Communications Overview

At Burbank School District 111, we are committed to maintaining clear and effective communication with our students' families. We understand that keeping everyone informed is vital to student success, and we utilize several platforms to ensure that you stay connected with your child's education and school events.

Contacting Your Student’s School Directly

For specific questions or concerns about your student, we encourage you to contact their school directly. Whether you need to discuss academic progress, attendance, or any other issue, reaching out to the school is the best way to get timely and accurate information.

Phone: You can call the school’s main office during regular hours. The staff will direct your call to the appropriate person or department.
Email: Many school staff members, including teachers and administrators, can be reached via email. Check the school’s website for contact details.
In-Person Visits: If you prefer to speak with someone in person, please make an appointment to ensure the staff member you need to see is available.

If you would like to contact your student’s school directly, please use the links below for the necessary contact information:

If you would like to communicate with your student’s teacher about their academics, such as class progress, we recommend using one of our communication platforms listed below.

You'll find a brief overview of the communication tools we use throughout the district, along with links to dedicated pages that include detailed information on each platform, including FAQs and setup instructions for parents.

These platforms allow for direct communication with teachers, ensuring that you stay updated on your student’s academic performance and classroom activities.

Tip: For general inquiries or to report an absence, contacting the school’s main office is the best option.

School Messenger

Purpose: School Messenger is our primary tool for sending important announcements, emergency alerts, and general information directly to your phone or email.
Features:
- Receive urgent notifications and important updates.
- Customize your preferences for receiving messages.
Learn More: School Messenger Overview & Setup

Talking Points

Purpose: Talking Points facilitates direct communication between teachers and parents, especially for multilingual families, with support for automatic translation.
District Preference: Primary tool for quick message communications.
Features:
- Two-way messaging between teachers and parents.
- Translation support in multiple languages.
Learn More: Talking Points Overview & Setup

Class Dojo

Purpose: Class Dojo is used to share classroom activities, student progress, and behavior updates, fostering a positive and interactive classroom environment.
Usage Note: Teachers in grades 4-8 use Class Dojo as an option for discipline or behavior management systems.
Features:
- View your child’s classroom activities and feedback from teachers.
- Engage with the class community through photos, videos, and messages.
Learn More: Class Dojo Overview & Setup

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact your child’s school for support.