# Parent-teacher conference reminder on WhatsApp

> A WhatsApp reminder before the parent-teacher conference, plus a list of questions you add over the weeks before, so you walk in prepared. 7-day free trial.

Source: https://www.getmindie.app/reminders/parent-teacher-conference (updated 2026-10-31)

## Messages to send Mindie
- Before the meeting: "Remind me on 13 November at 2:45pm that the parent-teacher conference with Mrs Clark is at 3:30"
- Prepare the night before: "Remind me on 12 November at 8pm to go over my questions for Jake's teacher"
- Questions as they come up: "Add to my conference questions list: reading level, math homework, friendships"

A parent-teacher conference reminder on WhatsApp is a message before the meeting, with enough time to get there. With Mindie, send "remind me on 13 November at 2:45pm that the parent-teacher conference with Mrs Clark is at 3:30" and it arrives on the day.

The slot is short, often ten or fifteen minutes. Walking in without your questions means remembering the important one in the car on the way home.

## When to be reminded

- **The evening before,** to go over your questions.
- **An hour or so before the slot,** to leave work or get there on time.
- **Right after,** to note what the teacher said.

## Why it slips

- **Sign-ups go out weeks ahead,** and the slot is forgotten.
- **Questions come up at random,** at bedtime or over homework, and are gone by the meeting.
- **Several children means several slots** on the same evening.

## Habits that help

- **Keep a questions list** and add to it whenever something comes up.
- **One list per child** if you have more than one.
- **Note the answers.** A quick voice note on the way out keeps the advice for later.

## How Mindie handles it

Send the date, time and teacher's name. Mindie confirms and reminds you when you asked. Add questions to a list any time, then ask "show my conference questions list" before you go.

## What Mindie doesn't do

- **It doesn't book conference slots** or message teachers.
- **It doesn't connect to school apps.**
- **It doesn't message anyone else.** Reminders come to your own chat only.

## FAQ

### Can I keep questions for each child separately?
Yes. Use one list per child, like "Jake teacher questions" and "Emma teacher questions".

### Can I save notes from the meeting?
Yes. Send a note or voice note right after, and ask for it before the next conference.

### Will Mindie remind my partner too?
No. Reminders come only to your own chat. Your partner can set their own.

### Can I set it from the school's letter?
Yes. Send a photo, and Mindie reads the date and time and checks them with you before setting the reminder.

### Can I add it to our calendar?
Yes, if you've connected Google Calendar or Outlook. Ask it to add the conference as an event.

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