to send or not to send. "we will be starting a unit on simple machines next 6-weeks. your child...
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To Send or Not To Send
"We will be starting a unit on Simple Machines next 6-weeks. Your child will be looking for examples of simple machines around the house.”
To: Parent From: [email protected]
Staff using email to correspond with parents and students must use only the division email system to receive or send email.
DO NOT SEND
"We will be starting a unit on Simple Machines next 6-weeks. Your child will be looking for examples of simple machines around the house.”
To: ParentFrom: [email protected]
It is fine to use email to share general information about class activities, curriculum, homework, tests, and special events.
SEND
To: ParentFrom: [email protected]
“Your son and Johnny Smith got into a fight today at school. Johnny has been acting out every since his parents separated so I imagine he instigated the fight.”
DO NOT SEND
Any discussion of another student or teacher is inappropriate.
To: ParentFrom: [email protected]
"I just wanted to let you know that Susie has been handing in homework every day since our conference."
SEND
Email may be used for follow-up on an issue that has previously been discussed.
"I need to speak with you about your child's attendance. Please call the school to schedule an appointment 555-1111"
To: ParentFrom: [email protected]
You may use email to arrange for a meeting or telephone call regarding a student issue. A general description of the issue may be included.
SEND
To: ParentFrom: [email protected]
“I’m concerned that your son failed the last three tests and was not at school again today.”
DO NOT SEND
Email should not include specifics about a sensitive student issue which was not initiated by the parent or had not previously been discussed with the parent.
To: ParentFrom: [email protected]
“i wanted to let u know how well your child is doing. i haven’t had to disciplin him this week at all. ru sure its really him. lol”
DO NOT SEND
Email messages to parents should be consistent with professional practices for other correspondence. This includes grammar, format and salutation.
To: ParentFrom: [email protected]
“I know Ms. Smith gives a lot of homework, but your son still needs to do the work that I assign.”
DO NOT SEND
Any discussion of another student or teacher is inappropriate.
To: [email protected]: [email protected]
"Our class is doing a special project on recycling and we invite you to bring in your aluminum and plastics for one week.”
SEND
School email lists are set up to facilitate communication among professional and should be used for educational purposes.
To: [email protected]: [email protected]
“My husband has just started a plumbing business and would like to offer a special discount of 10% to Harrisonburg teachers.”
DO NOT SEND
Division email may not be used for commercial purposes. This includes non-profit fundraising.
Fwd: [email protected]: [email protected]
“This is a great story. Pass it on to 10 other people and you will have good luck.”
DO NOT SEND
Do not use school email lists to forward stories, jokes, or mass emails. These lists are intended to be used for educational purposes.