Parent Newsletter for school....need Content Ideas (Organization/school Tips)

Suggestions for take to school lunches..

How to stay organized during the school year.

How to contact the teachers.

Ways to volunteer at the school.

Who to contact with questions.

We used to do a profile of one of the staff or teachers each month. (yes, even the custodians).

The importance of a good sleep schedule during the school year. .

Ideas for family activities during the school year.

Bike and traffic safety once school starts.

The history of the school itself, the building, who it is named after, the school song, who wrote it, the school mascot, the colors.

If I were new to a school, I'd like to know about groundrules -
are there any food restrictions (no peanuts at all for instance).
how are birthdays handled.
what about permission slips.
what about extended absences.

a gentle reminder about "unauthorized absences" and the consequences thereof would also be appreciated.

a section with phone numbers, including the teacher, certain administrators, support staff, district personnel, bus contacts, PTO contacts, grade specific contacts would be good.

A link or a calendar of free or low cost community events for kids categorized by ages would be useful too.

Good luck to you and yours,
F. B.

I'm always seeing questions on mamapedia about what to pack for lunch, so I would recommend including lunch ideas.

Other thoughts -
-books suggestions by age or grade ranges
-volunteer opportunities
-list events and dates for specific schools that can pertain to other schools, for example... concerts, sporting events, book fairs, etc.
-FAQ - what do I do if my child is absent?, who do I contact if there's a problem on the bus?, what happens if my child forgets his lunch money?
-safety tips or children coming home to an empty house
-after school programs and/or daycare resources

I would not include household tips unless they are directly related to school.

How to pack healthy lunches

Laurie A touched on a lot of what our newsletters go over. Ours also lists dates & what might be going on (brownie meetings, after school classes/clubs), a word of the week, etc.

And reminders about parking, child pick up and drop off, and anything important. Any helpful tips are always appreciated! :)