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This is your resource for staying updated on the latest tools and innovations we’re using to enhance your child's learning experience. Each issue brings tips on navigating educational apps, insights into new classroom technology, and advice on supporting safe and effective technology use at home. We're excited to work together in making technology a valuable resource for your child's success both in and out of the classroom!

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March Issue of Digital Connections - Connecting School to Home

Digital Connections - Connecting School to Home

There are ongoing issues with the PowerSchool app for iOS and Android devices. To ensure you have the most reliable access to your child's academic information, we recommend using the PowerSchool Website Portal <https://minot.ps.state.nd.us/public> instead of the mobile app.

To make this as convenient as possible, you can add a shortcut to the PowerSchool Website Portal directly on your iPhone or Android device's home screen. This will allow you to access the portal just like you would with any other app.

### Adding a PowerSchool Website Portal Shortcut to your home screen on your device:

#### **For iPhone Users:**

1.  Open Safari on your iPhone.
2.  Go to the PowerSchool Website Portal: \[https://minot.ps.state.nd.us/public].
3.  Tap the **Share** button at the bottom of the screen (it looks like a square with an arrow pointing up).
4.  Scroll down and select **Add to Home Screen**.
5.  Enter a name for the shortcut, like "PowerSchool."
6.  Tap **Add** in the upper right corner.

The shortcut will now appear on your home screen, allowing you to access the PowerSchool Website Portal easily.

#### **For Android Users:**

1.  Open Chrome on your Android device.
2.  Go to the PowerSchool Website Portal: \[https://minot.ps.state.nd.us/public].
3.  Tap the **Menu** button (three dots) in the upper right corner.
4.  Select **Add to Home screen**.
5.  Enter a name for the shortcut, like "PowerSchool."
6.  Tap **Add**, and the shortcut will appear on your home screen.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work to provide the best tools for supporting your child's education.

Parents/Guardians - Accessing PowerSchool via the Website Portal

### ParentSquare

District & School Communication to Parents

We are excited to announce we are using ParentSquare for our district and school communications. ParentSquare is the district's notification system for both emergency and general school & district notifications, primarily with email, text and app notifications. ParentSquare automatically generates an account for each parent, using their preferred email address and phone number from PowerSchool. We encourage parents to download the mobile app and update their preferences on when and how they are notified.

ParentSquare Features:

*   Receive messages from the school via email, text or app notification (general and emergency messages)
*   Choose to receive information as it comes or all at once with a daily digest around 6pm
*   Communicates in preferred language
*   Direct message teachers, staff
*   And more...

### Activate your Account

**You will soon receive an invitation email or text to join ParentSquare.** Please click the link to activate your account. It takes less than a minute.

Visit [Minot Public School's website](https://www.minot.k12.nd.us/en-US/communication-67c78d5a/parentsquare-32b3892e#0) for more information.