Tuesday's Tidbits

The next regular meeting will be on June 22, 2020 at 6 p.m. at the PLCS Central Office. In an effort to limit the attendance due to COVID-19, we ask that you watch the PLCS Board of Education meeting on Facebook Live on http://bit.ly/PLCSFacebook.

Below is a video message that Dr. Rikli shared with the community at last night's Board of Education meeting.

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.

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: 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.

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

Signing In and Out

Signing in and out of your new Google email is easy as 1, 2, 3!

1. On June 15th, go to google chrome and visit google.com
2. Click on the blue “Sign In” button in the top right hand corner of the screen
3. Enter your new email address and click next. If you are already signed into a personal gmail account you will have to log out or click add another account.

Click here for step by step instructions on Signing In and out

Office 365 to Google

Did you know that the tools and programs you use in Office 365 can also be found in the Google Suite, just with a different name? Click here for more information.

Choosing a Google Tool: Matching the Tool to the Task

Check out this diagram for helpful tips on what Google G Suite tools to use when you are working on a task. Click here for more information.

It's your chance to say...Thanks for Being Known for Greatness!
Nominate a PLCS employee for a Greatness Employee of the Year Award today!

Do you know an outstanding employee in Papillion La Vista Community Schools? Do you know someone who goes the extra mile for PLCS students and staff? Do they deserve recognition for their hard work and dedication? Then nominate them today for a Greatness Employee of the Year Award.

Greatness awards are designed to recognize outstanding PLCS employees. Nominations for PLCS employees are accepted in four categories: elementary teacher/specialist, secondary teacher/specialist, rookie of the year and classified staff member. Nominations for PL Schools Foundation/Kids Club staff member will be accepted soon. Thanks to the funding from the Papillion-La Vista Schools Foundation, the elementary teacher, secondary teacher, classified staff member and foundation/kids club staff member winners will receive a cash prize of $5,000 each. The rookie employee will receive a cash prize of $2,500.

Applications are accepted from now until Monday, June 15, 2020. Nomination criteria and forms can be found on the District website at www.plcschools.org/GreatnessAwards, under the Be Known for Greatness section. Don’t delay, nominate a PLCS employee today!

During these times of unrest in our community it is important that every PLCS staff member gives extra attention to taking care of yourself and your family. We need our staff to stay healthy both physically and mentally. Please take advantage of the free resources available to you as employee if you need help. Together we will stay focused on our goal of keeping staff and students healthy and ready for school in the fall.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Short Term Counseling – A FREE Benefit for PLCS Employees

Did you know that all Papillion La Vista Community Schools employees and their dependent family members receive up to 5 FREE short term counseling sessions offered by Best Care called Employee Assistance Program (EAP). To take advantage of Best Care EAP's counseling and to make an appointment, you contact EAP directly at (402)354‐8000 or (800)666‐8606 or visit the EAP website by clicking here.

531-444-CARE - PLCS Helpline - Available For Free To All Families

Papillion La Vista Community Schools has implemented a crisis hotline for students and parents to use FREE of charge. The helpline is staffed 24 hours a day 365 days a year with trained Boys Town Counselors. Are you concerned about your child? Do you have family issues and need some extra support? Call 531-444-CARE (2273) for FREE counseling.

A Community That Cares

PLV Cares is a partnership between PLCS and the cities of Papillion and La Vista. PLV Cares advocates for mental health support for families in the Papillion La Vista Community.

• We are dedicated to connecting families to mental health resources.
• We are driven to enhance the well-being of our community.
• We are a community that cares.

Visit www.plvcares.org 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.