Appropriate age groups:
Preschool and Younger
Elementary School
Middle School
High School & Beyond

General purpose of letter:
This is a sample letter to the nurse if your child has asthma. Include an asthma kit and a letter from the doctor stating that the asthma is under control. List examples of what can bring on an attack. List all contact numbers including your doctorÆs number for the nurse to have on file.

Sample letter:
Date

Ms./Mrs./Mr. [Name of Nurse]
Job Title
School Name
School Address
City, State, Zip Code

Dear Ms./Mrs./Mr. [Name of Nurse]:

Over the summer my child, [Child? Name], began having asthma attacks. Enclosed is a note from our doctor indicating that [Child? Name] is capable of attending school. I am sending you an asthma kit, as [Child? Name] occasionally needs to use an inhaler. I have sent a note from the doctor to [Name of Gym Teacher], that explains the activities [Child? Name] needs to be excused from in gym.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions. My home number is [home phone number], and my office number is [office phone number].

Thank you very much.

Sincerely,
[Signature]

[Your Name]

[Parent?/Guardian?]
[Home/work/cell phone numbers]
[Best time to be reached]

[Child? Name]
[List of child? current medications, allergies, illnesses or other conditions]
[Doctor's Name]
[Doctor? phone and beeper numbers]