Laptop Classroom Expectations

ReAssessment

Remember...it is important that you master all the skills and concepts that we practice in class.  Mathematics continues to build upon previous material.  Anytime you would like another opportunity to Show What You Know, you can always retest over any of the "I Can" statements that you have not yet mastered.  Here are the things you will need to do:
1)  Rework any of the missed problems on your Show What You Know assessment.
2)  Have a parent/guardian sign your Show What You Know assessment.
3)  Complete additional practice problems to make sure that you have now mastered the "I Can" statements.
4)  Schedule a time for you to stay after school to reassess by completing this form.

You may reassess any Show What You Know assessment, and you may reassess as many times as it takes to demonstrate mastery of the skills and concepts.

How to Access Student Email

1.  Go to the Owensboro Public Schools Homepage.

2.  Under Quick Links, click on OPS Email.

3.   On the right hand of the screen, you will be prompted to enter your Windows Live ID and a password.  Your Windows Live ID is your email address (which is firstname.lastname@stu.owensboro.kyschools.us).  Your password is your lunch code.  Click on Sign In.

SMART Notebook Express

Several of the interactive lessons that we use in class are created using SMART Notebook Software.  We are able to view these files at school because all of the laptops that we use have the software installed.  To access these lessons at home, follow the steps listed below.  As always, please let me know if you have any trouble.

1) Click on the lesson.  The file will open in either box.net or windows live.

2)  Click on download. When the pop-up menu appears, choose to save the file.  (Be sure you remember where you save the file.)

3)  Go to http://express.smarttech.com/#.  Select Open an existing Notebook file.  Find the file that you saved and click Open.

Voicethread Accounts

I am currently working to set up voicethread accounts for us to use in class.  Click here to complete the information that I need to set up your account.  See the video below to understand more about voicethread.
 

How to Access Infinite Campus

1)  Go to the OPS Homepage.

2)  Click on the link for Infinite Campus Parent Portal.

3)  For the username, enter the student number that you were given in class.  The number is also located in the top right-hand corner of your class schedule.

4)  For the password, enter your first initial, your last initial, and then your birthday (two-digit month, two-digit day, two-digit year). For example, the password for Tom Cruise would be tc070362 (because his birthday is July 3, 1962).

Class Supplies

Here are the supplies you will need for Miss Lamb's math class:

• Pencils
• Loose leaf paper
• Pens
• Three-ring binder
• Pencil pouch
• Scientific calculator (for use at home - you do not have to bring it to school)
• Graph Paper (for Algebra I and Algebra II classes)
• Head phones

And don't forget to bring your agenda book and a positive attitude!  :-)

A Little Bit About Me

Welcome Back!

I am so excited about the 2010-2011 school year! Working together, we will discover how fun and exciting math can be!