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Updates from your Middle School DLS team!

In the MiddleUpdates from your Middle School DLS team!
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Windows 7 is leaving!

Windows 10...ACTION REQUIRED

If you haven't backed up your files and updated to Windows 10 please do it ASAP. Complete the steps in the document attached below to update your district computer to Windows 10.


This is for ALL computers on campus (offices, classrooms, and labs). This does NOT apply to Chromebooks.



Click Here to find out how to update your computer to Windows 10.

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How do I know?

Windows 10 computers sign on the same as a Promethean. You have to swipe up the image to get the username/password screen. Once logged in though, you can follow these steps to check your Windows edition!
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Right click on "This PC" or "My Computer"

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Click on properties

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Look under System or Windows Edition

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Add a Printer after Windows 10 upgrade

After you've upgraded your computer to Windows 10, you are now ready to add back your printing capabilities!

Follow these directions to help you navigate that process!

If you encounter problems or need assistance, contact the help desk at 281-985-6263 or x56263 from your classroom phone!

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Last Call!

Still looking for Kurzweil users!

Angel Webb is in search of teachers who use Kurzweil on a regular basis, not just for testing. She would like to examine data of the students who are using the program to determine if it is proving to be beneficial to them.

If you are a teacher who fits this description, please fill out this Google Form so we can get your info to Angel. Your help would be greatly appreciated!

Kurzweil Usage

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A Few Chromebook Keyboard Shortcuts


  • Take a screenshot of your entire screen: Press Ctrl + Switch Window.
  • Take a screenshot of part of your screen: Press Ctrl + Shift + Switch Window.
  • Open the keyboard shortcuts helper: Press Ctrl + Alt + /.
  • Caps Lock: Alt + Search
  • Dock the Active Window to the left or right side: Alt + [ (to dock left) or Alt + ] (to dock right)
  • Delete characters to the right of the cursor: Alt + Backspace


To see the full list of Chromebook keyboard shortcuts, Press Ctrl + Alt + ? on any Chromebook!

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EVERFI Courses in Clever

EVERFI is a free resource available to everyone in Clever. Here are just a few of the courses that are available to use with your classes!


Digital Citizenship & Responsibility

STEM Career Exploration

Digital Wellness & Safety

Hockey Scholar - Science

Hockey Scholar - Math

Building Healthy Relationships

Bullying Prevention

Mental Health & Well-Being

Financial Literacy

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Have you Seen Capitalize My Title?

Making title capitalization easy. Automatically capitalize your titles and email subjects. Use Title Case, AP/APA/Chicago/MLA style, UPPERCASE, lowercase, and more. Check it out!


Have You Used Cap My Title?

Have you used cap my title?

HAVE YOU USED CAP MY TITLE?

have you used cap my title?

Have You Used Cap My Title?

HaVe yOu uSeD CaP My tItLe?

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Need to get your Students Listening & Speaking?

There were issues accessing this site after the district updated firewall settings. The site is working inside the district again.


Conversation Starters are a great way to get students thinking, speaking, and listening. There are many types of questions listed...something for every subject! Check it out!

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Aldine ISD Staff Photo Contest

Calling all employees who enjoy taking pictures. We have an opportunity for you. Do you have a camera and enjoy taking creative shots? Find your favorite one (shot after 4/1/2019) and make sure you enter into this year’s photography contest, open to ALL employees. There are a couple of rules to follow.


  1. Photographs must be school appropriate.

  2. Each photo must fit into one of three categories - people, place, or alterations.

  3. The picture should be something you have created since April of 2019.

  4. Photos need to be matted preferably in black (white is acceptable) with outer dimensions of (12 X 14).

  5. Must be submitted to Dr. M. Kelley at the Bamberg building by April 7, 2020.

  6. The photo must fit within the outside dimensions of 12 X 14.

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Request support from your DLS team!

In ePortal, complete the DLS request link in the top right yellow section!

Click the button to the right -> -> -> -> -> -> -> -> -> -> -> -> -> -> ->

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Middle School DLS Team

Chad Cochran

@MrCtechme

crcochran@aldineisd.org

Suzy Garcia, DLS team Lead Trainer

@GadgetSGarcia

sgarcia1@aldineisd.org

Bradford Harris, DLS team Lead Trainer

@EdTechTinker

beharris2@aldineisd.org

Hosea Pipkins, III

@HoseaPipkins

hpipkins@aldineisd.org

Ann Waite

@AnnMWaite

amwaite@aldineisd.org

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