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Fresh April Templates to Make Your Smore Newsletters Bloom! ๐ŸŒธ

Dr. Kara Stern
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Spring is in full swing, and weโ€™re bringing you a fresh batch of Smore templates to brighten up your school newsletters! Whether you’re updating families on the latest school happenings, celebrating National Poetry Month, or planning Easter and Earth Day activities, weโ€™ve got beautifully designed templates ready to make your communication easier and more engaging.

Letโ€™s take a look at the new April templates and how they can help you share information in a fun, effective way!

๐ŸŒผ April Weekly Update: Keep Families Informed & Involved

Spring is a busy time in schools! Testing season, field trips, and special events are in full swing, and parents need to stay in the loop. Our April Weekly Update template makes it easy to share:

โœ… Important dates and reminders
โœ… Highlights from the week
โœ… Student spotlights and achievements
โœ… Quick links to resources

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿซ Teacher Tip: Personalize your update with a short video message to boost engagement!

๐Ÿ“– National Poetry Month: Inspire Creativity in the Classroom

April is National Poetry Month, the perfect time to celebrate creative expression! Our poetry-themed template helps you share:

๐ŸŽค Classroom poetry activities and writing prompts
๐Ÿ“š Recommended poetry books for different grade levels
๐ŸŽจ Creative ways to incorporate poetry into other subjects
๐Ÿ† School or district-wide poetry contest details

๐Ÿ“ Fun Idea: Have students submit their own poems and feature one each week in your newsletter!

๐Ÿฐ Easter Template: Celebrate the Season with Joy

If your school recognizes Easter, our festive Easter template is perfect for sharing:

๐Ÿฅš Fun classroom activities, like egg hunts or crafts
๐Ÿ“… Important schedule updates before spring break
๐Ÿ’ก Community service projects, such as food or clothing drives
๐ŸŒธ Messages of kindness and renewal for students and families

๐Ÿ’ก Engagement Booster: Add a โ€œGuess How Many Jellybeansโ€ challenge for families, and reveal the winner in your next newsletter!

๐ŸŒŽ Earth Day Activities: Inspire Eco-Friendly Action

Earth Day (April 22) is a fantastic opportunity to teach students about sustainability and caring for the planet. Use our Earth Day template to share:

โ™ป๏ธ Classroom activities like recycling challenges and upcycling projects
๐ŸŒฑ Ideas for school-wide green initiatives
๐Ÿ“… Community clean-up event details
๐Ÿ“– Eco-friendly book recommendations

๐ŸŒฟ Take it Further: Challenge families to complete an Earth Day Bingo card with eco-friendly actions at home!

๐ŸŒŸ Make Your April Newsletters Shine!

These templates are designed to make your newsletters fun, engaging, and easy to createโ€”so you can focus on what you do best: teaching! Ready to give them a try?

โœจ Log in to Smore now and explore the new April templates! โœจ

Got a creative way you’re using Smore this spring? Tag us on social mediaโ€”weโ€™d love to see your amazing newsletters!

๐Ÿ“ข Start Creating Your April Newsletter Now!

Dr. Kara Stern

Dr. Kara Stern began her career as an ELA teacher, then shifted into administration as a middle school principal. Dr. Stern is a fervent advocate for equitable communication and family engagement. She spent five years as Executive Director at Math for America, where she designed the professional learning community that exists to this day. An unexpected move to Tel Aviv launched her into the world of EdTech where she became the Director of Education Content for Smore and then the Head of Education Solutions at SchoolStatus. Outside of work, she indulges her love for reading, devouring two novels weekly, with a particular fondness for heists and spy stories.

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