PE Teacher Newsletter Examples That Build Family Engagement

Why PE Newsletters Work Better With Examples

PE newsletters often get written as generic reminders. The examples below show what a PE newsletter looks like when it actually communicates something worth reading. Use them as drafts and rewrite in your voice.

Example 1: September Course Overview

"Welcome to PE. This year students will cover cardiovascular endurance training, muscular strength and flexibility, team sports (basketball, volleyball, flag football), individual skill sports (tennis, badminton), and rhythmic movement. PE is graded on participation, effort, and demonstrated improvement in fitness assessments, not athletic ability. Students need athletic shoes with rubber soles and comfortable athletic clothing for every class. No jeans, boots, or open-toe shoes. Medical accommodations should be submitted to the nurse's office before the second week of school."

Example 2: Fitness Testing Newsletter

"We begin our fall fitness assessments next week. Students will complete the following: a one-mile run (cardiovascular endurance), push-up and sit-up tests (muscular strength and endurance), and a sit-and-reach assessment (flexibility). These assessments establish a baseline for personal improvement goals. They are not compared between students and they are not used to assign grades. Students who complete all assessments honestly and give full effort are meeting the expectation for this unit."

Example 3: Outdoor Unit Newsletter

"We are moving outdoors for our [unit name] unit starting next week. Students should wear sunscreen before school on class days and bring a labeled water bottle. Outdoor class continues in temperatures above 50 degrees Fahrenheit. If conditions become unsafe (rain, heat over 90 degrees, lightning), we will move inside. Students who do not have appropriate outdoor clothing on a given day should let me know and we will find a solution."

Example 4: End-of-Year Reflection

"We have covered a lot of ground this year: [list 4-5 units]. Students who started the year unsure about cardiovascular fitness or team sports have grown significantly. What I have seen most consistently is growth in students who stay curious and try skills that feel uncomfortable at first. That willingness to try is the most important thing PE teaches, and it transfers directly to every other challenge they will face."

Using These Examples

Each example runs 100 to 130 words. Two examples per newsletter plus one at-home activity suggestion gives you a complete 300-word newsletter in under 20 minutes of writing.