Konstella

Stay Informed with us on Konstella

Westlake Parents connect via:

This PTA Website
Konstella: Westlake parents and guardians connect in our private directory/community.
Newsletter: we send this out via email about once a week
Facebook Page
Westlake Community Connections (Facebook Group)

What is Konstella?

Konstella is an application that provides a communication platform for school organizations. It is designed to house everything we need in one place, including calendars, announcements, volunteer signups, and much more.

Available for web, iOS and Android.

Register in any of these ways:

Visit https://www.konstella.com/cd/KM8GEG or enter code KM8GEG if you register using Konstella App.
Go to www.konstella.com and search for 'Westlake Elementary'. You will receive an email to register when we approve.
Request an invitation from the Communications team.

Yet Another tool?
Just one now! All Westlake announcements, room parent communications, and volunteer sign ups will happen in Konstella, replacing the need for other apps such as SignUp Genius or Evite.

Benefits of Konstella

One single place to go for all of your school and classroom news.
Replaces our previous Paper School Directory
Connect more with your community and your classroom.
Volunteering is easy and clear to set up and sign up.
Stay up to date with PTA's calendar by syncing to yours.
Have multiple kids? We streamline it all in a condensed form!
Already on Konstella? Just update your child(ren)/classroom(s) at the beginning of school every year.
More!

Privacy notice: privacy settings within the tool, allow more control over what you would like to share with other parents. Your information will not be accessible to third parties. While we hope you will join Konstella to take advantage of its classroom and school-wide communication features, it is not mandatory to join. You will still receive announcements and be able to participate in school and classroom activities without a Konstella account if you subscribe to the PTA Newsletter or read the Principal Update.

Disclaimer: By signing up you agree to share your email with the PTA and with the school’s communications lists. Through Konstella you will receive the following information: regular updates, newsletters, PTA and school announcements. Classroom discussion may vary by class depending on the parents' preference for communication: email or Konstella.

New to Westlake in 2020!

User Guides

Resources from Konstella:

Konstella Quick Info Video

One Pager for Room Parents

Getting Started: Room Leaders/ Teachers

Video: Create a Sign Up/Event

Resources for Westlake

Westlake Konstella Guidelines (English)

Pautas de Konstella de Westlake (Español)

Need Help?
The Westlake PTA Board are always available to help if you’re having trouble or need a little help getting started. Contact Us if you need help.

How to use Konstella

Join a Room
Place your child in her classroom so that you are kept in the classroom communication loop.
Web: Click your name in the top left corner. Click "Your Children" to add/modify your children.
Mobile App: Click the Settings icon in the top left corner. Click "Your Children".

Set Privacy settings
Click your name at the top left corner.
Go to “Account Settings” → Privacy → Mark Yes/No according to your preference
NOTE: All settings are by default set to share. You will need to uncheck what you don't want visible to others.

Join a Committee
Web: Click the green "Committees" link on the left-hand menu to browse the committees. Click on a committee and sign up or remove yourself.
Mobile App: Click the "Directory" tab at the bottom. Click "Browse Committees” to browse and sign up for the committees.

Send a Message to a Group
Web: The left-hand menu shows all the groups you are in. Click the group, type in the text area to post a message. Or, click the + sign right next to “Private Messages” to create a new group.
Mobile App: The "Messages" tab at the bottom shows all the groups you are in. Click any group to send messages. Or, click the + sign at the top right corner to create a new private group.

Send a Message to an Individual or Individuals
Web: Click the "+" sign right next to the "Messages" label on the left-hand menu.
Mobile App: On the “Messages” tab, click the "+" at the top right corner. Choose "Send a Private Message".

Summary of the Mobile App Navigation
School Tab: Shows the announcements, events, and sign-ups in your school and classrooms.
Messages Tab: Shows the groups you are in and the messages in the groups.
Directory Tab: Allows you to look up parents, browse committees (iPhone), and Social Groups.
Settings Icon in the top left corner: for account settings.