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Call to Action: Express Your Opposition to HB 1237 and Support for Our Kahok Mascot!

CUSD10 is calling on families and members of the Kahok community to reach out to an Illinois State Senator to oppose HB 1237 which would prohibit Native American mascots.

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3 days ago

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ParentSquare for Staff

ParentSquare for Staff: How Our District Communicates

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ParentSquare is a parent engagement tool that helps teachers and staff easily communicate and collaborate with parents.  Already set up for your classrooms, you can start using ParentSquare right away to send messages to your families, share pictures and request participation.

ParentSquare automatically syncs with our Student Information System (Skyward) to generate an account for each staff member, using your district email address and preferred phone number. We encourage staff to access their accounts so they can download the mobile app and update their preferences on when and how they are notified.

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What is ParentSquare?

ParentSquare is a unified communication platform that offers a whole host of tools which allows district, school administrators and teachers to more effectively communicate and engage with families and students.

ParentSquare Features Include:

  • Mobile application for use by parents, teachers, schools and district (iOS and Android)
  • Online training articles and videos, as well as webinars
  • Direct Messaging with two-way translation
  • Classroom- and parent-level communication
  • Appointment sign-ups (parent-teacher conferences)
  • Attendance notifications
  • Calendar and event RSVP
  • Surveys and polls
  • Volunteering and classroom supply sign-ups
  • Newsletters and graphics through built-in Canva 
  • Two-way messaging to engage in discussions
  • And more!

Why You Should Use It:

  • Centralized Platform: Send messages, updates, announcements and sign-up requests from one place. 
  • Multiple Communication Channels:  Parents receive information in their preferred way – email, text, app notifications, and/or voice messages.
  • Easy Organization: Create groups for specific classes, grade levels, or extracurricular activities, making it easy to target communications to the right audience.
  • Translation: Translation into over 100 languages makes it easier for families with limited English proficiency to stay informed. Direct messages are translated in real-time. 
  • Increased Family Engagement: Build stronger relationships with parents, leading to increased engagement in their child's education
  • Sending Reminders: Send important dates about tests, assignments and projects. 
  • Classroom Communication: Schedule parent meetings and parent-teacher conferences; create sign-up, volunteer, permission slip, and RSVP forms – all from your desktop or mobile device.  

Staff Training Tutorials

Overview Slide Deck

Teacher Training 101 Video