Wind Rose Slack Guidelines
How we use Slack together, and what goes in each channel.
How we use Slack together
#announcements
Who can post: Wind Rose Staff
Our school bulletin board — a read-first channel for important updates from the Wind Rose team. Posts will only come from Wind Rose staff in this channel.
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You'll find:
- School closures and holiday schedules
- Special events (pumpkin hunts, pajama/Hygge day, costume days, food drives)
- Classroom-wide projects (Pumpkin Collection, Stone Soup, seasonal activities)
- Reminders about supplies, weather/gear, and Brightwheel/app outages
- Welcomes and introductions for new staff or major community updates
To keep this channel clear and high-signal:
- Teachers/Admin post → families read first.
- Families are welcome to reply in the thread under each post. Threads keep conversations organized and reduce notifications.
- Please avoid starting new stand-alone posts here. Too many posts dilutes the importance of real announcements.
- For shares, invites, questions, or general conversation, please use #random or #good-reads.
#general-rivendell
Who can post: Wind Rose Staff and Parents
Your Rivendell home base.
If it’s Rivendell-specific and helps the group stay connected, it belongs here.
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This is where teachers and families:
- Share daily photos, stories, and moments from the day
- Post invitations for birthdays, meetups, and family shares
- Offer reminders (weather, gear, timing, field trips, etc.)
- Ask questions about routines, curriculum, or logistics
- Share resources connected to what the class is learning
#general-shire
Who can post: Wind Rose Staff and Parents
Same idea, Shire flavor.
If it’s Shire-specific and supports connection, this is the place.
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This is where teachers and families:
- Share daily photos, highlights, and sweet moments from the classroom or outdoors
- Post invitations for birthdays, playdates, and family shares
- Offer Shire-specific reminders (gear, timing, field trips, etc.)
- Ask questions about classroom rhythms, curriculum, or logistics
- Share resources linked to current Shire themes and interests
#good-reads
Who can post: Wind Rose Staff and Parents
A space for parent + teacher learning.
Posts here are optional, helpful reads — never homework. Skim when you can, save what resonates, and feel free to comment or add meaningful resources of your own.
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Here we share:
- Short write-ups on child development, Montessori, and early childhood research
- Articles, podcasts, and studies connected to what we’re observing in the classroom
- Practical tips on movement, core strength, reflexes, STEM, emotional regulation, etc.
- Occasional book or resource spotlights (“shelfies,” seasonal reads, etc.)
Catch up on past posts on the Wind Rose Blog.
#lost-and-found
Who can post: Wind Rose Staff and Parents
A cheerful corner for reuniting runaway mittens, jackets, lunch gear, AirTags, umbrellas, and anything else our spirited kiddos swap or leave behind.
Teachers and Parents post photos of found items; families can claim them or mention what’s missing. Quick, friendly, and always full of tiny mysteries.
#random
Who can post: Wind Rose Staff and Parents
Our community campfire — fun, creative, and totally eclectic.
In short: if it doesn’t fit neatly anywhere else but the community would enjoy it, #random is the place.
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This is where families share:
- weekend adventures
- kid-friendly events around Seattle
- links that spark joy (art, nature, funny reels)
- neighborhood tips (pumpkin patches, bus routes, concerts, Tiny Tots shows)
- community resources and volunteer opportunities
- requests for ideas (“Where should we trick-or-treat?”)
- photos, stories, and little moments that make us smile
Slack or Brightwheel?
Slack: daily communication and longer questions. Brightwheel: what your child is learning, accidents, attendance, and sign-in.