October Tech and Media Monthly

Welcome to the Tech and Media Monthly newsletter! Each issue will have a variety of features and resources on a different theme. Things to watch for every month:

• What's new?
• Information about what has been happening in tech and media classes
• Book Clubs with Mrs. Budman-Earn lunch bunch in the library!
• Listening Library-Mackin
• Chromebook Care
• Hoover and Eisenhower Libraries-Book Check-Out Information
• Maker Space Donations
• "This Elementary Life" Podcast Link

1. Eve Conrad

2 Presley Scott

3. Claire Day

4. Bella Naranjo

5. Sadie Chwastyk

6. Kym Soriano

7. Whit Potts

8. Habiba Ricouch

9. Emma Denny

10. Mae Eleuteri

During Cycles 6-9

• Cycle 6
• Author of the Week Mo Willems
• Lesson: What is Book Creator? Mrs. Budman will begin to model how to create digital books.
• Cycle 7
• Author of the Week Laura Numeroff
• Lesson: What is Book Creator? Mrs. Budman will continue to model how to create digital book while students help by interacting on the Smartboard.
• Cycle 8
• Author of the Week: Mercer Mayer
• Lesson: What is Book Creator? Mrs. Budman will continue to model how to create digital book while students help by interacting on the Smartboard.
• Cycle 9
• Author of the Week: Eric Litwin
• Lesson: What is Book Creator? Mrs. Budman will continue to model how to create digital book while students help by interacting on the Smartboard.

During Cycle 6-9, Students:

Cycle 6

• Read Aloud: Fantastic Mr. Fox By Roald Dahl
• Typing Club Practice
• Book Creator- Review Whole Group
• Digital Citizenship/Chromebook Care Review

• Read Aloud: Fantastic Mr. Fox By Roald Dahl
• Typing Club Practice
• Book Creator - Portfolios
• Digital Citizenship/Chromebook Care Review

Cycle 8

• Read Aloud: Fantastic Mr. Fox By Roald Dahl
• Typing Club Practice
• Book Creator - Portfolios
• Digital Citizenship/Chromebook Care Review

• Read Aloud: Fantastic Mr. Fox By Roald Dahl
• Typing Club Practice
• Book Creator - Portfolios
• Digital Citizenship/Chromebook Care Review

During Cycles 6-9 students will participate in the following activities:

• Typing Club Practice
• How to be Internet Awesome!
• Book Creator - Portfolios
• Podcasting with Mrs. Budman
• Choice Board Activities
• World Book Online
• Magic School AI

🖥️ Your Chromebook is a learning tool. Bring it to school on the first day of school. Take care of it so it can help you learn every day! Charge it each and every night!

✅ DO:

• Carry it safely with two hands and the lid closed.

• Keep it clean – only touch the keyboard and screen with your hands.

• Keep it charged – plug it in at night so it’s ready for school.

• Keep it safe – store it in your desk, cubby, or backpack when not in use.

❌ DON’T:

• Don’t eat or drink near your Chromebook.

• Don’t touch the screen with anything but your fingers.

• Don’t leave it on the floor, outside, or in your backpack with heavy stuff on top.

⚡ Charging & Battery

• Always use the school charger.

• Unplug when it’s fully charged.

🐶 Pets, Friends, & Fun

• Keep Chromebooks away from pets, little brothers/sisters, and toys.

• Chromebooks are for learning, not rough play.

❓ If Something Goes Wrong

• If your Chromebook breaks, doesn’t work, or gets lost – tell your teacher right away!

📖 Borrowing Rules

1. Loan Period: Books may be borrowed for for an entire cycle and can be renewed once unless requested by another student.

2. Limit: Students in grades 1-5 may check out up to 2 books at a time. Kindergarten students may check out 1 book.

3. Care: Borrowers must take good care of the books. No writing, tearing, or water damage.

4. Returns: Books must be returned on time and in good condition.

5. Lost/Damaged Books: If a book is lost or damaged beyond repair, the borrower must provide a replacement copy. Contact Mrs. Budman who will contact the parents/guardians.