Lunchtime Made Easy: A Big Thank You & Exciting Updates!

Hey Everyone,

We just wanted to take a moment to say THANK YOU to all of you who joined us for the “Lunchtime Made Easy with QuickSchools” webinar. Your participation made the event a success!

During the webinar, we showcased a bunch of great lunch management apps by QuickSchools. Our apps range from the very basic to ones that you can customize to fit your school’s specific lunch management workflow. We hope you found an app that best suits your needs – and also enjoyed yourself.

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How Teachers Empower Education:  A Heartfelt Tribute Celebrating Their Impact

How Teachers Empower Education

As Teacher’s Day approaches, we eagerly anticipate the opportunity to express our heartfelt gratitude to the exceptional individuals who dedicate their lives to shaping the minds and hearts of future generations. To honor the remarkable individuals who dedicate their lives to shaping our minds and hearts. Join us as we celebrate the ways how teachers empower education. Not just as educators, but as mentors, guides, and sources of inspiration. 

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Thank You for Joining Our Online Forms Webinar

Wow, what an awesome turnout for our last webinar on Online Forms! A big thank you to all who joined us — it was a blast having you all there.

During our time together, we geeked out over all things Online Forms, diving into how you can customize the app to fit your unique needs. We hope to show you the many workflows that our Online Forms can handle – admissions, enrollment and re-enrollment, helpdesk, just to name a few. If you’d like our help setting up Online Forms for your school, reach out to our support team via email or Live Chat.

And hey, guess what? We’ve got even more fun in store with our next webinar: “Lunchtime Made Easy with QuickSchools.” Get ready to discover how we’re shaking things up in the cafeteria to make lunchtime a breeze for everyone involved.

Once again, a massive thank you for being part of our community and for your unwavering support. We couldn’t do what we do without you, and we can’t wait to hang out with you all again soon!

New Release – May 7, 2024

Today’s QuickSchools release focuses on the Orchestra Master Scheduler, with a few beta improvements to the Student Information System. 

Full list of improvements include:

Master Scheduler Improvements

  • New “Configure Rooms” screen (Step 1)
  • New “Room Availability” widget (Step 4) – See below
  • New “Room Report” PDF (Step 4)
  • New Filter for “Students with Mismatched Teacher Assignments” (Step 5)
  • Refactor Daily Schedule Support for Period Assignment and Period Length
  • Cosmetic improvements to “Section Details” (Step 4)
  • Cosmetic improvements to “Load” function (Step 5)
  • Bug Fix for Installation on New Accounts
  • Bug Fix set Next Enrollment Period
  • Bug Fix adding Course Requests with Student Tags (Step 2)
  • Bug Fix Constraints for Courses without Departments (Step 3)
  • Bug Fix Constraints for Rooms without Departments (Step 3)

Beta Improvements

  • New Grade Notification for Standard-Based Gradebook (Beta) – See below
  • Improve Export from Report Creator via SFTP (Beta)
  • Miscellaneous Improvements to Parent Teacher Conference (Beta)
  • Consolidate Name Format for Students, Teachers and Parents (Beta)
  • New Mobile App Notifications module (Beta)

Notifications for Standards-Based Gradebook

In the “School Profile” screen, there is a new alert called “SB Gradebook – Grade Alert” which you can enable for your school:

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Top Self-Care Strategies to Ace Finals Week: A Student Survival Guide

Top Self-Care Strategies to Ace Finals Week: A Student Survival Guide

As finals week draws nearer, students face a whirlwind of exams, papers, and looming deadlines. It’s a time when stress can take over, and self-care becomes essential. Amid the chaos, taking time to care for oneself can make a difference in how effectively one navigates through the challenges of finals week. Let’s delve into practical self-care strategies tailored for students facing the rigors of finals week. 

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New Release – Apr 19, 2024

Today’s QuickSchools release focuses on the Orchestra Master Scheduler, with a few general improvements to the Student Information System. 

Full list of improvements are below:

Master Scheduler Improvements

  • Improve Support for Year-Long courses in Multi-Semester Enrollment Periods
  • Improve Support for Section Limits by Department
  • Sort Semester and Enrollment Period dropdowns in reverse chronological order
  • Replace “Subject Area” filter with “Department” Filter (Step 2) 
  • New Custom Algorithm – Assign by Grade Level (Step 5)
  • Track original Add Date when Section Enrollments are reassigned/dropped (Step 5)
  • Option to hide empty periods in Student Schedule PDF
  • Support Room name in Teacher Roster PDF
  • Hide Course Tags by default (Step 1)
  • Hide “Mark Latest Schedule for Export” by default (Step 6)
  • New option to ignore Teacher Assignment when Importing Course Request via SFTP
  • Bug Fix Ignore hidden course requests when importing via SFTP
  • Bug Fix Refresh when Import Settings from Previous Enrollment Period

General Improvements

  • General Improvements to School-Wide Alerts and Alert Preferences
  • Add Mobile Notification to Low Grade Alerts
  • Improve Sender Info when sending emails via QuickSchools
  • Support Subject-Based Grading Scale in Report Cards
  • Bug Fix Submitted Online Tests
  • Bug Fix Copy Multiple Gradebook Columns
  • Bug Fix Schoology Integration to handle allowed thruput
  • Bug Fix Bulk Download Online Forms

Other Beta Improvements

  • New Importer for Community Service App
  • General Security Improvements

How to Navigate the Intersection of Mental Health and Online Learning

Navigating the Intersection of Mental Health and Online Learning

Education has undergone a transformative shift with the widespread adoption of online learning. While this shift has brought about unprecedented flexibility and accessibility, it has also raised important questions such as its impact on mental health. As the virtual classroom becomes a prominent space for knowledge acquisition, it is imperative to explore the nuanced relationship between mental health and online education. In this article, we delve into the complex relationship between mental well-being and online learning, while also exploring cultural perspectives on mental health within the context of online education.

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