Technology Department TAOS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS 2021-2022
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he Technology Department at Taos Municipal Schools is committed to creating a collaborative, anytime/ anywhere learning environment for all students. Allowing students and teachers to implement transformative uses of technology, enhancing student engagement with content and developing self-directed and lifelong learners.
Our Digital Learning plan (DLP) sets the vision around technology use within our district, it focuses on four primary areas. Internet and Wireless Network partnered with Taos Net, Kit Carson, AT&T and T-Mobile Technology equipment 1:1 device for all students partnered with Apple and Dell Network infrastructure and device management partnered with SHARP USA Technology PD training for all staff, students and guardians partnered with Community Tech Solutions
School Messenger School Messenger is the way that we communicate urgent messages and special events directly with you (K-12). School Messenger sends alerts to your home phone, cell phone, or via text message and you may choose the delivery option that works best for your family. Please contact the main office at your child’s school to make sure that we have your current cell phone number, email, and emergency contact information for your child.
Website: TaosSchools.org Our mobile-friendly website has useful information for prospective new and
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BACK TO SCHOOL 2021-2022
returning students and families, taosschools.org showcases the good work of students and staff and highlights stories and news from each school. Our website offers many resources: our district calendar, school board policies, and board meeting information, school breakfast and lunch menus, community links and resources, useful documents and forms, along with general contact information, and links to the systems we use to communicate. Each school has a page which is regularly updated with links to lunch menus, general forms, supply lists, contact lists, and an events calendar that you can sync to your own calendar.
Office 365 Students in grades K-12th, will use Microsoft Office365 to enable teachers and students to work together collaboratively and securely in the cloud. This supports students with greater information and file access while strengthening 21st Century Learning opportunities.
PowerSchool
What tools are available to your family for 2021-2022?
Students in grades K–12th can access Canvas, the TMS learning management system for blended learning activities developed by their teachers. Canvas extends the boundaries of the classroom allowing students to take their class discussion, resources, and assignments with them wherever they go. Parents can access Canvas too; information will be provided in August to create parent accounts.
Student Office365 Account
Social Media We use social media venues: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to communicate up-to- date information, announce events, and share in celebrations. Like and follow your child’s school’s Facebook page from the Facebook link on their school page of taosschools.org. By using the official names of the Taos Schools Facebook Pages below, you will be able to connect to your student’s school’s page. Taos Schools Official Facebook Pages Taos Municipal Schools Arroyos del Norte Elementary Enos Garcia Elementary Ranchos Elementary Taos Middle School Taos High School Taos Tiger Athletics
As parents of students in 6th-12th, you can use PowerSchool to monitor grades and absences. First time users can log on at http://ps.taosschools.org/public/ and then download the App, PowerSchool Mobile, from your preferred App Store. If you set up the Mobile App to allow notifications, PowerSchool will notify you when your student misses a class. If you have questions about grades in PowerSchool, don’t wait, contact your student’s teachers directly.
Sponsored content provided by Taos Municipal Schools
Canvas
The Technology Department at Taos Municipal Schools is committed to creating a collaborative, anytime/anywhere learning environment for all students. Allowing students and teachers to implement transformative uses of technology, enhancing student engagement with content and developing self-directed and lifelong learners. Our Digital Learning plan (DLP) sets the vision around technology use within our district, it focuses on four primary areas.
Parent and Student Canvas/ PowerSchool Account School Messenger School Website Let’s Talk Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
NEW! Let’s Talk! Let’s Talk! from K12 Insight, is a customer service and community engagement solution that makes it easy for community members to connect with school and district leaders at their convenience. What to expect: Every student will attend a technology orientation with a guardian before receiving a device. Grades: K-2 iPads Grades: 3-5 Chromebooks Grades: 6-12 MacBook Airs Every student will need a laptop backpack/case. Every student will have a tech fee. Coming Soon: Network upgrade and infrastructure will be in place to support our 1:1 model. Higher speed internet at each of our school sites. TMSD device buyback program. Device ready for college program, details coming at a later date. Tiger Tech internship class at THS.
Maria Jeantete
Technology Coordinator
The information in this publication is accurate as of the date of publishing and is provided in good faith by Taos Municipal Schools; Information is subject to change without advance notice.
