TextServ

A few topics this week that are just really fun.

1. Space Shuttle
A funny story that I do not mind sharing. This morning was a crazy one and I was running late. As I walked my little ones up to the ECS, I noticed how many students were hanging out in the court yard. I thought to myself how great that was that they were enjoying each other and the beautiful weather. Then, I walked back in the MS building to see a group of teachers and students standing in front of the MS building looking into the sky. I asked them what was going on and they pointed up to the sky and commented on the shuttle. I immediately felt like I had missed an important event. I can't believe that I didn't point this out to my children in our mad rush to be on time. So, here I go off to you tube to see if I can see the shuttle from there since I missed the real deal. I love the Internet! 


2. TextServ (Sending TEXT via E-mail)
This may not be new to you but I had no idea that I could do this until I read a blog entry by Mr. Zimmer from Hopkins County Central High School. I have tested this out and it is just super cool.

1. Start with a new e-mail message
2. Type in the ten digit phone number of the person that you want to text followed by @txt.att.net (My carrier is AT&T) in the "To:" box.
3. Key in your message. You are limited to 160 characters or your recipient will receive multiple text.

• Standard rates for text messaging will apply
• If you have a signature in your email, you need to delete it prior to sending. Otherwise, it will be included in the message.
• The reply will come to your email, not your phone.

This would be a great way for you to reach your students and remind them about events, clubs and organization meetings, as well as stay in contact with a team you are coaching. People (especially students) are rarely without their phone. You could set up a distribution list with all of their numbers and send out a bulk text very quickly from your e-mail. Pretty cool.


List of Carriers:
Cell#@vtext.com - Verizon
Cell#@txt.att.net - AT&T


If you don't see your wireless carrier on this list, just search for it, or contact the company. Most companies should have this option.