School administrators can use message templates to save time and create consistent communication. Read below for steps on how to use the pre-populated message templates and how to create custom ones for all staff members.
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School admins can use the message templates to:
Access pre-written message templates for attendance, logistics, positive messages, student well-being, and more.
Write and save custom message templates and organize them by topic.
Write and save message templates that will populate your teachers' accounts to ensure consistent messaging across the school.
Add an attachment as part of any saved template.
Where To Find TalkingPoints' Pre-Written Message Templates
Step 1: On the compose message screen use the tabs for Attendance, Logistics, Positive Messages, Well-Being, Other, and Teacher Messages to access pre-saved message templates.
Step 2: Click on the message template you wish to send. If the template has the TalkingPoints logo on it, it was pre-written by TalkingPoints.
Saving Custom Message Templates
Step 1: Click on 'Send a Message' and compose the message you want to save as a template. Click "Save as a Template".
Step 2: When you click 'Save,' you will receive a pop-up that asks where you want to save the template.
If you want the message to be accessible for other School Admins at your site, choose the category it applies to (Positive messages, Attendance, Well-Being, Logistics, or Other).
Select 'Teachers' if you want the message template to be accessible to teachers at your site. After selecting the appropriate audience, click 'Save.'
If you selected 'teachers,' teachers at your school will now see that message template option in their account. If you chose 'school admins,' anyone else with 'School Admin' permissions at your school will see that message template option in their account.
