Communications and Community Engagement

ParentSquare

The Newton Public School district uses ParentSquare for school communication. With ParentSquare, you can:

Receive and track all school and district communications from one dashboard (on your desktop or on the app)
Easily search and find current and past information, as well as contact information for NPS staff
Integrate school and district calendars into your own family calendar
Choose how to receive messages (email, text, mobile app)
Choose when to receive messages (instantly or all in one digest at 6:00 p.m. each day)
Receive information in your home language
Send and receive messages to NPS staff on a secure platform in your preferred language
Sign-up for parent-teacher conferences or volunteer
and much more…

Check out the video below for more background on ParentSquare.

Here are some quick tips on using ParentSquare: 10 Quick Tips for Using ParentSquare

ParentSquare Registration and App Download

ParentSquare automatically generates an account for each parent/caregiver, using the email address and phone number in Aspen, our student information system. Registering your account and downloading the app is the BEST way to take advantage of all that ParentSquare offers.

Go to the ParentSquare Sign-in Page and register your account using the contact email address that is associated with your student(s) in Aspen. Once you have registered your account, be sure to download the app. Use the QR code on this page.

Need help? Here is a video with instructions for registering your account:

Instructions for registering with ParentSquare

ParentSquare Overview Video

ParentSquare Overview for Parents from ParentSquare on Vimeo.

ParentSquare Registration

ParentSquare iPhone App

ParentSquare Android App

FAQ for ParentSquare

Why the switch to ParentSquare?

Why the switch to ParentSquare?

We are switching to ParentSquare for many reasons. Here are just a few:

One-stop shop for all communications and information from the district. You can log into your account in ParentSquare and see information from your student’s teachers, your school, and the district. It is all in one place on one dashboard, either on your computer or on the app. All information will continue to be sent to your email as well.
Easy to find information - all posts can be searched by keyword providing faster access to all the information you need on school/district events, announcements, forms, etc.
Increased security - Parent Square is private by default making it more secure than social media. The app also provides texting functionality without the need for staff (teachers, coaches, etc.) to share personal contact information. This will allow for more secure communications with families and high school students.
Language translation and accessibility - Many of our families find it easier to read communications in their home languages. ParentSquare will automatically translate communications into the home language listed in Aspen. Teachers and staff will be able to text (or message) parents/caregivers directly in their home language as well. No more clicking the translate button or using other tools like Talking Points.

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