You need to explain to your child’s teacher why homework was not completed.

**Question:**
Your child did not complete their homework assignment because your family had a medical emergency and spent the night in the hospital. Write an email to your child’s teacher, Ms. Patterson. In your email:
– Explain the family emergency
– Apologize for the incomplete work
– Ask for an extension or alternative

**Model Answer:**

**To:** ms.patterson@school.edu
**Subject:** Explanation – incomplete homework for my son, Lucas

Dear Ms. Patterson,

I am writing to explain why my son, Lucas, was unable to complete his math homework assignment this week, and to respectfully request an extension.

On Tuesday evening, my elderly mother – Lucas’s grandmother – suffered a fall at her home. My husband and I rushed to her house and called an ambulance. She was taken to the hospital, and we spent the entire night in the emergency room with her. Lucas was with us because we had no one to leave him with on such short notice. We did not return home until 4:00 AM on Wednesday morning.

As you can imagine, the situation was chaotic and distressing for the whole family. Lucas was understandably upset and worried about his grandmother. By the time we got home, he was exhausted and emotionally drained. We made the decision that his wellbeing was more important than completing homework that night. He did not have any opportunity to work on the assignment on Tuesday evening or Wednesday after school because we were back at the hospital for visiting hours.

I have attached a note from the hospital confirming my mother’s admission. Lucas has always been a diligent student who takes his responsibilities seriously. He has never missed a homework assignment before, and I am confident this is an exceptional circumstance.

Would it be possible for Lucas to have an extension until next Tuesday to complete the assignment? If not, would you consider excusing this assignment from his grade given the circumstances? I would be happy to have him complete extra credit work instead.

Thank you for your understanding and compassion.

Sincerely,
Mrs. Davis