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Newsletter Templates

Your September newsletter, basically done for you

Dr. Kara Stern
2 min read
Smore mascot with September newsletter templates for classrooms, schools, and districts.
TL;DR:

September is packed, and your newsletter shouldn’t be one more thing you’re building from scratch. This month’s template drop covers classroom updates, family engagement, and fall fun, all ready to customize in Smore. Grab what fits your week, brand it to match your school, and hit send.


Weekly updates, minus the blank page

The bulk of your September workload lives right here. The School Update Template, Classroom Update Template, District Update Template, and September Weekly Update all cover information families need and want: schedule, lunch menu, upcoming events, a quick hello. Pick the one that matches your level (classroom, school, or district) and fill in your specifics. The heavy lifting’s done. 📋

Connection and culture, built in

A newsletter’s real job is making every family feel like they’re part of the community, not just on the mailing list. The Translation & EL Family Resources template helps you reach multilingual families in the languages they actually speak at home. Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month gives you a ready-made way to celebrate September 15 through October 15. And if you want a lighter lift, It’s Fall Y’all! and the Book Report Template bring some seasonal fun and reading engagement without extra prep on your end. 🍂📚

One brand, every newsletter

If your district, your school, and your classrooms are all sending newsletters, they should look like they’re from the same place. Smore’s Brand Kits let admins lock in colors, fonts, and logos at the district or school level, so every newsletter that goes out, whether it’s from the front office or Room 214, stays on-brand without anyone having to think about it.

Grab a template, make it yours, and get September off your plate.

FAQ:

Can I use more than one of these templates in the same month?

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Do the family resource templates come pre-translated?

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What's the difference between the School Update and District Update templates?

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Can teachers use a district's Brand Kit for their own classroom newsletter?

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Where do I find these templates in Smore?

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Dr. Kara Stern

Dr. Kara Stern has seen school from just about every angle: high school English teacher, middle school principal, fellowship director for math and science teachers across New York City, and head of school at a rural N-12 school. That breadth is what she brings to her work at Smore, where she writes, speaks, and challenges educators to build the kinds of school communities where every student thrives. She holds a Master’s in Education Leadership from Teachers College and a Ph.D. in Teaching and Learning from NYU.

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