For many children, parents, teachers, and faculty, the transition from long, lazy summer days to action-packed school agendas will take some getting used to.
Parents have many thoughts whizzing through their heads - back-to-school night, immunization cards, and PTA meetings, to name a few. Make it a smooth transition with multi-channel messaging.
Mobile Messaging
- Deliver appointments reminders to parents with notifications for upcoming meetings and events, such as parent-teacher conferences and PTA meetings.
- Send an SMS blast about daily school schedules, like school hours and minimum days.
- Use a shuffle responder with everyday tips on getting children excited for school, healthy lunch and snack choices, or thought-provoking riddles to warm up students’ thinking caps in the morning.
- Send an enewsletter with a complete agenda of items and activities to keep parents in the know about beginning-of-the-year activities.
- Schedule a series of reminder emails in advance, giving parents ample time to schedule physical exams, immunizations, and more throughout the summer.
Social Media
- Regularly post to your Facebook fun and engaging posts to stir excitement about school festivities.
- With Facebook Voting, get interactive and ask your academic audience what they’re most excited about.
These are just a few ways that schools can utilize multi-channel messaging. Be sure to start off the school year on the right foot. With time-saving tactics and helpful reminders, both parents and staff can benefit.
