It’s the last day of school!
Gilbert is excited about summer vacation. He packs cookies and a special present for Mrs. Byrd into his backpack, ready for the big day. In the classroom, the countdown banner says only one day of school is left.
Before the celebration can begin, everybody has to clean out their messy desks. Then the class practices their songs and poems for all the visiting parents, and Frank is nervous about reciting.
Gilbert says his poem over and over so he won’t make a single mistake, and Lewis sings louder than anyone else. Could there be an award for the loudest singing?
First there’s a class party, and Mrs. Byrd will give out the end-of-the-year awards. But will Gilbert even get one? Patty’s the best speller. Philip’s the best reader. What is Gilbert best at? Would Mrs. Byrd have a prize left for him?
School Drama: Stage fright strikes during the parent program, pushing classmates to support each other when a recitation does not go as planned.Rhyming Text: The students celebrate their year with original poems, reciting cheerful verses about favorite subjects and summertime plans.Also by This Author: Roses Are Pink, Your Feet Really Stink, Brand-new Pencils, Brand-new Books and Trick or Treat, Smell My Feet.