As teachers we often find ourselves needing to communicate from school to home and often from home to school.  I've used the chart below to help me do this.  This is a great organizational tool that allows teachers and parents to get on the same page quickly and easily.  Simply create a chart similar to the one shown below, then give each child a folder, slip it in their back pack and you're all set.

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Dear Families,

This sheet should stay in your child’s folder all month. If you need to ask a quick question, or let me know something, jot it here. I check the folders every morning. Likewise, if I need to send you a comment, it will be here. Please initial so I know you have read it! (I’ll do the same for you!)

Make one for the entire month, or send each student home with a new one each week.