P.S. 211 Elm Tree Phone Application Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Quick Answers to Common Questions Regarding Our P.S. 211 Elm Tree Phone Application

Our P.S. 211 Elm Tree Elementary School Phone Application is really robust and filled with a lot of different features so we understand that it can get a little confusing to keep up with everything, however, we would like our parents to know that we are always available to assist with any questions or issues that they may have.

This is the whole reason behind this section of our school’s website as it will answer some of the most common questions regarding our P.S. 211 Elm Tree Elementary School Phone Application so please continue reading below to learn more. 

Also, please keep in mind that if you have any additional questions, inquiries or would like to recommend a feature for our P.S. 211 Elm Tree Elementary Phone Application that could make it even better then please reach out to Ms. Gisella Catarine, our school’s Parent Coordinator, at 929-260-0084 or through our various communication apps such as our EDLIO phone application.

Q: How and where can I download the P.S. 211 Elm Tree Elementary School Phone Application?

A: Our parents can download our P.S. 211 Elm Tree Elementary School Phone Application on their smartphone through the built-in app store (Google Play Store or Apple App Store). More information can be found on the Learn How to Install Our School’s Phone Application & Create an Account page of our website.

Q: What features does the P.S. 211 Elm Tree Elementary School Phone Application include?

A: Our P.S. 211 Elm Tree Elementary School Phone Application includes many features such as easy access to news, starting or joining a conversation with one of our teachers or school staff and even having the ability to visit our school’s website or various other Department of Education pages (such as the NYC Schools Account page or NYC School Meals page). More information can be found on the Overview of the P.S. 211 Elm Tree Phone Application page of our website.

Q: Can I use the P.S. 211 Elm Tree Elementary School Phone Application to stay up to date with everything that’s going on within P.S. 211 Elm Tree Elementary?

A: Yes! Our P.S. 211 Elm Tree Elementary School Phone Application has a dedicated button for this feature. The News button will show you a scrollable list of all of the latest news articles that we have uploaded to our school’s website (with the option of going directly to the website from the phone application).

Q: Can I use the P.S. 211 Elm Tree Elementary School Phone Application to contact or stay in touch with my child’s teacher?

A: Yes! Our P.S. 211 Elm Tree Elementary School Phone Application has a dedicated button for this feature. The Conversations button will allow our parents to either join a public conversation with their child’s teacher (which includes the whole class) or directly message the teacher if they would like to have a more private, 1-to-1 conversation with their child’s teacher.

Q: Is there an easy way to get in touch with P.S. 211 Elm Tree Elementary’s Parent Coordinator?

A: Yes! Our parents have several ways to get in contact with our school’s Parent Coordinator (or any staff member for that matter). The orange bar at the bottom of the app’s screen includes a “phone” and “email” icon which allows our parents to either call the school directly using their smartphone or use their phone’s built-in email application to send an email to our Parent Coordinator.

Q: I am having trouble downloading the application on my smartphone and creating an account. Is there any additional help that I can get to assist me with this problem?

A: Our parents can always access the Learn How to Install Our School’s Phone Application & Create an Account page of our website to read through a step by step guide that will walk them through installing the phone app and creating an account. If you need more assistance then please reach out to Ms. Gisella Catarine, our school’s Parent Coordinator, at 929-260-0084 or through our various communication apps such as our EDLIO phone application.

Q: I feel overwhelmed with the amount of information that’s on the New York City Department of Education website. Is there an easier way to get the information that I need?

A: Yes! Our P.S. 211 Elm Tree Elementary School Phone Application includes dedicated buttons which will take you to the NYC Schools Account page or NYC School Meals page, however, we have also included a “Quick Links” button which will take you other important websites for parents such as the InsideSchools site or even a dedicated Special Education Resources page.

Q: Can the P.S. 211 Elm Tree Elementary School Phone Application be translated to a different language?

A: Yes! Our parents can change the language of everything within the phone app itself by going into the settings and clicking on the “Language” button. There are over 30+ languages available to choose from! More information can be found on the Overview of the P.S. 211 Elm Tree Phone Application page of our website.

Q: How can I receive alerts or push notifications through the P.S. 211 Elm Tree Elementary School Phone Application for news and events within P.S. 211 Elm Tree Elementary?

A: The alerts and push notifications can be enabled or disabled within the settings menu. There are options for receiving push notifications for everything such as: Announcements, Event Alerts (Daily or Weekly) and News. You can also directly adjust the type of notification that you get for each of these categories: you can set it so that it only shows up on your phone’s feed, it shows up AND you get an audible notification or you can disable it altogether.

Q: Does P.S. 211 Elm Tree Elementary have Facebook or Instagram pages?