Newsletter Submission Guidelines
The P-8 and SHP Newsletters are sent out each week to current Parents. The purpose is to keep parents informed of upcoming current events.
P-8 Newsletter Sections
- Feature Call out box
- Two week outlook
- Covid Updates
- School News - Preschool, Lower School (K-5), Middle School (6 - 8)
- Health & Wellness
- Student Activities & Enrichment
- P-8 Parents' Association
- SHS Community Life
- Family Service Opportunities
- Parent Education
- Spirituality Programs
SHP Newsletter Sections
- Feature (Call out) box - In the Spotlight
- Two Week Outlook
- From the Principal
- Community News
- SHP Parents' Association
- Parent Ed & Spirituality
- Academics & College Counseling
- Student Life
- Health & Wellness
- Athletics
- Fine Arts
Submission style guidelines
Submit Plain Text
Please do not include any special fonts or formatting. This will not be included in the newsletter and will require extra editing by the Newsletter preparer.
Be Concise
Email markerters say most emails are opened on a mobile device. According to emailmonday marketing studies, the mobile open rate of emails is 47% compared with desktop and webmail.
Be Brief - Use links
Dates
Do not use "th" or "st"
Links
Be specific in your linking: Do not use "click here" but describe what the user is linking to or clicking on. Example:
The newsletter is intended to be for parents and is parent-focused.
Advertising Events
Typically submissions run for two weeks prior to the event date. If you would like to "save the date" please submit an article for inclusion in the On The Horizon (SHP) section or Looking Ahead (P-8) section.
Be Concise
Email markerters say most emails are opened on a mobile device. According to emailmonday marketing studies, the mobile open rate of emails is 47% compared with desktop and webmail.
Be Brief - Use links
Based on reader feedback and research, submissions should be brief - 1 to 3 sentences with details in a "details" link where readers can click if they would like more information.
Dates
Do not use "th" or "st"
Links
Be specific in your linking: Do not use "click here" but describe what the user is linking to or clicking on. Example:
- Not recommended: Click here to register
- Recommended: Register for the SHP Parents' Association Coffee
The newsletter is intended to be for parents and is parent-focused.
Advertising Events
Typically submissions run for two weeks prior to the event date. If you would like to "save the date" please submit an article for inclusion in the On The Horizon (SHP) section or Looking Ahead (P-8) section.
Sacred Heart Schools Atherton
Founded by the Society of the Sacred Heart, SHS is a Catholic, independent, co-ed day school for students in preschool through grade 12
