Dear [teacher name],

I just wanted to let you know that I think you’re an excellent teacher and that you’re doing a tremendous job with your students. With so much going on, it’s easy to feel overlooked. But I want you to know that have noticed your hard work and am impressed by [insert something specific about the teacher that they do well here]. You are an incredible asset to our students, our school, and to me. You truly are irreplaceable and I hope that you will join us for another year (and many years to come!) teaching at [insert school name]. Please let me know if there is anything you need from me or if there is any way I can better assist you in the work you do every day to prepare our students for a brighter future.

Sincerely,

Dear [teacher name],

I’m reaching out to let you know how much I value your work on behalf of the students at [insert school name]. You are one of the best teachers we have at this school and I have been so impressed by [insert something specific about the teacher that they do well here]. You are an irreplaceable teacher, and without my best teachers like you this school would cease to function. So I sincerely hope that you plan to return next year to continue the important work of educating our students. Please let me know if there is anything you need from me or any way I can better assist you in the work you do every day. I want you to be successful and happy so that you’ll stay at [insert school name] forever!

Sincerely,

Dear [teacher name],

Spring is upon us and many teachers are making plans for next year. Before you make any decisions, I want you to know that I think you are one of the best teachers at [insert school name] and that this school wouldn’t function nearly as well without you. [Insert something specific about the teacher that they do well here]. So truly hope that you’ll plan to rejoin us next year. Please let me know if there is anything you need from me or any way I can better assist you to do your job well. I want to make sure that you feel happy and supported so that you plan to stay at our school for many years to come.

Sincerely,