Parent SMS system with bulk messaging, templates and reminder rules
A parent SMS system is software a school or course provider uses to text parents and students about classes, payments and attendance, either in bulk or one by one. In Jamaster LMS messages can be sent from saved templates, and email and WhatsApp conversations run from the same panel. The class reminder rule drafts an SMS 2 hours before each lesson, and you review it before it goes out.
The single-branch Mini plan is $49 a month, and the Pro plan for multi-branch institutions is $89 per branch per month (billed yearly), and you can try it with a 10-day free demo account.
The slow parts of keeping parents informed
Typing the same message over and over
When a class time changes, texting every parent separately from a phone can take hours. From Jamaster LMS, one bulk SMS reaches every recipient you select.
Reminders rely on one person
If sending class reminders is part of one staff member's routine, nothing goes out on their day off. The automation rule drafts the SMS 2 hours before each lesson, so the reminder is always prepared.
Conversations stuck on personal phones
When WhatsApp chats with parents stay on a staff member's own phone, the school loses that history. In Jamaster LMS WhatsApp conversations are handled from the panel and stay with the institution.
Tools in the parent communication system
Bulk and individual SMS
Send one message to many recipients at once, or a personal text to a single parent.
SMS templates
Save messages you send often, such as a cancelled class or a payment reminder, as templates instead of retyping them.
Email with templates
Longer updates go out by email through the built-in SMTP setup, using your own email templates.
WhatsApp from the panel
Read and reply to WhatsApp conversations with parents from the Jamaster LMS panel.
Reminder automations
The class reminder rule drafts an SMS 2 hours before a lesson, and the birthday rule drafts an email on a student's birthday. Each rule can be switched on or off on its own.
Four steps to set up parent messaging
- 1
Add parent details
At enrollment, the parent's name and phone number go onto the student profile.
- 2
Prepare templates
Save the SMS and email texts you send most often as templates.
- 3
Switch on the reminder rule
On the automations screen, turn on the class reminder rule so an SMS draft is created 2 hours before each lesson.
- 4
Review and send
Check the draft and send it, and for last-minute changes you can still send a bulk SMS by hand.
Frequently asked questions
What is a parent SMS system?
A parent SMS system is software for sending class, payment and attendance updates to parents by text message. Jamaster LMS combines bulk and individual SMS, templates and reminder rules in one panel.
How do I send a bulk SMS to parents?
In Jamaster LMS you select the recipients and send a bulk SMS using a template or new text. The same message goes to every selected contact in one step.
Are class reminder texts sent automatically?
The rule creates the reminder SMS as a draft 2 hours before the lesson, and you approve the send. That way a cancelled or rescheduled lesson does not produce an outdated message.
How much does a parent SMS system cost?
The single-branch Mini plan is $49 a month, and the Pro plan for multi-branch institutions is $89 per branch per month (billed yearly). Bulk SMS is in every plan; bulk email and the WhatsApp inbox come with Pro. SMS credits for sending messages are bought separately as SMS packages, listed on the SMS page.
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