Communication between teachers and parent is a key component of student success in the classroom. I spoke with a third grade teacher this week and asked her the following questions about her newsletter.
1. What information do you communicate in the newsletter?
The newsletter always has a note to parents letting them know about units that we are studying, any special events going on and information we want to convey to them.We include upcoming events or things to remember and helpful tips for home.
2. How often do you publish your newsletter?
We send home a newsletter bimonthly.
3. Is your newsletter published digitally? Why or why not?
We do not publish the newsletter digitally, though we could if requested. Most of the families at our school do not use email for communication and we feel that they are more likely to read it, if it is sent home on paper.
4. How do you ensure that all students and parents receive the newsletter?
The students take home all communications and forms weekly in their Thursday folders. Parents were told at the beginning of the year, parent's night and conferences that the newsletter would be coming home twice per month. We also send it home in both English and Spanish so that all of our families can read it.
5. Why is it important for teachers to have classroom newsletters?
It is a great way to share information with parents on a regular basis what things are going on at school. We are also able to translate the newsletter which helps the teachers that do not speak Spanish have regular communication with parents.
Here is an example of a newsletter sent out by the third grade team in both English and Spanish. It is always copied 2-sided with both languages.
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