I have worked in a preschool for over 5 yrs. I would like to write some sort of letter to the parents of the kids in my care. What would be good to put in it? I really enjoy the parents and job...just there are no more opportunities to advance with the company so its time to move on
2007-05-27 05:22:04 · 11 answers · asked by asuwkyle05 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Preschool
My son's teacher had to quit mid-year, because her husband was transferred to another city. In a short letter, she said she had loved working with our children, felt so much pride in them, but unfortunately, she had to move on. She told us what her last day would be, and the new teacher's name, and the promise that the new teacher was well-qualified and that she felt comfortable entrusting this new teacher with the kids she had loved working with all year.
Another teacher who left the school (not one of my kids' teachers) had made up a poem, comparing teaching to gardening. It said something about how she had been blessed to give them the "water" they needed and watch them bloom, but she would have to leave them, and knew that another loving gardener would take over.
It made more sense in the poem she wrote. :-)
Both of them pointed out that they loved working with the kids, that they had to leave for whatever reason (I don't think the poem specified why, just that she couldn't be there anymore), and tried to convey trust in the new teachers' abilities to carry on caring for and teaching the kids.
For our part, we told my son that his teacher was going to be leaving, and it was nice knowing the name of the next teacher. For about a week, we talked up his new teacher, by name, so by the time he went to school and had a new teacher, he was ready, and even knew what her name was.
Also, if there are any children in your care who have any sort of special need, it would be good for you to write something to the new teacher, or meet with him or her. I really appreciated that my son's old teacher wrote a letter to the new one, letting her know things she had learned about the kids over the course of the year. This included things like allergies and asthma, and that a few of the kids had speech issues and would be seeing a speech pathologist who comes to the school at particular times. So before the new teacher ever really started, she knew that my son would need some extra work on language, and that if he has even a tiny bit of a runny nose, I need to be called, because he goes from drippy nose to full-blown asthma in about an hour and a half if he doesn't get some Benadryl right then.
2007-05-27 05:56:31 · answer #1 · answered by CrazyChick 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
What I have done is talk about how much the center and the children and parents have meant to me....How I will miss them so much. I tell them how lucky I have felt to have been a part of their lives and I will remember with fondness my years at the center.
I was moving out of state so I mentioned I was relocating but would stay in the field and I hoped to find a center as wonderful as the one I was leaving.
I would not get into to much about why your leaving if it is because of money or things like that....but just say you want to further expand your education and experience.
2007-05-27 20:55:09 · answer #2 · answered by Patricia G 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Keep it short and sweet. Tell how much you have enjoyed their children and how you will miss them. Tell when your last day is and the new teacher if you know who it will be. Stay positive about the school and the children. I would not mention why you are leaving unless you can do so without reflecting negatively on the school. Stay professional, but loving.
2007-05-27 06:46:27 · answer #3 · answered by drcfenton 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would thank the parents for entrusting their children to me. I would tell them that working with their children has been a wonderful experience, and an honor. I would also say that you really regret that you must move on and you will miss them and their children very much. If possible, tell them who will be taking over for you. Ask them to give her their trust and respect, just as they have done for you.
2007-05-27 09:29:51 · answer #4 · answered by leslie b 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would let them know that you have enjoyed the time with their child(ren), but have decided to pursue better opportunities for your career. I think any responsible adult will understand your decision. Also, let them know that after much thought you made your decision.
2007-05-27 14:58:49 · answer #5 · answered by savemore 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Explain to the parents what you have enjoyed about teaching their students. Let them know that you are moving on to broaden your oportunities and thank them for the joy they have brought to your career thusfar.
2007-05-27 06:39:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Briefly explain the reason you are leaving and tell them you were happy to meet them and to have spent quality time with their child. Put some words of wisdom or famous quotes (All's well that ends well - not that one, one of your own).
You wish them well in the future....
2007-05-28 03:43:06 · answer #7 · answered by Ya-sai 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dear Parents:
Your children have grown this year, it is nice to see them going into kindergarten. The children have made friends and made memories.
(write more) that's a start
2007-05-27 05:24:58 · answer #8 · answered by Neelie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe something like...
Dear Parents, I really enjoy this job. I love working with your great children.
I don't know.
2007-05-27 14:07:52 · answer #9 · answered by Holly 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well depending on what u r writing the letter on, the students about ur self or something like that so give more detail
2007-05-28 02:23:58 · answer #10 · answered by diliooooo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋