Teacher won't email me back. What to do?

[Anonymous]

Reading comprehension is important.

OP said "whole grades books" which a subsequent poster interpreted as the book which contains student's grades.

In reality, OP was probably referring to an all day(1day only) volunteer assignment doing book inventory and/or distribution.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The OP said she initiated two emails, one in response to a volunteer request. That is not too much communication.

+1

Agree with PP who said to send the printed-out mail to school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The first issue (supply donation) did not require a response. Sure, she could've said thank you, but in all likelihood your donation joined the pile, and she didn't keep track of who gave what.

The second one (your first email) regarding the volunteering should've resulted in at least a quick, "Thanks!" but oh well.

The third one may have gotten lost in the shuffle. I think you can resend.

This.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The first issue (supply donation) did not require a response. Sure, she could've said thank you, but in all likelihood your donation joined the pile, and she didn't keep track of who gave what.

The second one (your first email) regarding the volunteering should've resulted in at least a quick, "Thanks!" but oh well.

The third one may have gotten lost in the shuffle. I think you can resend.

This.

+1 yep. My guess is OP wants more acknowledgment for her donations and work. Sign it off as overworked or not the best manners.
I also like thank you notes for the Christmas gifts we distribute but some teachers are not into it and that's ok too.

[Anonymous]

I found that the majority of teachers are really bad at email and even worse at writing and responding professionally to emails. They simply don't have the same amount of practice at it as those who work in business environments do. I wouldn't be surprised if many are overwhelmed by it especially newer teachers who might not be used to writing longer email responses.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Can you imagine her inbox if every parent emailed as much as you have? I can count on one hand the number of emails I send in an entire school year. Add to that the fact that this is the first week if school. I think you need to back off a little. You don't want to be that parent.

I don't think it is excessive emailing - when I read, it was one about supplies, a series about work she was doing for the teacher (those don't count) and one about the test.

So that's two.

[Anonymous]

As a teacher, I know the first few weeks of school are extremely hectic. I wouldn't assume that she is disregarding your message. She may have simply forgotten to respond. It's hard for teachers and mommas to get in the swing of things at the beginning of the year. Have you considered having your child ask the teacher about the spelling test? I know students tend to be more invested in their work when they start to take responsibility for assignments. I'm sure the teacher appreciates your help. If she hasn't had the opportunity to tell you yet just trust that your hard work is valued.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The first issue (supply donation) did not require a response. Sure, she could've said thank you, but in all likelihood your donation joined the pile, and she didn't keep track of who gave what.

The second one (your first email) regarding the volunteering should've resulted in at least a quick, "Thanks!" but oh well.

The third one may have gotten lost in the shuffle. I think you can resend.

Yup. This.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Pick up the damn phone maybe?
Geezus

This would be the least productive approach. Teachers don't have phones in their classrooms, and if you call the departmental phone, they won't get the voicemail anyway. Call the office? They'll probably advise you to send an email directly to the teacher.

All my kids' teachers advise that email is the best way to bring an issue to their attention.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I found that the majority of teachers are really bad at email and even worse at writing and responding professionally to emails. They simply don't have the same amount of practice at it as those who work in business environments do. I wouldn't be surprised if many are overwhelmed by it especially newer teachers who might not be used to writing longer email responses.

I don't think people in business environments (except businesses that work with children) understand the sheer volume of very needy and emotional emails that teachers get on a daily basis.

Most of the emails that people in business get involve logistics and technical.issues.

Most of the emails teachers get involve feelings and every word they type, even the most innocuous, has the potential to melt a snowflake.

Teacher email is more difficult than business email.

Signed,

--someone who runs a child-based business.

[Anonymous]

You don't much about teachers these days, even with your background.
Most of them don't thank you. They don't send emails when it's just to acknowledge something.

The only email she should have sent you is the answer to your question. Send that again until you get an answer.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
They don't send emails when it's just to acknowledge something.

I've found this to be the case with anyone under the age of 30 or so - my kids, younger coworkers, teachers, etc. "Did you get my email, text, etc.?" is usually met with a stare or response that more or less says, "well, you sent it, didn't you?"

[Anonymous]

On a serious note...why can't your child ask her teacher tomorrow which words she should study for the spelling test? Why are you solving problems for her already? You are not helping her. Tell your child she needs to ask what words to study. Problem solved.

[Anonymous]

Put your child's name in the headline. It would be nice if teachers acknowledged the extras but they do not. I sent in a lot of extras. Ours responds within a few days, often within a day or two.

[Anonymous]

Maybe I missed it, but what could you possibly be confused about regarding a spelling test already? I have told my children they have needed to ask clarification questions from early on. We found out exactly how they were graded after the first few came home if it wasn't told at back to school night. It's elementary school, I'm not worried about grades right now. We have the entire year to figure out the system. I didn't even realize Word Study lists had spelling tests in 1st grade until my son failed the first couple. We found out and then knew. It was nothing to worry or stress over.