Third, strike the right balance<\/h3>\n\n\n\nEffective holiday communication should blend warmth with important information. Here are some final tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Use multiple channels (email, text, social media) to ensure your message reaches all families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Be mindful of diverse cultural celebrations and use inclusive language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Encourage two-way communication by inviting families to share their own holiday traditions or feedback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By approaching holiday communications with intention and care, school leaders can strengthen community bonds, improve attendance, and set a positive tone for the new year. Remember, every message is an opportunity to connect, inform, and inspire your school community.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":16497,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[108,87,381,77],"class_list":["post-15980","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-communication","tag-attendance","tag-communication","tag-community-building","tag-engagement"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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