Looking for an authentic way to meet the Common Core Writing Standards? Hoping to increase student self-reflection and self-assessment ? Wishing for ways to communicate with parents about their child's learning but not certain how to make that happen on a daily or weekly basis? The Family Message Journal is an excellent means of meeting all those goals. Learn from classroom teachers who have implemented Family Message Journals and share in their success. Bonus: The FMJ is a GREAT means of meeting goals of the Teacher Professional Growth and Effectiveness System.