DIARY OF A PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHER!: Fabulous Phone Call!: Go Ahead, Make Their Day!

DIARY OF A PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHER!: Fabulous Phone Call!: Go Ahead, Make Their Day!:

Fabulous Phone Call!: Go Ahead, Make Their Day!

by Lisa M

While attending the 2011 PLC summit, one of the presenters told us about an experience he had while watching Family Feud. The question was, “What is the reason your child’s teacher is calling your house?” Not one of the “right” answers were positive, not one! Two of the answers were, “Your kid is failing” and "Your kid skipped school”. These answers only served to reinforce the stereotype of parent/teacher communication; we’re the bearers of bad news. 

About two years ago, we had an idea forced on us by our former principal. An idea I actually grew to like. We were required, every Friday, to call a parent or two, and let them know