Mrs. Gardner's class Website
Remind
Through this site, I am able to send parents text messages. I try to send reminders of important dates including dates for tests, end of the quarter, special events, and school calendar changes. I have had a great response from my parents when it comes to Remind 101.
Here is a sample of the text messages I have sent to parents through Reminder101.
Newletters Updates
Each week I send a homework packet home on Friday. It is due the following Friday. As a parent I know that life's schedule is complicated. I send home a packet with a weekly update about what we are learning and calendar to help parent schedule their week. I hope that by sending home the homework in this manner, parents can schedule quality homework time into their week. I beleive the homework then becomes more meaningful.
Meet the Teacher Brochure
Sending home reminders for Parent Conferences and other importnat dates is important. This Post Card is a great way to communicate with parents. I usually send these by stapling them into the students planner that they are to take home daily. The Planner is a place that parents know to look for information. I have students write in it daily.