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Hi everyone,

I hope this email finds you all in great spirits! It's almost Spring Break - Woo Hoo!

I just wanted to drop a quick note to say hello and remind everyone about our yearly TSUN conference happening by the sea, in Corpus Christi. It's that time of the year again, and we can't wait to see familiar faces and meet new friends.

Click > TSUN Registration Reminder and Info for live links to registration and hotel or see below for a screenshot.

     

This conference is a fantastic opportunity to connect, learn, and share experiences. We don't want anyone to miss out!

So, mark your calendars, spread the word, and let's make this conference a memorable one.

Looking forward to catching up with all of you in Corpus Christi!

Best,

Julie Meek

TSUN Board of Directors

Communications

I hope this letter finds you well. On behalf of the Texas Schools User Network (TSUN), I am delighted to extend an invitation to you and your esteemed group of users to participate in our upcoming TSUN Conference. This event serves as an exceptional platform for educators, administrators, and technology enthusiasts to come together, share knowledge, and foster collaboration in the field of educational technology.

TSUN is committed to promoting excellence in educational technology and enhancing the overall learning experience for students across Texas. We believe that by bringing together users of various educational systems, we can leverage collective expertise and exchange valuable insights. In line with this vision, we have decided to introduce dedicated sessions specifically tailored for users of PowerSchool Student Information System (SIS) and Schoology during this year's conference.

These sessions will offer an opportunity for PowerSchool SIS and Schoology users to explore the latest advancements, exchange best practices, and discuss strategies for optimizing the use of these platforms in educational settings. By participating, you will gain valuable insights, connect with like-minded professionals, and expand your network of colleagues who share a similar passion for leveraging technology in education.
 
Some key highlights of the TSUN Conference include:
 
1. Engaging Keynote Speeches: Renowned experts in educational technology will deliver inspiring keynote speeches, providing valuable perspectives and insights.
 
2. Interactive Workshops: Interactive sessions will be conducted by industry leaders and experienced educators, allowing participants to gain practical knowledge and hands-on experience.

3. Networking Opportunities: You will have ample opportunities to connect with fellow educators, administrators, and technology experts from diverse backgrounds, fostering collaboration and learning.

4. Vendor Exhibits: Explore the latest educational technology products and services showcased by leading vendors in our exhibition area.

We highly value your expertise and believe that your participation will greatly enrich the TSUN Conference. Your insights and experiences as a PowerSchool SIS and Schoology user will contribute significantly to the collective knowledge of our attendees.
To confirm your participation, please visit our conference website at https://tx-sun.wildapricot.org/ and complete the registration process.  This years conference will be held at the Omni in Corpus Christi.  We will communicate registration conference and hotel information as soon as it becomes available, usually early December.

Please feel free to share this invitation with other PowerSchool SIS and Schoology users within your network who may be interested in attending the conference.

If you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact our conference organizing team at scott@tsuninc.org. We are more than happy to assist you with any queries you may have.

Thank you for your time and consideration. We look forward to welcoming you and your group of users to the TSUN Conference and making this event a resounding success.

Warm regards,

Scott Williams

 

Good morning!!

We are excited to announce TSUN 2024 will be held at the Omni in Corpus Christi the 22nd through the 24th of April 2024.

More details to follow.

Your TSUN Board

Good afternoon,

I hope you are enjoying your summer and you are finding ways to beat the heat this year, it’s hard to believe we are breaking records this early.

I wanted to give you all an update on TSUN 2024.  I am working with a hotel in San Antonio, I don’t believe it will work out so I will continue to investigate conference centers in the area.

The rates moving forward will begin at $525.00, it’s a shock for me too, as conference center rates and Audio/Visual continue to climb.  I am including a survey link to get your thoughts about the new prices.  Please fill out the survey as soon as possible.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexqJA0LymGibul2yV9HNYFn2uHLSWPGmuzSvP14rMbup3RGA/viewform?usp=sharing

Destiny destiny@tsuninc.org is collecting PEIMS/TRS Error(s) to post to the website.  If you have anything to share as we build the website, please contact her.

Eric and Lisa are working on getting content created for the conference.  If you would like to volunteer to lead a session, please email me scott@tsuninc.org.  Please let me know if you would like to lead a session but are hesitant.  Several of us have been doing it for many years and would be happy to help you.  I am working to partner with the Houston Schoology Group to bring more Schoology content to the conference.

Thanks,

TSUN Board

We have updates and deadlines in this latest notification.

Please pay special attention to the registration deadline.

And if you haven't already gotten your hotel room, we've listed a few options for you of nearby hotels.

There's also an update on our PEIMS / TEAMS solutions project.

It's all located here - 

https://express.adobe.com/page/Kj6wehpGfGh9W/

March 2023

There's information about Sched - the app we use for scheduling our sessions.

And there's also information we mentioned earlier about a help document for TSDS and for TRS related issues.

We are still working on the conference, getting things prepped, organizing sessions, and getting eggs for breakfast.

If you haven't registered for the conference yet, there's still time - and there's a link in the newsletter for registration.

Be safe and hang in there - Spring Break is almost here.

-Allen

Good afternoon TSUN districts!

The TSUN board has been working with The Woodlands Report and PowerSchool to bring you a great conference.

The conference is scheduled for April 23 -26, 2023. The conference rates are as follows:

Early Bird through January 14, 2023 $425.00 

Full Registration after January 14, 2023 $525.00 

Member Presenter $275.00

REGISTRATION INCLUDES

Session Attendance

Breakfast Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday

Lunch Monday & Tuesday

AM and PM Break Monday & Tuesday

Our yearly conference is a yearly 'user group' conference. We need to share with each other as much as possible to make this user group conference valuable. Please consider submitting a couple of Requests for Participation from your district. Presenters will receive a reduced registration rate which will help your district send more employees to the conference. If you have any questions or would like to sign up, please contact scott@tsuninc.org. Please fill out the following form https://forms.gle/kvGRrztoQWky6kEa9.

Hotel reservations are now open and can be accessed at:

THE WOODLANDS RESORT

2301 N. Millbend Drive 

The Woodlands, TX 77380 281-367-1100

Guest WIFI is included in the room.

Discounted rates:

$179.00 per day/per room, limited availability.

Reserve rooms online by clicking here Hilton Reservations The Woodlands or by contacting the Resort directly at 281-367-110, Option 2, Monday through Friday from 8 am until 7 pm. Please mention TSUN to get the conference rate.

Please book by: March 24, 2023

TSUN Board

Hey, y’all!

Let me introduce myself. I’m Scott Williams and I work at Conroe ISD. I’m honored to be chosen as the new President of TSUN. I want to thank Cindy, John, Joe, and Allen for their dedication over the years. I have some huge "shoes" to fill.

A little about me: I’ve been working at Conroe for the past 23 years as the Systems Admin/Database Admin supporting all student and financial systems, I’m a Cognos Administrator, Modeler, and Report Writer. I have a team of two that supports 130 servers and 14 databases. We also create the foundation for Canvas and many other programs, TSQL is our friend.

Little known facts:  I was born and lived in Anchorage, Alaska for three years before my dad was transferred to Fort Lewis and finally Fort Leonard Wood. Yes, I’m an Army Brat. I grew up in Missouri and have been fortunate to work all over the US. Ocean over a pool any day, love all things outdoors.  Until a few years ago, I was an assistant scuba instructor and love diving in the Caribbean.

Moving forward, the board and I have yet to have our first official meeting, but I see great things ahead. My mind is always asking the question, "What if?" Our department's slogan is ‘Yes we can." With TSUN it feels like "Better Together." TSUN represents a group of extremely talented individuals who have unique skills.  Did you know TSUN stands for Texas Schools User Network?  

I want to thank Allen Campbell (Communications), Eric Combs (VP Student), Lisa Reinhardtsen (VP Finance), and Mike Coleman (Treasurer) for taking this journey with me, with us, better together.  I missed seeing some smiling faces at the last TSUN and I know there are new districts out there.  Please feel free to forward my email when appropriate.  Please take the time to update your contact information on https://tx-sun.wildapricot.org/.

In closing, we will be working on updating the website and getting a survey to you. We want to hear your feedback.

If you have any questions and/or "what if’s", please feel free to reach out to me at scott.tsun@gmail.com.  I look forward to speaking with you all again soon.

Scott Williams

President, TSUN

TSUN 2022 is on track!

The TSUN Board is planning the 2022 conference at The Omni in Corpus Christi, April 24th through the 27th 2022.

We will have more information coming out, but we wanted to give you an update and let you know where we stand.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING ALL OF YOU AGAIN!

Unfortunately, we have again made the difficult decision to postpone TSUN for 2021.

With all of the uncertainty, the new strains of COVID-19, and other issues, we feel we need to exercise  caution to keep everyone safe.

HOWEVER, we WILL be having TSUN in 2022.  It will be at the Omni Hotel in Corpus Christi, from Sunday April 24th to Wednesday April 27th, 2022.

(There will be a few rooms available on Saturday night for those that might want to come in on Saturday and miss the Sunday traffic.)

We apologize for not having TSUN this year.  We were looking forward to seeing everyone again.  But we WILL be there next year!  So please make plans for TSUN in 2022.

As for 2021, we haven't ruled out virtual sessions for some things.  However, we are still working out the logistics on that.  We keep you informed on the status of the virtual sessions.

For now, you ALL stay safe!  You are what's important.  You are the ones that keep our schools safe, keep our people safe, and keep things moving in the right direction.