ParentSquare for Staff

Yes, if you would like to add a room parent to your class please visit Admin>Classes. From this page, click "add user" and type in the name of the individual you would like to add. Click on their name to highlight it and then select the role you would like them to have: room parent or assistant/other. 

Teachers have the ability to create groups with students who are not in their class. Please visit Groups>New group>New Static Group. From here you can create the group and choose a name and description for your group, as well as whether or not you want the group to be public or private. At the bottom, you can add your members by searching for them and checking the box next to the name of the individuals you would like to add. When you are finished click "Save" at the bottom.

ParentSquare offers the capability to ask for both parent volunteers and items in a post. Click on “New Post” and create a post about your class project. Then, in the left sidebar you can select both "Ask for Items" and "Request Volunteers." Next, input the items and amount you need, as well as how many volunteers you need and what activities they will be doing. Once you are finished, click "Post Now" and watch your sign-up fill up. 

Yes, if parents have contacted you about a sign up but have not signed up in ParentSquare, you can add these users manually. Please login to ParentSquare and go to the signup post you would like to add the parent to. Then, on the sign up post please click "add someone" above the sign up button next to the time slot or item you would like to sign them up for. Search for the user, highlight their name and click save.

Office hours do not prevent messages from being sent to teachers and staff members. Parents can send a message any time, but if done outside your set office hours, they will receive a pop-up notification that alerts them to the fact that you are outside office hours and may not respond until office hours resume.

On your homepage under Posts, click the down arrow next to New Post, and choose Appointment sign ups. Input the conference options according to your needs. Be sure to leave yourself a meal break or other recess if needed. Choose how many guests can fill each appointment slot, and whether or not their sign up name will be public on the post. Click Next. Create your Post as usual, designating recipients, creating body text, and uploading photos/files as needed. Schedule or Post Now as needed.