Post #2: Blogger, Copier/Printers, Chromebooks, iPad Carts, Software Subscriptions, Technology Committee

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Blogger: If you use Blogger as your classroom website, you may need to make a setting change. Thanks to May for bringing this to my attention.

 If you see the below message on your Blogger site:


Then follow these steps to correct:

This is happening as may browsers are preferring HTTPS over HTTP in the URL address. If you need assistance, please let me know.

 Chromebook Updates:
  • New charging adapters: I understand the new adapters on the power cords are a little challenging for the students to manage. If you'd like me to train a few students on how to easily plug in your Chromebooks with the new adapters, please let me know. I'd be happy to. 
  • ELL Testing on Chromebooks: Ruth Rojas (one of our technicians) was able to install the WIDA testing app and MCAS app on all Chromebooks in the building. Therefore, any Chromebook can be used for either testing. 
  • Stephanie, will you let us know when you need Chromebooks for testing? FYI ~ Most classrooms have an extra Chromebook that is not assigned to a student. 

Copier and Printer Updates: A couple of changes to printers and copiers in the building. Just want to make sure that you all know where these printers and copiers are located. 


  • The copier in the new workroom is now online. You can find it in your printer list as HH_Copy_Room. 
  • Do not print to HH_3rd_grade_Copier as that copier no longer exists in that location.

Printers in the building:

  • HH_Copy_Room - workroom copier
  • Main_Hallway - near the entrance to the side parking lot
  • Outside_Guidance - across from the Arc Room
  • Computer_Lab - outside Jaclyn's classroom
  • Lab_Color - outside Jaclyn's classroom
  • Outside_Library - corner across from the Art room 
  • Outside_3rd_Grade - near Allys and Fiona's classrooms


iPad Carts: The iPad carts in the computer lab are all set to go. If you have signed up for a weekly time slot then you may begin this week if that works for your schedule.
  • What you have access to? Both carts have access to our main instructional tools: Lexia, Symphony Math, Raz-Kids, Starfall as well as many other educational apps.
  • Lab iPad Cart - a cart with 25 iPads (orange cases)
  • Skills Lab iPad Cart - a cart with 12 iPads (black cases)
  • Please do not remove the black headphone extenders. They are being used to help prevent damage to the headphone jack area. 

Software Subscriptions Update: Eva continues to make progress in setting up our school subscriptions. Just in case you missed it. The following software subscriptions are ready for use:
  • Happy Numbers (K-2 only)
  • Lexia
  • Seesaw (1st and 2nd grade only)
  • Symphony Math
Technology Committee: We'd like to get the Technology Committee up and running this year. This committee helps guide the teaching and learning of technology at HH School and in our district. If you would be willing to represent your team, please sign up on this Google Doc. Once we have a team, I will reach out to set up our first meeting date. Thank you all for considering!