Parent/Teacher Conference Sign Ups Online
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We have taken another step forward in the technology realm this year by putting our Parent/Teacher Conference scheduling online. We will be unveiling this to the entire school tomorrow morning.
However, as a courtesy to middle school parents, we are allowing you access to system starting today. Since most of you have already scheduled a conference on paper (which has been input online for you) and since many of you have siblings in the lower grades, we would like to invite you to sign up for conferences in the lower school that coincide with the conferences you have already signed up for.
Special Notes and Reminders:
- Conferences can be scheduled online from 12:00 am October 26th to 11:59 pm November 6.
- When logging in, use the student’s mother’s email address.
- Your initial password is "wornick" (all lowercase).
- Kindergarten students will not be able to schedule conferences online. Conferences must be scheduled in person with the Kindergarten teachers.
- If you have any problems, call Barbra Losel at (650) 378-2602.
To access our online scheduling please visit:
http://www.wornickjds.org/ptconferences.html
-On this page, you will see a movie that demonstrates the online scheduling, step-by-step written procedures for signing up as well as changing/deleting a conference, special notes and instructions, information regarding MS Conferences, and a link to the scheduling program itself.
Please read through all the information on the website before you attempt to sign up for conferences.
Thanks,
-Matt
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Matt Harris
Director of Technology
Ronald C. Wornick Jewish Day School
http://www.wornickjds.org/tech
Computers are out the door...thanks.
This afternoon I gave the students their laptops. Needless to say, there was a bit of excitement in the air.
And for the first time since we began this laptop program every single family sent a parent to the tech orientation on the first night. So there is no need to hold an alternate orientation.
So, I want to thank all you for a) coming to the technology orientation last night and b) being so patient while we waited for the batteries from Apple.
Enjoy the computers,
-Matt
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Matt Harris
Director of Technology
Ronald C. Wornick Jewish Day School
http://www.wornickjds.org/tech
Tech Orientation
Our annual Technology orientation will be held on Tuesday, October 24, 5:15 pm in the Ulam Gadol.
Our tech orientation is an integral part of our technology program and the laptop use in and out of school. We will be covering procedures, policies, and requirements for both students and parents. One parent it required to attend the orientation. At the orientation, parents will receive documents that will need to be signed and returned the next day.
As with years past, students cannot take their laptops home until one of their parents has attended an orientation and signed all the paperwork.
See you Tuesday,
-Matt
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Matt Harris
Director of Technology
Ronald C. Wornick Jewish Day School
http://www.wornickjds.org/tech
The batteries have returned!
We have received the replacement batteries and are preparing to return (or give) the computers to the students this week.
Thanks again for the patience...it has been greatly appreciated.
-Matt
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Matt Harris
Director of Technology
Ronald C. Wornick Jewish Day School
http://www.wornickjds.org/tech
Wornick Has a New Website!
On Monday morning we will be unveiling our new Web Site!
I have been working for the past several months to completely re-do our school’s website. I’ve worked with members from every part of our school community to develop up-to-date content, new images, a flashy new look, and a user-friendly interface.
Come join us on Monday Morning as I demo the new site and highlights it most exciting features.
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Matt Harris
Director of Technology
Ronald C. Wornick Jewish Day School
http://www.wornickjds.org/tech
Quotes for the Website -- What do you think about the school?
Hello all,
I am currently in the process of overhauling the school’s website.
As a part of our new website design, I am looking to incorporate comments about the school from parents, teachers, and students.
Wanna help?
- I need a one sentence comment about either a) the school, b) the community, c) the faculty or staff, d) events at the school, or e) what your student likes most about the school.
Please email me back by Thursday, Oct 12.
If/when we choose to put your comment on the website, you will be kept anonymous. For example:
“My son felt so proud to read from the Torah in front of the entire school” -5th Grade Parent
Thank you in advance.
-Matt
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Matt Harris
Director of Technology
Ronald C. Wornick Jewish Day School
http://www.wornickjds.org/tech
Waiting for Batteries...Thanks for your patience
As all of you know, we have been without computers since the beginning of the school year due to a battery recall from Apple.
After a full examination, our school had 33 batteries that were up for recall. After completing the list of batteries, I sent in an official request to Apple to have the batteries replaced. They told me it would be a few weeks, as many as 4-6.
Since my initial request, I have been in constant contact with Apple and our Apple rep seeking updates. She has assured me that the batteries should be coming any day now.
I want to thank all of you during this immense trying crisis (well, at least for the students :)). The response and support from both parents and students has been exceptional. Thank you again.
As soon as we receive the batteries we do our best to get the computers back in the students’ hands ASAP.
Thanks again,
-Matt
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Matt Harris
Director of Technology
Ronald C. Wornick Jewish Day School
http://www.wornickjds.org/tech
