Skylert Training 1. Login to Your School email 2. Go to your desktop 3. click on School Messenger

SKYLERT

SMS “Short messaging service” Uses a Short Code “68453” This is the number that shows up on the phone for everyone on the district. Therefore, you must type your name first so the parent knows who the text is from! This code is similar to an American Idol text in vote.

Click & Pull up email Copy & Paste Password

Other Results: No SMS – this means a cell phone number is not available. Blocked – Either the setting on the phone OR the provider has blocked SMS messages.

School messenger app Customer ID: IPCISD

Create and send

Type: general Lists: choose list Message: sms

Type message name first

send

Benefits of using skylert/school messenger Many option for easy lists. Phone numbers are always up to date through the main office. When schedule changes occur or students come or go, lists are automatically updated nightly.

School Messenger webinar http://resources.schoolmessenger.com/video/schoolmessenger-getting-started/ I will be emailing this link to everyone.

District Services Coordinator Janet bowling District Services Coordinator Email: jbowling@ipcisd.net Call: 592-4193 Ext 6