Example of Resignation & Retirement Notice

Recommendations for how to write a resignation/retirement letter or email

1. Tell your supervisor first.
2. Use the business letter format.
3. State the position you are resigning/retiring from and the effective date.
4. Explain why you are resigning/retiring.
5. Express gratitude.
6. Close with your signature.

Example

Date ___________________

Dear __(supervisor)__________,

Please accept this as formal notification of my resignation/retirement as a  ___(position)__________ with Eden Prairie Schools. My last day of work* will be ______(mm/dd/yyyy)________________. This resignation/retirement is due to ___(reason)__________. Thank you for the opportunity to work in this position.

Sincerely, ____________________

*last day of work is considered the last day you are physically at work