Weekly E-Mail Blast
The district’s primary tool for regular communication is the weekly e-mail blast distributed to families on Friday afternoon. The e-mail blast is sent to all family e-mail addresses and includes school and district news, school and district announcements, and key school and district calendar events.
Web Site Content
The public web site is used to communicate district/school news, announcements, calendar events, key contact information, marketing/comparative data, parent group and general school information for current and prospective parents. The district site also includes information about the Board of Education, policies, and department information for staff, parents, students, and the community.
SchoolMessenger
A messaging system used to call or e-mail individual, group or all school community members about timely and important information.
- Phone calls Focus: Critical issues that impact the majority of recipients such as school closings, security threats, or a significant change in process that effects all families
- Emails Focus: Critical issues, timely reminders of academic and school events, unexcused absences, and important, but not critical
- Target distribution list whenever possible by grade/bus route, etc
- Use sparingly for reminders of significant school events such as parent conferences, field trips, upcoming grade reports, major PTO events, etc.
- Text Messages: To opt-in to for text messaging from SchoolMessenger - text "Yes" or "Y" to 67587
Flyers
In 2013-14, all flyer distribution will be electronic through the web site and weekly e-mail blast to all parents. Standard approval processes by the Principal or District still apply.
Facebook
Each school’s Facebook page will aggregate school news and announcements content. Families on Facebook are encouraged to like and follow their school to keep abreast of news and celebrations.
Twitter
The District and each school has a twitter account used to celebrate success and provide timely information or reminders.
LinkedIn
The District also has a Linkedin page to celebrate successes and engage alumni members. Additionally, each high school has a showcase page on the platform. The LAUNCH program also has a page to celebrate student projects, successes, and to continue to engage alumni of the program.
Alumni Network
Elmbrook's Alumni Network provides a way for alums to stay in touch with their classmates and school. All registered alums receive a quarterly e-newsletter with updates from their alma mater and around the District, with upcoming events (including reunions), and exclusive give-back opportunities.