Be sure to write neatly when addressing your envelope so your letter will reach its correct destination.
Include the following three items:

• ADDRESS: This is the name and address of the person (recipient) you are sending the letter to.
  On separate lines write:

  Recipient's Full Name Street Address City, State and Zip Code

  View list of Parsley Addresses:

  Main Campus Kindergarten Center

  Use postal abbreviations when writing the state. Postal abbreviations are written in capital letters without periods or other punctuation. The postal abbreviation for North Carolina is NC.      Return to example

• RETURN ADDRESS: This is the information about the sender of the letter. In the top left corner on separate lines write:

Your full name
Your Street Address
Your City, State and Zip Code         Return to example

• STAMP: In the top right corner of the envelope you place a postage stamp. This pays for the delivery of the letter.       Return to example

	Before the letter is delivered, the stamp will be cancelled by the post office. This is an example of a cancellation mark, however there are many other types. Stamps are cancelled so that they cannot be used again.



For our Parsley Postal Pals program, students may draw a stamp, or they may use a sticker or rubber stamp. This is a wonderful opportunity to be creative! Students also do not have to use an envelope. They may fold over their letter in thirds and write the above information on one of the blank sides. Be sure to staple or tape shut your letter.

When you are done writing and addressing your letter, take it to our special mailbox in the front lobby.




Read about the History of the Postage Stamp and Stamps and Collectors are Born.

Learn how stamps are made by reading Who Decides What is Pictured on a Stamp? And Where do the Ideas Come From?

Want to start collecting stamps? Visit Welcome to the Hobby - Your Adventure Begins.

Learn about the History of the U.S. Postal Service