Guest Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 we are going to start sending out newsletters and i was just wondering if anyone had a nice template i could have a goosey at please?x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 We don't use a template its just a word document and we pop a piece of clipart related to what we are doing at the top.We try to get 2 on an A4 to cut down costs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mps09 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 (edited) newsletter_april_2009_A.docxnewsletter_SEPTEMBER_2009_A.docx By it's nature, each newsletter is different, but here is our one for September and April We include all those little things we would like to remind parents about. Hope this gives you some ideas. Edited October 1, 2009 by mps09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Hello, don't have access to our template at the moment but thought I'd just reply to say that we use Google Groups to communicate with our parents via email as well as a printed newsletter. Good luck with your newsletter! TFAC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Newsletter___Term_1___2009_10___without_names.doc Hi Jenny Here's ours to give you an idea of what we include, I just do it as a word document with a fancy border around it. It goes out by paper and by email as well. HTH, Sue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Another good thing to put on newsletters - is to tell parents that they must register their child at a school. Some seem to think that they can just turn up on the day and the school will be expecting them!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thumperrabbit Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 (edited) We also use a word document and add 'enhancements' clip art, different columns etc - we have 1 newsletter a month which we send via e-mail and follow up with a paper copy as well mps09 - thanks for sharing your newlsetter can I ask how well supported your wish list of items is - for the laminating pouches, anitbac spray etc? Edited October 1, 2009 by thumperrabbit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mps09 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 mps09 - thanks for sharing your newlsetter can I ask how well supported your wish list of items is - for the laminating pouches, anitbac spray etc? It's brilliant - not all parents oblige... but that's OK, those that can/want to will and we haven't bought anything off that list in 3 years!! We often get parents saying they are going to Tesco, what do we need?? It just becomes 'the norm' after a while and parents don't think it odd for us to ask. It's an excellent way to sort out those ordinary things.... but we always make sure they know about the more interesting things that we buy from fundraising!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mps09 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 just wanted to add...... What a good idea to include info about registering your child at school... must remember that one for next term. Also, I often change the layout, pictures, heading, etc. because I feel that after a while parents don't 'see them' because it becomes so familiar. We also, ask if anyone want it to be e:mailed. We only have a few receive it this way, no point sending it by e:mail if it then isn't going to get read at all!! I do think, though, that we are lucky with our parents, they are generally a good lot. And just think if parents provide some of the consumables it means YOU don't have to remember to get it with your shopping!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Here's our first one of the year, we're on our second one now - they are not generally 4 sides - more usually 2 sides. The first is bigger as it's full of reminders! for_forum.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Thanks everybody you have all been great, just been made Lit co-ordinator and have to iplement newsletter accross school and my brain was feeling mushy when i was trying to think of a draft template x x x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mps09 Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 it's good to look at other ideas too! I love Cait's details about bonus ball game - what a great idea!! and I'm going to check out the fundraising website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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