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Spooktacular October Smore Templates: Elevate Your School Communications!

Dr. Kara Stern
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TLDR:

πŸŽƒ 5 new customizable Smore templates for October are now available 

🍁 Themes include Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Halloween, IEPs, and weekly updates 

πŸ“š Designed to streamline communication and meet diverse instructional needs 

✏️ Easy to duplicate and personalize for busy educators


Autumn is in full swing, and it’s time to give your school newsletters a seasonal glow-up! 

We’ve conjured up a cauldron of creative Smore templates that will cast a spell on your October communications. Whether you’re planning a Halloween hootenanny or need to share important updates, we’ve got you covered faster than you can say “Trick or Treat!”

Let’s take a peek at our latest template treats:

  • October Weekly Update: Keep everyone on the same page with this sleek weekly roundup. It’s like a pumpkin spice latte for your school’s communication strategy!
  • IEP Template: Communicate complex information with ease. This template is a game-changer for sharing individualized education plans with families, especially those new to the process.
  • Indigenous Peoples’ Day: Honor and educate with this thoughtful template, perfect for sharing cultural insights and celebrating diversity in your school community.
  • Halloween Newsletter: Boo-tiful design to share all your spooky school events, costume contests, and candy corn counting competitions!

October Weekly Update template Halloween Message to Families Newsletter Template. Indigenous Peoples' Day Template

Why These Templates Are Hauntingly Helpful:

⏰ Time-Savers: Duplicate and personalize in minutes. It’s so easy, it’s scary!

🎨 Versatile Designs: From formal communications to fun event announcements, we’ve got you covered.

πŸ“± Mobile-Friendly: Look great on any device, because let’s face it, parents are always on the go.

πŸš€ Engagement Boosters: Eye-catching layouts that’ll have your community actually reading those newsletters!

🌟 Pro Tip: Don’t be afraid to mix and match elements from different templates. Your creativity is the only limit!

Remember, effective communication is the backbone of a thriving school community. These templates aren’t just pretty faces – they’re powerful tools to keep your students, staff, and families informed and engaged throughout the fall season.

So go ahead, give these templates a spin. Your future self will thank you when you’re crafting perfect newsletters as easily as popping a confiscated Tootsie Roll!

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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