"Dear Parents, I am writing to thank you for two things. Welcome to 8th Grade at The Franklin School of Innovation!A "thank you for joining" membership letter should include a personalized greeting to the new member. Use the member's first name in your salutation. Dear CRS Proud Panda Parents, It is with great pleasure that I write this letter to welcome you and your children to a new school year. 1. Enter the date at the top of the letter. Here are 10 things your welcome letter or email to new members must include plus a template that can be customized for your organization. We would like to welcome several new staff members. Mrs. Please enjoy the rest of your summer. I cannot wait to welcome your children back to school on.