School newsletter templates

Dear Families, We had a wonderful week in kindergarten! Here's what we practiced and a fun activity to try at home.

We had a wonderful week practicing our letters and numbers! We also started a new unit on shapes and patterns, and your student can now count all the way to 30.

Dear Families, Here's a quick recap of what your fifth grader worked on this week across all subjects.

Your fifth grader had a strong week across every subject. Below is a quick breakdown of what we covered and what's coming up next.

Dear Families, Our reading corner has been busy this week! Here's what we're reading and a quick poll to help pick next month's read-aloud.

We're deep into our chapter book unit and reading stamina is really growing! Most students are now reading for a full 20 minutes without a break.

Dear Families, Welcome back, Riverside families! We are so glad to have your children in class this year and can't wait for everything ahead.

I can't wait to meet your student and start building our classroom community together. Below is everything you need to know before the first day.

Dear Families, What a year it has been! Thank you for trusting us with your child this year. Here's a look back and a few things to know before summer.

Looking back, this class tackled long division, wrote persuasive essays, dissected owl pellets, and put on a truly memorable class play. I'm so proud of how far everyone has come.

Dear Families, We can't wait to welcome your child to Pine Ridge Elementary! Here's everything you need before the first day.

We hope you've had a wonderful summer! Our team has been busy getting classrooms ready and we can't wait to welcome every family back to Pine Ridge.

Dear Families, We've officially settled into our routines here at Maple Grove! Here's how the first month went and what's ahead.

Students have adjusted well to their new routines and we've already covered our first two units in math and reading. Thank you for your support at home!

Dear Families, We made it to winter break! Here's a look back at the semester and a preview of what's ahead in January.

Before we head into break, I wanted to share a quick look back at the semester and a few ways to keep the learning going while we're off. We finished our unit on fractions and read three class novels together.

Dear Families, Welcome back and happy new year! We're excited to start fresh with new goals for the semester ahead.

Welcome back and happy new year! We're excited to start fresh with new goals for the semester and I can already tell this group is ready for a great few months.

Dear Families, Spring break is almost here! Before we go, here's a quick recap of the quarter and a few reminders.

Spring break is almost here! Before we go, here's a quick recap of the quarter and a few reminders to help the week run smoothly.

Dear Families, This week we've been talking a lot about gratitude, and I wanted to share what we've been up to before the break.

This week we've been talking a lot about gratitude, and it's been wonderful hearing what students appreciate about their families, friends, and our classroom community.

Dear Families, It's been a great week in the resource room. Here's an update on what we practiced, with no protected student information included.

It's been a great week in the resource room. Students worked hard on independence skills and we celebrated some wonderful progress in our small groups.

Dear Families, This week / Esta semana: we had a great week learning together in both English and Spanish. / Tuvimos una gran semana aprendiendo juntos en ingles y espanol.

Dear Families, Hello families! Each month I like to share a bit about what we're focusing on in our counseling lessons and how you can support it at home.

This month our small groups are focusing on kindness and friendship skills. Students are learning simple, practical tools for handling disagreements and making new friends.

Dear Families, Here's what's happening in the English Department this quarter, including a few resources for students and families.

Students across all grade levels are wrapping up their argumentative essay unit and moving into independent literature circles for the second quarter.

Dear Families, Happy Friday, families! Here are this week's school-wide updates, including an important schedule change.

It's been a wonderful week across campus. Thank you to every family who came out to support our fall book fair, and congratulations to our fifth graders on a fantastic science fair.

Dear Families, This week our class learned about Juneteenth, the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in Texas learned they were free. Here's what we talked about and how you can keep the conversation going at home.

Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865, when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced that all enslaved people were free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. We talked about why the day is also called Freedom Day and why it became a federal holiday in 2021.

Dear Families, May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and our class has spent the week learning about the history and cultures of AAPI communities. Here's a look at what we covered.

Each student researched a country or community across Asia and the Pacific Islands and created a small presentation for the class. We covered everything from Diwali and Lunar New Year to the history of Pacific Islander navigation and the contributions of Asian American leaders.

Dear Families, March is Women's History Month, and our class has been researching women who changed history in science, sports, art, and their own communities. Here's what we've been working on.

Every student picked a woman to research, someone from history or someone they admire in real life, and wrote a short biography for our classroom bulletin board. We're covering scientists, athletes, artists, and local community leaders.

Dear Families, February is Black History Month, and our class has been building a classroom timeline of Black history and culture. Here's what we've covered so far and how you can keep learning together at home.

Each week we've added new names, events, and achievements to our timeline, from history to science to the arts. Ask your student to walk you through what's on the wall so far.

Dear Families, November is Native American Heritage Month. This week our class has been learning about the Native nations connected to our region, using books and resources written by Native authors and historians.

We're using this month to learn accurate history about the Native nations who have lived on this land, using books, maps, and resources created by Native authors and historians rather than stereotypes or costumes.

Dear Families, Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month runs from September 15 to October 15, and our class is spending it learning about the history, countries, and cultures represented in our own school community.

Several students in our class have family roots across Latin America and Spain, and we're using this month to learn about each country's history, food, and traditions together.

Dear Families, This week our class marked Indigenous Peoples' Day by learning honest history about the Indigenous nations who lived here long before European settlers arrived, and who are still here today.

We talked about the difference between Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day, and why more communities are choosing to honor the Indigenous nations who have called this land home for thousands of years.

Dear Families, This week we talked about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s idea that everybody can be great, because everybody can serve. Here's how our class is turning that lesson into action.

We read about Dr. King's life and his call to service, then talked as a class about what service looks like in our own community. Every student picked one small way they could help someone this week.

Dear Families, Valentine's Day is coming up, and our class is getting ready for a fun (and kind) celebration. Here's everything you need to know about cards, our party, and a few ways we're spreading kindness this week.

If your student is bringing valentines for the class, please send enough for all 22 students so nobody is left out. No candy attached please, a few students have allergies.

Dear Families, Happy almost St. Patrick's Day! Our class has been doing a few fun (and educational) activities this week to celebrate. Here's a look at what we're up to.

We've turned St. Patrick's Day into a chance to practice a few skills in a fun way, from a gold coin counting game in math to a shamrock craft in art.

Dear Families, Spring is here, and our class is getting ready for our annual egg hunt and a few spring-themed classroom activities. Here's what to know.

We'll be heading out to the schoolyard for our classroom egg hunt this week. Each student will fill a small basket, so please make sure your student has closed-toe shoes that day.

Dear Families, Halloween is almost here! Here's everything you need to know about our classroom costume parade and party, including a few costume guidelines.

Students can wear costumes to school on Halloween. Please keep costumes school-appropriate, no weapons or masks that cover the whole face, since we need to see every student clearly during the parade.

Dear Families, The holidays are almost here, and our classroom is full of festive energy this week. Here's what's happening before we break for the holidays.

We're spending this week on a few festive classroom activities and getting ready for our holiday party before break. Ask your student about the paper snowflakes taking over our windows.

Dear Families, As we head into winter break, I wanted to take a moment to thank this incredible school community and share a few important reminders before we go.

This has been a wonderful first half of the year, and it's because of the effort every family, teacher, and student has put in. Thank you for everything you've done to make our school such a warm place.

Dear Families, Our classroom is full of families who celebrate the winter season in different ways, and this week we're learning about a few of them together. Here's what we've covered.

This week we talked about a few of the holidays our classroom families celebrate this time of year, including Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa, and what makes each one special.

Dear Families, Lunar New Year is coming up, and our class has been learning about the holiday and the traditions that come with it. Here's what we've covered and how you can join our classroom celebration.

We've been learning about Lunar New Year, including the zodiac animals, the meaning of red envelopes, and how different Asian cultures celebrate the holiday.

Dear Families, Welcome back! I hope your family had a restful break. Here's what's happening in our classroom as we kick off the new semester.

It's great to have everyone back! We spent our first day back setting personal goals for the new semester, from reading more books to raising our hands more often.

Dear Families, We made it to February! Here's what's been happening in our classroom this month, including our 100th day celebration.

We celebrated the 100th day of school with a full day of 100-themed activities, and we've been deep into our nonfiction reading unit ever since.

Dear Families, March is Reading Month in our classroom! Here's what we've been up to, plus a few notes on upcoming testing dates.

We're celebrating Reading Month with a daily read-aloud, a classroom door decorating contest, and a visit from a few guest readers. Ask your student who's read to our class so far.

Dear Families, Spring is in full swing! Here's what we've been learning this month, including our Earth Day project and a quick testing reminder.

We kicked off our plant life cycle unit this month, and we're using Earth Day as a chance to talk about recycling and taking care of our planet.

Dear Families, We're in the home stretch! Here's what's happening in our classroom this month as we count down to summer.

We're wrapping up our last big units of the year and getting ready for field day. It's hard to believe how much this class has grown since September.

Dear Families, We made it to June! Here's what's happening as we wrap up the school year, plus a few summer reading ideas to keep the learning going.

These are our last two weeks together, and we're making the most of them. Thank you for an amazing year of learning and growing alongside your student.

Dear Families, Hope your summer is off to a great start! Just a quick mid-summer note to check in on summer reading and share a few dates for next year.

I hope everyone is enjoying a well-deserved break. This is just a quick note to check in on summer reading and share a couple of dates as we look ahead to next year.

Dear Families, We're two weeks into the new school year, and I wanted to share how things are going and what to expect as we settle into our routines.

The first couple weeks are always a whirlwind, but our class is settling in nicely. We've been working on classroom routines, getting to know each other, and starting our first real unit.

Dear Families, We did it! Today was the last day of school, and what an incredible year it's been. Thank you for trusting me with your student.

From the first day of school to today, this class has grown so much. Thank you for every bit of support you gave from home, it made all the difference.

Dear Families, Before we head into summer, I wanted to send along our class reading list and a few easy ways to keep reading part of your family's routine.

I've put together a list of books at a range of levels for the summer, plus a few tips that have worked well for other families in keeping reading a habit over break.

Dear Families, Summer doesn't have to mean a learning break. Here are a few easy, low-pressure ideas to keep your student's mind engaged without it feeling like school.

A little bit of practice over the summer goes a long way toward next year. None of these ideas require workbooks, just everyday moments turned into learning.

Dear Families, Hope everyone is enjoying a well-deserved break. Here are a few updates for the team as we look ahead to next year, including PD opportunities and building access hours.

Just a few things to keep on your radar this summer, from optional PD sessions to building access hours if you need to get into your classroom before the year starts.

Dear Families, As we close out another school year, I wanted to take a moment to look back at everything our district accomplished together.

From new programs to record student achievement, this has been a milestone year for our district. Thank you to every teacher, family, and student who made it possible.

Dear Families, Due to the forecasted weather, school will be closed today. Please see the details below, and stay safe.

Out of caution for student and staff safety, school is closed today. All after-school activities are also cancelled. We will reassess for tomorrow and send an update by 6pm this evening.

Dear Families, It's officially a snow day! No school today, so bundle up, get outside if you can, and enjoy the surprise day off.

There's nothing quite like the excitement of a surprise day off. If your family is heading out into the snow, stay warm and have fun, and if you're staying in, that's a perfect snow day too.

Dear Families, I had the pleasure of substituting in your student's classroom today. Here's a quick note on how the day went.

Your student's class was wonderful today. We followed Ms. Ackerman's lesson plan closely and got through everything on the schedule, with time for a bonus read-aloud at the end.

Dear Families, I wanted to share an update on our building project and what families can expect over the coming weeks.

Construction on the new wing is officially underway, and we're on track to finish ahead of the original timeline. Thank you for your patience with the extra noise and the temporary drop-off changes.

Dear Families, We just wrapped up our second quarter, and I wanted to take a moment to look back at everything this class has accomplished.

This quarter flew by. We covered a lot of ground academically, and just as importantly, this class has really come together as a community.

Dear Families, October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and our class has spent the week talking about kindness, inclusion, and what to do if you see someone being left out.

We've been practicing what it looks like to include someone who's sitting alone, to speak up when we see unkindness, and to be a good friend even when it's hard.

Dear Families, This week our class learned a bit about Presidents' Day and why we take time each February to reflect on presidential leadership. Also, a quick reminder that there's no school Monday.

We talked about why Presidents' Day exists, honoring the birthdays of our first and sixteenth presidents, and what leadership means in our own classroom community.

Dear Families, As we head into the holiday season, I wanted to send along a few important schedule reminders so nothing catches your family by surprise.

There are a handful of schedule changes coming up over the next few weeks. Here's everything in one place so you can plan ahead.

Dear Families, Welcome to the new school year! I'm so excited to have your student in my class, and I wanted to send a quick note introducing myself before we get started.

This will be a wonderful year, and I can't wait to get to know your student. We have a great year of learning planned, and I'll be sending home a weekly update every Friday.

Dear Families, Welcome back, everyone! I hope you had a restful summer. I'm so excited for what this year has in store for our school community.

It's wonderful to have this team back together. Before we dive in, here are a few key things to know as we kick off the new year.

Dear Families, I wanted to take a moment to say thank you. This class and this community continue to amaze me, and I don't say it enough.

Between the volunteer hours, the classroom donations, and just the everyday support from home, this class runs as well as it does because of you.

Dear Families, Meet this week's Student of the Week! Each Friday I highlight one student who's shown something special, and this week's pick really earned it.

This week's Student of the Week has been an incredible helper in class, always the first to lend a hand and the first to include a classmate who's feeling left out.

Dear Families, I wanted to share the classroom expectations we've been building together, so you have the same picture we do at school.

We spent our first week together creating classroom expectations as a group, not just rules I handed down. Students helped write every one of these, so they're genuinely bought in.

Dear Families, It's almost time to celebrate this year's graduates! Here's everything you need to know about our ceremony, plus a few words I couldn't wait to share.

Watching this group grow over the past year has been one of the great joys of my career. I'm so proud of who they've become, and so excited for what's next.

Dear Families, This week is Teacher Appreciation Week, and our class is planning a few small ways to say thank you. Here's how your family can join in if you'd like.

We're spending the week making cards and small thank-you gifts for the teachers and staff who make our school such a special place, not just me, but everyone from the office staff to the custodians.

Dear Families, This week's newsletter comes straight from our student reporters! I handed the pen (well, the keyboard) over to a few students to share what's been happening in their own words.

Each week, a different pair of students gets to be our classroom reporters, and they get to pick what goes in the newsletter. This week's team picked some great highlights.

Dear Families, Our class just wrapped up book report presentations, and I wanted to share a few highlights and some great book recommendations that came out of it.

Every student presented on a book of their choice this week, and the range of books shared was fantastic. A few even convinced their classmates to add new titles to their own reading lists.

Dear Families, New to our school? Here's a quick guide to help your family get comfortable with our building, our staff, and where to find everything.

Starting at a new school can feel overwhelming, so here's a friendly guide to a few key spots and people you'll want to know.

Dear Families, Spring has officially sprung in our classroom! Here's a look at what we've been up to as the weather warms and the school year heads into its final stretch.

Between the warmer weather and the extra sunshine, this class has a real spring in its step lately. We've been taking advantage of every nice day for outdoor learning time.

Dear Families, Earth Day is this week, and our class has been learning about small, real ways to take care of our planet. Here's what we've been up to.

We've spent the week talking about recycling, reducing waste, and taking care of the plants and animals around us. Ask your student to show you our new classroom recycling station.

Dear Families, April is National Poetry Month, and our class has been writing, reading, and reciting poems all month long. Here's what we've been working on.

Every student has written at least three poems this month, from silly rhymes to free verse about something they care about. A few students have really surprised me with what they've written.

Dear Families, It's Read Across America Week! Our class has a fun themed activity planned every day, and I'd love for your family to join in the reading spirit at home too.

Each day this week has a different reading theme, from pajama day to a mismatched socks day, all built around one goal: making reading feel like a celebration.

Dear Families, Fall is officially here, and our classroom is feeling the cozy autumn energy. Here's what we've been up to as the season changes.

Between the falling leaves outside our window and the flannel blankets in our reading corner, this class has fully embraced fall. We've even started a few fall-themed learning activities.

Dear Families, As summer gets underway, I wanted to share a few school-wide updates, including summer program signups and a few dates to know before next year begins.

Whether your family is looking for a summer program or just want to stay in the loop, here's everything happening across our school community this summer.

Dear Families, Welcome back to a brand new school year! On behalf of our entire staff, I want to say how excited we are to have your family back with us.

There's nothing quite like the energy of a new school year. Our staff has spent the summer preparing, and we can't wait to welcome every student back through our doors.

Dear Families, Winter has officially arrived, and I wanted to send a few practical reminders as the days get shorter and colder.

Between the colder mornings and the earlier sunsets, winter changes our daily routine a bit. Here's what to know so your student stays comfortable and safe.

Dear Families, Spring is sprung, and we've taken our science lessons outside to make the most of it. Here's what our class has been discovering.

There's nothing like real, hands-on observation, so we've moved several of our science lessons outdoors this month to study the plants and insects waking up around us.

Dear Families, I'm so looking forward to this year, and I wanted to share a bit about myself before we officially get started.

This will be a great year, and I'm excited to get to know your student. Outside of teaching, I love hiking, trying new recipes, and, of course, a good classroom read-aloud.

Dear Families, I wanted to share a few resources and services available to support your family this year, including translation help and our English Learner program updates.

Our English Learner program is here to support your student, and our whole family, every step of the way. Here are a few services available to you this year.