
The following are some classic written excuses given to teachers in the Alburquerque public school system:
"Dear School: Please excuse John from being absent on Jan. 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, and also 33."
"Excuse Gloria. She has been under the doctor."
"Carlos was absent yesterday because he was playing football. He was hit in the growing part."
"My daughter was absent yesterday because she was tired. She spent this weekend with the Marines."
"Maryann was absent Dec. 11-16, because she had a fever, sore throat, headache, and upset stomach. Her sister was also sick, fever and sore throat, her brother had a low-grade fever. There must be the flu going around, her father even got hot last night."
"George was absent yesterday because he had a stomach."
"Please excuse Lupe. She is having problems with her ovals."
"I kept Billie home because she had to go Christmas shopping because I don't know what size she wear."