Official Letter Template for K-12 U.S. Teacher This template provides a general structure for an official letter from a school or district to a K-12 teacher in the U.S. Letterhead/Sender Information Evergreen School District 4500 Oak Avenue Greenwood, WA 98204 (555) 789-1234 | info@evergreensd.org October 26, 2023 Recipient Information Ms. Emily Carter 8th Grade English Language Arts Teacher Greenwood Middle School 123 Maple Street Greenwood, WA 98204 Salutation Dear Ms. Carter, Body Paragraph 1: Purpose of the Letter This letter is to formally notify you of a scheduled observation of your classroom instruction as part of our district's professional development and evaluation cycle for the current academic year. Body Paragraph 2: Details and Context The observation will take place during your 3rd-period ELA class (8th Grade) on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at approximately 10:15 AM. The focus of this observation will be on your implementation of differentiated instruction strategies and the effectiveness of your student engagement techniques during independent reading activities. We anticipate the observation will last for the duration of the class period. Body Paragraph 3 (Optional): Next Steps/Call to Action/Further Information Following the observation, we will schedule a brief post-observation conference to discuss strengths, areas for growth, and to collaboratively set professional learning goals. My assistant will reach out to you directly to arrange a suitable time for this meeting on or before November 15, 2023. Please continue to teach as you normally would. This process is designed to be supportive and collaborative, aimed at fostering continuous improvement in instructional practice. Should you have any questions prior to the observation, please do not hesitate to contact me. Closing Sincerely, [Signature Space] Dr. Evelyn Reed Principal, Greenwood Middle School Enclosures (if any) None Key Considerations for Official Letters Tone: Professional, respectful, and clear. Clarity: Avoid jargon; be direct and unambiguous. Accuracy: Ensure all dates, names, and details are correct. Conciseness: Get to the point without unnecessary fluff. Proofread: Check for any grammatical errors or typos.