| name | parent-comm |
| description | Draft ONE parent or guardian communication (email, note, or text-message summary) for a specific purpose. Use this when a teacher says 'write me a parent email about the upcoming unit' or 'draft a note home about behavior'. Do NOT use for IEP-related parent communications — use special-education-support. Do NOT use for formal legal notices. Do NOT include real student names or data — placeholders only. |
parent-comm
Drafts a single parent/guardian communication. Supports email, paper note, and short text-message summary formats. The tone is warm, professional, and jargon-free. No student PII — uses placeholders ([Student Name], [Parent/Guardian]).
Input
{
"purpose": "upcoming_unit | behavior_concern | progress_update | event_reminder | celebration | general_info",
"grade": "4",
"subject": "Math",
"teacher_notes": "We are starting our fractions unit next week. Students will need 2 pencils and a ruler.",
"tone": "warm_professional | formal | friendly_casual",
"format": "email | paper_note | text_summary",
"language": "English",
"include_call_to_action": true
}
purpose: drives the template structure. teacher_notes: key facts/details the teacher wants included. language: English by default; specify Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, etc. for a translated draft.
Output
{
"tool": "parent-comm",
"format": "email",
"purpose": "upcoming_unit",
"draft": {
"subject_line": "Exciting News: Starting Our Fractions Unit Next Week!",
"greeting": "Dear [Parent/Guardian],",
"body": "I hope this message finds you well! I am excited to share that [Student Name]'s class will begin our fractions unit on [Date]. This unit focuses on understanding fractions greater than one and placing them on a number line — skills we will build on all year.\n\nTo be prepared, your student will need:\n• 2 sharpened pencils\n• A ruler\n\nPlease feel free to reach out with any questions. I look forward to a great unit!",
"closing": "Warm regards,\n[Teacher Name]\n[Grade] [Subject] Teacher\n[School Name]"
},
"placeholders_used": ["[Parent/Guardian]", "[Student Name]", "[Date]", "[Teacher Name]", "[Grade]", "[School Name]"]
Do NOT use this atom for
- IEP/504 parent notices (use special-education-support)
- Legal notices or formal disciplinary letters
- Any communication containing real student names, scores, or identifiable information
- Bulk mail-merge generation (this atom drafts one at a time)
Pipeline note
Follows references/method.md at the Generation step. Output conforms to references/metadata-schema.md. Generation step only. Review and fill placeholders before sending. human_review_required: true — teacher must verify tone, content, and facts before sending to families.
