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December 2008 Issue:

What's New?
Did You Know?
Marketing Tip
Team Member Spotlight

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What's New?

Coming Soon in 2009 - Upgraded release of the WebStore

ActiveEducate

We’re excited to announce an upgraded release of our current online WebStore. As 2009 approaches, we want our customers to be the first to know that the world of technology for your existing WebStore is changing. You will find the improved WebStore has an updated look with easy to implement functionality that will allow you to track, promote and manage your entire student store, securely online.

New features include:
--> Upload multiple images for each item
--> Take advantage of the ability to create required activity waivers
--> Display and track quantity available for WebStore items
--> Take advantage of our robust e-mail communication tools
--> Enjoy improved store appearance
--> Download item-specific forms, like parent permission slips
--> Add comments on an online order
--> Purchase and apply gift certificates
And so much more!

We are very excited about the enhancements and we know you will be too.

Click here to view a demo video.

Stay tuned for more details!


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Did you know?

Over 16, 000 High Schools Use eteamz!

Did You Know?

From baseball to badminton, scouting to student unions, eteamz is dedicated to providing the tools and services you need to create a fun and engaging Web site for your school teams. With eteamz you can build or search for Web sites, collect player and team fees online, find great fundraising services, and participate in sport specific message boards.

--> Customize Your Web site: Choose from dozens of professionally designed templates or customize a template with your school colors and logo
--> Manage Game & Practice Schedules: Create detailed calendars that let your players and their families know when practices are and when to show up for the big games
--> Communicate with Players & Parents: The eteamz SmartMessage center lets you quickly and easily e-mail out important news and updates, collect roster information, get approval on waivers and more
--> Share Your School Spirit: Post photos, videos, news, announcements and tournaments
--> Offer Online Registration: Quickly and easily offer online sign-ups by adding Active’s online registration service to your Web site.

Our easy-to-use Web site building tools have helped millions of customers create custom Web sites for their high school teams. Create your site today and enjoy a FREE 3-week trial of eteamz, including more advanced features

Click here to learn more about eTeamz

Click here for the free trial


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Marketing Tip

10 tips to an Effective School Web site!

Marketing Tip

Creating an interactive online presence that appeals to parents, students, faculty, and the community encourages involvement, strengthens community and fosters loyalty. Below are a few tips to make your Web site compelling and effective:

  1. Homework Board – Teachers can post homework, class assignments and updates
  2. School Supply list – Post a list of supplies for year-round access
  3. Student Project Showcase – Display work from your talented students
  4. Parent Resources – Post student/parent handbook, recommended reading and class syllabus
  5. Master Calendar - Include a master calendar with school events that include sports games, back to school night, guest speakers, report card release dates, and more
  6. Alumni Section - Include an alumni section to show the success of graduates who gained a valuable education from your school
  7. Pictures – Include photos, videos, podcasts and recordings of teachers and faculty
  8. Online Registration – Offer online access to register to classes, events and other programs
  9. Online Student Store - Offer parents and students an opportunity to shop online for everything from school t-shirts and supplies to event tickets and recommended books for sale
  10. Fundraising Tools - Provide an online donation option for parents, community members and alumni to donate to school fundraisers while they’re on your site reviewing information


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Team Member Spotlight

Mackenzie Bennewith, Trainer - K12

Mackenzie Bennewith

Expertise

I provide training on the SchoolBooks, Tracks and WebStore products to a variety of school personnel, both in person and over the phone. I really enjoy interacting with our great customers and knowing that I am helping to make their jobs more efficient and enjoyable.

Just for Fun

I love taking walks on the beach. I also do yoga and like to travel, kayak and go camping – often to the Anza-Borrego Desert. My most recent adventure - My husband and I recently took a two week trip to visit his family in South Africa. It was amazing to see zebras walking around just like we see horses over here.


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About ActiveEducate


ActiveEducate, a part of Active Network, delivers industry-leading online fee payment, registration and data management tools for schools and districts, administrators, finance personnel and students. Active's simple, web-based technologies help improve efficiency and reduce the costs associated with managing school fees, activities, events, merchandise, fundraising, after-school care, and more. Learn more at www.ActiveEducate.com.

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