July Templates: Stay Connected and Ready for the Year Ahead!

TL;DR: Your July Smore Checklist ✅

• 📬 Use the Weekly Update Template to keep summer school families connected
  
• 🎆 Send the 4th of July Template for festive fun and light community engagement
  
• 🏫 Schedule your Back-to-School templates early to welcome families and staff
  
• 📈 Early, clear communication helps improve family trust, student attendance, and staff morale

Summer might be in full swing, but for educators, July is that sweet spot—reflecting on the school year that was, gearing up for the year ahead, and (yes!) enjoying a little fun in the sun. Whether you’re teaching summer school, prepping for back to school, or simply wanting to stay connected with your families and team, Smore’s got your July newsletter game covered.

Check out our fresh, ready-to-use July templates:

📣 Weekly Update Template: Keep Families in the Loop

Still in session for summer school? Our July Weekly Update template is perfect for keeping routines smooth and families informed.

✅ Weekly schedules
✅ Reminders and quick links
✅ Shout-outs to students and staff
✅ Easy ways for families to stay involved

📌 Why it works: Weekly updates help prevent confusion and increase family engagement—especially during those less-structured summer weeks.

🎆 4th of July Template: Spark Connection Over Summer

Our 4th of July template is packed with patriotic flair and playful content:

🎇 Bite-sized history
🧠 Family-friendly trivia
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Activities for kids
🍓 Red, white & blue recipes

📌 Why it works: Not teaching right now? No problem. Use this as a casual check-in to remind families you’re still here, still invested, and still building community.

🎒 Back-to-School Mode: Get Ahead Now!

July is the perfect time to schedule some of your key back-to-school messages. Our back-to-school templates help you start the year strong with inclusive, informative outreach that sets the tone and eases the transition.

📌 Why it works: Clear, early communication increases attendance and trust—and gets families ready to partner from day one.

👩‍🏫 Meet the Principal Template

Start building trust before the first bell rings. This template introduces leadership in a warm, approachable way—sharing your “why,” school values, and how families can connect.

🧑‍⚕️ Meet the Counselors Template

Make sure every family knows who to turn to for academic, social, and emotional support. Bonus: add photos or fun facts to build familiarity!

💌 Welcome Back Letter to Families

Reduce back-to-school stress by sharing schedules, supply lists, key contacts, and tips for a smooth first week.

💼 Welcome Back Letter to Staff

Reconnect, inspire, and lay the groundwork for a new year of collaboration and support. 🎯 This one’s all about team culture and shared goals.

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📝 Ready to try one out? Log in to Smore and head to the Template Gallery. Let’s make July your most connected month yet. 💌