Below is a sample email you can send to your child’s principal or superintendent to request that your school partner with afterschool programs. You may use the template below or change the language to explain why afterschool matters to your family.
Principal [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 ask for your help to keep our afterschool program open.
As you know, federal pandemic relief funds expire this January. If we don’t find a solution, many of our kids will lose their afterschool and summer learning programs. We can’t let that happen.
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, connect with friends, 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 to keep our afterschool programs open and serving the families who need them?
Sincerely,