Make the outing an event: date, meeting point with a map, what to bring. Share the link in the class chat. Families reply with their name and how many children; chaperone and driver slots fill from the same page; the bring list (packed lunch, sunscreen, extra water) covers itself. You get one headcount, one list of chaperones, and no permission-slip paperwork — that stays with the school.
Permission slips and medical forms carry legal weight and belong in the district’s platform. A parent app should not store a child’s allergy list. Mela runs the parent-run outing: are you coming, who is driving, who has paid.
Replies count adults and children separately, so you know how many kids need a seat and how many adults are chaperoning without asking twice.
Free · guests reply with their name and mobile number
Per-event fees are on the roadmap. Today, clubs and programs collect fees; for a one-off outing, note the amount and your Venmo in the details.
No. The event link works in any browser.
Yes. Updates go to the people who replied yes; reminders go to those who have not replied.