1. Using Outlook for E-Mail
with your SLAM! Boca accounts on Office365*
*This is the name of Microsoft’s cloud-based versions of Office software applications which allows us to use Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, OneDrive and more from anywhere, as long as we can connect to the host servers over the internet (from any device, even your phone)

2. SLAM Student Accounts on Office365
USERNAME
First three letters of your first name
First three letters of your last name
The four numbers in the year you should graduate 12th grade
@ (SHIFT+2)
stu.slamboca.com
For example: If Bruce Wayne is in 7th grade at SLAM, his address and Office365 log in would be:
PASSWORD:
Student ID number (eight digits) first initial (capital) last initial (lower case)
For example: Az

3. When you open Outlook… …you will see your message folders on the left
Inbox: messages you have received from others
Sent items: messages you have sent out to others
Drafts: messages you have begun but not sent yet
Deleted items: messages removed from your inbox but still available

4. When you open Outlook…
…in the middle, you will find your message list (based on the folder you select, inbox is the default)
Notice the search bar up top which allows you to find messages involving certain words or involving particular addresses (make sure to enter exact search terms)
You can also utilize the Filter dropdown list to sort messages if you only want to see certain ones in the list

5. When you select a message from the list…
… it will display on the right side of your screen Notice how it shows the subject up top, who it is from, who the recipients are and the date and time it was sent.
1-Like message 2-Reply (only to sender)* 3-Reply All (everyone who received original)*
4-Forward on to others (will include original message) 5-More options
*=you can add additional recipients to your reply or reply all

6. Composing A New Message
***Remember that s on Outlook are intended to look more formal than text messages or social media posts. Spelling and grammar are important!
Make sure to be clear and polite, especially if you are asking for help or a favor!
Who your message is intended for—make sure their address is entered exactly right!
Carbon Copy—people entered here will get the same message as anyone in the To field
Short “title” for message—should only be a few words and should be capitalized
Hi Mr. Gordon, (Capitalized greeting ends with a comma, no punctuation before name)
(hit enter again to leave a line space before your message)
I wanted to make sure I did the right assignment. Can you remind me which lessons I should do?
(hit enter again to leave space before your closing)
Thank you, (Closing should be a nice indicator that your note is done, end with a comma)
Bruce (Your name)