Communication
ParentSquare - Resources for Parents & Guardians
Oregon City School District uses ParentSquare as the primary tool for communicating with families. This includes communications for emergencies and school closures, school announcements, and upcoming opportunities.
Our district is using ParentSquare because:
It gives parents/guardians more control over how and when they receive messages
Is an all-in-one communications platform that is more convenient
Allows teachers to communicate with families using the same platform as our district and their school
Has many added functions beyond communications.
Digital Flyers - Peachjar
Oregon City School District has partnered with Peachjar to provide digital distribution of important school and community information directly to families. Adoption of this new platform is in line with out efforts to provide our community and students with access to beneficial programs and resources. We believe that increased participation in school and afterschool programs can help improve student outcomes at our district.
Information for Families
Important information from you child's school can now be viewed right from your smartphone! Flyers will be posted to each school's website and can be accessed by clicking the Peachjar button on your school's homepage. Additionally, if you'd like to begin receiving flyers in your email to stay up to date with your child's school, please register:
1. Visit the www.peachjar.com
2. Click "My Account" in the top right corner
3. Click "Register Now"
4. Select account type "Parent/Family Provider"
5. Enter requested information; choose your school and/or district you wish to follow
Information for Community Partners
Community organizations who wish to distribute information to parents can now do so through Peachjar.
1. Visit the www.peachjar.com
2. Click "My Account" in the top right corner
3. Click "Register Now"
4. Select account type "Program Provider"
5. Register your organization
6. Once your account is created, click "Send a Flyer" to submit your flyer for approval
7. Once approved, your flyer will be emailed to families and posted on each school's website for your selected duration of time. Peachjar charges a fee for this service that is typically much less than the cost to copy and deliver paper flyers to each school.
Guidelines
Flyer Approval Guidelines
Support the basic educational mission of the district and directly benefit the students or be of intrinsic value to the students.
Should not promote the use or sale of materials or services that are illegal or inconsistent with school objectives, including, but not limited to, materials or advertisements for tobacco, intoxicants, movies, or products unsuitable for children.
Should not be defamatory or inappropriate based on the age, grade level and/or maturity of the reading audience.
Should not be lewd, obscene, libelous, or slanderous.
Should not discriminate against, attack, or denigrate any group on account of gender, race, age, sexual orientation, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, or other unlawful consideration.
Should not incite students to commit unlawful acts, violate school rules, or disrupt the orderly operation of the schools.
Should not promote any particular political interest, candidate, party, or ballot measure, unless the candidates or advocates from all sides are provided the opportunity to present their views to the students during school hours or scheduled events.
Should not imply the school district’s endorsement of any identified product or service.
School Board Policy KJA: Distribution of Materials
Interpretation Services
Some of our schools will be using a system called PickUp Patrol (PUP) to help us track absences and dismissals. PickUp Patrol will save us a great deal of time in the office and reduce interruptions in our classrooms, while providing you with a convenient way to make changes to your student’s dismissal plans. Most importantly, it will help us ensure that your students arrive safely to their correct after-school destinations.
Use the PUP web app for:
ATTENDANCE: Notify the school office when your student will be absent, arriving late, or leaving early. When you report your child absent you will be prompted to complete a health survey.
DISMISSAL CHANGES: Submit changes to your student’s regular dismissal plans. For example:
Your student normally rides the bus, but is getting picked up today.
Your student usually goes to aftercare, but is leaving early for an appointment.
All plan changes should be entered in PickUp Patrol by 1:00 PM (12:00 PM on Wednesdays). Notes, emails or phone calls will not be accepted for changes after 1:00pm daily, except in emergencies.
Getting started with PUP:
Parents will receive an automated registration email through PUP. Once registered, parents can add the PUP app to their home screen. The app can be accessed by computer or smartphone, is free to parents, and you can use it from your smartphone or computer - https://app.pickuppatrol.net/pages/login.aspx PUP is not accessed through the app stores. Instead, you’ll simply add it to your phone’s home screen for easy access.
If you have any questions, please contact terri.hanno@orecity.k12.or.us, the Redland office at 503-785-8000, or PickUp Patrol at support@pickuppatrol.net.
