Parent+&+Community+-+Newsletters+and+More



=**__Newsletters__**=


 * Newsletters are one way teachers can keep parents up-to-date with the activities in their classrooms. There are many websites that offer free templates. Those websites are listed below.**


 * Reading Rockets [] Free newsletter templates, graphics and reading tips for parents.


 * [|Microsoft] [] Teachers will find many examples of free newsletter templates.


 * **Education World** [] This website includes free templates for parent newsletters, field trip permission slips, positive feedback forms, parent volunteer request letter, parent weekly update letter, and much more.


 * **Elementary Education Teacher Resources []** Free Newsletter Templates are available for download.


 * **ABC Teach** [] This website offers free templates for parent newsletters.

=__Newsletter Development Tips __=

** Consider including the following information in your parent newsletter. **
(Source: [|http://primaryschool.suite101.com])
 * Announcements of upcoming events in class and school-wide.
 * Blurbs about what students are studying in class (one or two subjects per week).
 * Tips about specific ways parents can support their child at home.
 * Occasional reminders about book club orders.
 * Reminders about signing up for volunteering or parent conferences.
 * Field trip information.
 * Blank space for parents to write note back to the teacher or ask a question about recent assignments.

__**More Resources:**__

 * Scholastic** [] Free Class Homepage is offered through Scholastic.


 * Suite 101.com** [] This website offers helpful information about communicating with parents through newsletters and other forms of communication.

**__Research Articles__**
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 * [|*][|Parent involvement in reading at home.pdf]
 * [|parent literacy involvement.pdf]
 * [|parent_newsletters.pdf]