How to Create an Engaging “Meet the Teacher” Newsletter

A “Meet the Teacher” newsletter gives families a chance to get to know you in a personal way—on your own terms! It helps ease the anxieties of both parents and students (63% of parents report stress about back to school), while building excitement for the upcoming year.

To make this easier for you, we’ve created a Meet the Teacher template—here’s a quick breakdown of each section:

1. 📸 Placeholders for Sharing Details About Yourself

The template kicks off with a text box for your opening message, plus prompts to help you introduce yourself in a fun, engaging way. Use this section to share a few personal details, like where you’re from, your teaching background, or even a favorite hobby.

You can follow up your hello message with pictures of your pets, children, hobbies, or home. It’s a great way to help families feel connected to you.

2. 📆 Share Back-to-School items of interest to families

Parents are eager to know what their child’s day will look like, what they’ll be learning, and even what’s on the lunch menu! Our template includes placeholders for a first day schedule, a sneak peek at the first curriculum unit, and space to share the first week’s lunch menu if available.

To keep everyone informed about important events, we’ve also included an event block for Meet the Teacher Night or other key dates parents should know about. This helps families feel prepared and excited for the start of the school year!

3. 👩‍🎓 Use the template to get to know your students, too

In the final section of our Meet the Teacher template, you’ll find a sample Google “Get to Know You” form. This allows your students to learn more about you, and helps you get to know them as well 😍. Gathering this information early on is a fantastic way to build rapport and create meaningful connections with your students.

Plus, it’s a powerful strategy for building trust with parents— and building trust is the #1 way to gain parent support from the start!

A “Meet the Teacher” newsletter is an essential tool for starting the school year on the right foot. By including a warm welcome, your background, classroom expectations, and engaging visuals, you can create a newsletter that not only informs but also fosters a strong connection with your students and their families. For more tips on creating impactful school newsletters, visit the Smore Blog.

You can get started by clicking here, and why not start now? No time like the present — research shows that the more you communicate home, the more you ensure your students’ success 🙂

Wishing you a happy and productive year!

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