Burbank Library News

All student passwords must be updated by March 29. Lessons are being presented in 9th/10th History classes and 11th/12th ELA classes. If you missed the session last Monday, details can be found here.

Students that have forgotten their passwords should access the recovery account questions in order to reset it. If you reset passwords in the Student Account Manager, the reset password will now be a three-word phrase that will be noted as soon as you change it. Any student that has not reset their password by March 29 will have their password changed by the district.

• Setting up Account Recovery Questions
• How to Change Password in Class Link
• Using Password Recovery Questions

If you have any OLD technology that you are no longer using such as desktop computers, monitors, laptops, tablets, printers, shredders, elmos (document cameras), computer charging carts, calculators, or iPads please bring those items to the library so they can be discarded. If you happen to have an Dell Latitude 5480 or 5490 laptop, those must be returned as well. If that is your only computer, a replacement must be requested.

All students are eligible to have a Chromebook checked out for the school year. Students that forget their Chromebooks may borrow one from the library in exchange for their phone, Airpods, or keys. I do not accept jewelry, backpacks, or other items. These checkouts are based on availability as there are only 11 available for checkout. Note: there are a handful of students in which I only accept a phone from them because they did not return borrowed Chromebooks back to the library at the end of the day.
Any student who does not have a Chromebook mostly likely has a damaged or lost device and has not completed the requirements for a replacement. The replacement policy is as follows:

1st incident (damaged/lost/stolen) device: Student will be provided an affidavit for the parent to sign indicating the device was damaged, lost, or stolen. If stolen, student must also file a report with the campus police officer and get a case number. Once the affidavit is returned, the device will be replaced. Student is not charged, but a note is added in their account.

2nd incident: Student must complete online Chromebook Care course. (They watch a video and take a quiz). Parent must also complete the care course OR sign an affidavit indicating they are aware of the 2nd incident. Student is fined $25 to be paid by the end of the year. Once course is completed and affidavit returned, student will receive a replacement device.

3rd incident: Student must repeat Chromebook care course. Meeting with parent and administrator is requested. Parent must sign form acknowledging status of previous devices. Student is fined additional $50 and may be placed on daily check out.
4th Incident: Meeting with parents and administrator required. Student will have a daily device that must be picked up and returned to the library daily. Student is charged market value of the device.

Before sending students to the library with Chromebook issues, make sure you have tried to resolve the following issues in your classroom:

Chromebook won't power on: Hold the power button and refresh key for about 10 seconds. Release. Hit the power key.

Keys typing wrong symbols: Device needs to be powerwashed.

Asking for an old password: Click on the link that says "forgot your old password" and then on the next link to "proceed anyway"

Stuck in testing App: Power down the computer by holding the power button down for several seconds. (Note: on some Chromebooks, the power button is on the left side and you have to take the case off to push it.)

Chromebook not charging: Make sure you are plugged into a wall outlet rather than the desk chargers. Try plugging into charging port on other side of the Chromebook. If device is still not charging bring charger and Chromebook to the library for troubleshooting.

Student cannot access Google document in Canvas course: Click on Google Drive in the left menu and uninstall, then reinstall Google Drive.

Student gets message they are not authorized to use this device when logging into Chromebook: Power down Chromebook. Teacher should go into the Student Account Manger and reset the student's password. Have student login again.
Student forgot their password: Have student click on link underneath the Class Link sign-in that says "Help I forgot my Password". After answering their recovery questions, they will be able to reset their password. If that doesn't work, teacher can reset it in the Student Account Manager.
Other tips on general chromebook use can be found here.

If you want to step up your game in your classroom with some online technology resources, check out the list of teacher resources on the Burbank library site. Resources are in categories like Classroom Management, Assessment review, Lesson Planning, and AI. If you have a resource that you use that is not listed, please let me know and I'll add it!

The library is open and available for class visits and book check-outs. Please click the link to the form below and you can schedule your classes. Mrs. De Waelsche is happy to assist you with any research projects as well as collaborative lessons.

There is a Mac available for use, but schedules must be worked around the film class. You will use the same form below to make a reservation. You are limited to four consecutive days for each reservation.

There are extra rooms available to reserve in the library this year. You can reserve the research room (24 students), conference room (8), makerspace (20) or the library (28+).

View the calendars to check availability.

There is a poster printer available, but all printing is done by Mrs. De Waelsche. Teachers are limited to 5 large "sheets" each year which is the equivalent of about 10 normal posters or 20 medium sized posters. (See Poster Guidelines below)

Please allow at least one week for your request. Teachers are responsible for cutting and laminating posters.

The laminator is only turned on by request (email or call 32023) and takes about 20 minutes to heat up. It will only be unlocked by Mrs. De Waelsche or Ms. Mascorro and can only be used during the school day or immediately after school.

Jennifer De Waelsche has been a librarian with SAISD for twelve years. This is her eighth year at Burbank High School. Before coming to SAISD, she taught speech, debate, yearbook, and English for Hereford ISD in the Texas Panhandle. She is passionate about technology and is happy to work with teachers and students that want to integrate more technology. She is also a competitive Scrabble player and loves to ride roller coasters (199 so far).

She is the recipient of the SAISD Foundation Inspire Award in 2015 and a member of the Texas Library Association TALL Texans Class for 2016. She is an active member of the Texas Library Association and actively presents at local and state library conferences. She was voted Teacher of the Year for Burbank High School for the 19-20 school year.

Email: jdewaelsche1@saisd.net
Website: bit.ly/Burbanklib
Phone: 210-2281210
Twitter: @salibrarylady