Today is Wednesday, and your teacher asked you to assist with a school fundraiser on Saturday afternoon. Your family has plans to attend a church cookout that is scheduled for the same time. Write an e-mail to your teacher and inform them of your family's intention to attend the church function.
Subject: Request for Excusal from School Fundraiser due to Prior Church Commitment
Dear [Teacher's Name],
I hope this email finds you well. I wanted to bring to your attention a scheduling conflict that has recently arisen regarding the school fundraiser you mentioned during class today.
As you know, this Saturday afternoon, my family has plans to attend a church cookout that we have been looking forward to for some time. It is an important event for our spiritual community, and our participation in it is highly valued. Given the significance of this cookout, we regrettably cannot participate in the school fundraiser.
I understand the importance of the fundraiser and the need for volunteers. While I would have loved to assist with it, my family's prior commitment prevents me from being available on that day. I apologize for any inconvenience caused by this conflict and hope you understand the circumstances.
If there are any alternative ways in which I can contribute to the fundraiser, perhaps by assisting with preparations in advance or helping after the event, I would be more than happy to discuss and explore those options with you. I am committed to supporting our school community and this event in any other way possible.
Thank you for considering my request for excusal from the school fundraiser on Saturday afternoon. I greatly appreciate your understanding and assure you that I will make every effort to make up for my absence. Please feel free to reach out if there are any further discussions or arrangements needed.
Wishing you a successful fundraiser, and I look forward to catching up with you soon.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]