New Instant Triggers for Zapier

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Our QuickSchools Integrations on Zapier is undergoing a big change. The new version 2.0.0 introduces support for Zapier Instant Triggers, where changes in QuickSchools can immediately trigger a zap. There are also several improvements to the available Searches and Actions.

The new version will unfortunately deprecate several of the existing functions. Schools on the existing version 1.3.4 will have until Jan 1, 2025 to upgrade to the new version. Zaps would need to be recreated using the upgraded methods.

Support for the QuickSchools Integrations on Zapier (version 1.3.4) will end on Jan 1, 2025

Summary of Improvements in Version 2.0.0

Here is a summary of improvements:

  1. New Triggers and Actions:
    1. Triggers
      1. New Student Record (INSTANT)
      2. New Teacher Record (INSTANT)
      3. New Parent Record (INSTANT)
      4. Updated Student Record (INSTANT)
      5. Updated Teacher Record (INSTANT)
      6. Updated Parent Record (INSTANT)
      7. Updated Student Custom Fields (INSTANT)
      8. Updated Parent Custom Fields (INSTANT)
      9. Updated Teacher Custom Fields (INSTANT)
    2. Actions
      1. Create Parent Record
      2. Link Siblings
      3. Re-activate Student Record
  2. Ability to add optional fields in the response for specific Triggers and Actions
  3. Modified deduplication key to ensure that updated records will trigger the zap
  4. Modified search parameters – ability to search either by ID or by keyword
  5. Option to select name format (Full Name or Complex Name) when creating Student/Teacher
  6. Refined Dynamic Dropdowns, Input Fields and Output Fields for all of Actions, Triggers, and Searches

Summary of Deprecated Functions in Version 1.3.4

If you’re using any of these functions, we recommend upgrading them to the latest version:

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Eye-Opening Futures: Why You Should Teach Financial Literacy in Your School

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Teaching Financial Literacy in Your School

Embarking on the journey of financial literacy is akin to handing students the keys to a future of fiscal success. It is a critical life skill that empowers individuals to make informed and responsible decisions about their money. As schools increasingly recognize the importance of preparing students for the financial complexities of adulthood, incorporating financial literacy into the curriculum becomes paramount. Let’s take a look at strategies for teaching financial literacy in school and the fundamental aspects of why it matters, how to approach it, and where to begin.

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New Release – Jan 24, 2024

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We’re thrilled to unveil the latest update to our software. Key improvements include:

General Improvements

  • Extensive improvements to our API for Zapier
  • Improvements for Email Deliverability

Master Scheduler

  • Support Frequency more than the number of days
  • Enhanced Support for Import Duplicate Course Requests

We’ve been steadily improving our APIs for Zapier over the last several weeks. A new upgrade to our Zapier App is on the horizon. Stay tuned for further details.

We’d like to thank you for choosing QuickSchools. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us if you have any suggestions or comments. We value your feedback and appreciate your continued support.

Top 10 fun activities to learn and celebrate Winter with your students

Elya Nadzri2 Comments
Top 10 fun activities to learn and celebrate Winter with your students

Winter is a wonderful time to infuse your classroom with seasonal activities that celebrate the unique charm of the coldest season. As the days get shorter and temperatures drop, it’s an opportunity to engage students with creative and educational indoor and outdoor winter-themed activities. Let’s embrace the magic of winter, the season of frosty landscapes, and the joy of holiday festivities with these activities for the Winter season. 

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New Release – Jan 4, 2024

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We’re happy to announce our first release for the year. This QuickSchools release contains improvements to the Orchestra Master Scheduler and API improvements for Zapier and Engage, with some general improvements to our general Student Information System: 

Master Scheduler

  • Daily Schedule Support for Year-Long courses
  • Support Frequency more than a week
  • Import Duplicate Course Requests
  • Show Caseload from Course Requests tab on Student record
  • Bug Fix “Student Schedule Listing” report

General Bug Fixes / Improvements

  • Extend Enrollment Date Widget to 3 years
  • Subscription Billing with Debit Notes
  • Improve Cut-Off Time for Lunch Ordering App
  • Transcripts support for Semester Start/End Dates
  • Fix Email History for Mass Email Messaging with BCC

Beta Improvements

  • Improve Enrollment Periods screen without Master Scheduler
  • API Improvements for Engage CRM and Zapier (WebHooks)
  • New Parent-Teacher Conference App
  • Daily Status from Attendance Codes App now shows in Program Attendance
  • Display GPA and Class Rank for Chronos Transcripts
  • Option to exclude courses from GPA for Chronos Transcripts
  • Bug Fixes to Learn LMS (Student Activity and Assignments)
  • Bug Fix District-Wide Teachers

We’ll continue to make improvements to our infrastructure and product. If you have any suggestions or comments for improvement, please don’t hesitate to let us know via chat or email. We look forward to working with you.

Happy New Year!

2023 Year in Review

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I can’t believe that the last time I wrote a “Year in Review” was for 2020 for QuickSchools – a whole 3 years ago. How time flies! Azreen wrote one for 2021 – Bringing 2021 to a close. So I guess we only skipped a year.

Orchestra Master Scheduler

The big focus for 2023 has been the Orchestra Master Scheduler. We made several improvements to the module, and beefed up its overall performance, robustness and usability.

Some of the new features to highlight include:

  • Course Load (i.e. Caseload by Teacher and Course)
  • Room Assignment and Room Conflicts
  • Section Assignment by Tags (Course Request Tags, Student Tags and Teacher Tags)
  • Improved Email Notifications to Students and Teachers
  • Expanded Functionality for Add/Drop History
  • Support for Duplicate Course Requests

Payment Plan App

We introduced a new Payment Plan App that allows schools to schedule automatic charges to credit cards.

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Positive Social Emotional Learning Activities and How To Promote It For Students

Elya Nadzri3 Comments
Social Emotional Learning Activities

Imagine a classroom where students not only excel academically but also thrive emotionally, building resilience, empathy, and self-awareness. This is where Social Emotional Learning (SEL) comes in. SEL has emerged as a vital educational approach that addresses the holistic development of students. Hence, incorporating social emotional learning activities in the classroom is important for fostering emotional intelligence, empathy, self-awareness, and social skills among students. These activities contribute significantly to their overall well-being and development, helping them navigate challenges and build resilience.

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