It was the end of the school year. The teacher had turned in her grades; there was nothing really for the class to do. All the kids were restless and it was near the end of the day. So the teacher thought of an activity. She said, “The first ones to answer correctly the questions I ask may leave early today.”
Little Billy said to himself, “Good, I’m smart and I want to get outa here.”
The teacher asked, “Who said ‘Four Score and Seven Years Ago’?” But before Billy could open his mouth, Susie said, “Abraham Lincoln?”
The teacher said, “That’s right, Susie. You may go.” Billy was mad that Susie had answered first.
The teacher asked, “Who said ‘I Have a Dream’?” But before Billy could open his mouth, Mary said, “Martin Luther King!”
The teacher said, “That’s right, Mary. You may go.” Billy was even madder than before. Mary had answered first. The teacher asked, “Who said ‘Ask not what your country can do for you’?” Before Billy could open his mouth, Nancy piped, “John Kennedy!”
The teacher said, “That’s right, Nancy. You may go.” Now Billy was furious! Nancy had answered first.
Then the teacher turned her back, and Billy muttered, “I wish these girls would keep their mouths shut!”
Ben stayed home from school yesterday with a sore and swollen throat. I didn’t hardly know he was here ... he slept the whole day through. He was feeling a lot better by last night and plans to go to school today. Tracey will have the final say on that and we shall see.
I spent about an hour clearing off my desk. What a mess. I need to do that more often!
MjL 04 Feb 2010, 04:30 a.m.
Desk, what desk?? That tells you what mine looks like! It’s really bad now because Ashley is sharing my computer and desk with me. Her computer quit so we’re in the process of ordering new parts, etc. right now.
Tammy 04 Feb 2010, 06:09 a.m.
I know what you mean ... I don’t have to share mine and it is always covered up. I don’t think anybody around here would WANT to share it with me!
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