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Time For Back to School!
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by Brenda Dedmon
hen you hear those words, how does it make
“Oh, I remember the boy’s name was Ren, and I think we will
you feel? Responses may include: “No, I am
be in the same class,” replied Owen. “Maggie, do you remember
not ready,” “Summer was too short,” “Great, I
the girl’s name?” asked Mom. “I think it was Sadie Grace,”
am ready to see my friends,” and “I hope I can make new friends this year.” The month of August is “Back to School”
replied Maggie. “I have two ideas for this first day of school,” said their mom.
time. The following story is about the beginning of a new
She got a pen and paper and asked Owen and Maggie to name
school year. As you read the story, think about two things:
things they would like on the first day if they were going to a new
how you feel about starting back to school and how you
school. “I will write down your ideas.”
could do the things in the story for a new friend.
Maggie said, “I would want someone to help me find my way around the school.” Owen replied that he would want someone to sit with him at lunch. Mom said, “Let’s review the list: help find your way, eat lunch with you, introduce other students to you, play with you at recess.” “What is your second idea?” asked Owen. “I am so glad you asked,” replied mom. “We know it is Ren and Sadie Grace’s first day. Ren will be in your class, Owen. And Sadie Grace will be in yours, Maggie. I would like you to take the list and make sure you do all these things for them today.” They both had big smiles and said, “Great Idea.”
Owen was excited that it was the first day of school. He
When they got in the car that afternoon, their mom asked,
hurried down to breakfast and found his sister, Maggie, sitting
“How did it go?” They both had big smiles and said at the same
at the table crying. He asked, “Why are you crying?” She told
time, “I think I have a new best friend.”
him she was scared about the first day of school. “Why are you
Now it is your turn! Talk with your parents and discuss
scared?” he asked. She reminded him that her best friend Ella Kate
how you may help someone at your school this year! You
had moved over the summer, and she would not be at her school.
might even discover you have made a new best friend.
Owen told her that she would make new friends. Maggie just let new family they had met at church. She said, “They just moved to town, and they don’t know anyone here.”
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About The Author
out a big sigh and wiped her tears. Mom reminded them of the Written by Rev. Brenda Dedmon, retired director of the CLC, First Baptist of Dalton and an avid BAMA fan.
