Emailing in classroom

At the beginning of the year I have the students fill out the typical informational sheet and I request the students email as well as the parents. It is definitely time consuming to call parents about an upcoming tests or events so one quick email helps. Of course when you send out a mass email, make sure you fill out BCC! I have a lot of students that actually email me (only my school account) to find out what they missed for the day. Next year we will be using a textbook that is online so I will really be pushing for students to email me because they will be able to read and do the bookwork at home if they were absent!