Free classroom newsletter templates for weekly and monthly updates
A classroom newsletter tells families three things: what the class is learning, what's coming up, and what you need from them. Keep it to one page, use the same layout every time, and families will know where to look.
No account needed to edit. AI needs a free account (20 AI uses a month).
Templates to start from
Classic newsletter
Three updates, four dates and a reminder.
Class newsletter
Week at a glance
Monday to Friday in boxes, plus notes.
Class newsletter
“Ask me about…”
Conversation starters for families at home.
Class newsletter
Monthly calendar newsletter
A month calendar with the news beside it.
Class newsletter
Letter to families
A friendly letter layout for start-of-year or big news.
Class newsletter
Two-page newsletter
More room for photos and department news.
Class newsletter
What to put in a class newsletter
- What we're learning: one or two sentences per subject, in plain language.
- Dates to remember: field trips, picture day, early dismissal, tests.
- Requests: supplies, volunteers, forms to return.
- Celebrations: class achievements (avoid singling out individual children without permission).
- How to reach you: your email or the class app, and when you reply.
A 15-minute routine
- Monday: jot dates and requests in the newsletter as they come up.
- Thursday: write two sentences for each subject from your lesson plans.
- Friday morning: add a photo, read it once, and send it.
Make it easy for every family to read
- Short sentences and no jargon (“phonics”, “number bonds”) without a quick explanation.
- Big, clear dates — families scan for them first.
- If families speak other languages, keep the wording simple so translation tools work well, or ask your school about translated copies.
- Use the same layout every week so families know where to find things.
How to make it in CatalogProFlow
- Pick weekly or monthlyWeekly for younger grades and busy terms; monthly for older students or as a calendar families stick on the fridge.
- Add your class name and photoChange the title (e.g. “Room 12 News”) and drop in a class photo if your school allows it.
- Fill in the three blocksLearning this week, dates to remember, and one reminder or request.
- Duplicate it next timeSave the design with a free account and duplicate it each week; only the words change.
- Send or printDownload a PNG to attach to an email or your class app, or print copies. Download a PNG free with an account, or a print-ready PDF with Teacher Pro or a one-time $2.99 unlock for that design. You can also print straight from the PDF on any home or school printer.
Questions
How often should I send a classroom newsletter?
Weekly works well for elementary classes; many middle and high school teachers send one a month. Pick a schedule you can keep.
Can I email the newsletter?
Yes. Download it as a PNG and attach it to an email or post it in your class app. CatalogProFlow doesn't send emails for you.
Can AI write my newsletter?
Yes. Open a newsletter template, press AI design and type what's happening. It writes three short updates, four dates and a reminder that you can edit.
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