Subject: Sample Letter for Reporting a Missed Day at School in Maricopa, Arizona Dear [School Administrator/Teacher's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to inform you about my child's absence from school on [Date]. Please consider this as a formal notification and an attempt to provide you with the necessary information regarding the reason for their absence. [Student's Name], a [grade level] student at [School Name], was unable to attend school on [Date] due to [reason for absence]. I apologize for any inconvenience caused and would like to provide some additional details regarding the circumstances of their absence. [Depending on the reason for absence, choose one of the following examples:] 1. Illness: [Student's Name] had been experiencing symptoms of [specific illness] which resulted in their inability to attend school on [Date]. Following the school's absence policy, [he/she] was advised to take a day off to mitigate the spread of any potential contagion among students and faculty members. We hope for a swift recovery in order to ensure [his/her] prompt return to school. 2. Family Emergency: Unfortunately, our family experienced an unexpected emergency on [Date] which required our immediate attention. Due to this unforeseen circumstance, [Student's Name] was unable to attend school that day. We understand the importance of daily academic progress and assure you that all missed assignments will be completed and submitted as soon as possible. 3. Personal/Important Commitment: [Student's Name] had a pre-approved absence on [Date] to attend an important personal commitment. This commitment is in line with [his/her] personal growth and development, and although we acknowledge the significance of regular school attendance, we firmly believe that this opportunity will contribute positively to [his/her] overall education. As responsible parents, we understand the significance of regular school attendance for our child's academic progress and overall development. We also appreciate your cooperation and support in providing a conducive learning environment for our child. Please kindly provide us with any missed assignments, homework, or necessary readings, so we can assist [him/her] in catching up with the missed work promptly. Moreover, I kindly request that [Student's Name]'s absence be marked as excused on the school record, given the provided explanation and our commitment to ensuring [his/her] continuous academic progress. Should you require any further information or documentation, please do not hesitate to contact me directly at [Your Contact Information]. I highly appreciate your understanding and support in this matter. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Parent/Guardian] Keywords: Maricopa, Arizona, sample letter, missed day at school, absence, notification, student, illness, family emergency, personal commitment, assignments, catch-up work, excused absence, academic progress, learning environment.
Para su conveniencia, debajo del texto en español le brindamos la versión completa de este formulario en inglés. For your convenience, the complete English version of this form is attached below the Spanish version.