Sample Letter To Parents

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Sample Letter to Parents
Date
Dear Parent,
It is with deep regret that we inform you about a recent loss to our school community. On
(INSERT date), (INSERT name of the deceased)¹ (INSERT brief facts about the death)².
This loss is sure to raise many emotions, concerns, and questions for our entire school,
especially our students.
Our school (and INSERT name of school district, if applicable) has a Crisis Intervention
Team made up of a professionals trained to help with the needs of students, parents, and
school personnel at difficult times such as this. At our school (or INSERT name of
alternative school), we have counselors available for any student who may need or want
help or any type of assistance surrounding this loss. We encourage you, as parents, to also
feel free to use our resources.
We have enclosed some information that may be useful to you in helping your child at
home. If you would like additional information or need assistance, please do not hesitate
to contact (INSERT name of Communications Coordinator or Counseling Services
Coordinator) at (INSERT phone number).
We are saddened by the loss to our school community and will make every effort to help
you and your child as you need.
Sincerely,
(Type the name of the signer and title. This letter is usually signed by the principal,
superintendent, or crisis team coordinator)
Examples of information to insert in the opening paragraph:
th
¹John Smith, one of our 9
grade students
th
Mrs. Jones, who taught 7
grade English
²was killed in an automobile accident
died after a long-illness
died suddenly
committed suicide (before inserting this information, be sure the immediate family is fine
with this information being released)

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