Monthly Newsletter and Homework
I too use a template from Mailbox Magazine which I can fill out on-line. I love that I can do this on-line! I can copy it to Word Perfect to spell check and then make any changes with spelling or typos.

I do one or maybe two a month and usually on the flip side is my monthly homework calendar which I now create myself in Word Perfect using a table grid. Now that I have a rhythm it is pretty easy for me. I couldn't justify making a weekly newsletter/homework sheet as that would be too timely for me and way too much paper used in my school! The once a month, occationally twice a month, is just right for the needs of my classroom.
I'm sure someone in your school would have an old copy of a mailbox template that you could use to do one by hand to start or you might look into using the site if you have the money or see if the school can pay for it. If your school Librray subscribes then there should be some way to log on and use these resources. Couldn't hurt to ask.
sdwl
