Artifact # 7
Newsletter to parents created as an example of a newsletter that would inform parents of important events going on in their child’s classroom and other information that would help them stay in touch with their children’s learning experiences.
Context
This newsletter was created using Microsoft Publisher. It was created
during my FDN 3100 class (computer technology class) at ASU. I created
this newsletter as a model of the type of newsletter I would send home
to parents at the beginning of each school year to inform them of my plans
and expectations for their child’s class for the year. This is one
of the ways I plan to communicate with parents about their child’s learning
experiences throughout the year.
Impact
This type of newsletter could be used by teachers to inform parents
of the events and activities going on in their classrooms. This newsletter
could also be used to request parents’ help with classroom activities,
obtaining supplies for students, support with homework, etc. It might
be difficult for teachers and parents to find time to talk as often as
they would like; a newsletter such as this one would give teachers the
opportunity to communicate important news to parents more often without
the problem of schedule conflicts. This newsletter format could also be
utilized to communicate classroom happenings to other teachers, schools,
and community members. A newsletter is an appealing way to share information
with others as often as a teacher, or anyone, feels necessary.
Alignment
This newsletter provides teachers with a way to communicate information
to parents on their children’s learning, classroom experiences, and other
data relevant to student progress. The format of the newsletter lends itself
to the presentation of a various information in a way that is both effective
and pleasing to read (Tech. Competency
12.3). The ongoing communication that a newsletter would
allow teachers to have with parents, colleagues, students, etc. would help
encourage positive relationships between teachers and other members of
students’ support systems. These relationships would benefit students’
learning and their overall well-being. There can never be too many
people in a child’s corner (INTASC
#10).