Communication Tools
GUIDE TO DISTRICT 205 COMMUNICATIONS
Talk205 is an email newsletter sent out every Monday (during the school year) which is comprised of general news items shared with all District 205 parents, staff and Key Communicators. Interested community members may sign up to receive these messages by clicking here for the Talk205 link.
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COMMUNICATION TOOL |
FREQUENCY |
PURPOSE |
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Virtual Backpack (Electronic) |
Updated weekly throughout the school year |
To promote community non-profit activities that are fun and educational for students. New items are posted weekly on the Virtual Backpack page and referenced in Talk205. |
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Talk205 |
Once weekly |
To communicate timely information of interest to parents and the community, such as District 205 news and initiatives, student and staff accomplishment |
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Board Highlights |
Released with 24 hours of each Board of Education Meeting |
To share highlights of every Board of Education meeting - including Board actions, reports and proclamations - sent within 24 hours. Past editions archived under Board of Education. |
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School Newsletters |
Varies. Often 1/week |
To notify parents of events, accomplishments, announcements and school operations. (Communications Office provides standard copy for critical District information, as needed.) School newsletters are posted on web pages and/or sent via Talk205. |
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News Releases |
As needed |
To alert press to District initiatives, board actions and major student/staff accomplishments. |
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Websites |
Continuous |
District: To provide emergency and critical communications, board actions, district-wide news, breaking news, major events and accomplishments. School: Parent/student related information, events, activities, school accomplishments. Teacher: Classroom news, homework, etc. |
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Automated Phone Calls |
As needed |
District: To provide critical information to all District parents and/or staff. |
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Staff Newsletters (Internal) |
1-2/Month |
To provide staff with important information related to District initiatives, Board actions, major accomplishments, news and events. |
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School News |
Weekly throughout the school year |
To provide a listing of school events, student accomplishments and photo opportunities disseminated to the press. |