More Sample Letters and Ideas

An effective letter is short and sticks to the point.
Here's what I mean:

Dear _______:
1. Say what your connection is to Brockett.
2. Say why you think Brockett should remain openor why Brockett is special.
3. Thank the board member for reading your note, and ask him or her to support keeping Brockett open.

Sincerely,
Your Name

Here's a bare-bones example:

Dear Mr. Womack:
My daughter, Alexis, is in the third grade at Brockett.Brockett's excellent reputation is a major reason why we bought a home in this area.Thank you for reading this note, and I hope you will vote to keep our school open.

Sincerely,

Here's another example:

Dear Mr. Womack:
I have two children at Brockett Elementary.The school's diversity is just one of many reasons, in my opinion, why Brockett provides a great educational experience for my children. They are learning important lessons that will help them the rest of their lives.I hope I can count on your support to keep this wonderful school open.Thank you for reading this note.

Sincerely,

Remember to keep it short. And proofread before you send it!! There are different views about the "reasons" part. Some say to stick with hard facts; others say it's OK to be more subjective. I'd say it's up to you, but try to be more specific than just, "I like Brockett because it's a nice school."

Also, stay positive and focused on keeping Brockett open. We don't need to offer budget alternatives, and we don't make Brockett look good by making something else look bad.
Finally, if you want someone to look over your letter before sending it, I'm happy to oblige: gwgwriter@gmail.com.