Emergency Notification Test

CFISD will send out a test on Wednesday, Jan. 28 at 5:30 p.m. via its mass notification system, SchoolMessenger, to confirm that parents are signed up to receive emergency messages from the district.

Parents who are already signed up in the system will receive a phone call, text and an email.

Parents who only receive a phone call may not be registered in SchoolMessenger. To ensure that parents are signed up in the system and that all contact information is current, log on to www.cfisd.net/messenger and follow the simple instructions.

The easy, one-time process requires only three things for parents:

• The ID number for each student in the family; 

• The primary phone number on file with the school(s); and 

• A valid email address. 

General questions about SchoolMessenger can be directed to the CFISD Customer Care Center at 281-955-4030 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Monday through Friday. Questions regarding student ID number and primary phone number on file can be directed to the school.

Community Feedback

Community Connect readers have the option to leave comments on any blog post, with an appropriate online account. CFISD encourages this feedback as a means of culturing transparency in the district's communication. Comments will always be passed on to the appropriate departments, so concerns and questions can be addressed by the most qualified persons.

To leave a comment:

1. look for the comment box after the post;
2. type your comment;
3. select the online service you will be using to log in; and
4. click on the Publish Post button.

CFISD's policy on comments for all district social media sites is as follows:

CFISD reserves the right to delete comments that use inappropriate language, are defamatory or are otherwise unrelated to the CFISD posting.

SchoolMessenger Launch

CFISD is pleased to announce the launch of SchoolMessenger, the district's new mass notification system, to keep CFISD families informed about:

• district and campus activities;

• attendance; 

• transportation; 

• food service; and, most importantly, 

• accurate, real-time information during an emergency situation.

With the previous communication system, families were only contacted at one phone number—usually a landline. The new system is designed to send phone calls, emails and text messages, allowing users to select how they prefer to be contacted. This way, CFISD can be in contact with you where you are during any time of the day—no more important missed communications. Users will be able to update contact information themselves, ensuring that the most current information is on file. They can also add contact information for multiple people, choosing which alerts they will receive. The system works like a mailbox, giving users a place to review messages they may have missed.

A letter was mailed home to CFISD families on Sept. 10 explaining the process for signing up. Each letter contained the individual login information for each student. If you did not receive this letter, or need help signing up, please contact the CFISD Customer Care Center at 281-955-4030. This phone number is specifically for members of the community seeking assistance with SchoolMessenger. The Care Center’s operating hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

School Messenger and eNews

CFISD has implemented an updated notification system, School Messenger, to communicate with CFISD residents. School Messenger will be used to send notifications about the most significant issues directly impacting CFISD. These communications are now called eNews and replace the Key Communicator system.  eNews includes general information such as Community Connect and letters from the Superintendent, as well as urgent and emergency alerts, such as weather alerts or school closings. 

Depending on the nature of the notification, School Messenger will be used to contact individuals through email, phone and/or text message. The use of this system ensures prompt and orderly communication between CFISD and the community. To stay updated, it is important to subscribe to eNews on the district website. 

Welcome!

The beginning of the 2014-2015 school year is right around the corner. Teachers, administrators and staff members are working around the clock as they prepare to “Lead the Way” for students to have a successful school year. As summer vacation comes to a close for parents and students, and as they begin to get ready for the start of school on Aug. 25, the district is launching yet another new and innovative medium (following suit of the new district website) to keep parents informed.