Sunday, September 28, 2008

Info regarding the iCal functions

Parents,

Some parents have contacted me regarding the use of the iCal feature. It is the icon (picture) on the parent page on the far right. The iCal was created for MAC users since this was an Apple product for many years. It will not work with PCs and many MAC users have a problem based on which operating system is used. Our teachers do not focus on this piece which is why I do not discuss it during the orientations.

So how do you know when the teacher has posted homework? Teachers will either created a paragraph with daily homework information or list the assignment with the due date in the assignments section of each subject. In order to reach either of the above you just click on the number grade for the subject area you are interested in viewing. I know you will have to click on several classes. Hopefully Pearson will make changes in the future to expedite your viewing homework.

Friday, September 5, 2008

A reminder about logging into the system

Parents,

As we open the parent portal back to you to view your children's grades, please understand that we have very tight security on this system. If you have not successfully logged into the system within 3 tries, do not continue to try, contact your school. If you continue to try the system will shut down and lock out all users all over the diocese.

Because of this very important change, it is strongly recommended that you do not share your password and ID with anyone, including the children. If they want to see their grades and assignments, the children should be with you as you log on to the system.

Please e-mail me if you have any concerns.
Adele K. Ellis
aellis@diometuchen.org

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Welcome Back Parents and Students!

Happy September!

We hope you all had a wonderful summer with your families. For those of you who already have access to parent views of your childrens' grades, please know that the system will not be available for parent view until September 8th. We are completing adding children to the correct teachers and want to be sure the teacher lists are correct.

Passwords will be changed this year in the beginning of October. You will be given notice prior to the change.

New Schools being added to the Parent Portal this month include:

Holy Family
Our Lady of Lourdes
Our Lady of Mount Virgin
Our Lady of Victories
St. Thomas the Apostle
St. Ambrose
Immaculate Conception, Spotswood

Many blessings for the new school year!


St. Mary Assumption