tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3633682260880990043.post6696534988694306486..comments2024-03-14T13:32:22.195-07:00Comments on Teaching in Room 6: Starting the Year Off Right: Communicating with Parents~Stephanie http://www.blogger.com/profile/00302695374678919562noreply@blogger.comBlogger209125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3633682260880990043.post-1117419704953068382014-08-02T14:44:43.166-07:002014-08-02T14:44:43.166-07:00I am similar to Indy I go online and have communic...I am similar to Indy I go online and have communication on Twitter, Facebook etc My new school uses a program called Haiku which I look forward to using. In the past I wrote about how I contact parents here: http://eslcarissa.blogspot.com/2013/09/maintaining-contact-with-parents.htmlCarissa Peckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07908750269180519422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3633682260880990043.post-39743579743192279942014-08-02T14:43:17.196-07:002014-08-02T14:43:17.196-07:00I have taught for 27 years. I have been an ESE te...I have taught for 27 years. I have been an ESE teacher for the past 8 years, teaching middle and high school. This year I will be teaching elementary school which I have not taught in the past 14 years. I am looking for all things that will help me be a great teacher that can engage my students. I am looking forward to using some of your ideas.Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10651451242793874906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3633682260880990043.post-36165640043887220842014-08-01T20:04:53.434-07:002014-08-01T20:04:53.434-07:00Friday folders and monthly newsletters. I also us...Friday folders and monthly newsletters. I also use ClassDoJo as well!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04338991509951594448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3633682260880990043.post-89024353918761176642014-08-01T19:22:56.332-07:002014-08-01T19:22:56.332-07:00Phone calls, e-mails & notesPhone calls, e-mails & notesdbednarshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08639809644572490299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3633682260880990043.post-16886028588579713702014-08-01T19:21:56.839-07:002014-08-01T19:21:56.839-07:00As a consultant teacher I am in 3 or 4 classrooms/...As a consultant teacher I am in 3 or 4 classrooms/grade levels. I e-mail or phone most times to keep parents informed.dbednarshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08639809644572490299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3633682260880990043.post-86139247914074875982014-08-01T18:28:22.911-07:002014-08-01T18:28:22.911-07:00Weekly newsletters, email, and I'm seriously c...Weekly newsletters, email, and I'm seriously considering Remind. Now that I've seen others use it, I am about 99% sure I'm going to as well. It's so important especially if the child is split between homes. :o)Laurie G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13144565445874373981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3633682260880990043.post-36809260986116034062014-08-01T18:10:03.955-07:002014-08-01T18:10:03.955-07:00I run a small tutoring business. Either my tutors...I run a small tutoring business. Either my tutors or myself talk to parents on a daily basis to let them know what we are working on and how things are going. I also make phone contacts and e-mail contacts with our parents. Thank you for participating in this Wonderful Giveaway. Cecilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17770367163602118257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3633682260880990043.post-39266994617554224032014-08-01T18:06:04.658-07:002014-08-01T18:06:04.658-07:00Nothing formal, lots of phone calls, notes home, a...Nothing formal, lots of phone calls, notes home, a chat after school...<br />lisaherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16494622728376809555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3633682260880990043.post-81789208729817270312014-08-01T17:18:58.038-07:002014-08-01T17:18:58.038-07:00I send home notes every week in student "Tues...I send home notes every week in student "Tuesday Folders," which also has a space for parents to write back. I can get the notes done while the kids are at PE!Jenny Rynearsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04947195075104330263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3633682260880990043.post-1205455972052121302014-08-01T17:04:45.437-07:002014-08-01T17:04:45.437-07:00Friday FoldersFriday FoldersCall Me Slimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01586358219829555048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3633682260880990043.post-76045674435663600892014-08-01T14:54:27.386-07:002014-08-01T14:54:27.386-07:00I send a weekly quiz and test schedule. I also ha...I send a weekly quiz and test schedule. I also have a class website that I update (mostly) daily. For incidentals that come up, I use Remind101.GinaKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12200292944272187211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3633682260880990043.post-15632217114449172762014-08-01T13:53:39.030-07:002014-08-01T13:53:39.030-07:00weekly newsletters :) Thanks for the giveaway!weekly newsletters :) Thanks for the giveaway!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09895291063993998705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3633682260880990043.post-73276988936815682432014-08-01T13:35:05.183-07:002014-08-01T13:35:05.183-07:00Friday Folders/Weekly LetterFriday Folders/Weekly LetterAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14416469739404972838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3633682260880990043.post-59605656480457631832014-08-01T12:36:57.915-07:002014-08-01T12:36:57.915-07:00I use several methods.
---Mass emails. I have par...I use several methods.<br />---Mass emails. I have parents' emails in a folder. I type the title of the contact folder and out goes the email. Thus, I not stuck typing 32 email address each time. This tool is handy for reminders such as field trips.<br />---Website. I keep my homework, websites, files, and anything else that will be useful.<br />--- Paper Memos. I do occasionally send them out or parent does not have access to electronic media.<br />----Student PlannersAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04553388201804158334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3633682260880990043.post-86111416843123734992014-08-01T12:35:19.735-07:002014-08-01T12:35:19.735-07:00Thanks for the brainstorm bubble! I can't wai...Thanks for the brainstorm bubble! I can't wait to use it!Mrs. Armstronghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13165552924820330584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3633682260880990043.post-35472202454410568402014-08-01T08:40:37.864-07:002014-08-01T08:40:37.864-07:00I use Remind 101 to keep parents up-to-date on cla...I use Remind 101 to keep parents up-to-date on classroom things; and emails for newsletters!stonecat1214https://www.blogger.com/profile/14921522824213575802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3633682260880990043.post-78402827393877063962014-07-31T23:00:27.255-07:002014-07-31T23:00:27.255-07:00Keeping in touch with parents IS one of the hardes...Keeping in touch with parents IS one of the hardest things! Thank you for the tips! Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12326410971611400482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3633682260880990043.post-19338930727376159872014-07-31T16:00:36.611-07:002014-07-31T16:00:36.611-07:00Remind 101Remind 101Bookworm71903https://www.blogger.com/profile/06016875102830379767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3633682260880990043.post-51883121507103581892014-07-31T14:59:18.218-07:002014-07-31T14:59:18.218-07:00Weekly newsletter. I send home a paper copy and po...Weekly newsletter. I send home a paper copy and post it on our class website each week!<br /><a href="http://keepcalmandteachon.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Keep Calm and Teach On</a>Keep Calm and Teach On - Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06409085667128384167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3633682260880990043.post-7630409069267330072014-07-31T13:07:09.106-07:002014-07-31T13:07:09.106-07:00I set up an email list with all the parents' e...I set up an email list with all the parents' emails and send a weekly update in that manner - anyone with no email can receive a hard copy, but when they realize everyone else is on email, they usually find a way to get email! Works wonders :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11669349483411700928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3633682260880990043.post-69570518606551975312014-07-31T09:29:26.690-07:002014-07-31T09:29:26.690-07:00One of the things I have done and will TRY to do b...One of the things I have done and will TRY to do better this year is a weekly mass email along with my classroom website. I think when parents expect an update and we can do it on a regular schedule than the communication will become easier.<br /><br />Bagby<br /><a href="http://beakersandbagby.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Get Your Science on in Room 701</a><br />Bagbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05407899366286547007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3633682260880990043.post-54351325138121536922014-07-31T07:51:34.534-07:002014-07-31T07:51:34.534-07:00We posted a weekly newsletter last year, but I thi...We posted a weekly newsletter last year, but I think this year I'm going to have a classroom blog. I also let my parents know that I'm willing to meet with them whenever is best for them (and what fits into my schedule).<br /><br />Sara<br /><b><a href="http://missventrella.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Miss V's Busy Bees</a></b><br />ventrellasara@gmail.comSara {Miss V's Busy Bees}https://www.blogger.com/profile/12468836902806259584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3633682260880990043.post-40928930151571193852014-07-31T07:33:30.202-07:002014-07-31T07:33:30.202-07:00I have used your weekly communication papers in th...I have used your weekly communication papers in the past (when I taught 5th). I use Class Dojo and send home weekly reports. I've had students run a blog. And the Remind app is great, too!JMarie326https://www.blogger.com/profile/16596639899802280155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3633682260880990043.post-33194725395009081402014-07-31T03:44:57.481-07:002014-07-31T03:44:57.481-07:00The "circle and check" report will defin...The "circle and check" report will definitely make it a lot easier to send home weekly or biweekly reports. Plan to use it this year!Luvinithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14694840650134745285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3633682260880990043.post-11482147165686181342014-07-30T22:38:07.524-07:002014-07-30T22:38:07.524-07:00I do the magnets and a class website. I have been...I do the magnets and a class website. I have been doing this for about eight years now and it truly is so helpful! What a great giveaway, thanks!<br />Alison<br /><a href="http://www.rockinandlovinlearnin.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Rockin' and Lovin' Learnin'</a>Alison Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18353164628345963175noreply@blogger.com