Fall, 2014
Vision Statement:
Building a future in the global community for our students through STEM infused
learning whenever, wherever!
Procedures and Information for Students and Parents
USD 475 received a Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Grant for the next 3 school
years to implement STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) learning in our
schools. The Braiding STEM Early initiative goal is to increase student achievement in mathematics
and science K-5. The laptops will help support that goal by enhancing project based STEM activities
such as conducting scientific experiments, introducing computer programing modules through
LEGO, mathematics software for digital instruction, and other initiatives.
The laptop will allow student access to educational applications, web-based tools and many other
useful sites. USD 475 purchased the GO Math resources for use in Grades 2—5 and will be a big part
of the use of these laptops. The laptop is an educational tool not intended for gaming, social
networking or high-end computing, and all users will be expected to follow the district’s acceptable
use policy as well as all other state and federal laws, board policies and school rules.
This document provides students and families with information about the general use of technology,
ownership of the laptops, rights and responsibilities for possession of the device, care of the laptop,
its educational use and good digital citizenship. Additionally the last pages are a Laptop Permission
Form and a Laptop Agreement Between Student and School. These must be signed before the
laptops can go home after winter break with students. Students will be using them in class prior to
winter break.
Please
watch the
video
By Kelly Mendoza
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21UPVxPm-0g
Please read and
sign the
agreement in your
packet.

Junction City







Fort Riley







McDonald’s
Subway
Dorothy Bramlage Library
Starbucks
Courtyard Marriott
Sapp Brothers Truck Stop
Starbucks at the PX and the whole food court at the PX.
Post library
Teen Center and Neighborhood Community Centers
Fort Riley Library, 5306 Hood Drive, Tues-Sat, 11:00am to 6:00pm & Sun 12:00pm to 5:00pm
Habanero, 8067 Normandy Drive Mon-Fri, 7:30am-1:30pm
Army Community Services, 7264 Normandy Drive, Mon-Fri 8:00am to 4:30pm
Milford



Tropics
Flagstop
Milford City Building