Grace has been using Fast Direct to send Wednesday school newsletters. In an effort to improve communication by eliminating the need to login to Fast Direct, Grace will be using 2 new communication tools during the 2nd trimester.
1. Newsletter Email: We will be using Mail Chimp to send the weekly school news. The new format will be in a more readable format for tablets and smartphones. Recipients will have the option to unsubscribe or to subscribe to the newsletter in each message. This will allow both parents, grandparents or congregation members to subscribe to the news if desired.
2. REMIND: Text announcements and reminders: Smartphone and tablet users often prefer text messaging to emails. Grace will begin to use REMIND to send emergency alerts and shorter text reminders directly to subscribers' phones.
Watch for an upcoming message with subscription information for users to opt-in or opt-out of this service.
Parents should continue to use FastDirect to check grades and to email teachers or the office. Some messages from teachers will still be sent through FastDirect. Be sure to login if you receive a message notification in your email.
1. Newsletter Email: We will be using Mail Chimp to send the weekly school news. The new format will be in a more readable format for tablets and smartphones. Recipients will have the option to unsubscribe or to subscribe to the newsletter in each message. This will allow both parents, grandparents or congregation members to subscribe to the news if desired.
2. REMIND: Text announcements and reminders: Smartphone and tablet users often prefer text messaging to emails. Grace will begin to use REMIND to send emergency alerts and shorter text reminders directly to subscribers' phones.
Watch for an upcoming message with subscription information for users to opt-in or opt-out of this service.
Parents should continue to use FastDirect to check grades and to email teachers or the office. Some messages from teachers will still be sent through FastDirect. Be sure to login if you receive a message notification in your email.