Communication Ideas

In addition to delivering effective school closing and attendance messages, you can use the system for many types of communication. The following is a list of just a few of the ways that you can put it to work for you. Start by reviewing your calendar of upcoming events. Note every significant event and schedule broadcasts around these dates. Be prepared to send messages for any of the following:

 

Academic

  • Progress report call outs

  • Homework & test reminders

  • Report-card mailing announcements

  • Honor Roll announcements

  • Registration notices

  • College Night reminders

Disciplinary and Administrative

  • Attendance notifications

  • Tardy notifications

  • Wake-up calls ("Tardy Club")

  • Detention reminders

  • Meeting reminders

  • Overdue obligation reminders

 

Community Involvement

  • Congratulatory messages

  • Immunization reminders

  • Open House / Back to School invitations

  • PTO & PTA reminders & invites

  • Athletic, band, drama and other group announcements

  • Picture Day reminders

  • Field trip reminders

  • Bond/Levy Vote reminders

Safety and Logistics

  • Snow day announcements

  • Emergency broadcasts

  • School closures