How to use Messages to engage with parents
1. Click on Messages from the top menu bar on the Teacher homepage:
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2. Select New Message:
3. In the To section you will be able to choose all students, a specific classroom classroom or an individual student. Then type in the subject:
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4. After typing the message you can choose to send the message to students and parents or parents only:
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Messages are sent to parents via the email that is linked in the student roster page.