The purpose of this newsletter is to bring attention to a fundraiser that was being held for a fifth grade class trip. Instead of using a simple flyer format, a newsletter was chosen as a means of communicating more information. I felt it was important to stress the fundraiser as well as draw attention to the many events taking place in October, including National Book Month. This newsletter is a valuable tool for keeping families informed and involved in their student's academic lives. Letters such as these can be used to address issues, advertise, as well as send home tips to parents on ways that they can help make the most out of school for their children.

This is a letter created with the intention of practicing communicating with the parents and guardians of students. The purpose of letters such as these is to reach out to parents in a non-threatening way that will let them know not only give them contact information and what you as an educator are all about, but also how they as guardians are an important element to their students success. By creating letters such as these not only at the begining of the year, but as the year goes on, parents are far more likely to be open to helping their students and cooperating with the teacher.