Media Center

Need a library book now?

Did you know students can access materials 24/7 in Sora? Select from thousands of high-interest eBooks, audiobooks, graphic novels, and magazines in Sora. 

• Go to LPS Portal.

• Log in with your LPS credentials. Contact your school office if your student does not know his/her username and password.

• Select Sora from the alphabetical listing in the LPS portal.

• Browse and check out an eBook.

• You can also download the Sora App on your devices.         

• If you need more information contact your librarian. 

Digital Citizenship Tips

Artificial Intelligence is here and it can impact our lives in several ways. Here are some questions to get the conversation about AI started at home:

• What AI tools have you engaged with (Gemini, Alexa, Grok, ChatGPT, SnapChat, etc.)?

• How can AI be helpful? What are the risks of using AI?

• Conversations with AI can seem quite real. Can you trust AI to give helpful information and advice? 

• When is it appropriate and not appropriate to use AI?

• AI systems are learning from pretty much everything on the internet. How do you feel about all your posts and photos being used to train them without you even knowing?

Want ideas for supporting digital citizenship in your home? Follow your school, LPS Library Services, or #lpsdigcit on social media to get weekly tips. Find additional digital citizenship tips on our website: Library Services Digital Citizenship Tips

Chromebook use during Winter Break (Secondary Only)

LPS Chromebooks may be used for any type of learning activity during Winter Break. Keep in mind that Chromebook use is governed by a responsible use agreement (lps.org/go/rua) and that all websites are filtered by LPS. Be sure your student follows these best practices:

• Charge the Chromebook every night to ensure enough life in the battery to support learning during the day and upon their return to school in January.

• Restart the Chromebook occasionally to keep the Chromebook software up-to-date and avoid some of the most common problems experienced by students.

• If leaving the house, carry the Chromebook in the LPS-provided protective bag.

Personal Computing Devices

This time of year often brings questions about whether students are allowed to bring/use personal computing devices at school. Where connecting to the LPS network and/or completing school work is concerned, the answer is “no.” There are a number of reasons for this, but you should be aware that the LPS Chromebook comes with limits on the web sites that can be visited and the applications that can be accessed. You can support teachers’ efforts in managing a consistent learning environment by encouraging your student to use the district-issued Chromebook for all school work.

New Synergy ParentVUE & StudentVUE apps 

Families might notice when they launch and sign in to the ParentVUE/StudentVUE apps on a mobile device, it may ask you if you would like to download the new app. You should not be alarmed. The company is rolling out new ParentVUE & StudentVUE apps, instead of updating the old. Installing the new app is not a requirement at this time but will be at some point. Images from an iPhone with ParentVUE installed are below: