Every Sunday feels like I am putting on a massive event just getting through Primary… am I alone in that? For me, keeping parents informed with a nice newsletter serves multiple purposes. I feel like if you hand them this nice looking, well thought out newsletter each month not only are they informed, but they know you care, you work hard, and hopefully they will feel more inclined to be involved! Today I am sharing a primary newsletter template that you can adjust for your ward along with some pointers and tips I have learned along the way! Hope it helps you in your calling 🙂
Here is an example of what our finished newsletter looks like:
I think some important elements to a newsletter are:
- The name of your ward
- The month the newsletter is for
- A list of upcoming events for both parents & teachers to mark on their calendars including
- upcoming ward events
- schedule changes (stake conference, general conference, 5th sunday, primary program etc)
- cub scouts & activity days
- The months theme, scripture & song
- Assignments for the month including opening prayer, scripture, talks & closing prayers
- Birthdays for that month
- Contact information of the primary presidency in case parents or teachers need to get ahold of you
- Article of Faith or spotlight or whatever other important things you want to include
- A nice seasonal image or picture (notice the apple for september=back to school).