Submitted by Kristin (not verified) on January 29, 2008 - 17:26.
I currently teach fifth grade. My partner and I believe parent communication is vital to the success of our students. Each week, we send home a Friday letter, which is in the form of a newsletter with different headings and topics about all of the things that we are going to be doing in the upcoming week. We also include a calendar with due dates of important projects, and anything else that may be taking place on our team.
We also email all of our parents before a major test. In the email, we include the study guide that was given to the students. After each test is graded and passed back to the students, they have two days to get the test signed by their parents. This ensures that our parents are not shocked when grades go out.
In addition, each Friday, my partner and I have "Positive Phone Call Friday". During our planning period, we call the parents of four children who have done something extremely positive throughout the week. Parents have responded so well to this! It seems that it is refreshing to receive positive news when the teacher calls.
Parent Communication in the Classroom
Submitted by Kristin (not verified) on January 29, 2008 - 17:26.
I currently teach fifth grade. My partner and I believe parent communication is vital to the success of our students. Each week, we send home a Friday letter, which is in the form of a newsletter with different headings and topics about all of the things that we are going to be doing in the upcoming week. We also include a calendar with due dates of important projects, and anything else that may be taking place on our team.
We also email all of our parents before a major test. In the email, we include the study guide that was given to the students. After each test is graded and passed back to the students, they have two days to get the test signed by their parents. This ensures that our parents are not shocked when grades go out.
In addition, each Friday, my partner and I have "Positive Phone Call Friday". During our planning period, we call the parents of four children who have done something extremely positive throughout the week. Parents have responded so well to this! It seems that it is refreshing to receive positive news when the teacher calls.