Believe in Good

Happy Friday, everyone!

Chromebooks need some rest, too.

Hey Eagles! Many of you have been having problems with your Chromebooks not turning on or not charging. Please make sure that you TURN OFF your Chromebook completely at night when it's charging. It's ok to close the lid when going from class to class, but they need to be shut down occasionally. We all need rest sometimes!

Editing PDFs in Google Drive

Learn how to use this new tool to edit PDF assignments on your Chromebooks. Watch how!

Teachers, watch a more detailed screencast here. 

It Gets Better

Wednesday, September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day.  How do you help a friend who has mentioned suicide? Take it seriously. Follow some of these helpful steps from yspp.org:

Show you care:
Let your friend know that you really care. Ask about his or her feelings. Listen carefully to what he or she has to say. Here are some examples of how to begin the conversation:

• “I’m worried about you/about how you feel.”
• “You mean a lot to me and I want to help.” 
• “I’m here if you need someone to talk to.”

Ask the question: Are you thinking about suicide?
Talking with a friend about suicide will not put the idea into his or her head. Be direct in a caring, non­confrontational way. Here are some ways to ask the question:

• “Have you ever thought about suicide?” 
• “Do you want to die or do you just want your problems to go away?”

Get Help:
If a friend tells you he or she is thinking of suicide, never keep it a secret, even if you're asked to. Do not try to handle the situation on your own. You can be the most help by referring your friend to someone with the professional skills necessary to provide the help that he or she needs. You can continue to help by offering support. Here are some ways to talk to your friend about getting help:

• “I know where we can get some help.”
• “Let’s talk to someone who can help. Let’s call the crisis line now.”
• “I can go with you to get some help”

If you or someone you know needs help, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.

Charging your Chromebook

Students, please remember to charge your Chromebooks before the battery completely drains out. When you see the 5% battery warning is when you should plug in. This will help maintain battery life and prevent your Chromebook from "dying". Thanks!

New Chargers are here!

I will be distributing new chargers beginning today (Tuesday) at 6th period. If you do not have a working charger please come exchange it immediately! Make sure you bring the non-working charger with you to receive a new one.