Create and Manage Messages to and from Students

Send and manage messages to communicate with students using the teacher messaging tools.

Article Contents

Navigate the Messages Page

Create a New Message

Reply to a Message

Delete a Message Thread

Navigate the Messages Page

To send and receive messages, click Menu (1), and then click on My Messages (2).

1. If a new message has been received, an envelope icon will appear beside the Menu icon as well as My Messages on the menu.
   
   
   
   
2. All active Conversations will show in the left-hand panel.
   
   
3. Send students a message by clicking the Create New Message button.
   
   
4. Click the Delete button to permanently remove messages.
   
   
5. Click the Reply button to send a response to any messages received.
   
   
6. Click the Print button to download a PDF of the selected message thread.
   
   

Create a New Message

1. Click Menu at the top-left.
   
   
2. Click on My Messages from the menu.
   
   
   
   
3. Click the Create New Message button.
   
   
   
   
4. On the pop-up, select the students you want to send the message to.
   
   
5. Enter a Subject.
   
   
6. Enter the Message.
   
   A. To attach resources to the message, click the Attach button. Select the resource by clicking the Add button (B) on the Edit Attachments pop-up, then click the Done button (C) to go back to creating the new message.
   
   
   
   
7. Click the Send button.
   
   

Reply to a Message

If a new message has been received, an envelope icon will appear beside the Menu icon, as well as My Messages in the menu.

1. Click Menu at the top-left.
   
   
2. Click on My Messages from the menu.
   
   
   
   
3. Select the Conversation.
   
   
4. Select the Message.
   
   
5. Click the Reply button.
   
   
   
   
6. Enter the Message in the provided field.
   
   Note: If multiple students were selected for the initial message, all students will see your reply.
   
   A. To attach resources to the message, click the Attach button. Select the resource by clicking the Add button (B) on the Edit Attachments pop-up, then click the Done button (C) to go back to creating the new message.
   
   
   
   
7. Click the Send button.
   
   

Delete a Message Thread

Keep in mind, once a message thread has been deleted, there isn't a way to get it back.

1. Click Menu at the top-left.
   
   
2. Click on My Messages from the menu.
   
   
   
   
3. Select the Conversation.
   
   
4. Click the Delete button.
   
   
   
   
5. On the pop-up, click the OK button to confirm.