Here at Lakeshore we use ParentSquare, the PTA-sponsored communication platform, for all school communications. All new families are added to ParentSquare upon entering Lakeshore. However, you will need to activate your account in order to have the best experience – either via their website ParentSquare.com or via their App (App Store | Google Play Store).
Please look for an email from ParentSquare with the subject line “Activate Your ParentSquare Account at Lakeshore” and activate your account through the personalized link. All new families will receive this email few days before school starts after we receive class assignments from school administration. New families entering Lakeshore after school started can expect to receive this email within 2 weeks.
What can you expect from ParentSquare?
- Through ParentSquare you will be receiving communications from:
- School administration
- Your child’s classroom: from your teacher and fellow class parents
- Paw Print Press: Lakeshore’s weekly newsletter
- Schoolwide Bulletin Board (can be posted by anyone at Lakeshore)
- You are defaulted to receive your communications by email; but if you activate your ParentSquare account, you can access many of the features ParentSquare offers, such as:
- The ability to change your ParentSquare account preferences such as where you want to receive communication and frequency; set language preferences; leave or join groups
- Private messaging with anyone (teachers or parents) at our school who have also activated their ParentSquare accounts
- View your child’s class directory, comment on posts; download photos or files
- Sign up to volunteer or RSVP for your child’s class or school events
Need some help get started with ParentSquare?
We got you! Please check out the guide below.
Get Started With ParentSquare
See a quick overview video in English and Español.
Navigation Menus:
- Website:
- left side menu: hover over “Explore” or “Participate” will expand to reveal more selections
- top right dropdown menu: gives you quick access to classes or groups you belong to
- App:
- top left side 3-line menu: click to give you full menu
- bottom of the screen menu: gives you few quick accesses; click “More” to reveal more
Account Settings:
You can view your child’s and your info; change password, manage your notification setting, and set language preferences.
- Website: From top right corner, click on your name and select “My Account”
- App: From the top left corner click on the 3-line Menu then select “Account”
>> Check out Manage Your Account Settings if you need help <<
Help Articles from ParentSquare:
ParentSquare offers a lot of helpful guides for parents and teachers! Below are 5 common ones that you might find it helpful:
- View Class Posts
- Comment on a Post
- Sign up to Volunteer or Bring an Item
- View, Send, or Reply to a Direct Message
- Manage Your Notification Settings
To access more help articles:
- Website: from the top right corner, click on the question mark (?) in front of your name
- App: click on top left 3-line menu and select “Help”
How are ParentSquare Posts organized:
When you receive a post from ParentSquare, it will be labeled as name of School, Class, or Group. By default, you belong to the School (Lakeshore Elementary), your child(ren)’s Class(es) (Grade: Room #), and two Groups (Paw Print Press and Schoolwide Bulletin Board). You cannot leave (unsubscribe) School and Class but you can leave any Groups (or rejoin later). You can comment to all but you can only post to your Class and Schoolwide Bulletin Board.
| Post | Labeled As | What is it, from who? | Can You Leave? | Can you Post or Comment? |
| School | Lakeshore Elementary | Announcements from school administration including weekly school administrative bulletin on Mondays | No | Comment only |
| Class | Grade: Room # | Communications from your child’s teacher or parents in same class | No | Post and comment |
| Group | Paw Print Press | What you are looking at now, Lakeshore’s weekly newsletter | Yes | Comment only |
| Group | Schoolwide Bulletin Board | Lakeshore’s online bulletin board that can be from anyone at Lakeshore | Yes | Post and comment |
When posting to Schoolwide Bulletin Board, please be mindful that each post goes out to over 500 people in this group. If you have questions, please direct them to people who are responsible in the area or visit our very informative website.
We also have other groups available that you may be invited to join. Anyone can also start an interest group.
We hope to connect with you soon on ParentSquare! If you had any questions please send email to ParentSquare Admins (ps-admin@LakeshoreElementary.org).