Subject: [Project] update — [date]

Status: [on track / decision needed / timing change proposed]

Completed:
- [finished artifact and link]
- [review or test performed]

Next:
- [next deliverable and target]

Decision needed:
- [specific question, owner, and date needed]

Blockers or changes:
- [fact, impact, and proposed response; use “none” if none]

Time/budget note, where agreed:
- [actual position compared with agreed scope, without guessing]

Please reply with [the exact decision or feedback needed].