How to Write a Welcome Back to School Letter for a Parent With Children in Preschool
The start of a new school year can be stressful for both children and parents. It is the job of the educator to assure parents that their child will receive the best possible care and education throughout the year. This can be particularly important for preschools, as parents are just getting used to sending their children to school for the day. A welcome back to school letter serves as a detailed outline of the activities planned for the school year.
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Address the parents personally in the greeting. For example, "Dear Mr. and Mrs. Smith." Personalizing the greeting lets parents know that an interest is taken in each individual student and his family.
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Write an introductory paragraph. Detail your excitement for the new year and share specifics about the class such as the number of students and their ages. Keep the paragraph between three and five sentences long.
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Write the body paragraph. Discuss important activities and lessons that are planned for the year or term. Explain what the children will gain from each activity, including field trips and classroom learning. Keep the paragraph between five and 10 sentences long.
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Write a third paragraph discussing any changes that have been made to the school and curriculum since the prior year. This is important for parents whose children have been enrolled in the school in previous terms. Keep the paragraph between two and five sentences long.
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Write a fourth paragraph sharing any potential opportunities for parents to help out throughout the year. Tell them what will need to be done if they would like to participate. Keep the paragraph between two and four sentences long.
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Write a conclusion. Use the final paragraph as an opportunity to summarize important topics and remind parents of your excitement for the year ahead. Keep the conclusion between three and five sentences long.
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Sign your name at the bottom and include the name of the preschool and all contact numbers. Parents will benefit by having a sheet that contains important information such as contact numbers for organizational and emergency purposes.
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