When a person who is not a parent will attend a school event
In this case, you want to tell the teacher whether you can attend a school event such as a parent-child field trip or Parents’ Day. If an attendance confirmation form is provided, just fill out the form and hand it in. If there is no form, you can use the renrakucho to inform the school whether you will attend. The following model shows an example of a message informing the school that a person who is not a parent will attend a school event. Expressing regret at being unable to attend and mentioning your child’s anticipation of the event will convey your positive attitude towards the school.
Model
Conversational flow and useful expressions
Greeting
Regarding...
Reason
What you will do
Child’s attitude, etc.
Closing
Parent's name
Supplement
Preschools may have slightly different names – such as 「保護者参観」(hogosha sankan) or 「保育参観」(hoiku sankan) – for Parents' Day, a day when parents are invited to observe their children at preschool.