Student TechBytes
October 29, 2024
California Healthy Kids Survey
The California Healthy Kids Survey runs from November 4th - 22nd for 6th, 7th, 9th, and 11th grade students who have opted in. Be on the lookout for the survey link on your Clever Dashboard starting November 4th.
Take a Brain Break and Check Out the Bat Cave!
Celebrate Diwali
Family Movie Night: Halloween Theme
These scary (but not too scary!) Halloween movies and TV specials celebrate all things Halloween -- like pumpkins, candy, costumes, and more -- or else they add a humorous spin on traditional spooky monsters.
These favorite frightening films include some good "starter" scares for younger kids, such as the kid-friendly Monsters Inc., as well as truly chilling picks for older tweens and teens, such as the thrilling Hitchcock horror masterpiece Psycho. Some of these top-rated titles are more mature than others, so be prepared to discuss the way violence is portrayed. You're sure to find something with just the right amount of spookiness for your kids. Get ready, get set, boo!
Some teens just love to be scared. Check out these hand-picked movies for some jump-out-of-your-seat moments that steer (mostly) clear of gore. Some of these top-rated titles are more mature than others, so be prepared to discuss the way violence is portrayed. Make sure you read the reviews to help you choose the ones with just the right scream factor for your family -- some of these movies are very, very scary
ITS Resources & Information
PUSD Help Desk
Help Desk Support
As a reminder, when there are issues at your site, the best way to get help quickly is through a Help Desk call (626-396-3699) or ticket (gopusd.com/helpdesk). Not following this process can result in a delay in resolving your issue.
Common Issues to contact the Help Desk for include:
- Application or Account issue with
- Aeries
- Canvas
- Clever
- Chromebook issue
Chromebook Reference Information
Chromebook Operating System Updates
Please remember to completely shut down your Chromebook at the end of every day! This will ensure your device has received all necessary updates and that you are able to connect to all PUSD applications without issue.
Lost, Stolen, and Damaged Devices
A reminder that Chromebooks are instructional materials, similar to textbooks. We have been receiving a large number of tickets from school sites and from students stating students have lost or damaged their devices. Chromebooks range in cost from $389 to $758. We understand that devices may be misplaced and that accidents happen, but please make every effort to take care of your devices as well as locate lost devices before submitting a ticket for device replacement.
Once a device has been reported lost or stolen, it will be locked and unusable.
How to Guides
Did you know you can see what devices, textbooks, and library books are checked out to you? Check out the video linked above to see how.
It's a good idea to update your password occasionally to keep your account secure. Check out the video linked above to see how.
Caregiver How-Tos
- Are you ready to set up your Aeries Parent Portal account and don't know how to get started? Check out our series of how-to videos HERE.
- Are you an Observer in Canvas so you can see your student's assignments and grades? If not, check out this document with linked videos on how to become an observer in Canvas.
Email: EdTech@pusd.us
Website: pusd.us/its
Location: 351 South Hudson Avenue, Pasadena, CA, USA
Phone: 626-396-3699