Konstella - The Paden Community Hub
Paden is known for our community.
We are a diverse, caring and committed group. It truly does “take a village” and we want to make it easy for our parent community to stay connected, engaged, and organized.
Konstella is a free, secure, and private parent communications platform for schools, funded by the PTA. This user-friendly system offers a website, iPhone, and Android apps. Our unique school invitation code is QX0RO6.
Paden PTA uses Konstella for:
PTA communications to the community. All of our committees (Fundraising, Yearbook, Family Fun Nights) will live on Konstella.
1:1 and classroom-specific messaging - plan classroom events, arrange meet ups or playdates, invite friends to a party or share fun photos
Social groups - share photos, ask questions, meet other families with similar interests
Volunteer sign ups and calendar updates
*Official school communication will continue to come through Parent Square
Konstella Code of Conduct
Konstella is a tool funded by the PTA to enable parents and caregivers to communicate about our school and our children. We strive for a self-moderated environment, where we put our kids first and role model behaviors we expect of them. All adults on Konstella are asked to follow the same “Bs” our Pelicans commit to each morning:
Be Safe
Be Kind
Be Responsible
Be Our Best!
Rules
To ensure a welcoming environment for all, the following are not allowed on Konstella, and may lead to a post being removed:
Slurs / name calling
Threats
Attempts to embarrass or humiliate others
Revealing personal information about others
Explicit material or language
Using the platform for spam marketing
Using the platform to campaign for political candidates or ideologies
Additionally, Konstella should not be used to raise an issue about a specific student, parent or Paden staff member. Please go directly to the teacher, principal, or parent if you have a concern.
If you see a post that violates these rules or you have questions about what is appropriate to post, please contact the PTA board via Konstella or email PadenPTA@gmail.com.
Konstella Tips:
Assign your child to their classroom:
Signing up for Konstella is a one-time event - there's no need to enroll again each fall. Each year, update your child’s classroom assignment. Here's how:
Web: Click your name in the top left corner. Click "Your Children" to add/modify your children and then make sure to “Join Classroom.”
App: Settings icon -> Your Children
Manage your Notification Preferences:
Once you’ve registered for Konstella, we recommend that you set up your notification preferences. This allows you to control how you receive Konstella communications and how often. You will also be able to set up your privacy preferences. If you registered for Konstella previously, we recommend double checking your preferences so you don’t miss out on communication.
Be sure to sync your calendar:
Konstella allows you to sync Paden’s calendar with your Google, iPhone, or other online calendars. This way, you won't miss any school-wide or classroom events. Just follow these steps:
After login, click on Calendar in the top menu.
On the right, click on the green link that says “Sync to My Calendar” (or just "Sync" in the mobile app)
This part is important: scroll past Participation Calendar to Events Calendar. Click on your calendar format.
Confirm in the pop-up window.
Give it a little time to sync. You should see school events on your calendar after a few minutes.
Adjust language settings
The Konstella website is integrated with Google Translate. The Translate button is located in the lower-left corner of every page. In every Announcement, Event, Sign-Up and email an organizer sends out, in the upper right corner there's a translate link that allows you to translate the content of the email to any language. The Konstella app is currently available only in English and Spanish.
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Some ask why Konstella when the school already uses ParentSquare.
🟩 ParentSquare
Your official line of communication with the school.
What it’s for:
📢 School-Wide Announcements — Weather closures, district news, important reminders
📝 Administrative Tasks — Attendance notices, permission slips, forms, report cards
🗓 Conferences & Scheduling — Set up teacher meetings and access school calendars
📬 Direct Messages — Communicate with teachers and staff in a secure, centralized place
🛠 Use ParentSquare for anything that comes officially from the school or your child’s teacher.
🟧 Konstella
Your hub for building community and managing class life.
What it’s for:
🧃 Classroom Updates — Class-specific messages, reminders, and newsletters
🙋 Volunteer Sign-Ups — Easily join field trips, parties, or PTA activities
🎉 Event Coordination — Organize or RSVP to social events and fundraisers
💬 Parent-to-Parent Messaging — Create connections and group chats
💡 Use Konstella to stay connected with your class, meet other families, and join the fun.
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From your phone: 1) Download the Konstella app using the QR code above. 2) Tap on Register 3) Enter the code QX0RO6, 4) Tap “Join” in the email sent to confirm your registration.
Email Padenpta@gmail.com for support.
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Place your child in their 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’s names and class room.
Mobile App: Click the Settings icon in the top left corner. Click "Your Children".
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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".
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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.