Each Friday I do a newsletter for parents titled "Munchies for the Mind". It is full of interesting facts, my opinions on things, and links to higher learning for the students. The parents are really supportive on these and enjoy having their child do the weekend writing activity. I think communication with parents is the best thing to establish in a classroom. Yes, some parents do take it too far sometimes, but I am happy to include them into their child's first grade experience.