Welcome students back to school, announce special events, or just share what goes on at school every day. Newsletters are a great way to communicate with students, their families, and the entire educational community. Newsletters also are a great way for students to report on team, grade, or unit projects.

You don't need special software or expert technology skills to create a school, classroom, or team newsletter; all you need is information to convey, a desire to communicate, a computer, and Microsoft Word. Then, with just three simple steps, you can create a professional and attractive publication.

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