Yeah, I just sit it out now. Having a teenager who’s culturally as old as me keeps me hermetically sealed in my vault.

"ping me" does have a useful connotation, though, like "touch base" or "give a heads-up" it suggests a pretty minimal communication, just to let someone know that something has or will occur. Making a distinction between a short notice that can be followed up on if needed, vs. a more detailed memo or report.