Student TechBytes
December 2, 2025
Welcome Back to Zootopia!
Zootopia is back, and the gang haven't lost their spark. If your kids have been counting down the days, Common Sense has your first look at Zootopia 2: what works, what parents need to know, and whether it's a solid pick for the whole crew. Plus, they pulled together the best animal-centric movies that your kids will go wild for!
A Parent's Guide to "Wicked: For Good"
A year after the musical phenomenon that was Wicked, it's time for the next act. Wicked: For Good takes the magic of Oz even further, with bigger emotions, stronger stakes, and musical numbers that still hit when the credits roll. Curious whether it's a fit for your kids? Common Sense's review has all the details, plus check out these books for kids who can't get enough of all things Wicked.
Don't forget to restart your Chromebooks!
Due to the way our applications work, it is important that students restart their Chromebooks daily. This means holding down the power button to turn off the device completely, then turning on the device and signing in with your username/password. Closing the Chromebook lid is not the same as restarting your device!
CCGI Login Change
As of 10/30/25, PUSD students will need to log in to California College Guidance Initiative website with the "Sign in with Google" option. If you have any issues with login, please reach out to the Help Desk for support.
i-Ready Family Letter
What is the i-Ready Diagnostic?
The Diagnostic is an adaptive assessment that identifies students’ strengths and opportunities for growth. That information helps determine how to best support their learning. Watch this video to learn more.
How can I access my student’s results?
1. Log in to your student’s i-Ready Dashboard via Clever
2. Click on the For Families dropdown and select the For Families report.
3. Enter your District’s Report Code RD4PFP.
How to Access Clever from a Home Computer
In order to access i-Ready and other PUSD apps, your student will need to use Clever from the Google Chrome browser.
- Log in to Chrome. If you don't have the Chrome browser downloaded, you can access it HERE.
- Sign in the to Chrome browser using your student's login credentials (username and password). If you have a younger student and don't know your student's username and password, please reach out to your student's classroom teacher or the front office.
- When prompted to turn on sync, select "I'm in"
- The PUSD bookmarks will appear in the bookmarks bar. Select PUSD Apps to access Clever
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.
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
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.