PowerSchool for Guest Teachers As a guest teacher you have access to PowerSchool in order to submit student attendance. It is essential to take accurate attendance for the teacher you are guest teaching for. Please reach out to your building…
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Parent Resources for PowerSchool
The following resources are available to serve as a quick reference guide for the PowerSchool parent portal. This online portal is accessible using the link: https://westside66.powerschool.com/public/. Parents can log in and see all of their children in one place: their…
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New Phone – New MFA
Did you just get a new phone? Congratulations! As part of the new phone setup process, don’t forget to transfer your Westside Access MFA to the new device. This process has many steps but is straigtforward once you do it…
Modify Google Group Delivery Settings
Westside uses Google Groups to help facilitate email collaboration. These groups serve as both online forums and email lists. You are automatically enrolled in the group for your home building, district announcements, and certified staff (if applicable). To AccessTo access…
Canva Tips – 2024
Canva is a free graphic design platform that can be used by teachers to create visually appealing and engaging learning materials. With Canva, you can easily create infographics, posters, presentations, and more. Canva also offers a variety of templates and…
Google Classroom 2024-25
Google Classroom is the Westside-approved learning management system for grades 3-12. Looking to get started setting up your class? Check out the slide show below created by Kate Carlson! As always, if you’d like personalized help, please reach out to…
Vidcast
You probably know that people retain only 10% of what they read but 65% of what they see and hear. But did you know that people are 75% more likely to watch a video than read a document, email, or…
Getting Started With Notability 14
Notability is a great way to help blend the advantages of handwriting AND the ability of digital to keep things organized. Notability lets you and your students quickly organize notes, write on PDFS and even present lessons! It takes advantage…
Seesaw Tips & Tricks
Seesaw is a fantastic tool for capturing learning in the classroom. Teachers can empower students to create, reflect, share, and collaborate. Students “show what they know” using photos, videos, drawings, text, PDFs, and links. It’s simple to get student work…
Notability turns 14!
This summer (2023) Notability got a complete redesign! Now in version 14, Notability has a new look and feel, as well as several new features. Don’t want to watch? Check out the highlights: Every Tool in the Toolbox: Every tool including…
Getting Started with Google Classroom – 2023
Google Classroom is the Westside-approved learning management system for grades 3-12. Looking to get started setting up your class? Check out the slide show below created by Kate Carlson! As always, if you’d like personalized help, please reach out to…
Apple Keyboard Shortcuts
Keyboard shortcuts are a powerful tool that can help you to save time and improve your productivity! They are a set of keys that you can press to perform a task quickly and easily. Keyboard shortcuts can be used in…