GroupMe
The PTA uses multiple online free communication tools, including our website, social media and the free phone app: GroupMe. This tool allows 2-way communication between all PTA leaders and NHM faculty. GroupMe is a quick and easy way to communicate to a large audience. The free app also allows users to join specific chats that are relevant to their communication needs. Ready to sign up? Scroll down to fill out the form and make sure you read the Communication Guidelines. Already connected with us on GroupMe? Great! Please make sure you also review the Communication Guidelines at the bottom of this page.
HOW TO GET GROUPME
First, download the GroupMe app, next connect to North Hi Mount, either email info@northhimountpta.org or fill out this form to get connected to your appropriate grade-level and/or committee group.
ADD ME TO THE NORTH HI MOUNT GROUP ME, PLEASE!
JUST WHAT IS GROUPME
GroupMe is a free group messaging app
NHM PTA uses GroupMe to communicate school news and events with parents
NMM PTA Executive Board reserves the right to delete any post that do not follow Group Me acceptable use guidelines.
There are multiple GroupMe chats under the NHM PTA umbrella:
NHM PTA COMMUNITY- This is the Primary
NHM Grade Level groups
NHM Beautification
NHM en Espanol
People wanting to join an account can be added by a current GroupMe member via phone number
GroupMe has direct message features – a member can direct message another member in the same group
Phone numbers are hidden in the GroupMe app
Comments can now be deleted by Original Poster
GROUPME GUIDELINES
Below are a few examples of how you can use GroupMe to ask questions about upcoming school events, as well as some messages of what is better for a private direct message, private text, email or phone call.
Examples of questions/comments for your Class GroupMe
“If it rains tomorrow, what will we do about the Walkathon?”
“What time does Field Day start?”
“Do we need any more volunteers for the party on Friday?”
Examples of questions/comments better for a PRIVATE message. Please keep these types of comments between you and the teacher, staff member, parent, etc.
“Bobby is going to be sick today”
“Hey Sally, I’m in the portables. Are you here?”
“Jack can’t remember his SmartyAnts login. Can you resend it?
“Jane lost her sweater on the playground. Has anyone seen it?”
In order for us to successfully use GroupMe, the PTA and NHM staff have developed an acceptable use policy. In order for the app to be productive, there is etiquette that will be required for members of NHM GroupMe chats.
All North Hi Mount Elementary GroupMe members must be guardians/primary caregivers of a CURRENT North Hi Mount Elementary student OR a North Hi Mount teacher/staff member.
Here are our rules of engagement for participation in North Hi Mount Elementary’s GroupMe chats.
No profanity or vulgar comments.
No accusations or accusatory language toward an individual or group of individuals.
No negative comments about teachers, staff or students.
No comments not related to school events or functions.
No self promotion of products or services.
We encourage your participation in our GroupMe chats. We ask that you keep it directly related to NHM PTA or other related community events near the school that the PTA as a whole would benefit from. We ask that you exercise civility and goodwill in your communication. Any user that posts comments
that are intentionally rude or deride the opinions of
others will be removed from the chat.
Feel free to ask questions about school events.
GroupMe chat members with a question not PTA related should contact faculty or administrators in person, phone, or by email. Phone: 817-815-1500 Email: laura.armstrong@fwisd.org Email: david.sweeney@fwisd.org ****if you have a question that should be directed to the PTA Board only, feel free to email info@northhimountPTA.org
Keep in mind the more posts on GroupMe the longer the thread (the more chatter, the more clutter).