonderful resources to help focus your students future efforts.   Library:     Portland's Wordstock Book Festival is this weekend.  It f eatures on-stage author interviews and discussions (with over 100 authors), pop-up readings, a book fair and exhibition, writing workshops, and more. A full schedule, ticketing information, and other festival details are available at Literary-Arts.org. Digital Citizenship:   Our teens live in a culture of sharing that has forever changed the concept of privacy. In a world where everyone is connected and anything created ...

WHS Library, Chrome, and Canvas Corner Canvas :    Want to see the library resources available at home for your students on Canvas?  Click here to view our WHS Library and Research Resources page  http://bit.ly/whslibrary2  .  Students have access to librarian approved research databases and search engines at school and at home.   Library:   Does your student have a library card?  Washington County Cooperative Library Service has made it super:   http://bit.ly/onlinewccls   With the eAccess library card, students can check out audio and eBooks, get free online tutoring, and utilize many services.  The best part:  no fines or fees!   Digital Citizenship  From coverage of the latest natural disaster to the current news from Hollywood, news media is part of our students daily lives.  To help make sense of current events, sifting fact from opinion--or misinformation-...

WHS Library, Chrome, and Canvas Corner Canvas :    Want to see the library resources available at home for your students on Canvas?  Click here to view our WHS Library and Research Resources page  http://bit.ly/whslibrary2  .  Students have access to librarian approved research databases and search engines at school and at home.   Library:   Does your student have a library card?  Washington County Cooperative Library Service has made it super easy to get one:   http://bit.ly/onlinewccls   With the eAccess library card, students can check out audio and eBooks, get free online tutoring, and utilize many services.  The best part:  no fines or fees!   Digital Citizenship  From coverage of the latest natural disaster to the current news from Hollywood, news media is part of our students daily lives.  To help make sense of current events, sifting fact from opinion--or...

WHS Library, Chrome, and Canvas Corner Canvas :    Parent login to Canvas is ready!  Click this link for information pertaining to logons:  http://bit.ly/WHSPARENT   ***Please note***   To  create an account  you must:  1) Have both your student's id# AND their current password, 2) use a computer, not a mobile device such as a cell phone or tablet.  After your account is created, you can use your logon information on any device you choose.  Even if your student needs to change their password later, you will still have access to your parent account.     Sprint 1Milion Project:   We still have hotspots to hand out to students, but the window to apply is closing.  If you do not currently have reliable internet access at home, you may qualify for this program.   Please send your student to the library to request a permission slip from Ms. Schulz.  Application deadline is 10/...

WHS Library, Chrome, and Canvas Corner Canvas :    Parent login to Canvas is ready!  Click this link for information pertaining to logons:  http://bit.ly/WHSPARENT   ***Please note***   To  create an account  you must:  1) Have both your student's id# AND their current password, 2) use a computer, not a mobile device such as a cell phone or tablet.  After your account is created, you can use your logon information on any device you choose.  Even if your student needs to change their password later, you will still have access to your parent account.     Sprint 1Milion Project:   The Beaverton School District has been awarded 2,000 hotspots from the  Sprint 1Million Project (more info and forms can be found at:   http://bit.ly/BSDSprint  ), which  will provide free wireless service for up to 4 years to eligible high school students in grades 9-12 who do not have adequ...