How to draft a mail for sick leave in school

Here's a sample draft for a sick leave mail in a school:

Subject: Notification of Absence due to Illness

Dear [Teacher's Name/Principal's Name],

I am writing to inform you that my child, [Student's Name], will be unable to attend school on [Date] due to illness. Unfortunately, [Student's Name] is not feeling well and is currently under the weather.

I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and will make sure that [Student's Name] catches up on any missed work as soon as possible. If there are any assignments or notes that [Student's Name] misses, please let me know and I will arrange for them to be completed or collected.

I would appreciate it if you could excuse [Student's Name]'s absence and provide any necessary documentation or notes for my records.

Thank you for your understanding and please feel free to contact me if you require any further information.

Sincerely,

[Your Name] [Your Child's Name]

Additional Tips:

• Make sure to include the following details:
  • Student's name
  • Date of absence
  • Reason for absence (illness)
  • Apology for any inconvenience caused
  • Request for excusal and documentation
• Keep the tone polite and professional
• Proofread the email for any errors before sending it
• Consider attaching a doctor's note or a medical certificate if the absence is for an extended period or if the student has a chronic illness

Example Email:

Subject: Notification of Absence due to Illness

Dear Ms. Smith,

I am writing to inform you that my child, Emily, will be unable to attend school on Monday, March 12th due to illness. Unfortunately, Emily is not feeling well and is currently under the weather.

I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and will make sure that Emily catches up on any missed work as soon as possible. If there are any assignments or notes that Emily misses, please let me know and I will arrange for them to be completed or collected.

I would appreciate it if you could excuse Emily's absence and provide any necessary documentation or notes for my records.

Thank you for your understanding and please feel free to contact me if you require any further information.

Sincerely, John Doe