SimplyCircle

SimplyCircle, developed by Konstella, is a communication and community-building platform designed specifically for Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs) and Parent Teacher Organizations (PTOs) of schools. According to the vendor, SimplyCircle streamlines communications, enhances volunteerism, and fosters close-knit parent communities. The product is aimed at PTAs & PTOs of all sizes, catering to the needs of schools and educational institutions, providing a solution for parent engagement and collaboration.

Key Features

Directory: According to the vendor, SimplyCircle allows users to export directories to printable PDFs and access them on the go through iPhone and Android apps.

Announcements: SimplyCircle enables users to send newsletters and announcements to parents, who can respond directly via emails, phone apps, or the web, as stated by the vendor.

Sign-Ups: Users can create sign-up sheets for volunteer opportunities and allow parents to respond directly through emails, phone apps, or the web, according to the vendor.

Sales & Donations: The vendor states that SimplyCircle allows users to sell items like t-shirts and tickets, and accept one-time or monthly donations from the community. Parents can conveniently make payments through the website and mobile apps.

File Sharing: SimplyCircle provides users with the ability to view all shared files in one organized view and easily share files from Google Drive and Dropbox, according to the vendor.

Committees: According to the vendor, SimplyCircle offers a list view of committees and available positions, allowing parents to sign up and withdraw from committee roles.

Classrooms: SimplyCircle enables room parents to manage classroom rosters and create announcements, sign-ups, and events specific to classrooms, as stated by the vendor.

Events: Users can create and manage school-wide events, and parents can RSVP directly through emails, phone apps, or the web, according to the vendor.

Photo Sharing: SimplyCircle allows users to access a list of parents who have opted out of photo sharing and download photos in their original resolutions, according to the vendor.

Social Groups: Users can create interest-based groups for parents, enabling the creation of announcements, sign-ups, and events tailored to these groups, as stated by the vendor.