Tuesday, October 27, 2020

Principals' Updates and Learning With Chromebooks: Using the Chromebook Camera

Hello Team Remote Families! Please see below for some brief news and notes from around the district. Also, today's blog post shares the next installment of tips and tricks to help students get the most out of their Chromebooks.

Elementary: Remote Kindergarten Supply Pick Up and School Picture Reminder

Supply Pick Up

Parents and guardians of remote kindergarten students can pick up the next round of learning supplies at your child's "home" building on Thursday, October 29th, from 3:00 - 4:00. Please be sure to check out your home building principal's blog post for details. 

School Pictures

For information about remote student "picture day", please refer to this link.

Middle Level: Virtual Planners and School Pictures

Virtual Planners for students in grades 6, 7, and 8 can be found via the links below:
School Picture Day for Remote Students
  • 5th grade: November 3rd, WGMS Gym, 3:00- 5:00. Note: For 5th grade fully remote students, we will distribute their CKLA Unit 3 and Unit 4 materials during the Picture Day times.
  • 6th grade: November 5th, WGMS Gym, 3:00 - 5:00
  • 7th and 8th grade L-Z, November 3rd, CMS, 12:00 - 3:00
  • 7th and 8th grade A-K, November 5th, CMS, 12:00 - 3:00
For picture pricing and ordering information, paper order forms will also be available on 11/3 and 11/5. Alternatively, families can go to mylifetouch.com for online ordering information under "find my picture day" and search for the school and student name. 

Be sure to check out Principal Dunham and Principal Lozier's blogs for more news specific to WGMS and CMS.
    High School: Attendance and 5 Week Reports

    WGHS Principal Ackles has shared information about accessing 5 Week Reports on SchoolTool as well as a reminder about submitting daily attendance on Operoo.

    Learning with Chromebooks: Using the Chromebook Camera

    You can use the camera on your Chromebook to take photos or videos, or edit and print photos.

    Take a photo or video with your Chromebook
    1. In the corner of your screen, select the Launcher .
    2. Open Camera . Then, on the right side, choose an option:
      • Select Photo Take photo .
      • Select Video Start recording .
      • Select Square Take photo .
    Change how photos or videos are captured
    • Change your settings: Select Settings . Change the size of the grid, the length of the timer, or the camera resolution.
    • Flip your photo from left to right: Select Mirror .
    • Use gridlines to straighten photos: Select Grid .
    • Switch between cameras: At the left, select Switch camera .
    • Tip: You can only switch cameras if you plug in an external camera or your Chromebook has 2 built-in cameras.
    • Take photos with a timer: Select Timer .

    Find or delete your photos or videos
    • Find your photos and videos: In the bottom right corner of the Camera , select the thumbnail of your most recent photo or video. To see the photo or video larger, select it.
    • Save photo or video: Photos and videos taken with the Camera can be found in the "Downloads" folder of your Files . Learn how to store your downloaded files.


    Using the Chromebook Camera Video Walkthrough





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