TechBytes

• August 25 - September 12: i-Ready Diagnostic 1 Window
• August 25 - September 5: Math Reassessment Placement Test
• September 1 - October 3: STEMscopes Beginning of Year Assessment
• September 4-25: Amira Progress Monitoring

With the return to school, there have recently been an increase in Phishing attempts on PUSD employees and students. Please be sure to verify all emails that come with a form or document attached, especially when those items ask for personal information, such as bank account information or passwords. PUSD will never ask for your password!

Please be aware that the Help Desk is receiving a high number of calls. They are doing their best to help everyone needing support as quickly as possible, but we appreciate your patience during this busy time of year.

If your account was recently activated, please note that it can take 24-48 hours for all systems to sync, and longer in the event that your Aeries account also needs to be created.

If you are a new staff member in need of a device, please submit a Help Desk ticket with your request. The Help Desk team will verify eligibility and reach out to you with next steps.

There are currently longer than usual wait times for device checkouts. We appreciate your patience while waiting for a device.

Headphones

Student headphones for all K-2 students who will be using Amira have been delivered to sites. These headphones have a small built-in microphone that should be located to the front, close to the student's mouth. (see image)

Application

Amira is now accessible via the HMH platform. To find it, navigate to your "Discover" tab, then click on the dropdown in the top left that says "Select a Program". Scroll to the top and click on Amira, then click on the the Amira icon that appears.

• If you are having issues with your Aeries access and you need a password reset, please submit a Help Desk ticket.
• If you are a new teacher, your Principal or site Secretary needs to submit a Network Access Form to create your Aeries account.
• If you have changed sites, please ensure that your Principal or site Secretary have added your Teacher Profile to Aeries for your site.
• New this year! All Aeries accounts that are inactive for over six months will be automatically deactivated or removed during the annual rollover.