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March is about to get a whole lot more fun! 🎉

Paper is excited to introduce their March Mania Activity Calendar—a full month of engaging, low-prep activities designed to keep students motivated while keeping planning stress low.

Each day includes a simple, classroom-ready idea that works perfectly for any subject. Think of it as your plug-and-play guide to surviving (and thriving in) March.

You’ve got enough on your plate. Let March Mania do some of the work for you.

Gemini features are now embedded in most Google Workspace apps for all Educator accounts. Additional features will slowly be rolling out over the next few months including access to Gemini (Chat). You can try out some of the embedded AI features now! Tip: Use Gemini to "Beautify" your Google Slide Presentations.

The Gemini Chat feature (similar to ChatGPT, Claude, etc.) will soon be available to all PUSD staff accounts. Because this will be part of our internal/closed system, you will be able to use it to analyze data, write emails, plan lessons, and more.

The PUSD Help Desk is happy to support you with any technical issues you may be experiencing, including issues with your computer, WiFi, Promethean Board, accounts, and more. We understand that these issues may be urgent and frustrating. We ask that all communication be courteous and solution-focused, and our team will always do our best to assist you as efficiently as possible.

Password Safety

It's best practice to use different passwords for your personal and PUSD accounts. Using different passwords ensures that one account will stay secure if the other is compromised. Need help figuring out a good password? Use a passphrase formula, like: Favorite color + place + activity + symbol

Example: GreenMountainHiking! Your password will be hard to crack, but easy for you to remember.

PUSD Ticket Systems

The ITS Help Desk ticket system is separate from the Facilities ticket system. To get the quickest help, it's important to use the correct platform. For Tech related issues, such as account access and device issues, use the ITS FreshService ticket system. For Facilities related issues, such as air conditioner issues or moving/installing furniture, connect with your Office Manager to submit a ticket in Facilitron.

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