
WDMCS Staff Newsletter
August 2, 2023

In This Edition
- All Staff Welcome Back Event August 21
- Welcoming Week Sept. 11-15
- Staff Directory Do Not Release Form
- Communications Tools: Blackboard and TalkingPoints
- Health and Wellness Tips
ALL-STAFF WELCOME BACK AUGUST 21
HERE! for Their Future
Our annual all-staff event is just around the corner. We can't wait to see you! As we prepare for our 2023-24 school year, we are thankful you chose HERE for your career. You want you to feel a sense of belonging HERE as part of our WDMCS family, and your presence HERE at this event is vital!
Whether you are a teacher, support staff, administrator, bus driver, child care provider, custodian, or work in nutrition...YOU are part of WDMCS and we look forward to seeing you! Talk with your immediate supervisor if you have any questions.
Wear your HERE! for Their Future T-shirt if you have one!
WDMCS All-Staff Welcome Back Event
7:30 a.m. — breakfast and conversation
8:30-10:30 a.m. — program
Monday, Aug 21, 2023, 07:30 AM
Lutheran Church of Hope, Lutheran Church of Hope, Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines, IA, USA
2023-24 Employee Directory "Do Not Release"
Please complete the form linked below if you DO NOT want your personal address and/or phone information included in the WDMCS employee section of the directory.
Deadline: Friday, Sept. 8, 2023
COMMUNICATION TOOLS
Blackboard Email/Text Notifications
Blackboard communication tools are used to send one-way emails and texts to families, students, and/or staff.
- Administrators can communicate school-wide or choose specific groups.
- Teachers' rosters are synced through Infinite Campus. (Rosters will be synced before Aug. 14)
- Office staff can access entire school/grades for broader communication.
Log Into Blackboard
Use your WDMCS Google credentials to log into Blackboard.
Bookmark this URL for future reference.
TalkingPoints Two-Way Texts
TalkingPoints provides a way to connect with families through two-way, translated communication. Families receive a text in their primary language. They can respond in their primary language, and it is translated back into English for the teachers and staff to read.
Log In Using Clever
Use your WDMCS Google credentials to log into Clever. You can then access TalkingPoints by selecting the icon on the DISTRICT PAGE tab.
Access Training Tools
Read more and access training on how to leverage TalkingPoints for your school and classroom.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS TIPS
Iowa Clinic $0 Copays
Find a location near your school or home!
Resources from TrueNorth
Explore resources for staff from TrueNorth Insurance and Financial Strategies.