WGU D270 COMPOSITION SUCCESSFUL SELF-
EXPRESSION ~WESTERN GOVERNORS
UNIVERSITY | 2026 TASK 1 PASSED FIRST
ATTEMPT COMPLETE ASSIGNMENT.
Subject line: Transitioning to a 4-day school week
Hello, Teachers of Church Hill Elementary,
I hope that this email finds you well. As discussed in Monday’s meeting, we will be switching to
a 4-day school week this up coming year. Each week’s schedule will be 32 hours, taking place
Monday through Thursday. I wanted to take a moment and review the main policies that will be
expected when making this transition. To start, you will be required to complete the online
curriculum pacing course before we expect you back in the classroom. This course will allow
you to learn stragegis to condense or conjoin lesson plans while keeping them effective. Second,
teachers will now be required to submit a 30-day lesson plan at the beginning of every month to
show competency with the reduced schedule. Lastly, please be mindful of the shortened week,
and schedule any personal appointments on your days off. By doing this, we can assure that
students are getting all the instructional time they need with their teacher during the 4-day week.
It is essential for all teachers to meet these expectations for a smooth transition and a thriving
atmosphere. As we make this change, we are looking for your support. Thank you for taking the
time to read this email, and feel free to reach out with any questions during this transition.
Sincerely,
Aaralyn Urwin
Principal of Churchill Elementary
221-433-6655
B. Cross-Cultural Communication Analysis:
1. Use plain language- I used simple terms that were easy for the recipient of the email to
understand.
2. Keep a consistent tone or message- Throughout the email I kept the message that these
requirements are crucial to have a seamless transition. I did this by providing reasoning to
each policy and procedure.
EXPRESSION ~WESTERN GOVERNORS
UNIVERSITY | 2026 TASK 1 PASSED FIRST
ATTEMPT COMPLETE ASSIGNMENT.
Subject line: Transitioning to a 4-day school week
Hello, Teachers of Church Hill Elementary,
I hope that this email finds you well. As discussed in Monday’s meeting, we will be switching to
a 4-day school week this up coming year. Each week’s schedule will be 32 hours, taking place
Monday through Thursday. I wanted to take a moment and review the main policies that will be
expected when making this transition. To start, you will be required to complete the online
curriculum pacing course before we expect you back in the classroom. This course will allow
you to learn stragegis to condense or conjoin lesson plans while keeping them effective. Second,
teachers will now be required to submit a 30-day lesson plan at the beginning of every month to
show competency with the reduced schedule. Lastly, please be mindful of the shortened week,
and schedule any personal appointments on your days off. By doing this, we can assure that
students are getting all the instructional time they need with their teacher during the 4-day week.
It is essential for all teachers to meet these expectations for a smooth transition and a thriving
atmosphere. As we make this change, we are looking for your support. Thank you for taking the
time to read this email, and feel free to reach out with any questions during this transition.
Sincerely,
Aaralyn Urwin
Principal of Churchill Elementary
221-433-6655
B. Cross-Cultural Communication Analysis:
1. Use plain language- I used simple terms that were easy for the recipient of the email to
understand.
2. Keep a consistent tone or message- Throughout the email I kept the message that these
requirements are crucial to have a seamless transition. I did this by providing reasoning to
each policy and procedure.
