This allows you to send instant messages to people in your contacts.
Click on the plus icon and choose a contact from the list.
Click on the contact name on the left and enter a message in the message field and click the green arrow.
To send a document or image, click on the “paperclip” icon, select an image or file fro-m your computer, and click “open”. Enter text in the message field and click the arrow to send.
If a message is not seen by either party after a minute an email is sent alerting the parent/guardian, and the admin that there is a message waiting.