Contacting Teachers

Heres a tip I learned a few years ago.

Teachers don't take the time or the energy to initiate an send an e mail to parents (unless of course there is a real problem).  But if you write to them, they are required to respond to you within a specific time period.

Create a task or event on your calendar to remind yourself once a week to write an e mail to your child's teacher(s).  Ask how last week went, ask about any upcoming assignments or tests, ask what you can do at home to support the teacher, just see how your child is doing.

This way you'll stay on top of things before there is an issue and nothing should take you by surprise.