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Posting & Managing Activities in illumine

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Written by Shivee Pandita
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Posting Daily Activities

  • Navigate to the Parent Communication > Activities screen

  • Click Post Activity on the right corner of the screen

  • Select the activity you want to post

For example, for posting “Food Activity”, follow these steps:

  • Navigate to the list of activities and choose “Food” from the options.

  • Add the date and time of the meal activity

  • Select the students who participated in the meal

  • Add the meal type, such as breakfast, lunch, or snack

  • Click on the drop-down menu to select the pre-made menu you want to serve

    • If you prefer to add the menu manually, select the option "Click Here to Input the Menu"

    • To split items from an already created menu, choose the option "Click Here to Split Menu"

  • Input how much the selected student consumed the meal, for example, “finished meal”, or “ate partially”

  • Add notes, if you want to share additional information with the parents

  • Choose which staff members you want to notify about this activity

  • Add a label for easy reference, like “Vegetarian” or “Special Diet”

  • If you have a video of the activity, include a YouTube link

  • Upload any relevant photos of the activity

  • Once all details are complete, click on “Submit” to finalize the food activity record

How to “Add Menu” for Food Activity

The "Add Menu" option allows teachers to create menus for different meal types such as breakfast or lunch. It also enables them to select specific days for serving the menu and choose the rooms where the meals will be served, offering flexibility and customization for meal planning.

  • Click on “Calendar"

  • Click on "Student Schedule"

  • Click on “Add Schedule"

  • In the "Type" section, search for and select "Food Activity"

  • In the "Title" section, select the meal type you are creating the menu for (e.g., breakfast or lunch)

  • Select the start and end date for when you want to serve the menu

  • Choose the days of the week on which you want to serve the menu

  • Set the start and end times for the meal

  • Select the rooms where the menu will be served

  • Add the menu items (e.g., sandwich, juice, egg, milk, omelet, fruits).

  • Click "Submit" to finalize the schedule

Split the Menu/Split the Student

Split the Menu

The "Split the Menu" option allows teachers to select certain food items from an already created menu. For example, if the menu for breakfast includes a sandwich, juice, and egg, but on a particular day only juice and egg are being served, teachers can split the menu and add only those options. This saves time and ensures accurate meal tracking.

Split the Students

The "Split the Students" option enables teachers to divide students based on the food items they have consumed or the amount of food consumed. For instance:

  • If some students consumed only certain items from the menu, they can be grouped together.

  • Another option is splitting students by the quantity of food consumed. For example, students who have finished 20% of their meal can be grouped together.

Note: The "Student Split" option is available only in the mobile app.

Posting “Announcements”

  • Click on "Post Activity”

  • Select "Announcements" from the list of activities

  • Set the "Student Mode" to "Yes" if the announcement is for students, or "No" if it is not

  • If you select "No" for students, choose the rooms you do not want to include in the announcement

  • Add the announcement details

  • Select the staff members you want to notify

  • Add a YouTube link related to the announcement (if you have any)

  • Attach any media files for the announcement (if you have any)

  • Choose whether to send a copy of the announcement via email

  • Click on "Submit" to post the announcement

Posting “Announcement” for Multiple Centers

  • Navigate to the list of activities and choose “Announcement” from the options

  • In the Mode, select Room

  • In the Classroom section, select the branches and rooms where you want to make the announcement

  • Add the announcement details

  • Select the staff members you want to notify

  • Add a YouTube link related to the announcement (if you have any)

  • Attach any media files for the announcement (if you have any)

  • Choose whether to send a copy of the announcement via email

  • Click on "Submit" to post the announcement

Search and Filter Activities

The Search and Filter options help you quickly find any activity posted in the system. Whether you’re looking for a specific update, reviewing past records, or checking pending posts, these filters make it easy to locate the exact activity you need without scrolling through the entire list.

You can search using keywords or narrow down results using different filters such as date, room, student, activity type, and more.

How to search for an activity

  • Use the Search activity bar at the top to type the activity name or keyword.

  • Matching activities will appear instantly in the list below.

How to apply filters

To refine your search, use the filters available above the activity feed:

  • Date filter: Select a specific day or choose a timeframe (for example, Today or a particular month) to view activities posted during that period.

  • Status filters: You can quickly view activities that are:

    • Unapproved

    • With attachments

    • Staff only

  • Rooms: Use the All Rooms dropdown to view activities from a specific classroom or room.

  • Activity type: Click on the activity type dropdown to filter by a particular activity such as Food, Photo, Video, Announcement, etc.

  • Labels: Select a label to view activities tagged with that category.

  • Students: Choose a student’s name to see activities related only to that student.

You can combine multiple filters at once to narrow down your results even further. For example, you can filter activities for a specific room, on a specific date, and for a specific student all at the same time.

Using these search and filter options helps you quickly review activity details, track updates, and manage communication with parents more efficiently.
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