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Screenshots

Screenshots Capturing an image from you computer screen can be useful in many different situations.  Both Windows and Macs have built-in tools to easily take a screenshot. Mac Apple has a new home for screenshot needs: Command + Shift + 5. This option allows users to capture the entire screen, specific windows, or even record the […]

School Messenger Translation Information

DO NOT use the built in language translation component of SchoolMessenger.  Email your translation request to translations@lps.org. If at all possible, please send the request at least three days before you want the message to go out to families. Your request will be forwarded to the Language Liaison for translation.  Please include the following information: Name […]

Passwords: Un-Remembering them in a Web Browser

When you change your LPS password your web browser (Firefox, Safari, Chrome, etc.) does not know this and continues trying to log you in with incorrect credentials. That can create an awfully frustrating situation every time you try to login with your new password. NOTE: From a security standpoint, we recommend that you NOT allow your […]

Passwords – Make them Better & Easier

Better (Easier) Passwords We access secure data from our laptops in classrooms, kitchens, cars.. almost anywhere. The places we don’t take our laptops, many of us take our internet enabled phones and access data from these smart devices. In an era of unprecedented access to important data, it is very important for us to maintain […]

Apple Creative Tools

Apple’s Creative Tools Apple’s creativity suite (formerly called iLife) comes pre-installed on many Apple devices in LPS. You may encounter the applications Photos, iMovie, and Garageband. Each of these tools has a preferred, supported alternative in LPS. Photos USE: Digital Photo Organization & Sharing on staff devices. Not for student use. PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE: Google Photos is […]

School Messenger Questions and Answers

Q: Are there specific things I should be aware of or watch for when sending a broadcast? In your phone message be sure to add the statement “press the star key to replay this message”. Keep your messages concise to ensure people listen to the entire message. Save your messages because they can be modified […]

 Authorized personnel, login here: School Messenger Training & Support Resources LPS School Messenger Quick Start Guide How to use School Messenger for Bus Route broadcasts School Messenger Support Line:  888-527-5225 School Messenger Training Webinars for all customers:  School Messenger Customer Webinars Helpful documentation from School Messenger: Must be accessed from within the application When logged […]

Digital Content Resources for LPS Teachers

Many LPS teachers are unaware that our school district subscribes to a lengthy list of resources that puts rich digital content at your fingertips. To be clear, these are not your average web pages. These are web based databases of content produced by professional organizations geared towards K-12 classrooms. To access the logins & passwords […]

Print Center Directions for Printing Posters, Booklets, Business Cards and More

5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Booklet PDF is set up paginated on 8-1⁄2 x 11 pages 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Booklet PDF is set up as separate individual 5-1⁄2 x 8-1⁄2 pages 8-1/2 x 11 Booklet PDF is set up paginated on 11 x 17 pages 8-1/2 x 11 Booklet PDF is set up as separate individual 8-1⁄2 x 11 […]

VIDEOS: Printing, Copying, Scanning & Faxing at LPS

Over time the models of Xerox MFD (Multi-Function Device) in our buildings change. But the basics remain very similar from generation to generation. These videos will be a good starting point for help or troubleshooting. Printing to an MFD from Computer Macintosh Adding the MFD as a Printer The first step in printing from your […]

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