Add the Foundation Roster Calendar Feed

Add a read-only view of your Foundation Roster student schedule to your favorite calendar app! Use a QR code on iPhone or iPad, or use the feed URL on a Mac or in Outlook on the web.

The calendar feed allows you to get a quick view of your center’s current schedule on your mobile device or on your computer. It’s a quick way for you to get a feel for capacity and availability for both your students and your staffing needs. It does not include student names or details — but it does give you a link so that you can get those details securely in Foundation Roster.

There are two feeds – one for your week-to-week schedule, and one specifically for trial sessions.

NOTE: Calendar feeds update on their own schedule - which may not be fast enough for your liking. Always check the Foundation Roster app for the most current schedule.

Viewing the Calendar Feed Options #

Calendar feeds are accessible for Site Admins.

Keep it private: This link is for staff use only. Do not post the QR code or URL in a public place.

• Go to Site Admin > Calendar Feeds to open the Calendar Feed page in Foundation Roster.
• If necessary, toggle to enable the Calendar Feed you want on your device, Calendar (weekly student schedules) or Trial.
• For the QR code method, click the QR Code button to display the QR code.
• For a URL method, click the Copy URL button or select and copy the calendar feed link.

Calendar on iPhone, iPad, and most Android devices #

QR code method

1. Open the Camera app on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Point the camera at the QR code. Hold the device still.
3. Tap the message that appears at the top of the screen.
4. Follow the message on the screen. Tap Subscribe.
5. If asked, name the calendar (e.g., Foundation Roster Schedule) and pick a color.
6. Choose iCloud for the account, if that choice is shown.
7. Tap Add or Done.

Check your Device

1. Open Calendar (or calendar app).
2. Tap Calendars.
3. Make sure the named Foundation Roster calendar has a check mark or is selected.

If the QR code does not scan: Make the code larger and turn up the screen light. You can also use the feed URL: Calendar > Calendars > Add Calendar > Add Subscription Calendar.

Apple Calendar on a Mac #

URL method

1. In Foundation Roster, copy the calendar feed URL.
2. Open the Calendar app on your Mac.
3. From the top menu, choose File > New Calendar Subscription.
4. Paste the feed URL into the box.
5. Select Subscribe.
6. Name the calendar (e.g., Foundation Roster Schedule) and pick a color.
7. Next to Location, choose iCloud if you want the feed on your other Apple devices.
8. Select OK.

Check your Mac

1. Look for Foundation Roster in the calendar list.
2. Make sure the box next to it is checked.

Outlook on the web #

URL method

1. In Foundation Roster, copy the calendar feed URL.
2. Sign in to Outlook on the web (https://outlook.office.com).
3. Select Calendar on the left.
4. Select Add calendar.
5. Select Subscribe from web.
6. Paste the feed URL into the box.
7. Name the calendar (e.g., Foundation Roster Schedule) Pick a color or icon if you want.
8. Select Import. Some screens may say Import and Save.

Check Outlook

1. Look under My calendars for Foundation Roster.
2. Select the calendar name to show its events.

Note: Updates may to some time to refresh or display.

Quick help

• No events show: Make sure the calendar is checked. Also check that the feed has events in the date range you are viewing.
• A change is missing: Wait and check again later. Calendar apps do not always update at once.
• The link does not work: Copy a new feed URL from Foundation Roster. Be sure you copied the full link.
• You need to change an event: Make the change in Foundation Roster. The feed is read-only.
• You want to remove the feed: Open the calendar list, find Foundation Roster, and choose Unsubscribe or Remove.

Official help

Apple: Add calendar subscriptions in iCloud

Microsoft: Import or subscribe to a calendar in Outlook