Subject: Request for Absence Approval — Important: Missouri Sample Letter for Missed Day at School [Address of the school] [Date] Dear [Name of the School Principal/Teacher/Attendance Authority], I am writing this letter to inform you in advance about the impending absence of my child, [Child's Full Name], due to unavoidable circumstances. The purpose of this letter is to seek your approval and kindly request that his/her absence from school on [Date] be excused. [Child's Full Name] is a diligent student who understands the significance of regular attendance and values education. However, due to a/an [explain the legitimate reason such as illness, family emergency, personal reasons, etc.], it is in his/her best interest to miss school on [Date]. We deeply apologize for any inconvenience this may cause to the school and assure you that we will make every effort to minimize disruption in his/her academic progress. Considering the provisions set by the State of Missouri and our commitment to adhering to the school's attendance policies, we kindly request that you classify our child's absence as excused on [Date]. We have ensured that our child is fully aware of the material that will be covered during their absence. We would greatly appreciate it if their teachers could provide them with any assignments, homework, or classwork that will be missed so that he/she can catch up on the material and remain up to date with the curriculum. In accordance with Section [X] of the Missouri State Attendance Laws, which states [cite the relevant law or regulation], we firmly believe that this absence qualifies as excused leave. We would be grateful if you could verify this by providing a written confirmation or acknowledging the excused absence on [Date] in the student's records. In case there is any additional paperwork or formality required to validate this absence, kindly provide us with the necessary information or documents which need to be completed from our end. We understand the importance of maintaining clear communication between home and school and are committed to fulfilling any requirements that may facilitate this process. If there are any concerns or further information required regarding this absence, please do not hesitate to contact us at [Phone Number] or [Email Address]. We sincerely appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter. Thank you for your attention to this request. We are confident that you will handle this matter considerately and in the best interest of our child's education. Yours sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Contact Information]