GROUPME

The PTA uses free tools like our website, social media, and GroupMe for communication. GroupMe enables 2-way communication with PTA leaders and Mitchell faculty, offering quick, easy access to relevant chats. To sign up, fill out the form below and read the Communication Guidelines. Already on GroupMe? Please review the guidelines at the bottom.

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HOW TO GET GROUPME

First, download the GroupMe app, next connect to Mitchell Elementry, either email communications@MitchellPTA.net or fill out this form to get connected to your appropriate grade-level and/or group. 
 

ADD ME TO THE Mitchell Elementary GROUP ME, PLEASE!

 

JUST WHAT IS GROUPME
  • GroupMe is a free messaging app used by the Mitchell PTA to share school news and events with parents. The Executive Board may delete posts that do not follow GroupMe's guidelines. There are several Mitchell PTA GroupMe chats:
    • Mitchell PTA COMMUNITY (Primary)
    • Mitchell Grade Level groups (Pre-K-5)
    • Mitchell en Español
  • Current members can add new users via phone number. GroupMe also allows direct messaging within the same group, and phone numbers remain hidden in the app. 

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 Mitchell 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  Mitchell GroupMe chats. 

 

All Mitchell Elementary GroupMe members must be guardians/primary caregivers of a CURRENT Mitchell Elementarl student OR a Mitchell Elementar teacher/staff member.

 

Here are our rules of engagement for participation in North Hi Mount Elementary’s GroupMe chats.

  1. No profanity or vulgar comments.

  2. No accusations or accusatory language toward an individual or group of individuals.

  3. No negative comments about teachers, staff or students.

  4. No comments not related to school events or functions.

  5. No self-promotion of products or services.

  • We invite you to join our GroupMe chats and encourage discussions related to NHM PTA or nearby community events that benefit everyone. Please maintain civility and goodwill in your communications. Users posting rude or derisive comments will be removed.

  • Feel free to ask about school events. For non-PTA questions, please contact faculty or administrators directly by phone at 469-752-2800 or via email through the directory link. For PTA-specific inquiries, email communications@MitchellPTA.net.

     

Keep in mind the more posts on GroupMe the longer the thread (the more chatter, the more clutter).