Utah mom Tavia Wade said a sweet poem from her daughter’s kindergarten teacher Katie Durrant on the first day of school made her cry. “It’s all you hope for as a parent.” IE 11 is not ...

As a teacher, there are certain things parents of high-achieving kids do on the first day of school that others don't. How to set your child up for success starting from the first day of school.

Typically, these letters introduce the teacher and offer information on how parents can be part of the learning experience. They can range in length and tone from sincere to serious to silly.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My child’s school is having a staff appreciation week, which isn’t a bad idea, given the effort they put in and how they enhance our kids’ lives. What strikes me as ...