CHS Parent Connection

Listserv

The CHS Parent Listserv facilitates CHS-related communication through the use of email.   The listserv enables quick and broad dissemination of messages to ensure that families are well-informed in a timely manner without being inundated with email.

To Submit a Message to the CHS Parents Listserv

1)      Write an email message just as it is to be posted on the listserv.

2)      Ensure the subject line is descriptive.   The string “[CHS-Notice]” appears at the beginning of the subject line.

3)      Email the message to chs-parents@listserv.csd509j.net .

4)      The Listserv Moderator reviews the message for approval under the Listserv Guidelines within 48 hours.

5)      Note that the posting shows the submitter’s email address as the FROM address.   Replies are directed to the submitter’s email address automatically.

6)      Messages that are not approved by the moderator can be appealed to the CHS Administration for distribution approval.

Guidelines for Message Approval

As messages are written for distribution on the CHS Parents Listserv, it is important to keep in mind a balance of providing useful information and inundating parents with too much email.  Whenever possible, combine messages into one submission instead of sending multiple emails, avoid sending large attachments and use cues in the subject line to help readers determine if a message is pertinent.  The Listserv is useful to notify the parent community about the beginning of a new activity but should not be used to send regular announcements of meetings which are better served with a smaller distribution list.  

Note that the Listserv is not the only mechanism for communication within CHS.  There is a Monthly Newsletter, daily announcements as well as distribution of flyers through the main office.  Contact Sherry Faller Sherry.Faller@corvallis.k12.or.us for more information on other communication methods.

Messages must:

·         be related to CHS events and activities

·         have a descriptive subject line (recommend use of specifics e.g.“For Seniors”, “Apr 22 Band Concert”, “Financial Aid”)

·         meet CHS and CSD509J policies for Electronic Communication Distribution

Messages must not:

·         be used for acknowledgment and recognition

·         promote businesses

·         specifically name students or provide student’s personal email addresses without teacher and administrative approval

·         be used as a regular announcement mechanism for a group, club, team, etc.

·         contain any advocacy for political campaigns

 

Listserv Membership

 

To subscribe or unsubscribe to the Listserv access the school district’s web page at http://www.csd509j.net/listserv/ . If you do not have a login to the Listserv, select “Register or Reset Password” and follow the instructions to provide an email address and password.  Note that you will have to confirm your registration by opening the email sent to you by the listserv and clicking on the link provided.

 

To subscribe, log in to the listserv and go to the “Subscriber’s Corner”.  Then click on “Email Lists” at the top-right side of the web page.  From the table, select the “CHS-PARENTS” entry and then click on “Join or Leave the list”.  Add your name to the “Name:” field, and then select the “Join CHS-PARENTS button at the bottom of the page.  A confirmation note is sent to your email address used when you logged into the listserv.   IMPORTANT - To complete your subscription to the listserv you must click on the link in the email sent to you to confirm your subscription.

 

To unsubscribe, log in to the listserv and go to the “Subscriber’s Corner”.  You will see your membership in the table shown in the “My Lists” tab.  Select the CHS-PARENTS list and then click on “Join or Leave the list”.  At the bottom of the displayed page, click on the “Leave CHS-PARENTS” button.

 

Listserv Questions

 

Email to chsparentsmoderator@yahoo.com