Dear K-2 Parents and Guardians,
In order to limit the sharing of devices among students and provide greater flexibility during the COVID-19 pandemic, we will be expanding our Chromebook 1:1 program to include all students in grades K-12.
There is no cost to families for the program unless the device is damaged, lost, or stolen. However, the District does provide an optional Chromebook Care Protection Plan that will cover your student’s first incident of accidental damage, loss, or theft during the school year.
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- The cost of the plan is normally $20, but the fee is waived for grades K-2 during the 2020-21 school year.
- Detailed information regarding the protection plan can be found here.
To learn more about using Chromebooks in the district, visit the Chromebook Parent FAQ.
If your student borrowed a loaner Chromebook during the COVID closure this spring, you do not need to pick up another one. Please keep the one you are already assigned.
Families will be able to pick up their Chromebooks at Shaker High School during the next two weeks. The assigned dates and times are as follows:
Grade 2 – Friday, Sept. 4
- 8 – 9 a.m. – Last names A-C
- 9 – 10 a.m. – Last names D-J
- 10 – 11 a.m. – Last names K-P
- 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Last names Q-Z
- 12 – 1 p.m. – Open to all students who could not attend at their designated time
Grade 1- Wednesday, Sept. 9
- 12 – 1 p.m. – Last names A-C
- 1 – 2 p.m. – Last names D-J
- 2 – 3 p.m. – Last names K-P
- 3 – 4 p.m. – Last names Q-Z
- 4 – 5 p.m. – Open to all students who could not attend at their designated time
Kindergarten – Thursday, Sept. 10
- 12 – 1 p.m. – Last names A-C
- 1 – 2 p.m. – Last names D-J
- 2 – 3 p.m. – Last names K-P
- 3 – 4 p.m. – Last names Q-Z
- 4 – 5 p.m. – Open to all students who could not attend at their designated time
Location: Shaker High School – follow the signs through the senior parking lot
For those who can’t attend on their specific day/time, there will be another pickup after the start of school. We will send out more information on this day when details are finalized. If you have students in multiple grades, you can opt to pick up all of the Chromebooks on the latter of your assigned days. See the schedule for Gr. 3-12 pick up here.
Before you pick up your Chromebook, please make sure you read and understand the information provided in the Chromebook Handbook for Students and the Information Technology Acceptable Use Policy.
If you have any questions, please contact the IT Department 518-785-5511, ext. 3333 or email ITTechTeam@ncolonie.org.
Sincerely,
Julie Scriven, Director of Technology
North Colonie Central School District