TechBytes

• February 2-May 29: Physical Fitness Test (PFT) Window
• February 10: Elementary Grading Window Opens
• March 2: Elementary Grading Window Closes
• March 27: Panorama Survey window closes
• March 9-April 3: Math Placement Test Window

Congratulations to the six teachers below who showed high Paper usage during the Paper Challenge! Prizes will be sent to you soon!

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 HP Toner Replacement Contract, which was eliminated as part of the Fiscal Stabilization Plan, will be ending at the beginning of March 2026. After the end of this contract, sites and departments will be responsible for replacing their own toner for the HP Printers.

TCI has updated their Grades page. Check out the video below for a demo.

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.

Shutting down your computer at the end of each workday helps improve performance, strengthen security, and ensure important updates install correctly. Operating systems like Microsoft Windows and macOS often require a full shutdown or restart to complete updates. Powering off daily also reduces energy usage and helps extend the life of your device.

Why it matters:

✔ Improves system performance

✔ Completes security updates

✔ Reduces overnight security risks

✔ Saves energy

Best Practice: Shut down daily unless otherwise instructed by ITS.

The Service Catalog in the Help Desk Ticket System provides quick access to the following issues:

• Voicemail PIN Reset
• Webex Phone Service Access
• Blackboard (ParentLink) Access
• Lost/Stolen Student Chromebooks
• New Phone Request
• Device Checkout
• Student Hotspot Checkout
• and more!

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