Below is a sample email you can send to your child’s school leaders to explain why afterschool matters to your family. You may use the template below or change the language to share your afterschool story.
School Leader [NAME],
Thank you for all you do to support our children and school community. My child attends [NAME OF SCHOOL] and [NAME OF AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM]. I’m writing to share with you why afterschool programs matter for my family and our community.
As a [mom/dad/grandparent/caregiver], our afterschool program is a lifeline that keeps my child safe while I am at work. It’s a world of new opportunities that helps my child do better in school, build foundational life skills like teamwork and communication, and spend less time on screens. I don’t want to see these opportunities disappear for myself or any other family in our community!
Can you help me understand how our school district can be part of the solution in making sure our afterschool programs have what they need to keep serving kids and families in our community?
Sincerely,