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giftsbypetrina :
I try appreciate this post for parents. As a teacher mom myself, I only communicate with parents within their contract hours. They have a life outside the classroom too
2026-08-26 02:19:58
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Mick :
I think it’s great to schedule emails. As a teacher, I don’t care about receiving emails outside school hours and I never want a parent to be afraid to contact me when they have time, which is often after a work day when they’re back with their children. I will not reply until I’m back at school. But that’s the beauty of email - they can be answered later.
2026-08-20 18:11:15
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Jennifer💜Lipedema💜Teacher :
Parents going straight to admin is so frustrating 😫
2026-08-21 01:48:30
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Liz :
I tell parents they can message me at any time and they won’t interrupt me…. Because I only check messages before school and during my planning. You can message me all you want- not gonna respond until then. 😅
2026-08-21 11:43:45
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MJ :
I let parent’s know that they should feel free to message me whenever, and they should expect a response during the next school day. Totally have no problem with parent’s messaging when they have time! Life gets busy and I want to hear from them. I’ll see it when I log in on Monday.
2026-08-20 19:45:05
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Erica Marie Young :
That’s CRAZY bc I remember when you were on leave
2026-08-23 17:20:56
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Shamrocks&Thistles :
I always put "nonurgent" in the subject line and then the first line says "no need to write me back until XXXXXX" I know people who prefer to get their messages not all dumped on them in the morning so... To each their own!
2026-08-20 19:50:11
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Casey Jane :
OK, I have a question because my older daughter school and my stepson school only use ParentSquare to communicate and there is no way to schedule a send. I as a teacher don’t check my email on the weekends, but I don’t know how to go about doing that with this when I don’t have a way to schedule it for later.
2026-08-22 21:57:11
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ABroToThePast :
Glue sticks. Send glue sticks in December or January. I know they probably asked for a lot of glue sticks on the supply list, but I swear something happens in January and magically all the glue sticks break or disappear.
2026-08-24 11:54:24
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Stephanie White :
I really need to watch more of your content! ❤️
2026-08-23 18:22:43
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crystaldawson88 :
send in the good paper towels too because there is nothing worse then trying to clean up a spill with school paper towels.
2026-08-23 18:35:29
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Stefanie Contrera525 :
I had a couple sweet moms who found out my favorite drink, and would often grab me a Dr Pepper if they were coming in to school for something. ❤️Just a little thing that meant so much!
2026-08-24 16:21:01
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Caitlin, Millennial Teacher ✨ :
scheduling send ALWAYS for 7 or 8am so it's near the top but also at a reasonable time!
2026-08-20 23:57:17
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CnStars :
I had a parent bring in a Costco pack of tissues and Clorox wipes! They lasted ALL year! I was amazed! The one thing I struggled with last year was snack. If every parent sent in just ONE snack a month, EVERY kid would have snack every day. But I only had 3-4 who would send it in. 😔
2026-08-23 05:35:09
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Nicole H. :
Why did I never think to schedule send 😳 I always said yo if your reading this … stop until contract time 🤣
2026-08-21 04:25:19
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krisparciak :
I love all of this!!!! I will say though last year we got so much tissue paper and sanitizer we literally didn’t use it all, and now with our fresh batch our storage is overflowing!!! I love and appreciate our parents for doing so though! I shared some with other teachers who might run low and the main office!
2026-08-20 22:26:46
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cushwarose :
I once had to send a bunch of parent emails about something we were doing in art, I felt like doing it while I was home one Saturday night but I refused to “send” outside contract hours so I scheduled them all to send Monday morning 😂 my thought was I’m doing it while I feel like it but I’m not setting any precedent. I only respond during contract times or schedule send during contract times if I do it outside. It’s not actually holding the boundary but it’s giving the impression I am which is the best I’ve got for now haha
2026-08-20 20:31:07
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Valley :
Lol last night I got a ParentSquare reply message from my kid’s new teacher. I messaged her back and said PLEASE only send me messages when you’re getting paid.
2026-08-20 20:48:11
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KTSed :
As a teacher/parent, too... I always schedule send my emails for the next morning-- unless it's super urgent (I can't think of an example yet & my older kiddo just started high school)... except last year, I noticed that my younger son's Kindergarten teacher wouldn't respond to anything until like 5pm (or later)... so if it was after school, but not after dinner time-ish, I would just send it & figured she would reply whenever it was most convenient for her... but I only did it because I noticed a pattern of *her* response times.
2026-08-23 02:15:44
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Davis :
oh, every one of my kids teachers said, you cab email me whenever, you will only get a reply between 7 & 5.. i was so happy for them
2026-08-20 23:06:22
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rlg.t :
Snacks. Send snacks. Granola bars, fruit, snacks, goldfish, pretzels. Sometimes kids are hungry and you can't learn when you're hungry.
2026-08-22 14:39:45
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FiberArtFun :
My child’s teacher gave us her cell number and my first thought was “no no. You need space and boundaries.” ESPECIALLY since she’s going on maternity leave in like a week!
2026-08-20 20:59:52
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Jennifer Willprecht :
I always make a note of “please don’t respond outside of school hours” or something similar. Like I’m emailing when I have a chance, but I don’t expect you to respond after hours
2026-08-20 20:22:26
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user.lowkeynotme :
I’ve been trying to do this too. My son is in first grade, and we’re a few weeks into school. So far, I’ve caught myself and refrained from messaging over the weekend.
2026-08-23 17:16:34
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michellehomedaycare📚 :
Kind respectful parents are very helpful! I use to be a teachers aid and now as a home daycare provider I still feel that way!
2026-08-20 22:41:00
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