Parent Contact!

I have been extremely fortunate so far with my students' parents. They are all amazing and all seem to want to be involved in their child's education. I have met every single one of my student's parents multiple times... which oftentimes is unheard of especially within the first two weeks. Before school started I decided that one of my goals this year was to build positive relationships with each of my students' parents.
I have been emailing, calling, and meeting their parents often. And I have only been saying mostly positive things about their student. It is critical that you start off saying positive things so that later on when you may need their help- they will be more receptive to your ideas. So after the first week of school I called every parent and told them their child's progress and how excited I am to have their child in my class. It was so funny when I called each parent because 1.) I heard them trying to collect their breath-thinking what on earth did my child do... and 2.) they'd instantly ask what their child did wrong. Luckily I had nothing that I had to say bad about a child, and I just talked to them about how their child has been doing... I could then instantly hear a sigh of relief. It amazed me how many parents kept on thanking me for calling them and letting them know. I had some parents tell me that their other children's teachers have never once contacted them. This- we need to change. I know sometimes parents can be scary and overwhelming but it is so critical that they are involved in their child's education. Every student needs their family involved in their education so that they can succeed and know someone else besides their teacher believes in them. So contact your parents and say something positive about their child- you'll be glad you did.

Kinder Quotes

Best of week 2
 with Ms. B

 

"I told my mom you like to talk a lot."

"I like your purple pants.... but you kind of look like Barney sooo maybe you shouldn't wear them again."

"Ms. B where do you live?" Another student quickly answers "She lives at school ... she already told us that!"

"You look skinner than you did yesterday."


-New Kid on the Block Alera