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ParentSquare Insider - May Edition

Posted Date: 5/15/25 (10:44 AM)
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The ParentSquare Insider

Your guide to smarter school communications.

As the School Year Winds Down, See How ParentSquare Can Lighten the Load

If you are exploring ParentSquare, now is a great time to see how we support educators during one of the busiest times of the year. This month's updates highlight flexible training opportunities and practical tools for those who also wear the coaching hat. From streamlining end-of-year tasks to simplifying athletics communications, ParentSquare is built to make your job easier.
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Upcoming Events

  • Explore How ParentSquare Supports End-of-Year Success! Curious how ParentSquare helps districts wrap up the school year with confidence? Join our upcoming Spotlight Webinar: End of Year Archive on May 15, 2025, to see how districts set archiving preferences, streamline their communication history, and prepare for a fresh start in the fall. It is a great way to learn how ParentSquare simplifies communication management across the entire school year. 

  • Coming Soon: Our Most Popular Training Event of the Year! Get a taste of what it's like to train with ParentSquare in our Summer Camp, a fun, flexible, and totally free training experience. Starting April 28, you can register to explore key features, compete in interactive challenges, and discover how ParentSquare helps districts unify school-home communication. Learn more about Summer Camp here.

Real-Life Ways Schools Use ParentSquare

🏅 Score Big With Athletics Communication
Whether you are a teacher and a coach, or just managing busy after-school schedules, ParentSquare helps you stay connected with athletes, families, and staff. From game-day updates to last-minute schedule changes, see how ParentSquare keeps everyone in the loop without relying on additional apps or tools.

🎉 Celebrate Teachers with Posts
Curious how schools use ParentSquare for more than just logistics? Check out how Posts can spotlight Teacher Appreciation Week with photos, messages, and celebrations to bring your school culture to life.

📆 End-of-Year, Made Easy
As districts wrap up the school year, ParentSquare simplifies key tasks like:

🎈Enlist Families with Wish Lists & Volunteer Sign-Ups
Ever heard of Maycember? It is that end-of-year crunch that feels like December. ParentSquare helps make it manageable with easy tools for gathering classroom supplies and organizing volunteers for events and celebrations. Many hands, one simple platform.
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Training Resources

Introducing ParentSquare Academy - Your On-Demand Learning Hub
Starting May 19, our self-paced training courses, formerly known as Teacher 101, Admin 101 & 102 are getting a major upgrade! Now called ParentSquare Academy, this refreshed learning experience features updated content, an easier-to-navigate interface, and single sign-on access. It is designed to help educators and administrators quickly build confidence using ParentSquare, whether you are just getting started or exploring advanced features.

Curious about what training with ParentSquare looks like?
This is a great way to preview the kind of support your team can expect post-purchase. Get the launch details here! 

From the Field: A Real Q&A from our Educator User Group

One of our customers recently asked a great question in our Facebook Educator User Group about transitioning from Remind to ParentSquare for coaches and activity sponsors:

“Hi everyone. We launched ParentSquare this year with Direct Messaging turned off. Now we’re looking to move our coaches and activity sponsors off Remind and onto ParentSquare messaging. Has anyone created a handy training doc for transitioning from Remind to ParentSquare for coaches/sponsors? Thanks!”

Educators quickly jumped in to help, sharing links to sample resources for transitioning from Remind to ParentSquare. One member even went a step further, connecting directly with the original poster to share a comprehensive guide they had created. This highlights the true spirit of collaboration and support within our Educator User Group.

Our Educator User Group is an exclusive online community where current ParentSquare users share ideas, ask questions, and exchange tips. While access is reserved for active customers, you will be invited to join once your district comes on board. In the meantime, this Facebook group is limited to verified educators already using ParentSquare.
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Have questions or want a closer look?

Post a comment, send me a Direct Message, or follow up with your sales representative if you would like to see a demonstration of anything featured in this newsletter.