Initiate Message
This program will provide a way for the user to create a message via a mobile device.
NOTE: To generate a Voice Recording message you MUST already have at least one recording already created in the Pre-Created Message section of Student Event Messages.
After logging in to the mobile program site, select the Initiate Message button.
The next screen will show the Select Call Destination options:
To initiate a message for All Students and Staff follow these steps.
Select the All Students and Staff button to proceed.
Make a selection from the list: Campaign, Voice Recording, Text to Speech or SMS.
- To use Campaign - The messages must be set up in Message Manager prior to selecting.
- To use Voice Recording - A recording must already exist. Make a selection from the existing messages, the select Send.
- To use Text to speech - After selecting this option, give the message a title, type the message, then click Send. A message will pop up on the screen giving the number of students that will receive this message. Select Yes to continue, and No to return to the screen to edit.
- To Send In Home Language (if available) - Click in the box to send a message in the student's or parent's home language.
- To use SMS - After selecting this option, give the message a title, type the message, then click Send. A message will pop up on the screen giving the number of students that will receive this message. Select Yes to continue, and No to return to the screen to edit.
To initiate a message for All Students follow these steps.
Select the All Students button to continue.
You can use the search bar at the top to find an individual student.
Make a selection from the list: Campaign, Voice Recording, Text to Speech or SMS.
- To use Campaign - The messages must be set up in Message Manager prior to selecting.
- To use Voice Recording - A recording must already exist. Make a selection from the existing messages, the select Send.
- To use Text to speech - After selecting this option, give the message a title, type the message, then click Send. A message will pop up on the screen giving the number of students that will receive this message. Select Yes to continue, and No to return to the screen to edit.
- To Send In Home Language (if available) - Click in the box to send a message in the student's or parent's home language.
- To use SMS - After selecting this option, give the message a title, type the message, then click Send. A message will pop up on the screen giving the number of students that will receive this message. Select Yes to continue, and No to return to the screen to edit. '
To initiate a message for All Staff follow these steps.
Select the All Staff button to continue.
Make a selection from the list: Campaign, Voice Recording, Text to Speech or SMS.
- To use Campaign - The messages must be set up in Message Manager prior to selecting.
- To use Voice Recording - A recording must already exist. Make a selection from the existing messages, the select Send.
- To use Text to speech - After selecting this option, give the message a title, type the message, then click Send. A message will pop up on the screen giving the number of students that will receive this message. Select Yes to continue, and No to return to the screen to edit.
- To Send In Home Language (if available) - Click in the box to send a message in the student's or parent's home language.
- To use SMS - After selecting this option, give the message a title, type the message, then click Send. A message will pop up on the screen giving the number of students that will receive this message. Select Yes to continue, and No to return to the screen to edit.
To initiate a message for Select Students follow these steps.
Select the Select Students button to continue.
The next screen will provide you with six options:
- Select AM Bus
- Select PM Bus
- Select Homeroom
- Select Clubs
- Select Sports
- Select Grades
Make a selection from the list: Campaign, Voice Recording, Text to Speech or SMS.
- To use Campaign - The messages must be set up in Message Manager prior to selecting.
- To use Voice Recording - A recording must already exist. Make a selection from the existing messages, the select Send.
- To use Text to speech - After selecting this option, give the message a title, type the message, then click Send. A message will pop up on the screen giving the number of students that will receive this message. Select Yes to continue, and No to return to the screen to edit.
- To Send In Home Language (if available) - Click in the box to send a message in the student's or parent's home language.
- To use SMS - After selecting this option, give the message a title, type the message, then click Send. A message will pop up on the screen giving the number of students that will receive this message. Select Yes to continue, and No to return to the screen to edit.
To initiate a message for Select Staff follow these steps.
Select the Select Staff button to continue.
The next screen will provide two options: Select Call Group and Select Object Function Code. Make a selection to continue.
- Select Call Group - Select a call group, then select Next.
- Select Object Function Code - Select a Object Code, the select Next. Select the corresponding Function Code, then select Next.
Make a selection from the list: Campaign, Voice Recording, Text to Speech or SMS.
Make a selection from the list: Campaign, Voice Recording, Text to Speech or SMS.
- To use Campaign - The messages must be set up in Message Manager prior to selecting.
- To use Voice Recording - A recording must already exist. Make a selection from the existing messages, the select Send.
- To use Text to speech - After selecting this option, give the message a title, type the message, then click Send. A message will pop up on the screen giving the number of students that will receive this message. Select Yes to continue, and No to return to the screen to edit.
- To Send In Home Language (if available) - Click in the box to send a message in the student's or parent's home language.
- To use SMS - After selecting this option, give the message a title, type the message, then click Send. A message will pop up on the screen giving the number of students that will receive this message. Select Yes to continue, and No to return to the screen to edit.
- Select Individual Staff - Use the search bar to find individual staff members.
