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Welcome To Sunnyvale ISD!
Important Dates
Elementary
Intermediate
Middle School
High School
District Wide
New Employee Orientation - August 9th and 10th
First Campus PD Days - August 11th & 12th
District-Wide PD Day - August 13th
Campus PD Days - August 16th and 17th
First. Day of School - August 18th
SISD General Information
District Vision, Mission, and Goals
Employee Handbook
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1G4e_owkQi3YNJVIYxtI7M65Hj8o48Eqx/view?usp=sharing
Other Handbooks
www.sunnyvaleisd.com/domain/32 (Be sure to login to site manager. That info can be retrieved by contacting Emily White, emily.white@sunnyvaleisd.com
School Calendar
Important Contact Information
Professional Development
Contact: Jennifer Settle
iLearn PD system: Ilearn.sunnyvaleisd.com
iGrow process and documents
Overview of iLearn Professional Learning Framework
Technology
Google and Network Login information
You will have two primary logins while working in Sunnyvale ISD.
Network Login - This is the login you will use to login to any district Mac or PC computer
Google Login - This is what you will use to access your district email, Google Drive and other Google tools, and access any district Chromebook
Both of these logins will be sent to your personal email address you provided to Stacy Bellows within ____________ business days of you being hired. They will come from michael.tillinghast@sunnyvaleisd.com . If you have not yet received these login credentials please contact him for further information.
What's In My Classroom?
Internet Safety Plan
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aURsOyQhYrJrgg5FKIVpJ_oD-_q5rx8lbRRvaKvWWAg/edit?usp=sharing
Intermediate Campus, Middle School Garage Area, and High School Expansion(rooms with short throw projectors)
https://youtu.be/47t92q_2Z-I
Elementary Campus and older Middle School and High School Rooms(rooms with smart boards)
https://youtu.be/JS3I1u8lmKE
Google And Classlink Tools
Here is an overview of the Google Apps and Tools we utilize in the district as well as another great tool for you and students Classlink. Below is also a link to a take-home guide if you need to send information home to parents.
https://youtu.be/eXOoUxnhGiw
Classlink
An online dashboard to make it easier for you and your students to access all your digital resources.
launchpad.classlink.com/sunnyvaleisd
Mac Basics
Shortcuts
Copy - Command+C
Cut - Command+X
Paste - Command+V
Spotlight Search(search all apps, emails, and files )- Command+Space Bar
Launchpad - Gray Spaceship icon on bottom dock. Allows for quick access to all installed apps
Finder Window - Smiley face icon in bottom doc. This window will bring up all your files and folders. Similar to "My Computer" on a Windows computer.
QuickTime - Launchpad->Other ->QuickTime: It is a video player but also allows for screen recordings and exporting audio from a video file.
How do I get help?
Meet The IT Team
https://youtu.be/jkUYUVIywik
Helpful Information From the IT Team
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1F0LOP_MJ66oR6sHJjp3zdBtOFFywmvdjm1OHgUW5BxM/edit?usp=sharing
For assistance with any technology issues please submit a ticket at helpdesk.sunnyvaleisd.com
Please ensure that:
You include as many details as possible about the issue
Include your contact information
Submit only one ticket per issue
Read any replies and status updates to your ticket and respond where applicable
If it is an emergency technology issue you may call x4444 and one of our district technicians will assist you.
Instructional Technology
For assistance with instructional technology including how to use your classroom technology or innovative lesson ideas please contact Buck Baskin buck.baskin@sunnyvaleisd.com
Technology Contact Sheet
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JiUMKgwVaIMO0xeIQ8hXWqn7_JmknnsIdK7Ibjo6hmg/edit
Acceptable Use Policy
Acceptable Use Policy
https://docs.google.com/document/d/10zdUQr0cEFAK52ROcMaG2ev_iQcoQu2ARm5F23Sk0F0/edit?usp=sharing
Student Acceptable Use Policy
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_yZ5Au6u_wPRlFZSG1heV9mYkRZYXpuVUlVTEZGM2YzVUlV/view?usp=sharing
Standard Operating Procedures
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sPXXcsLJo218JApmaOudSlQS3G6Kfttv8Z3QUc_YMh8/edit?usp=sharing
Curriculum
What Resources Are Available?
iTeach
Since we are constantly updating and adding to the digital resources we have available in the district and sharing many of our own, we have created a site where you can always see what is available for your content area and grade level team. Below is an intro video to this resource as well as the link.
https://youtu.be/T0lIb84np0o
iteach.sunnyvaleisd.com
Contact: Christi Morgan
TEKS Resource System provides curriculum framework (YAG and IFD)
Pacing Guides
https://implementingteksrs.com/my-account/
ESC 20 Student Resources for Performance Assessments
Click on TEKS Resource System
Username: Region20
Password: TRS20Team
Instructional Materials
Contact: Buck Baskin (tech) or Christi Morgan (subscriptions)
Website for links to instructional materials
eStudio/Engage2Learn
https://engage2learn.org/estudio/
Username: full email
PW: engage (then you select)
Assessment
Contact: Amy Tutle
Eduphoria
Username: full email
PW: raider
Aware (student data)
Facilities (building reservations)
Appraise (walk-throughs)
MAP Growth (NWEA MAP)
Username: firstname.lastname
Password:
Given 3 times per year K-10 ELA, Math
Library Resources
Contact: Aimee Bartis - Director of Library Services
Here is a link to a video about the many tools and resources our Library services have to offer.
https://youtu.be/Tj56-K9NPeI
Business Office Information
Budget
Contact: Kyle Penn
Your budget requests go through your team leader and campus principal.
Payroll and Benefits: Lyn Kellogg
PEIMS/Human Resources
Contact: Stacy Bellows
Frontline - Absence Management/Central/Time and Attendance/Special Education and Interventions https://login.frontlineeducation.com/login?signin=d6b028f5e75b315fc8dfdf65a2e4710f&clientId=superSuit#/login
Teacher Portal (Gradebook/Attendance/Discipline) https://txeis10.txeis.net/TeacherPortal/login?distid=057919
Special Education
Contact: Erica Lawless
Communication
Contact: Emily Vanek
Webpage
Social Media
@sunnyvaleisd
@shs_sentinel
@smslearns
@sunnyvaleint
@sunnyvalees
Sunnyvale ISD TX App
Raider News