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Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week with Smore’s Free School Newsletter Template

Dr. Kara Stern
3 min read

Teacher Appreciation Week is right around the corner, and there’s no better time to show educators just how much they’re valued. To help you celebrate, Smore offers a free school newsletter template—a fully customizable resource that will help you honor the hardworking teachers in your school community.

Why Celebrate Teacher Appreciation?

Teachers make an undeniable impact on students, colleagues, and the broader school community. Whether you’re a school administrator, a PTO member, or even a fellow teacher, this is your chance to express gratitude. The Smore newsletter template is filled with everything you need, including:

  • A curated list of articles and activities for recognizing teachers
  • Ready-to-use images, celebratory photos, and teacher-themed poems
  • Creative tips for engaging your Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) to help make Teacher Appreciation Week extra special

How to Use Your School Newsletter to Recognize Teachers

Your school newsletter can be an effective tool for teacher recognition. Smore’s newsletter platform makes it easy to communicate your appreciation through engaging content. Here are some ideas to get started:

  • Highlight individual achievements: Dedicate sections of your newsletter to spotlight teachers’ accomplishments, whether it’s classroom successes, leadership, or innovative teaching practices.
  • Include student shout-outs: Encourage students to share stories or messages about their favorite teachers. Adding student voices to your newsletter amplifies the sense of community and gratitude.
  • Incorporate faculty recognition tips: Check out Smore’s blog post for additional strategies on using your faculty newsletter to show appreciation throughout the school year.

Inspiration for Honoring Educators

To make this year’s Teacher Appreciation Week even more memorable, explore these resources designed to help you celebrate teachers in a meaningful way:

  • 14 creative ways to thank your teachers: Discover heartfelt ideas for celebrating teachers that are perfect for any school or PTO. These thoughtful gestures will help make Teacher Appreciation Week truly special.
  • DIY gift ideas: From handwritten notes to small tokens of appreciation, check out these budget-friendly DIY gift ideas that are sure to brighten any teacher’s day.

These resources will help you show genuine appreciation for the hardworking educators in your community. Ready to get started? Duplicate our Teacher Appreciation template for free and customize it for your school. This template makes it easy to deliver a thoughtful, engaging message that celebrates the incredible work teachers do each day.

Conclusion

Teacher Appreciation Week is the perfect opportunity to reflect on the positive influence educators have on our lives. By using Smore’s free school newsletter template, you’ll have everything you need to create a special, heartfelt tribute to your school’s teachers. Try Smore today to create a newsletter that engages and inspires.

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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