It's Google Time

PLCS Email, Calendar and Contact are Moving from Outlook to Google on June 15. Are you ready for the change? Over the next week you will be receiving daily “Google Facts”. The goal of this publication is to answer your questions, fully explain the transition plan to Google and prepare everyone to switch to Google on June 15th. We want to give every staff member the tools they need to help make this transition as smooth as possible.

The technology department has built a website with numerous training videos and other resources to assist staff with the transition to Google. To access that information click here.

There will also be numerous opportunities to have support both in person and virtually as you navigate through the transition. To access those resources click here.

Q: Can I login to Google using my new email address right now?

A: No, the switch to Google will happen on Monday, June 15th. Please wait until that morning to login to Google with your new email address.

Q: Will I have a new email address?

A: Yes, all email address will change. Your email address will change to Firstname.Lastname@plcschools.org

Q: What will be switching to Google on June 15th?

A: Your email, calendar, contacts and tasks will be switched to Google on June 15th. You will still have access to One Drive and One Note through Office365.

Q: After the switch to Google, will emails sent to my @paplv.org email forward to my new email address?

A: Yes, all emails sent to your current @paplv.org email will forward to your new @plcschools.org email.

Q: What if I already have my personal Google email on my phone? Will an iPhone allow two Google email accounts on my phone at the same time?

A: Yes, you will just follow the instructions and it will add a second email address. You can also name each account so you can differentiate between your personal and work accounts. Click here for step by step instructions for an iPhone.

Q: Can I have my preferred first name in my new email address instead of the full first name? For example, can I have matt.lastname@plcschools.org instead of matthew.lastname@plcschools.org?

A: Yes. If you already have a preferred first name with Human Resources, that will transfer to you new email address. If you don't, you will need to contact HR to add a preferred first name.

Email your questions to plcscommunications@paplv.org and we will answer them in next Google newsletter.

The technology department has built a website with numerous training videos and other resources to assist staff with the transition to Google. Click here to view resources on using gMail.

Switching Between Accounts

Check out the step by step instructions and how to switch between different Google accounts.

Click here for step by step instructions and more information.

Composing an Email

Composing an email in google is simple. Click here for step by step instructions.

Adding Attachments, Images and files to an email

When you are composing an email in Google, you can add attachments, images and files to it. Click here for step by step instructions.

gMail Symbols and Terms to Know

Check out the document below to see what all the different gMail symbols and what they mean. Click here for more information.

Notice of Nondiscrimination

The Papillion La Vista Community School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age or other protected status in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Students: Dr. Trent Steele, Director of Secondary Human Resources and Student Services, 420 South Washington Street, Papillion, NE 68046 (402) 537-6214 (tsteele@paplv.org). Employees and Others: Dr. Kati Settles, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources, 420 South Washington Street, Papillion, NE 68046 (402) 537-6204 (ksettles@paplv.org). Complaints or concerns involving discrimination or needs for accommodation or access should be addressed to the appropriate Coordinator. For further information about anti-discrimination laws and regulations, or to file a complaint of discrimination with the Office for Civil Rights in the U.S. Department of Education (OCR), please contact OCR at One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street, #320, Kansas City, Missouri 64106, (816) 268-0550 (voice), or (877) 521-2172 (telecommunications device for the deaf), or email ocr.kansascity@ed.gov.