About the HP device replacements/re-imaging: *There will be more opportunities to replace your device *If you are a BCPS staff and parent, or if you have multiple children, choose 1 day *We understand that students may not have their ID

*Updates as needed *"Potential Spam" on caller ID *Important info for all students and staff with HP/Windows-based devices (not Chromebooks) --See bcps.org/updates for BCPS Device Reimaging Schedule - dates, times and directions, at all BCPS high schools, December 14-23

Today's update: *The tech support help desk is available at 443-809-4672: Monday - Friday, from 7 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. *View grades via student Schoology accounts at this time. *More announcements for staff: bcps.org/updates

More updates - cancellations and delays: -Preschool, PreK & elementary conferences delayed until further notice -SEL Summit, scheduled to begin December 5, has been postponed -All BCPS professional learning cancelled through December 5. Check with universities re their courses

FOR TEACHERS AND PARENTS: Preschool, PreK & elementary conferences delayed until further notice FOR STAFF: All BCPS professional learning cancelled through December 5. Check with universities re their courses

We are planning to resume virtual instruction for all students on Wednesday, December 2. Please read the full update at bcps.org/updates.

(3/3) As a reminder: -Schools are closed to students on Monday, November 30, and Tuesday, December 1. -Offices are open. Staff will receive additional information. -Student meals are available on Mondays and Wednesdays. Thanks again for your support and understanding!

(2/3) You may now safely use: BCPS-issued Chromebooks and BCPS Google accounts for students and staff. Please do not use BCPS-issued Windows-based devices until further notice. You may access updates from bcps.org.

(1/2) Our technology and other central office teams have been working these past few days to address this catastrophic attack on our technology system. Unfortunately, we are limited in what we can say due to the ongoing federal, state and local investigations.

However, we plan to share updates each day at 4pm. Please keep in mind, we cannot answer every question during this time of the investigation. Thank you for your understanding. Once again, please don't use your BCPS device, BCPS accounts, or BCPS systems until further notice.

(2/2) We will continue communicating through our official social media accounts and the phone notification systems when we have additional guidance and information. Thanks for your understanding, grace and patience.

(2/2) For updates: check here, Facebook (@BaltCoPS) & Instagram (@teambcps)

(1/2) We want to reassure you that we are doing our best to address the ransomware cyber attack. Local, state and federal law enforcement agencies are investigating. Please do not log into BCPS devices/systems. We will continue providing updates as they are available.

BCPS can now confirm we were the victim of a Ransomeware attack that caused systemic interruption to network information systems. Our BCPS technology team is working to address the situation & we will continue to provide updates as available. For now, please don’t use BCPS device

What should BCPS consider as it prepares for the upcoming school year? All students, parents/caregivers, staff, and community members can provide feedback through the new BCPS Reopening Survey. Please take it. It's so important! survey.k12insight.com/survey…

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