Kindergarten Holiday Event Newsletter Guide

By Adi Ackerman·November 20, 2026·5 min read

Holiday classroom events in kindergarten are genuinely wonderful for young children. They are also worth communicating carefully. A newsletter that gives families the full picture in advance prevents surprises, allows families to flag concerns, and invites meaningful participation from everyone.

The holiday event newsletter

Subject line: Our kindergarten winter celebration: what is planned and how families can participate

Opening: Our classroom winter celebration is on [date] from [time] to [time]. Here is what we have planned, how families can participate, and what to do if any part of the celebration does not fit your family's traditions.

What the celebration looks like

Describe the event concretely. What activities are planned? What is the format? Who is invited? "The celebration will include a craft project, time to share something from our winter theme unit, a class snack, and free play. Families are welcome to join us from [time] to [time]. Students will be there the full morning."

If there are activities tied to specific holidays, name them and note whether they are optional. "We will make paper snowflakes and winter cards. Both activities are non-denominational. The card can be addressed to anyone the student chooses."

How families can participate

Give specific, optional ways to contribute:

Bring a nut-free, store-bought snack for [class size] students (sign up at [link])
Volunteer to help run a craft station during the celebration (sign up at [link])
Share a family winter tradition for 2-3 minutes during our community sharing time

"All options are optional. Every family is welcome whether or not they contribute. Please do not feel obligated."

Honoring diverse traditions

Address the range of winter traditions represented in the class. "Our class includes families who celebrate [traditions, or just: 'a range of winter traditions']. Our classroom celebration is designed to be welcoming to all of them. If you would like to share something about your family's winter tradition with the class, I would love to include you."

If your child does not participate

"If your child will not be participating in the celebration for any reason, please let me know by [date]. I will make sure they have a meaningful and comfortable alternative during that time. There is no question or explanation needed. Just let me know."

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Frequently asked questions

How do you communicate about holiday events in a kindergarten classroom with diverse family backgrounds?

Frame the celebration in terms of winter themes, community, and sharing rather than a specific religious tradition. Inform families in advance about what the celebration will include, whether any activities are optional for students with different beliefs, and how the classroom respects the range of December and winter traditions represented in the class. A newsletter sent two weeks before the event gives families time to flag any concerns.

What should the kindergarten holiday event newsletter include?

The date and format of the classroom celebration, what students will do during the event, whether families are invited to attend, any specific contributions families are asked to bring (food, supplies, materials), how the event handles students who do not participate in certain holidays for religious or personal reasons, and what families should tell the teacher if their child needs accommodations.

How do you involve kindergarten families in a classroom holiday event?

Give families specific, optional ways to contribute: bringing a store-bought snack from the approved list, volunteering to help run a craft station, or sharing a family winter tradition for a few minutes during the party. Make every contribution genuinely optional, and thank families who cannot participate as warmly as those who can.

How do you handle students who do not celebrate certain holidays?

Address it directly in the newsletter, not by ignoring it. 'Some families in our class observe winter holidays differently or do not celebrate certain holidays. If your child will not be participating in any part of the classroom celebration, please let me know so I can plan an alternative activity that keeps them engaged and included.' Families appreciate being asked rather than assumed about.

How does Daystage help with kindergarten holiday event communication?

Daystage lets teachers send the holiday event newsletter two to three weeks in advance, collect RSVPs or family contribution sign-ups through the platform, and follow up with a reminder closer to the event. For a classroom with ELL families, Daystage's translation feature ensures every family understands what is being planned and has a chance to communicate their child's needs.

Adi Ackerman

Author

Adi Ackerman is a former classroom teacher and curriculum writer with 8 years in K-8 schools. She writes about school communication, parent engagement, and what actually works in real classrooms.

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