[0:03] Parent Square. This video will explain [0:05] how to send messages to teachers and [0:07] staff. How to send messages to teachers [0:09] and staff. You will need to have an [0:12] active parent square account and have [0:13] the Parents Square app to continue. You [0:16] can download the Parents Square app by [0:17] scanning the QR code. From the Parents [0:19] Square app, tap messages on the bottom [0:21] of the home screen. You can also tap the [0:23] plus sign in the top right or bottom [0:25] right of your screen. Select message. [0:28] Select a recipient from the quick select [0:30] list or select search everyone to search [0:32] and select by recipient name. Be sure to [0:35] tap search after typing at least three [0:37] characters in the search bar. Select [0:39] conversation type when sending to two or [0:42] more recipients. Private message means [0:44] participants will only see messages from [0:46] you. Group message means everyone can [0:48] see and reply to the message. This [0:51] creates a group conversation. Parents [0:53] can only create group messages with [0:54] school staff and cannot add other [0:56] parents or family members to that group. [0:59] If you would like to have a group [1:00] message with other parents and school [1:02] staff, the school staff must create the [1:04] group message. Write your message and [1:06] send. You have the option to select the [1:08] paperclip icon at the bottom of the [1:10] screen to add photos and other files. If [1:12] a staff member is not showing up when [1:14] you search for them, they must reach out [1:16] to you first. You can reach out to a [1:18] teacher from your quick select list and [1:20] ask them to connect a staff member with [1:22] you to begin communication.