TEACHERFY TEMPLATE Calm Concern Email Scripts World: Classroom Control Blank on purpose. No student data required: describe the situation and the next step, never grades, diagnoses, or other students. Check your school's policy before sending anything about a serious concern. HOW TO USE Write facts, one concern, one next step. Keep it short so the family can actually act on it. 1. THE FIRST CONCERN EMAIL Subject: A quick note and an easy next step Hi ______, I want to share something small before it grows. In class recently, I have noticed ______________________. Here is what I am trying in class: ______________________. Here is one thing that would help at home: ______________________. If you are seeing something similar, I would love to compare notes. Warmly, ______ 2. THE FOLLOW-UP EMAIL Subject: Following up on our plan Hi ______, Thank you for your reply. Here is where things stand: ______________________. The next step I suggest is ______________________. I will check back on ________________. Warmly, ______ 3. THE PHONE SCRIPT (WHEN EMAIL IS NOT ENOUGH) Opening: "Hi, this is ______, ______'s teacher. I am calling with something small, and I want to solve it together." The fact: "Here is what I am seeing in class: ______________________." The ask: "Have you noticed anything like this at home?" The plan: "Here is what I will do, and here is what would help: ______________________." The close: "Thank you. I will follow up by ________________." PRACTICE CHECKLIST [ ] Led with one fact, not a list. [ ] Offered one next step the family can actually do. [ ] Gave a specific follow-up date. [ ] Kept grades, records, and other students out of it. Teacherfy supplements your school's policies, your mentor, and your own judgment. It never replaces them.