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Writing Workshop 10 (continued)
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Jefferson Middle School 25 Learning Way Schooltown, TX 12345
November 1, 2015
Mr. and Mrs. Greening 369 Oak Tree Lane Schooltown, TX 12345
Dear Parent/Guardian of a Jefferson Middle School Student:
I am very proud of the learning and achievement that I see going on within this school every day. I feel honored to be a part of a community where teachers and students alike are dedicated to getting the most out of their educational experience. That being said, I think we are all aware of the current economic situation that is affecting our nation. Schools across the country are making tough decisions because of budget cuts, and Jefferson Middle School is no exception. That is why I am writing to propose that all field trips for the remainder of the year be canceled in order to save money for the school.
Although I definitely see the merit and educational benefits of field trips, they also tend to be very expensive for the school. Most places charge the school a fee to visit and tour their facility, and the expense of transportation to and from the field trip can also be costly. The money that we save by canceling these field trips could allow us to purchase needed resources for the classroom, such as computers or books. In addition, field trips often pose a disturbance to the school day, not only for the students, but
also for the teachers. In order to ensure that the appropriate number of qualified, experienced teachers is available to chaperone field trips, we often have to pay substitute teachers to cover the classes for the chaperone teachers. The learning that happens in a normal school day can also be interrupted due to students and teachers missing classes. This interruption can lead to classes getting behind in their plans, which is ultimately detrimental to our learning goals.
Our current economic situation has put us in a difficult situation in which hard decisions need to be made. The money that can be saved by canceling field trips could benefit our school community in many ways, from resources to athletic facilities. I
am confident that the Jefferson Middle School community will embrace this change, understand the practical reasons behind it, and continue our hard work toward being the best school we possibly can be. As always, I am open to your thoughts on this topic. My door is always open, and I am more than willing to engage in a thoughtful, sincere discussion regarding this or any concerns you may have about our school.
Sincerely,
Joanna Smith
Principal
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