Appropriate age groups:
Elementary School
Middle School
High School & Beyond

General purpose of letter:
This is a sample letter sent to the teacher when your child will be absent from school to go on a vacation. You should let the teacher know of your departure date at least two weeks before you leave, so that your child can be given assignments to take along on the trip.

Sample letter:
Date

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

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

Our entire family will be traveling overseas for the month of [Name of Month]. Please prepare a study and homework packet for [Child? Name], as she/he will have time each day to continue with her/his studies. If there is anything special that I need to do, please include that information along with instructions, or call me, and we can discuss it.

I can be reached at home, [home phone number], or at the office, [office phone number].

Thank you very much for your help.

Sincerely,
[Signature]

[Your Name]

[Parent?/Guardian? Name]
[Best time to be reached]
[Work/cell phone numbers]