Kara Stern, Ph.D. | Director of Education Content | Smore

Back to School

Why You Should Write a Welcome Back from Spring Break Newsletter!

One good way to make sure students return from spring break is to send a Welcome Back from Spring Break newsletter filled with key info and good cheer.

Class Newsletter

Ready, Set... Read Across America Activities!

Turn Read Across America Day into a week-long celebration of literacy with this resource-filled template sure to ignite young readers & writers.

Equity

4 Easy Steps to Writing an Equitable Classroom Newsletter

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Communication Strategies

One Easy Hack for Improving Absenteeism? A Weekly Class Newsletter.

There's no magic bullet for absenteeism, but there are simple steps schools can take to help. One is sending a digital, translatable weekly class newsletter.

classroom update

2 Quick Tips for a Principal Snow Day Message to Faculty

Before the weather even thinks of getting crazy, send your faculty a principal snow day message so everyone is clear on the protocols.

classroom update

Severe Weather School Closures? Here's a Template to Get the Word Out.

Building & district leaders need a way to get the word out fast about weather-related school closures – and a school newsletter is perfect for that.

Communication

Educators’ Top Communication Tips of 2022: A Look Back

It's Best Of List time! So, we turned to the experts -- educators -- for the best school communication tips of 2022. Here's what they said.

Christmas Newsletter

Principal Christmas Message: We've Got a Template for That!

A principal Christmas message is a great opportunity to tell your school's story! Seize the opportunity to share your wins & express your gratitude.

Communication Advice

Saying Thanks to Families? Use a Thanksgiving Newsletter Template 🦃

Have you written your Thanksgiving thank you note to families yet? There's no time like the present to tick that off your list, and we've got a Thanksgiving Message to Families school newsletter template that will make the job easy.

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November Newsletter Template: 5 Tips for Keeping Families Up-to-Date!

Keep parents in the loop with a weekly November newsletter template. It's got placeholders for all the info the grownups need to keep their learners organized & ready to learn.

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Tips from the Field: 4 Easy Ways to Brand Your School Newsletters

We asked educators how they make their school newsletters stand out from the pack.They shared a wealth of branding tips with us, from simple to sophisticated.

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3 Ways Principals Use Incentives to Increase School Newsletter Engagement

We asked educators to share a school newsletter engagement hack with us. Surprise! Turns out almost a quarter of them use rewards. Read on to learn more.

Book Report

Use School Newsletter Technology to Get Creative with Book Reports! 📚

One of the great things about edtech is that it allows us to reinvent tired assignments in new and exciting ways.

Back to School

We Asked & They Answered: Key Items Teachers Include in Their School Newsletters

Starting from scratch is never easy. So, we surveyed teachers on Twitter about what they include in their school newsletters. We got some great suggestions!

Back to School

2 Key Reasons Digital Updates Reach More Parents than a Flyer in a Backpack

If you want to reach more families & improve parent involvement, regular digital school newsletters are key. Let's break down why.

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One Creative Way to Welcome Back Families? Make a Playlist!

Hook your readers by opening your school newsletter with a Spotify playlist. Choose songs that express your message & show your sense of creativity and fun.

Back to School

5 Essential Topics for a Welcome Back to School Flyer to Parents

Welcome families back to school with a flyer that tells them all they need to know about day or week 1. It's a guaranteed stress reducer!

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Introduce Families to the Counseling Office Before the School Year Begins

Start SEL efforts before the first day of school with a newsletter introducing the guidance & counseling staff. Not all parents know how to access support.

School Newsletter

The #1 Best Way to Start the School Year? A Welcome Letter to Parents

We’ve put together a Welcome Back school newsletter template with placeholders for all the need-to-know info as students head back to school.

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New to the Building? Introduce Yourself to Your Community with a Meet the Principal Newsletter

A Meet the Principal school newsletter is a great way to introduce yourself, whether you're new to the building or as outreach to new families.

Back to School

Meet the Building: A School Newsletter Template to Put Students at Ease Before Day 1

Put your school newsletter to work helping families feel at ease as they approach Back-to-School with Smore's "Meet the Building" Template.

Fourth of July

Get Families Ready for Independence Day with our Fourth of July Template

School newsletters with family-friendly activities are an easy way to stay in touch over summer. Get started with our Fourth of July template!

Communication

4 Ways Schools Can Use ESSER & Title 1 Funds to Enhance Communication

Wondering how to spend ESSER & Title 1 Funds? Communication technology is essential for reaching multilingual families & supporting students from at-risk communities.

Teachers

A Back-to-School Essential? Use a Meet the Teacher Template

Sending out a Meet the Teacher template to families or students is a great way to start building those all important student-teacher relationships. It gives students an opportunity to get to know you in a way that feels personal (but also in a manner totally controlled by you!)

School Newsletter Template

2 Tips for Tiptop Summer Communications with Families

School newsletters in summer are essential for for helping to support families with a successful back-to-school. Get started with our ready-to-use template.