Remind101

If you're looking for a quick and effective way to communicate with your parents (or other groups), you may want to check out Remind101. Many of our teachers are already using  Remind101  as a safe way to send text messages to parents for FREE!

As soon as you set up a free account, you will create a class. You can create up to 10 classes with your teacher account. A code will be generated from your class name. You send home the code and a phone number. The parents can text that code to the number to join the group.

Cool reasons I like  Remind101 :

• The teacher is the only one that needs an account!
• No texting plan? No problem! Parents can sign up with their email address to receive messages via email.
• A simple instruction sheet can be generated right out of Remind101 for our parents that may need a little "tech help" signing up. (It's a PDF, so it can be printed or emailed home.)
• Teachers send out the text once and all of the members of the group will receive it.
• Phone numbers are kept confidential (Teachers don't see them and Group Members don't see them either!)
• Group Members cannot text each other or text you back. 
• Yep ... there's an app for that! 

This short video tutorial shows you exactly how Remind101 works:

What can you send via  Remind101 ?

• Reminders (permission slips due, planners signed, picture day, etc.)
• Alert the parents that grades have been updated online
• Invitation to PTA meetings, Open House, Curriculum Night, etc.
• Share special class announcements

How else would you use  Remind101 ?