What does this mean for Sturgeon Public School Staff?

• Single ID: firstname.lastname@sturgeon.ab.ca

• Google ONLY for email and calendar

• Google Drive Supported for Document Creation and Storage

• Google Meet Supported for Online Meetings

Other storage systems will continue to be availalbe for some time. However, everyone is encouraged to learn Google Drive and move important files there.

Robert's Helpful Emails

To help staff prepare, Robert sent out short, focused updates every Tuesday and Thursday leading up to the change. These emails highlight important aspects of the change, including what staff can expect, what steps they may need to take (such as updating third-party logins or calendar events), and tips for getting the most out of Gmail and other Google tools.

• Upcoming Change: Staff Email Moving to Gmail

• Check Your Google Sign-Ins Before We Move

• What Happens to Your Messages and Rules When We Move to Gmail

• Calendar Changes: Rebuilding Your Schedule in Google Calendar

• Gmail Settings You Should Know: Signatures, Notifications, and More

• Student Emails Will Stay the Same – Here’s What That Means for You

• Google Drive Basics: File Storage, Sharing, and Migration Tips

• Important Reminder: Turn Off Auto-Forwarding from Gmail to Outlook

• Reminder: Check Your “Sign in with Google” Connections

• Accessing Your Old Emails & Moving Your Calendar Events

For a more detailed overview, this guide from the University of York is a great resource.