Calendar Overview

The teacher calendar helps you manage classroom events, deadlines, parent-teacher conferences, and other important dates. It integrates with announcements and messaging to keep parents informed about upcoming events.

Calendar Views

Month View

Overview of the entire month with all events and deadlines

Week View

Detailed weekly schedule with time slots and event details

Day View

Hour-by-hour view of a specific day’s events and activities

Creating Events

1

Access Calendar

Navigate to the Calendar tab from the main teacher dashboard
2

Create New Event

Tap the ”+” button or tap on a date to create a new event
3

Event Details

Fill in the event information:
title
string
required
Clear, descriptive event title
description
string
Detailed event description and any special instructions
date
date
required
Event date
time
time
Event start time (optional for all-day events)
duration
number
Event duration in minutes
4

Event Type

Select the appropriate event category:
  • Classroom event
  • Assignment deadline
  • Parent-teacher conference
  • School event
  • Personal reminder
  • Field trip
  • Exam/Test
5

Notification Settings

Configure how parents will be notified:
  • Send announcement automatically
  • Include in weekly digest
  • Send reminder notifications
  • Set quiet hours
6

Save Event

Review event details and save to calendar

Event Types and Categories

  • Assignment deadlines
  • Exam dates
  • Project due dates
  • Grade posting dates
  • Report card distribution
  • Field trips
  • Special presentations
  • Guest speakers
  • Class parties
  • Science experiments
  • Parent-teacher conferences
  • Open house events
  • Curriculum nights
  • Individual meetings
  • Progress report meetings
  • School assemblies
  • Sports events
  • Art shows
  • Music performances
  • Graduation ceremonies

Managing Events

Recurring Events

Set up events that repeat on a regular schedule:
1

Create Recurring Event

When creating an event, select “Make Recurring”
2

Set Recurrence Pattern

Choose how often the event repeats:
  • Daily
  • Weekly
  • Monthly
  • Custom intervals
3

Set End Date

Specify when the recurring event should stop
4

Configure Exceptions

Set dates when the recurring event should not occur

Event Notifications

  • Send announcement when event is created
  • Include event details in announcement
  • Target specific parent groups
  • Set announcement priority
  • Send reminders before event
  • Customize reminder timing
  • Include event updates
  • Send to relevant recipients only
  • Push notifications for new events
  • Email notifications for important events
  • Calendar integration for parent devices
  • RSVP requests for events

Calendar Integration

Event Analytics

Track event engagement and effectiveness:
  • Track parent attendance at events
  • Monitor RSVP responses
  • Generate attendance reports
  • Identify engagement patterns
  • Track notification delivery rates
  • Monitor parent response rates
  • Analyze optimal notification timing
  • Measure engagement metrics
  • Collect parent feedback on events
  • Track event satisfaction ratings
  • Identify popular event types
  • Plan future events based on feedback

Best Practices

  • Plan events well in advance
  • Include all necessary details
  • Set appropriate notification timing
  • Consider parent schedules
  • Provide clear instructions
  • Send timely announcements
  • Include relevant attachments
  • Follow up on important events
  • Respond to parent questions
  • Update events when changes occur
  • Use consistent naming conventions
  • Categorize events appropriately
  • Set up recurring events for efficiency
  • Regularly review and update calendar
  • Archive completed events

Troubleshooting

Solutions:
  • Check date range settings
  • Verify event creation
  • Refresh calendar view
  • Check filter settings
  • Contact support if issue persists
Solutions:
  • Verify notification settings
  • Check parent notification preferences
  • Ensure stable internet connection
  • Review notification logs
  • Test with sample event
Solutions:
  • Check integration settings
  • Verify external calendar permissions
  • Refresh sync connections
  • Update calendar applications
  • Contact support for sync issues

Integration with Other Features

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A well-organized calendar is essential for effective classroom management and parent communication. Use it to keep everyone informed and engaged with your classroom activities.
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