PAPERLESS Back to School Info Form

I can't believe I spent so many pre-planning years doing this....

• Typing up questions to ask about my new class of students
• Printing the form and handing it to parents
• Waiting 10-15 minutes for them to fill it out (pens usually going dry, parents shaking their hands out from cramps)
• Receiving (some) of the filled out papers and then going into a spreadsheet on my computer to type in all of the info.

NO MORE!!!  Let's face it.  We do NOT have time for this.

Since I started using Google Forms with parents at school, my productivity has increased, even if it's just by minutes or hours.  

During our "meet the teacher", my entire grade level now has parents fill out a Google Form in order to gather all the information that we need to know.  It came in handy when organizing contact info for our 5th grade overnight trip!

If you're self-contained, you can use your own classroom form.  If you're departmentalized, you can send out one form to everybody.  

What are the benefits?

• parents can fill out the forms faster
• they can access the forms from home and don't have to get lost in backpacks on the return
• you have ALL the information you need in ONE spreadsheet
• sorting - your spreadsheet allows you to sort the information.  You can sort by
• transportation (perfect for forming lists)
• HR teacher (if you're departmentalized)
• last name (if you need an alphabetized list)
• and more!

How can I distribute it?

• Cf you have classroom computers, Chromebooks, or tablets, set them up and open them to the Google Form during your meet and greet.  Once the parent clicks submit, I have it formatted to allow another person to fill out the form next
• Create an easy bitly link to shorten your link and make it easier for parents to type in their web browser from home or their phone - provide the link on a classroom website or small slip of paper
• copy the link onto a QR code and print out small copies for parents 
• Add the link for the Google Form onto your school or class website so parents can access from home

If you're interested in getting my pre-made form (which is editable within Google Forms), click HERE or on the image below to subscribe to my e-mail list and I'll send you a copy!

If you're brand new to using Google Forms, I have a helpful tutorial video below to take you step-by-step through the process.

Don't spend all of your time obtaining and sorting your Back to School Information from parents.  You're going to be too busy hanging posters, getting plans ready, and trying to manage your personal life as well.  Do not miss out on this complimentary paperless resource that will help you start the year off right with a little less stress.

CLICK HERE to sign up and get yours!