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As many teachers know, a successful school year involves clear communication between teachers and their students’ parents and guardians. To open communication from the very start, there is the teacher introduction letters to parents, letting them know a bit about what to expect. In general, these letters introduce the teachers and provide basic information on how the parents can best engage with the learning experience. They can range in length and tone, from serious, to sincere, to silly. The tone often depends on the grade level, since an overly serious preschool intro letter or a cutesy high school letter may feel out of place. Continue reading for some tips on what to include in your intro letters to parents, as well as examples by grade level (plus an example of an intro letter from a student teacher).

Tips for Writing a Teacher Intro Letter to Parents

Before we get started with examples, here are some tips for writing your intro letter to parents. While you don’t always need all of these elements, they can be great starting points for structuring your letter.

1) Address parents and caregivers

 It can be thoughtful to address parents and caregivers directly, even if much of your letter is copied and pasted between families. For example, you might begin with “Dear Brown Family,” “Dear Parents of Sofia Miller,” or “Dear Mr. and Ms. Garcia-Jones.” You can also address all families together, for example, “Dear 7^th Grade Families.”

2)  Introduce yourself

 This is perhaps the most important part of the letter (it’s an “intro letter” after all). Introducing yourself turns you from an abstract teacher figure to a relatable human being from the perspective of the families. It doesn’t hurt to add a few “fun facts” to the mix (where you’re from, your favorite color, things you like to do in your free time, etc.) in order to communicate your warmth and unique personality.

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3) Describe your background and experience

 The purpose of including your experience is to gain the trust of parents and guardians receiving your letter. It can include how long you’ve taught, where you earned your degree, and any other relevant experience. For example, if you are a 5th grade music teacher, you might say, “I became certified as a music instructor after 7 years of playing in a professional orchestra, and I’ve been teaching children the basics of string instruments since 2015. I also help to run the Hamilton County Orchestra Camp each summer.”

4) Include a bit of your teaching philosophy

This does not need to be a long statement, but a few sentences about how you run your classroom. What beliefs about education guide your teaching? In addition to course material, how do you create a healthy learning environment? Check out this University of San Diego resource for to pull from).

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5)  Guide how parents and caregivers should participate

  While some teachers expect parents and guardians to be active participants in their students’ education (particularly teachers of younger grade levels), other teachers prefer if parents only involve themselves when necessary. Make sure it’s clear how you expect parents to support your students. Should they provide homework help? Chaperone field trips? Let you know when difficulties arise? Communicating your expectations helps parents and caretakers best support your students, and it lowers the likelihood of conflict or misunderstanding later on.

6)  Share your contact information

 When it’s necessary for parents to get in touch, make sure they know how to reach you. Provide an email and/or phone number, and let them know how to schedule a private conference or phone call if needed.

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7)  Show enthusiasm

 Throughout the letter, it’s important to show your excitement about teaching your students. Even a simple “I’m excited to get to know this new class and begin the year” to can leave parents and caregivers feeling confident that their students are in good hands.

Example 1: Teacher Introduction Letter to Parents of Preschool Students

Dear families of Ms. Lee’s pre-K students,

Welcome to Pre-K, a year for your young learners to shine as they make the leap from preschool to kindergarten. I believe that pre-K students can blossom when offered a balance of challenge and play, and I’ve prepared a year full of lovely learning, cheerful challenges, amazing adventures, and glistening growth for your student. I can’t wait to meet this new class and letting the excitement begin.

Communication is key when it comes to teaching students of this age, and I hope to foster an open and honest parent/teacher relationship. I will communicate with you each week by sending home a communication folder with updates on Friday, which your students can return to the classroom on Monday. You can also email me any time at ___________ if you have any questions or concerns. I am happy to set up individual meetings over email.

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Lastly, here’s a bit about me:

• My name is Erica Lee
• My favorite color is red.
• My favorite food is ravioli.
• My favorite season is fall.
• One day, I want to hike in the mountains of Colorado.

If you wouldn’t mind emailing me back with your student’s answers to these questions, I will prepare special name cards for the first day of school. Feel free to include any other information you’d like to share and questions you’d like to ask.

• My name is:
• My favorite color is:
• My favorite food is:
• My favorite season is:
• One day, I want to:

Until next week! 

Sincerely,

Ms. Erica

Example 2: Teacher Introduction Letter to Parents of Elementary School Students

Dear Mr. Brown and Dr. Anderson,

As his homeroom teacher, it is my pleasure to welcome Drew to 4th grade for an exciting year of learning. I’m Ms. Katz and I teach 4th grade social studies. I began teaching because of my love for learning about historical civilizations and most importantly, the joy I receive from working with elementary school students.

In addition to teaching about world cultures, religions, and governments, each year I look forward to creating a warm and welcoming home-base for my homeroom students. I believe that this “home-base” should extend to families as well.

To start the year of right, I’m pleased to welcome you and Drew to our 4th Grade Open House (August 25th, 5-7 PM), an evening for students, guardians, and teachers to gather and learn a bit about each other before the school year begins. On this day, I will share a bit about the curriculum and homework expectations, as well as events and fieldtrips throughout the year. You are welcome to bring Drew’s school supplies to this event if it would be helpful for reducing the first-day-of-school hassle.

If you have any questions or concerns in the meantime, you can contact me at ______________. I check my emails on a daily basis, and I will respond to you within 24 hours.

I look forward to meeting you and Drew in a just a few short weeks!

Ms. Katz

Example 3: Teacher Introduction Letter to Parents of Middle School Students

Dear 6th Grade Families,

Welcome to middle school! I am Mx. Davis, your student’s homeroom teacher and math instructor for the year. A bit about me: I’ve been teaching at Newtown Middle School for 10 years. I graduated from Penn State University in 09’ with a Bachelor’s in Physics, and continued on to pursue my Master’s in Education with a specialization in Mathematics Education. When I’m not teaching, I love cooking, watching stand-up comedy, and playing piano.

I look forward to getting to know this new group of young mathematicians. Though middle school can be a stressful time for many students and families, I want to assure you that I will work to foster a welcoming community for your students. I take great care to emphasize kindness and inclusion while teaching middle school students.

In my 10 years of teaching, I’ve found that each student learns differently. Nobody is “bad at math” in my class, and I recognize and respect individual learning styles of my students. That said, I also ask that parents and guardians help to make sure that students complete their weekly homework assignments, which will be assigned each Tuesday and Thursday. While you should not need to help them with the math itself, I recommend setting aside 30-60 minutes for daily math practice at home. I am also open to meeting about any special needs throughout the school year (as is our excellent school guidance counselor, Mrs. Williams). Please email me with any questions or concerns.

I will also be at the Newtown Middle School welcome night for new families (August 18th, 7-9pm), and I hope to meet you there!

With great excitement,

Mx. Davis

Example 4: Teacher Introduction Letter to Parents of High School Students

Buongiorno e benvenuti!

My name is Signor Rossi, and I teach introductory and intermediate Italian at Riverview High School. I grew up outside of Rome, and I’ve been teaching Italian in the United States for over 20 years. 

As you might know, we have a unique language program here at Riverview, with special opportunities to take languages not always offered (including Italian, of course). In addition to practicing written and conversational skills, I believe it’s important that students learn about Italian culture, from opera, to literature, to cooking.

In this class, we only speak Italian. When it comes to language learning, practice makes perfect, and mistakes lead to greater understanding. Because of this, I ask my students not to use online tools such as Google Translate and ChatGPT for Italian learning, unless specified in an assignment. Though I hold my students accountable for their own homework assignments, I request that, when possible, you also discourage them from using these tools at home.

As all students will soon be informed, I will hold office hours every Wednesday and Thursday from 3-4:30 PM, as well as lunchtime Italian conversation practice on Fridays. I’m also happy to be in touch with parents regarding any concerns. I hope that we will meet at the school-wide Riverview Family Open House on September 14th, as well as parent-teacher conferences on October 21^st. In the meantime, don’t hesitate to email me at ____________.

As we say in Italy, “non vedo l’ora” (I can’t wait) to begin the year.

Sincerely,

Signor Rossi

Example 5: Teacher Introduction Letter to Parents from a Student Teacher

 Dear 2nd Grade Parents and Guardians,

My name is Alexis Jackson, and I’m thrilled to be a student teacher in your child’s classroom, where I will be working closely with Mrs. Martin. Since I will be seeing your child daily over these next four months, I wanted to tell you a bit about myself.

I’m a Master of Science in Education student at Johns Hopkins University, with focus on elementary education, special education, and reading. I’m a Maryland local, having graduated from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County three years ago. It wasn’t long before I realized that I had a passion for elementary education and decided to pursue my Master’s degree. In my free time, I enjoy riding my bicycle, watching films, and volunteering at a local animal shelter.

I look forward to helping your children learn as I learn how to become an excellent teacher. I can already tell that this will be an amazing group of students. If you have any questions, you can direct them to my graduate school email address, __________, and I will get back to you as soon as possible.

Sincerely,

Alexis

Additional Resources – Teacher Intro Letters to Parents 

Whether you teach preschool, 5th grade, or 9th grade students, it’s never a bad idea to write a teacher intro letter to the parents and caretakers of your students, welcoming the families and sharing your expectations. Hopefully, these tips and examples have provided some letter-writing inspiration. For further reading on teaching resources, we recommend the following articles:

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