Clip Art Universe: http://nzwwa.com/mirror/clipart/

Tech Tip:

How To Add An Attachment To An E-mail

Have you ever wondered how to send a document with an e-mail?  Want to be able to send out that homework sheet to a parent of a student that's missed school? This tip is how to attach a document or file to an email message.

• Open the email message.
• Click on the paper clip on the toolbar or if that isn't there click Insert then File
• Then look for the place where the file is saved. Most of our teachers save files in "My Documents." 
• Highlight the document and then click Insert.
• Once it's inserted, you will see the icon in the email message. Then you can type a message or send the email.

Many thanks to Kim Overstreet (District Technology Resource Teacher) for this tip!

IMPORTANT NOTE:  If you receive an e-mail with an attachment, it will disappear if you reply to that e-mail.  To send an e-mail back to that person, and still have the attachment, you must use the "Forward" button.  After clicking the forward button, you will need to enter the e-mail address of the recipient.

In his book, The Seven Habits Of Highly Effective People,  Stephen Covey talks about the importance of "sharpening the saw."   What that means is that you need to set aside the school work, put your feet up, and enjoy 4 days to refresh and rejuvenate.  Dr. Covey's orders!

Web Sites of the Week

Virtual Jack-O-Lantern   
http://www.thepumpkinfarm.com/
jack/jackboard.html

ELEMENTARY:  All elementary students will love this site.  It is a great way to improve mouse skills, learn how to use buttons, and have some fun!  A great activity for a center or in the lab!

Teaching with Newspapers
http://www.angelfire.com/ny3/NIE/sample.html

UPPER PRIMARY & INTERMEDIATE:  Some great ideas to teach with the newspaper.  While this site is geared toward upper primary and above, I used to have K-2 students look for and circle letters of the alphabet, words, and numbers.  We also sequenced with the funnies.  There are also children's versions of many newspapers.

JOHNNY APPLESEED
http://www.picadome.fcps.net/lab
/currl/apple/default.htm

K-5:  Great fall activities and links from Melissa Moore at Picadome.  Many thanks to Rita Dobson for pointing out this great site!

Animation Factory: http://www.animfactory.com/

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