How to send notifications to Parent Orbit

Targeting the Notification

• Teacher Notification Search Modes

  • Student

  • Subject

  • Extra Curricular

  • Events and Payments

  • Group

• UD Area

Creating the Notification / Notification Options

1. Display as a Notification in Parent Lounge:

   • To send the notification to Parent Orbit, select the 'Display as a Notification in Parent Lounge' option under Parent Options.

2. Start Date / Time for Notification:

   • The start date and time indicate when the notification is scheduled to be sent.

   • While the notification is pending its start date, the message text is editable.

3. End Date / Time for Notification:

   • The end date and time indicate when the notification is scheduled to expire.

   • Once expired, the notification moves from the 'Unread' tab to the 'History' tab, regardless of whether the parent has acknowledged it.

4. Message Text:

   • The message text is used as the subject line of the notification.

   • This text is what is displayed in the push notification.

5. Message Details:

   • The message details form the body of the notification.

   • This field is a rich text editor allowing comprehensive messages, including images, tables, text formatting, and hyperlinks.

6. Attachment:

   • Documents or files can be attached for parents to access.