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Homework Letter to Parents | Email Templates

As a teacher, communicating with parents about the homework expectations for their children is crucial for fostering a successful learning environment. Crafting a homework letter that is both informative and engaging can be a challenging task. That’s why we’ve created a list of homework letter-to-parents templates that you can use to effectively communicate with parents about the assignments, expectations, and goals for their child’s homework. In this article, we’ll go over the key elements of a successful homework letter, and provide you with a customizable template that you can use for your classroom.

The key elements of an effective homework letter to parents include

  • A clear introduction that establishes your purpose and goals for the homework,
  • A detailed explanation of the assignments, expectations, and grading policies,
  • A schedule outlining when homework is due, and a section dedicated to answering frequently asked questions or addressing concerns.
  • Additionally, adding information or resources about how parents can support their child’s learning at home and providing resources for additional support can also be helpful.

These elements will help ensure that parents are well-informed about their child’s homework and can effectively support their child’s academic success.

Example of detailed Homework letter to parents

I hope this email finds you, your child, and in good health. I wanted to take the time to talk about the value of homework and how it may aid in your child’s development as we begin the new school year. I’ve designed a template for a homework letter to parents that I’ll be using this year to assist keep you informed about your child’s homework requirements.

The homework template was created to give you succinct, clear information about the homework assignments, goals, and expectations for your child. It will also include a schedule explaining when homework is due, as well as a part devoted to addressing any worries you might have or frequently asked questions.

I’ll explain how the assignment helps your child learn in the introduction, as well as its purpose and goals. You can have a clear grasp of what is expected of your child by reading the thorough explanation section. This section defines the assignments, expectations, and grading guidelines. You may assist your child manage their time by giving them the due dates as per the timetable area.

I have also included some resources to help your child’s learning at home. You can learn how to support your child’s academic success.

I am aware that parents and students alike may find the topic of homework to be difficult, which is why I am providing this homework letter. I hope that this template will make it easier for you to support your child’s learning by having a clear understanding of the homework expectations.

If you have any questions or concerns about the homework letter to parents template, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. I am always available to discuss your child’s academic progress and answer any questions you may have.

Thank you for your continued support in your child’s education.

Homework letter to parents templates

  • Dear parent, This is a reminder that it is your child’s responsibility to bring their homework assignments home. We encourage you to make sure your child has their work ready with them each day so we all spend less time on this task and more time on teaching. Missing homework assignments may result in a lower grade for the assignment or even being taken out points from the report card altogether. Please see attached a list of missing homework assignments from your child’s class.
  • Dear Parent, We are writing to inform you that we have not received homework from your child for the following subjects [list]. If we do not receive this assignment by 2024, your child will receive a zero grade on all assignments until the missing homework is submitted. We thank you in advance and appreciate your help with this matter.
  • Dear parent, we noticed that your child did not hand in his/her homework. We will do our best to ensure your child does not miss out on learning from this lesson. Please ensure that your child brings home their homework next week. Thank you for your time and cooperation.
  • Dear Parent, It is important that your child complete their homework on time each night. Please help them by discussing the importance of homework completion and encouraging it to be done every night. Thank you.
  • Dear Parent, It has been brought to our attention that your child has been missing homework. We are asking that you remind your child of the importance of homework. Please ensure it is being completed daily, as this greatly helps your child in the classroom. Thank you for your time and cooperation.
  • Dear parents, Please see below a list of your child’s missing homework assignments. Please check if there are any questions you may have and then sign the form at the end. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank You,
  • Dear Parent, Your student has not turned in the homework assignment. Please see that they bring it with them tomorrow. If you have any questions or concerns please contact me at [number]. Thank you for your time. Sincerely,
  • Dear parent, this is our weekly homework reminder. We would appreciate it if you could check and make sure that your children have their homework completed. That way, they will be capable of focusing on school work instead of struggling to complete missing assignments in class. Thank you for your help.
  • Dear Parent, your child has been marked absent for missing homework. Please see the attached document for more information.
  • Dear Parent, I am sending this email to notify parents that the assignment [name] was not turned in. I hope that the assignment will be returned soon.
  • Dear Parent, We noticed that you missed the lesson titled [name] on Monday. This lesson was designed to help your child develop a better understanding of grammar and sentence structure, which are crucial skills to learn as they grow into successful adults. To access this lesson again and complete the homework assignment please visit the link. If you have any questions or concerns during this process please do not hesitate to contact me. 

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Summer Packet

Send home this Summer Packet at the end of the year for parents and students to work on during the summer, if they choose.

Many parents aren’t sure what to do with young children to promote learning in the summer, and tend to resort to worksheets and flashcards. Hopefully this packet provides them with fun, hands-on learning activities. Find more End of Year Activities .

There is a Spanish version of this Summer Packet also — scroll down!

Pre-K Summer Packet (Preschool Kids Going to Kindergarten): free printable pack

Updated 5/1/17.

PERMISSION FOR USING THE PRE-K SUMMER PACKET In a nutshell: You may copy and send a paper copy home to parents. You MAY NOT republish this and claim it as your own work. You MAY NOT sell this summer packet to parents. You may not distribute this electronically. Click here to download the full terms.

Download the Complete Pre-K Summer Packet

You can download and print the complete Summer Packet here or scroll down to get the individual pieces. There is also an editable parent letter file that you can download if you need it (under the “Parent Letter” section).

Download: Complete Pre-K Summer Packet

Get the Spanish Version here!

Get the Individual Pieces of the Summer Packet

Parent letter.

Send home a parent note explaining the purpose of a summer packet, and a list of the materials enclosed. Here is a downloadable copy of the parent letter that you can print to send home to parents. There is a PDF file as well as editable Word and PowerPoint (PPT) files. With the PPT file, you can easily drag and drop the clipart of your choice onto the page.

Parent Letter for the Summer Packet

Activity Booklet

Send home a booklet with several activities parents can do at home with their children. I also include a book list and website list.

Pre-K Summer Activities Packet

Download: Summer Activities Pack

Rhyming Cards

Include a set of rhyming cards are in the packet for children to practice matching rhyming words. You can have kids cut out and glue these to die cut shapes, then send them in the Summer Packet. Or, to save time, just add the sheet to the packet.

Rhyming Cards

Download: Rhyming Cards

Summer Book Bingo

Parents can randomly choose a book activity on this chart to do with their child during the summer. After they have read the book/completed the activity, the child can either color that square or stick a sticker over the square. They get bingo when the whole bingo chart is full.

Summer Book Bingo

Download: Summer Book Bingo

Ocean Animal Race (Counting Game)

This is a printable dice game children can play for counting and numeral recognition practice. To play, children roll a dotted game die. The child counts the dots on the die, and circles the number they rolled. They continue rolling and circling the number until one of the ocean animals wins. Directions are printed on the game for parents.

Ocean Animal Race Counting Game

Download: Ocean Race Game

Print and copy the grid game onto card stock paper for each child and add stickers for decoration. I use stickers of popular characters to spark their interest in the game (Barbie, Star Wars, Harry Potter, etc). Last year, when a child mentioned gifts in class, I had another child thank me for the Scooby Doo game, even though that wasn’t the end-of-year gift I had given them. You can either include dice (the Dollar Tree sells packs of them) or a home-made spinner. To play a Grid Game, children roll the die or spin the spinner and count out the correct amount of pieces to place in each grid. Play continues until the grid is full. Children practice one-to-one correspondence, numeral identification, and counting. If you prefer, you can print out ready-made grid games here  and more grid games here .

Grid Game / Counting Game for Pre-K Summer Packet

Download: Grid Game

Nursery Rhyme Parent Handout

This is a sample of nursery rhymes that parents can recite with their child. At the top, it tells parents (very simply) that nursery rhymes are important for increasing reading ability.

Nursery Rhyme Parent Handout

Download: Nursery Rhyme Handout

Roll and Write Games

Include one or more Roll and Write Games. This is a fun way to encourage kids to write. If possible, include a letter dice, which you can make with a wooden cube or foam cube. In the past, I’ve found foam cubes at the Dollar Tree. I have lots of blackline printable Roll and Write Games here , and there are many themes available.

For more writing, you could even include some of these Writing Printables .

Pipe Cleaners

The pipe cleaners are included for letter and numeral formation. This is also explained in the parent letter.

Emergent Reader Books

Include one or two printable emergent reader books. You can find some for free on The Measured Mom here .

Spray-paint lima beans so that they have a different color on each side. Children use them for counting, patterning, grid games, etc. They can use them in a toss game by tossing the beans on the table and counting how many of each color. They can also be used for comparing more/less/same.

Extra Weekly Readers

If you have any leftover Weekly Readers, add these to the packet.

Spanish Pre-K Summer Packet

The Spanish edition of the Pre-K Summer Packet is now available, and it’s free! Just click the button to download.

Download: Spanish Pre-K Summer Packet

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Home Learning Packet for Coronavirus Closings

Download the Home Learning Packet

SPECIAL PERMISSIONS FOR SCHOOL CLOSINGS DUE TO CORONAVIRUS — Updated 3/13/20:

If you are using this packet for home learning during school closings, and your school requires you to email or upload home learning activities for parents: You may email this packet to parents or upload it to a private online space that only your students’ parents can access. Otherwise, please provide a link to this webpage rather than upload this packet in a public online space.

The Home Learning Packet for school closings is basically the same as the Summer Packet that I have zipped together into one file so that you can share it with parents. Since this is an emergency situation for many schools, and this was something I already had available, it made sense to repurpose the summer packet. If I create additional materials, I will send a notification through my email newsletter — sign up here!

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Thanks to our partners,  Learning Heroes  and the National Summer Learning Association , National PTA is pleased to offer tips and tools that will set your child up for success in the fall.

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PTAs and schools are key to linking parents to vital summer learning opportunities that can help children have fun and meaningful learning experiences that prepare them for the next grade.

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Learning Heroes Summer ReMix  provides tips and resources to help parents mix up summer learning by having fun and connecting with loved ones, while also supporting key grade-level skills needed for next school year. Some of the main resources included in Summer Remix are:

  • The new  Dear Program Leader letter  helps parents share insights and goals so tutors or camp counselors can best support their child.
  • The Readiness Check  gives parents a gut-check on how their child is doing with end of year reading and math skills so they know what to focus on during the summer. It also provides videos and activities to support these skills.

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15 Brilliant Examples of Teacher Introduction Letters to Parents

Get ready for the new school year!

Teacher introduction letter examples including a Meet the Teacher checklist and Meet the Teacher fact sheet.

A new school year is about to begin. Are you ready? One of the best ways to get back into the groove is to write your teacher introduction letter to parents. This is a great time to reflect on previous years while setting an intention for the year ahead. Take time to curate the message you want to send, but don’t stress over it. We’ve put together some tips and examples to help you get started.

Tips for Writing a Teacher Introduction Letter to Parents

Make a friendly introduction.

Set the tone for your letter (and the school year!) by using a warm and friendly voice to introduce yourself to parents and students. Personalize this section by including the student’s name and class information. This is also helpful for parents who may have more than one child at the school.

Give them your background

Take a moment to highlight your education, experience, and skills to give them a better idea of your professional background and qualifications. Be sure to share any special training or certifications you’ve received as well as any goals you’ve set for the year.

Tell them why you are a teacher

There are many reasons why parents might find it harder and harder to leave their children in a classroom. Showcase your passion, teaching philosophy , and love for being a teacher, and let them know you are open and available to discuss any of their concerns during the school year.

Teacher Introduction Letter to Parents Examples

1. put preschoolers at ease.

Back to school teacher introduction letter to parents

Starting school for the first time can be intimidating. Welcoming preschoolers to an adventure can help reframe the experience and make it more exciting.

2. Build relationships with parents

Kindergarten welcome letter from teacher

Use your teacher introduction letter to parents to let them know that you want to be a team. Build a rapport and encourage them to share all of the things they love about their child.

3. Show them who you are

Meet the teacher letter for back to school

It’s important to give parents important information about your educational and professional background, but you can also use this space to share some personal details to help them get to know you better.

4. Ask parents for an introduction letter

Back to school teacher introduction letter to parents

While it’s essential to send out teacher introduction letters, why not ask for one in return? Invite parents to share anything and everything they want you to know at the beginning of the school year so you can get on the same page.

5. Make it a family affair

Example of teacher introduction letter to parents

Let parents know that they are part of an extended family based in your classroom. Welcome them to be involved, set “family rules,” and make it clear that they have a seat at the table.

6. Provide class information

Meet the Teacher

With your teacher introduction letter, consider including a one-sheet reference of important information about things like classroom rules, communication, volunteering, and the class website.

7. Share your family

Example of back to school teacher introduction letter to parents

Consider including a personal image of your family in your letter at the beginning of the year. Whether it’s you and your partner, your kids, or fur babies, this can help you make an immediate connection with parents.

8. Make a checklist

Meet the Teacher classroom checklist back to school

After the long summer break, back to school can be a stressful time. Help students and their families stay on track by including a helpful checklist with your teacher introduction letter.

9. Go high-tech

Example teacher introduction letter to parents

Want to take your efforts to the next level? Add a QR code that parents can scan. This will open a recording of you reading the letter to your students!

10. Keep it simple

Simple example of teacher letter for back to school

Don’t want to get overly personal or technical? That’s OK! You can still write a great teacher introduction letter that gives students and parents the information they need while respecting your privacy.

11. Speak in code

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Here’s another example of a customizable letter using technology to offer additional information without having to overstuff your letter or print out unnecessary pages. The QR code keeps things sleek and simple.

12. Stick to basics

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In some situations, less is more. If you want to keep your teacher introduction letter to parents short, this customizable minimalist design might be perfect for you.

13. Space out

summer homework letter to parents

This fun teacher introduction letter template is easy to personalize and has just enough space (no pun intended) for the essentials. You can easily add more information or keep it short and sweet.

14. Go retro

summer homework letter to parents

This groovy design has a retro feel and a clean design. The bullets are a great way to share a lot of information without cluttering up your letter.

15. Block it off

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We love the blocks used in this editable teacher introduction letter to parents. It looks clean and tidy, but the colors keep it fun and fresh.

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Summer Reading Parent Letter

Dear Parent(s) and/or Guardian(s),

With the end of the school year quickly upon us, we know that you are making plans for your child’s summer activities. While the summer months are a welcome opportunity for fun and relaxation, the break from school activities often causes students to experience a lag in learning returning to school in the fall. This lag in learning is often referred to as the“Summer Slide”. The summer slide can result in students losing two to three months of reading proficiency.

In an effort to lessen this effect, DC Public Schools’s Elementary English Language Arts (ELA) and Library Programs teams are encouraging all elementary students and rising middle schoolers to participate in DC Public Library’s Summer Reading Challenge through providing incentives for students to read over the summer.

It’s easy! Just sign up online at dclibrary.beanstack.org/reader365 or visit your neighborhood library [see back for details]. Both you and your child(ren) can participate! Read at least 20 minutes every day and log your progress. There are prizes each month! For more information on the prizes that you may earn, visit dclibrary.org/summerchallenge.

Show us what you and your child(ren) are reading by tweeting us @DCElementaryELA and @DCPL and using the hashtags #DCPSReads and #Read20. We may retweet you!

We hope that you will encourage your child(ren) to read over the summer months. Reading with your child(ren) and in their presence is a powerful model that can last a lifetime.

Educationally yours, The Elementary ELA and Library Programs Teams

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The health department says the risk is extremely low and that the city is only seeing sporadic cases of mpox

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PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia health officials are warning families at a school in Philadelphia's Port Richmond section that students may have been exposed to mpox.

A letter sent home to parents at Richmond Elementary advises them to monitor their children for symptoms over the next week.

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Mpox symptoms usually start within three weeks of exposure to the virus. However, if someone has flu-like symptoms, they will usually develop a rash 1-4 days later, according to the CDC.

The health department says the risk is extremely low and that the city is only seeing sporadic cases of mpox.

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A diverging bar chart showing that a majority of Americans say parents should be able to opt their children out of learning about LGBTQ issues in school.

  • 54% think parents should be able to opt their children out of learning about sexual orientation and gender identity.
  • 34% say the same when it comes to learning about racism and racial inequality.

Republicans and Republican leaners are far more likely than Democrats and Democratic leaners to say that parents should be able to opt their children out of learning about these topics in school:

  • 79% of Republicans say this about LGBTQ issues, compared with 32% of Democrats.
  • 55% of Republicans say this about racism and racial inequality, compared with 16% of Democrats.

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A diverging bar chart showing that Democrats’ views on parents opting their children out of learning about certain topics vary by race and ethnicity.

Similar shares of White adults (36%) and Hispanic adults (34%) say parents should be able to opt their children out of learning about topics related to racism or racial inequality. Among Black and Asian adults, the shares are smaller (about a quarter each).

Views on whether parents should be able to opt their children out of learning about sexual orientation or gender identity don’t vary as much by race and ethnicity. But there are wide differences by race and ethnicity among Democrats.

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Black and Hispanic Democrats are more likely than White and Asian Democrats to say that parents should be able to opt their children out of learning about racial inequality and LGBTQ issues in school.

White Democrats are the most likely to say that parents should not be able to opt their children out of learning about racism and racial inequality. About eight-in-ten White Democrats (81%) say this, compared with 70% of Asian Democrats, 65% of Black Democrats and 61% of Hispanic Democrats.

And White Democrats are more likely than Black and Hispanic Democrats to say parents should not be able to opt their children out of learning about sexual orientation and gender identity. Six-in-ten White Democrats say this, compared with 42% of Hispanic Democrats and 34% of Black Democrats. Some 53% of Asian Democrats say parents should not be able to opt their children out – this share it not statistically different from that of White Democrats.

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Ministers confirm plan to ban use of mobile phones in schools in England

Teaching unions say guidance includes practices already adopted and most schools already have policies in place

Ministers have confirmed plans to ban the use of mobile phones in English schools, releasing guidance for headteachers that some unions said included practices that had already been widely adopted.

However, one headteacher welcomed the Department for Education (DfE) plan, saying it would help give schools the confidence to make a change that would benefit pupils but could meet resistance from parents.

The guidance is not statutory, and offers schools a variety of ways to implement the ban, ranging from an order to leave all phones at home, to handing them in on arrival or keeping them in inaccessible lockers, or allowing students to keep them on condition they are not used or heard.

The proliferation of smartphones in schools – Ofcom data says 97% of children have one by the age of 12 – has brought concerns about not just distraction but the potential for bullying or other social pressure.

In interviews on Monday about the plan, Gillian Keegan , the education secretary, said the DfE had consulted headteachers and believed the guidance would “empower” those yet to fully ban phones, and “would send a clear message about consistency”.

“You go to school, you go to learn, you go to create those friendships, you go to speak to people and socialise and you go to get educated – you don’t go to sit on your mobile phone or to send messages whilst you could actually talk to somebody,” she told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme.

There is also wider concern about phone use by children and the harmful content they can access. Esther Ghey, mother of the murdered teenager Brianna Ghey, has called for tech companies to do more on this, and for under-16s to be stopped from accessing social media.

Ghey has also argued for phone manufacturers to make specific products for under-16s that prevent them from accessing harmful content, after it emerged that her daughter’s killers viewed violent material before the murder.

Keegan told Today that while ministers would discuss the idea with Ghey, “it’s not something that we have actually looked at or considered and those conversations will take place”.

The 13-page DfE guidance says the policy on phones should be clearly communicated to pupils, with the reasons for it also explained. It adds that teachers should not be seen in schools using a phone except when necessary for work.

Parents also needed to be involved in the ban, it says, with a reminder that they should contact students via the school office rather than directly.

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Geoff Barton, the general secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders, said that while the amount of time some children spend on phones was a worry, the new guidance was “a non-policy for a non-problem”.

He said: “This compulsive use of these devices is not something that is happening in schools – where robust polices are already in place – but while children are out of school. Most schools already forbid the use of mobile phones during the school day or allow their use only in limited and stipulated circumstances.”

Daniel Kebede, the general secretary of the National Education Union, said: “As most schools already have policies in place to deal with the problems of mobile phone use this guidance will make little difference and is a distraction from the many problems facing education.”

However, Vic Goddard, the executive principal of two schools in Esssex, including Passmores academy in Harlow, which featured in Channel 4’s Educating Essex series, said Passmores had recently imposed a complete ban on phones, which he said had been transformative, with a positive response from parents and students.

“We had very few parental issues, when we thought we would,” he said. “The students felt the social pressure had been removed from them. Without a doubt this guidance will help schools. The problem we have is that anything which might put us in conflict with parents is always going to be challenging.

“We have a generation of parents who weren’t born with phones. We thought that giving children a phone was keeping them safe, when the reality was it was opening them to a world of online harm and pressure.”

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