Any teachers? Maternity leave letter to principal and not returning next year...

June3Bride2Be

Hi, I was just hoping for some help writing my leave letter to my principal.  I am currently an ed tech in 1st grade at a k-2 school and was just hoping someone might have an idea what I should include in this letter. This is my first year in the school system, but also the same school system I went through growing up and the town I still live in. Anyway, my last day has been decided to be May 22, my c-section is June 4th. I am not returning this upcoming year bc this will be 2 under 1 1/2 for us. However, I would love to get a teaching position at this school in the near future (1-2 years down the road).

 Any ideas or even a general template to go by? Thanks so much:)

sroses222

I copied my letter for you below, and edited out some of my personal info.  I'd suggest cc-ing it to a few important people in your district if need be.

 

Good luck!

 

 

Your Name

Your Address

 

 

date

 

 

 

Principal/Superintendent Name

Address

 

Dear ______:

 

I am thrilled to share the news that I am expecting a child.  My doctor has confirmed my pregnancy and estimated the date of delivery at May _____________  Please let me know if you require confirmation from my doctor, _____________, of the ____________ Medical Group, and I will request that she forward a letter.

 

It is my intention to work as closely to my due date as I am able.  I intend to apply my unused sick and personal leave against any time my doctor finds me to be disabled and unable to teach as a result of the pregnancy.  In accordance with the law, I understand that Family Medical Leave time will run concurrently with this absence. 

 

My family feels truly blessed and I am so happy to be sharing this experience with the administrators, students, parents and faculty.  Thank you for your support.

 

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

 

Your Name

 

 

      cc:  Assistant Superintendent

Principal

          Association President

 

aspade

I would suggest that if you really want to come back to this particular school and work for this particular principal that you ask for a meeting and tell him/her in person, following up with a letter.  People in leadership positions like to be in the know, and you will come across as the most professional this way.

And in the letter I would positively gush about how much your time there has meant to you and how connected you've felt to the kids and families/overall community.  Sandwich the business about dates and FMLA in the middle and go for warmth instead of formality at the start and end.

mommywilson

does your school district offer any leave options?? I work for the school district of philadelphia and have the options of either taking an additional 89 day leave(no pay with medical) after my maternity, or up to 4 years(no pay, no medical) and still have my hired status with the district. the only thing is that i would lose my school placement. if your in good standing with your administrative staff ask them what options you may have for the future, but in all reality its possible that they could love everything about you, but after you leave and they offer someone else the position, it could hinder your chances to get back in. best of luck