Create a Weekly Class Newsletter in Under 10 Minutes

TL;DR

Creating a weekly class newsletter doesn’t need to take hours. With Smore’s ready-to-use templates, teachers can design professional, family-friendly updates in under 10 minutes. Consistent communication builds trust, keeps families informed, and even improves student attendance.

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Why Weekly Newsletters Matter for Families and Attendance

Families want predictable communication. In fact, 47% of parents say weekly updates are what they value most. When teachers communicate consistently, families are more connected to the classroom, and that connection leads to better attendance.

Think about it: if parents know what’s happening each week, students come to school prepared and ready. There are fewer “I didn’t know” moments and fewer missed assignments. At the middle and high school level, especially where absenteeism can spike, teacher communication is a lifeline for keeping students engaged.

Step 1: Start with a Template 🎨

Smore’s Template Center makes it simple to get started. Instead of designing from scratch, pick from ready-to-use options like:

• Weekly Update → Perfect for a simple, repeatable routine.
  
• Elementary Classroom Newsletter → Share student work, photos, or fun classroom highlights.
  
• Building Update → Ideal for grade-level teams or shared staff updates.
  
• Classroom Update → A flexible choice for teachers to post assignments, reminders, and upcoming projects.
  

Each template is mobile-friendly, easy to customize, and designed for speed. As one educator shared, “It sometimes takes me just 10 minutes!”

👉 Explore Smore Templates

Step 2: Add Your Weekly Highlights 📝

Once your template is open, add the essentials:

• This Week’s Recap: Share what students learned, class projects, or fun photos.
  
• Looking Ahead: Preview what’s coming up next week.
  
• Reminders: Homework deadlines, test dates, permission slips, or supplies needed.
  
• Celebrations: Highlight student effort, birthdays, or classroom wins 🎉.
  

💡 Attendance Tip: Add a quick attendance note each week. Example:

• “We had 95% attendance this week—let’s keep it up!”
• “Students who attend daily are more likely to succeed on upcoming assessments.”

Simple, positive mentions like these help families see attendance as a shared priority.

Step 3: Share with One Click 📲

Hit “publish” and instantly share your newsletter via:

• Email
  
• Social media
  
• Your district’s MNS
  

Automatic translation means families receive the update in their preferred language, and analytics let you see who opened and how long they read, so you know your message is landing.

When communication is accessible, families feel informed and supported. And when families feel supported, students come to school.

Step 4: Duplicate and Repeat 🔁

The real time-saver? Next week, duplicate your newsletter. Update the content, change the celebrations, and send again.

Consistency builds trust. When families know they’ll get a weekly update, they start to rely on it. That trust translates to stronger routines, including better attendance.