Expert: Leo Lingham - 6/30/2009

Question
I have been substituiting for one of the largest schoold districts in ohio and I recently recieved a letter that I would be removed from the roster for 2 years for not completing 35 days in which I completed 27 days. However some of the days were due to another job, illness and school being closed for weather. I was told I could submit a letter and I dont know where to start or what to say. I like subing because it works well with school schedule, my childcare and pay is descent. Can you help me please

Answer
BRANDY,

PROBABLY  YOU  COULD  WRITE, IN  THIS  MANNER.


DEAR  SIR,

First,let  me  thank you  for  the  opportunity  to   work
with your  institution.It  was  enjoyable, and  useful
to my worklife.

I  agree, I  did  fall  behind  in  my  performance.  But
this  was  due  a  number  of   factors which were
beyond  my  control. I deeply  regret it  and  I hope  
to  manage such  things  better in  future  without  
hurting  the  performance.

I enjoy the  work  and I  am  happy  with  the  rewards
that  goes  with  it.

Hence  I  would  request, please  give  me  one  more
chance  to  prove  my  worth. I  promise  to prove my
words  in  action  and  keep  up to  the  standards
of  performance  as  required  by  your  institution.

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Make  the  letter  short  and  keep  it  simple.


GOOD  LUCK

REGARDS
LEO LINGHAM