Quick and easy ways to connect with students and their parents, grades K-8 : improving student achievement through parent involvement / Diane Mierzwik.

I: Connecting with students
Having students introduce themselves
Greeting students
Making the most of classroom time
Congratulating students with certificates
Connecting with your students through the curriculum
Recognizing your students as stars
II: Connecting with parents
Sending home your introduction letter
Learning about your students from their parents
Presenting at back-to-school night
Requesting parent suggestions
Conducting parent-teacher conferences
Thanking parents
Contacting parents using e-mail
Phoning home
Mailing home good news postcards
Inviting parents to visit
Getting attention from the media.