Teachers, do you have your maternity leave template?

I dont know if it is pregnancy brain or what... but I dont know where to begin my letter.

Does anyone have a template I could use?

I plan on taking the 12 week FMLA.

8 weeks - c section recovery using sick days and the last 4 weeks unpaid.


THANKS !!!!

Re: Teachers, do you have your maternity leave template?

Dated Sept 29th:
This letter to formally let you know that I wish to take Maternity and Child Care Leave during the remainder of the 2009-2010 school year. My estimated due date is October 15th. Upon delivery, I wish to begin paid Maternity Leave for as long as my doctor recommends I need time to recuperate. I will follow up with a letter from my doctor after the delivery. Beyond that, I am requesting to continue my leave as Child Care Leave through the end of the 2009-2010 school year. I look forward to returning to xxx School in September 2010.

After giving birth:
I am happy to announce that I gave birth to my son, Kenneth Thomas, on October 19, 2009. I am enclosing a letter from my doctor, Dr. S, regarding my recuperation period from caesarian section following the birth of my son. He recommends that I recuperate for a minimum of 12 weeks until January 11, 2010.

After my recuperation period, I wish to continue my leave as Child Care Leave through the end of the 2009-2010 school year. I look forward to returning to my position as a special education teacher at xxx School in September 2010. Please let me know if you require anything further. Enjoy the remainder of the school year.


My contract doesn't specify 6 or 8 weeks, so I was able to get 12 weeks paid!

Re: Teachers, do you have your maternity leave template?

THANK YOU!!!!!

Re: Teachers, do you have your maternity leave template?

You're welcome! My OB just hand wrote the recoup period on an Rx form and I attached it to the letter.

Re: Teachers, do you have your maternity leave template?

Perfect!!!!