ParentSquare for Teachers
PARENTSquare Quick Tip
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PARENTSquare Quick Tip
Planning a class party or project? Need some extra supplies? ParentSquare's "Ask for Items" add-on makes it easy! This month's ParentSquare tip features a short video (at left) demonstrating how to use this handy tool.
Create a post requesting items, and parents can sign up to contribute. Automatic reminders and easy tracking make coordinating classroom needs a breeze. Watch the video to learn how!
Log in on the Web
Log in on the Web![]()
Log in on the Web
You can also access your ParentSquare account on the ParentSquare website using the 'Sign In with Google' button. Make sure to use your PVUSD Google account.
Two-Minute Tip: Add a Room Parent
Two-Minute Tip: Add a Room Parent![]()
ParentSquare PVUSD Launch
ParentSquare PVUSD Launch![]()
getting started
getting started![]()
getting started
If you only have 10 minutes... start here!
Download the Teacher Checklist to check off the items as you go.
Info For Teachers
Info For Teachers![]()
Info For Teachers
About ParentSquare:
Starting the 2024-25 school year, you will have the classes that are rostered to you in Synergy automatically rostered to you in ParentSquare (with parent contact info). You will be able to interact with ParentSquare using the app on your mobile device and from your computer on the ParentSquare website.
With ParentSquare, you will be able to:
- Create and send newsletters
- Direct Message with two-way translation
- Send Forms and Permission Slips
- Create Appointment Sign-ups (parent-teacher conferences, technology pick-ups)
- Create Calendar Entries and RSVPs
- Send Volunteering and classroom supply sign-ups
- Complete chart of communication tools and features
Communication to Families:
- Parents will receive an activation email for their ParentSquare account, or they can download the app to register. Those who do not register will still receive simple text and email notifications. Parents who do create an account can interact by viewing photos, downloading attachments, leaving comments, messaging teachers, signing permission slips and managing their communication settings and preferences.
- Flyer to send home with students (two-sided, English and Spanish)
- Family members will be added and removed from your ParentSquare classes as their students are added and removed from your classes in Synergy.
Tutorials:
- Watch the Navigation Basics Video (4:58)
- Send a Welcome Message Post (4:20)
- Add Events to your Class Calendar
- Send a Direct Message to a Parent
- Post a Class Photo to ParentSquare
- Create a Parent-teacher Appointment Sign-up
- Create a Volunteer Sign-up Post
Two-Minute Tips:
- Add a Teacher, Room Parent or Teacher Assistant to a Class: Video or Step-by-Step Instructions
- Send an audio clip with the direct message tool: Step-by-step instructions
