Wordgirl Goes to Middle School
Part 1: Sixth Grade
(It's Graduation Day at Woodview Elementary School and 5th grader, Becky Botsford and her classmates are all graduating from the 5th grade and from elementary school.)
Principal: Now, I will hand out the diplomas. (After saying a few names.) Next up, is Victoria Best.
Victoria: Thank you, as you all know, I'm the best.
Principal: Thank you, Victoria for that one-of-a-kind speech.
Victoria: Thank you, for I am the best at making one-of-a-kind speeches.
Principal: (After saying more names.) Next up, we have Becky Botsford.
Wordgirl/Becky: Thank you.
Principal: (A few more names.) Next we have, Eileen.
Birthday Girl: Thank you all and today is my birfday too.
Principal: That's great. (A few more names.) Violet Heaslip.
Violet: Thank you.
Principal: Next we have Eugene May.
Eugene: Thank you.
Granny May: (Who is in the audience with a few other villians.) That's my big grandbaby! (He gives a thumbs up to his grandmother.)
Principal: (Says a few more names.) Next, we have Theodore McCallister the Third, AKA Tobey.
Tobey: Thank you, Principal, Ma'am.
Principal: (Says a few more names.) Next is Todd 'Scoops' Ming.
Scoops: Thanks.
Principal: (Says a few more names.) And last of all, we have Hunter Throbheart.
Hunter: Thank you.
(All the young girls in his class have heart-shaped pupils.)
(At the end of the ceremony, the graduates and their families attend the after-graduation party.)
Mr. Botsford: Becky, we are so proud of you, Sweetheart. You're becoming a big girl.
Mrs. Botsford: Not just a big girl, but a young woman.
TJ: So what happens next year?
Wordgirl/Becky: Well, I'm no longer going to be in Woodview Elementary. My friends and I are going to Woodview Middle School.
TJ: Does that mean I can have your room?
Wordgirl/Becky: No TJ. I'm not moving out of the house. Middle school isn't the same as college.
TJ: It's not?
Mr. Botsford: Don't worry, TJ. Next year, you're going to be in third grade. You're becoming a big boy yourself.
TJ: Really? Cool. So what are you going to be doing this summer, Becky?
Wordgirl/Becky: I'm going to redecorate my room. It's very elementary school-like and I want it to look more like the room of a middle school student.
TJ: If you're getting rid of your unicorns, I'll take them.
Wordgirl/Becky: TJ, I'm not getting rid of anything I like. But I will be storing my unicorn collection. I don't want them in my room anymore but I'm still keeping them.
Mrs. Botsford: I used to do that a lot when I was younger. Becky, I have plastic containers for your unicorns. Just remember that they are made of glass so you'll need to store them in a way so they don't break or get chips.
Wordgirl/Becky: I understand, Mom.
(Later that day, Becky and Violet are walking around the neighborhood.)
Violet: So what are you doing this Summer?
Wordgirl/Becky: I'm getting my room ready for when we start middle school in the Fall.
Violet: Oh, that's right. We're going to middle school.
Wordgirl/Becky: So what are you going to be doing, Violet?
Violet: My mom and I are going to visit my grandparents for the whole summer. So what do you think middle school is going to be like?
Wordgirl/Becky: Well, we're not going to be the oldest kids in the school anymore. That is until we are in the 8th grade. And by then, we'll be getting ready for high school.
Violet: Whoa! High school?
Wordgirl/Becky: Yep. In a few, short, three years, we're going to be in high school.
Scoops: (He sees the two girls and runs to catch up with them.) Hey you two. Are you excited about going to middle school like I am?
Violet: We sure are. But I'm a little nervous too.
Wordgirl/Becky: There's no need to be. We're all going to be together, even though we may not have the same classes.
Scoops: That's right. In middle school, we're going to have at least seven classes. And we may not end up in the same classes.
Wordgirl/Becky: But we're going to see each other after school and on the weekends. Perhaps even during lunch. But I'm also a little nervous. But we all need to try our best to make it a great year.
Violet: You make everything seem much better, Becky.
Wordgirl/Becky: Thanks Violet.
(They then see Tobey in the park, with one of his robots.)
Tobey: Hello there.
Violet: Hello Tobey. Are you nervous about going to middle school?
Tobey: Me? Nervous? I don't think so. Middle school is going to be a breeze. I'm going to sail on right through and onto high school.
Wordgirl/Becky: Come on, Tobey. Aren't you just a little nervous?
Tobey: Not at all. Because this year, I'm going to express my true feelings to Wordgirl.
Wordgirl/Becky: WHAT?!… I mean, I'm sure she's going to be flattered, but…
Tobey: Yes, she is.
Violet: What are you doing for the Summer, Tobey?
Tobey: I have a very special club meeting to attend.
Wordgirl/Becky: (Whispering to Bob.) That just means he's going to a villians' convention. (Looks back at Tobey.) Well Bob and I have to get going. I'm redecorating my room to make it look more like a middle school student's room.
Violet: Are you giving away your Pretty Princess things and your unicorns?
Wordgirl/Becky: No, I'm just going to store them away for safe keeping.
Violet: Hmm, that sounds like a good idea. Maybe I should do that with my Pegasus collection.
Wordgirl/Becky: Good idea. Well, I'll be seeing you after your vacation. (She and Bob turn a corner and transform into Wordgirl and Capt. Huggyface.) This is another thing I plan to do this summer. Keeping the city safe and crime-free. WORD UP! (As she and Huggy fly around the city, they don't see any crimes being commited.) Hmmm, I wonder where all the villians are. (Huggy chirps.) Yeah, I saw Granny May at the graduation ceremony too. That was only because Eugene was graduating. And also Tobey said something about going to a special club meeting and in my mind that means he's going to a villians' convention and that means the other villians are going to be gone as well. (Huggy then asks her a question involving Tobey.) What? No, I'm not in love with Tobey. (Huggy reminds her that Tobey likes her.) Yes, I know Tobey's in love with me, but…Can we just drop the subject now?
(Throughout the summer, Wordgirl and Huggyface don't have any major crimes to stop, since the villians are away at their summer convention.)
(A week before school starts again, and Becky, Bob, and her family are out shopping for new school clothes.)
Wordgirl/Becky: Mom, I'm going to try on these new outfits.
Mrs. Botsford: Ok Becky.
Mr. Botsford: Ok TJ. You need clothes that tells the world that you're in the third grade now and that means you're a big boy.
TJ: I'm a big boy. That sounded so cool. Dad, I was thinking. Maybe I should pack away my Wordgirl things.
Mr. Botsford: What? Don't you like Wordgirl?
TJ: I still do. But I want a club house that shows that I'm a big boy now. So I'm going to do with my Wordgirl things, like Becky is doing with her Pretty Princess things.
Mr. Botsford: Store them away?
TJ: That's right.
(After their shopping trip, Becky puts away all of her new clothes and gets started on packing away her unicorn collection and her Pretty Princess collection.)
Wordgirl/Becky: Wow, this room is starting to look a lot different. (Huggy chirps.) I know what we can do after this. We can go and redecorate the hideout. (Huggy asks why?) Because, like it or not, I'm growing up and I want a hideout that screams middle school and not elementary school. And I can store my unicorns and Pretty Princess things there as well. Huggy, I've made a very big decision as well. I'm thinking that starting this year, I'm going to tell people my secret identity. (Huggy chirps loudly.) I know it's a big step. But I won't go and tell everyone at once. I'm going to first start with Mom and Dad. The last time they found out, they seemed proud of me. I liked that. But I won't go and tell TJ or anyone else. TJ didn't like it when he learned my secret. (Huggy still feels it's not a good decision.) Well, Bampy knows. I want to tell Mom and Dad now.
(Later that day, Wordgirl and Huggy are redecorating the hideout.)
(When they return home, they find TJ putting away his Wordgirl toys.)
TJ: Hey there, Becky.
Wordgirl/Becky: I see that you're storing your Wordgirl things.
TJ: I sure am. I'm going to put video games in here, instead. In fact, Johnson and I are going to have a video game party and I'm going to invite all of my friends.
Wordgirl/Becky: Well, I have to get going and buy some supplies for school. It starts in a week.
TJ: Oh yeah, I need to do that too.
(That weekend, before school starts again, Tobey and Violet return from their vacations.)
Violet: (She, Becky, and Scoops are out walking around the neighborhood.) So what was TJ doing when we left?
Wordgirl/Becky: He's storing away his Wordgirl collection. He wants to have a video game party with his friends.
Scoops: We should have a party of some kind too.
Birthday Girl: Did someone say that they want to have a party?
Scoops: Hey there, Eileen. We were just talking about having a special party this weekend.
Violet: Since it's the weekend before we start middle school.
Birthday Girl: Well, why throw one yourselves when you can come to mine?
Wordgirl/Becky: This wouldn't be one of your daily birthday parties, will it?
Birthday Girl: No. My mom said that I can have a party because it's the last day of summer before we have to start middle school on Monday.
Wordgirl/Becky: And we don't have to bring you presents?
Birthday Girl: You can if you want to, but it's not necessary. So how about it?
Violet: That sounds like fun, Eileen. Sure, we can come to your party.
Birthday Girl: Great. I'll see you then. (She hands each of them invitations and heads to invite others from their class.)
(That Saturday, Becky, Scoops, and Violet show up for Eileen's house party.)
Wordgirl/Becky: Here we are, Bob. Are you ready to party? (Huggy cheers.) Ok.
Birthday Girl: (She hears the doorbell.) Hello everyone! Welcome to my party!
Violet: This looks fun, Eileen.
Birthday Girl: Thanks. Come on in and have some fun! (She the pulls them all into her house.)
Wordgirl/Becky: This does look kind of fun.
Scoops: Eileen knows how to throw great parties.
Tobey: (He spots Becky and walks over to her.) Hey there, Becky. Fancy meeting you here.
Wordgirl/Becky: Likewise.
Birthday Girl: I hope you all don't mind the music. My mom said that I can only use this type of music for my party.
Violet: Well, it's nice.
Scoops: Come on, Violet. Let's dance.
Violet: (Giggles when he takes her hand.) Ok Scoops.
(Just then Victoria enters the house.)
Victoria: Hello everyone. Make way for the best party guest.
Hunter: (He notices her and walks over to her.) Hello, there. You must be that very cute girl, Victoria Best.
Victoria: That's me.
Hunter: Well, I'm Hunter Throbheart. Would you care to be my dance partner?
Victoria: Well, since you are the best boy in our class, I will be your dance partner.
Hunter: Very good.
Wordgirl/Becky: Man, Victoria can be so obnoxious sometimes.
Tobey: I agree. And Hunter can be somewhat obnoxious as well.
Wordgirl/Becky: But, it's good that they found each other.
Tobey: That's true. (He then looks around and notices that he and Becky are the only ones not dancing.) Are we the only ones not dancing?
Wordgirl/Becky: (She too sees everyone, including Eileen, dancing.) Yeah, I guess we are. It's too bad I can't dance too well.
Tobey: You can't dance? Hah, there's something I can do better than you.
Wordgirl/Becky: Well then, why aren't you dancing?
Tobey: (Blushing and clears his throat.) I haven't found a partner I want to dance with.
Wordgirl/Becky: Well, Eileen has no partner. Go and dance with her.
Tobey: Eileen's not really my type. I'm happy that she invited me to her party, but I don't really want to dance with her. (Thinks about something else.) Becky, are you sure you can't dance?
Wordgirl/Becky: Well, I've been told by a lot of people that I can't dance, including my family and Bob here.
Tobey: Well, you can always have me teach you and this party is a good place to start.
Wordgirl/Becky: You're right, Tobey. And if you're as good a dancer as you are a robot builder, then I'm ready to learn.
Tobey: Ok. First show me how you dance. (Becky dances for him.) You seem to dance fine to me. Maybe you need a better partner. (He then takes her by the hand and leads her to the middle of the living room, where they begin to dance togther.) How's this?
Wordgirl/Becky: This is fine. Thanks Tobey. (She then blushes a little as he holds her hand.)
(Throughout the rest of the night, Becky and her friends party and have a good time at Eileen's house party.)
(At Midnight.)
Birthday Girl: Ok everyone, my mom said that the party has to end.
(The guests moan a little but agree that it's time to go and they all begin to leave to head home.)
Violet: Thanks for inviting us, Eileen. We really had a good time.
Birthday Girl: No problem. There's going to be more of these in the future.
Scoops: I can't wait for the next one.
Tobey: Well, I'll be seeing you at school on Monday, Becky.
Wordgirl/Becky: Same here, Tobey. (She then winks at him.) Thanks for the dance lesson.
Tobey: Anytime. (He winks back.)
(Becky and Bob return home late from Eileen's party and she sees TJ still up.)
Wordgirl/Becky: Hey TJ, how was your video game party?
TJ: It was good. How was your party at the Birthday Girl's house?
Wordgirl/Becky: Very good. See you tomorrow.
TJ: Ok.
(That Monday, Becky and TJ are up and getting ready for the first day of school.)
Wordgirl/Becky: Bob, I'm going to wear a new outfit to school today. See if you like it. (Bob gives her a thumbs up.) You like it? Thanks. I do look older in it. (She and Bob then head for the breakfast table.) Hi Mom.
Mrs. Botsford: There you are, Becky. Are you excited about starting middle school?
Wordgirl/Becky: I sure am. I'm a little nervous too.
Mr. Botsford: Don't be. Middle school is different from elementary school but it's a new challenge. And TJ, are you excited about starting third grade?
TJ: I guess. I'm still in the same school though.
Mr. Botsford: Don't worry, you'll be in middle school soon too.
Wordgirl/Becky: But then that's when I'm in high school.
(After breakfast, Becky and Bob head for Woodview Middle School.)
(When she arrives, she doesn't yet see any of her friends.)
Violet: Hey Becky! I'm over here!
Wordgirl/Becky: Violet! I love your new outfit. You so much older.
Violet: Thanks. My mom and I went to this very nice outlet store near where my grandparents live. And I love your outfit too.
Wordgirl/Becky: Thanks. Hey Scoops.
Scoops: Hey there, Ladies. (Winks at Violet.)
Wordgirl/Becky: You look good too. You look like you're saying, "I'm ready to conquer you, Middle School."
Scoops: Thanks. I have so many ideas for their newspaper editor. I met him the other day. He's in the 8th grade and I showed him some of my work on the Daily Rag and he said that I'm the best new editior he's come across.
Violet: That's great.
(They then hear the sound of a robot coming.)
Wordgirl/Becky: Hi Tobey.
Tobey: (The robot lowers Tobey down with his metallic hand.) Hello, fellow Middle School beginners.
Scoops: Did you get new glasses?
Tobey: I sure did. The other ones don't fit in with my new middle school career.
Wordgirl/Becky: So when did you get them?
Tobey: I got them a few weeks ago.
Wordgirl/Becky: But you wore the old ones at the party on Saturday.
Tobey: True. I wanted to keep the new ones safe until school started. (Tobey's new glasses have a smaller frame and look more like the ones that Harry Potter wears.)
Violet: So did anyone get the chance to look at their new class schedule?
Wordgirl/Becky: Not really. (She and Tobey see that they share a lot of their classes.) Well Tobey, it looks like we have pretty much the same classes.
Tobey: Yeah, isn't that just peachy?
Wordgirl/Becky: Are you being sarcastic? I thought you enjoyed dancing with me at the party the other night?
Tobey: I did.
(Just then Victoria comes over to join them.)
Victoria: Hello everyone. Make way for the best middle school student.
Wordgirl/Becky: Hello Victoria. So did you get the chance to see what classes you have this year?
Victoria: No, I was too busy making myself look the best.
Violet: (She then looks at Victoria's class schedule.) You share a lot of classes with Becky too.
Victoria: Yes, I see that.
(Eileen is the last to arrive before the bell rings.)
Birthday Girl: Hello everyone!
Violet: Hello Eileen. Wow, you look pretty much the same as you did last year.
Birthday Girl: I'm not planning on changing much for awhile.
(A teacher comes out and urges all the sixth graders to come to the auditorium.)
Mr. Moren: (Principal) Hello boys and girls. The staff and I wish to welcome all of you new 6th graders to Woodview Middle School. We hope your first year with us will be a good one. Now I don't want to keep you from your first classes, so let's have a good day and an even better school year. (Everyone cheers.)
(Becky's first class is Advanced English, which she shares with Tobey and Victoria.)
Wordgirl/Becky: Hey Tobey, Victoria.
Tobey: Hey there, Becky.
Victoria: Yeah, hey there, Becky.
(Throughout the rest of the day, Becky and her friends do well in their classes and are adjusting well to the new school.)
(Even though they don't have all the same classes, they all share lunch together and they begin to swap stories about their new classes and teachers.)
Violet: I just love my new art class. I showed the teacher my portfolio from 5th grade and he said that he's never seen a more gifted artist in his entire life.
Wordgirl/Becky: Well, he's right. You are a gifted artist.
Scoops: (He looks around at all the kids sitting around them.) Have you noticed that everyone from our school are sticking together?
Violet: Well it's probably because this is a new school and we all want to be with those we are familiar with. I'm sure by next week, we will be able to blend in better.
Wordgirl/Becky: Violet's right. We just need to get used to this school and some of the newer students. Tobey, Victoria, and I are all in the same Advanced English class and Victoria and I are locker neighbors.
(The school year goes by and Becky and her classmates are having a pretty good year.)
(And despite the fact that Becky and Bob have to leave to go and fight crime as Wordgirl and Capt. Huggyface, she still manages to do very well in her studies.)
(Just after Becky turns 12, she and Bob are battling another villian.)
Wordgirl/Becky: Come on, Huggy. I think the Butcher is robbing the bank. (She flies towards the bank.) Stop right there, Butcher!
Butcher: Wordgirl! Wait, there's something different about you.
Wordgirl/Becky: What do you mean?
Butcher: You seem taller to me.
Wordgirl/Becky: Really? I seem taller to you?
Butcher: Yeah, have you been growingly?
Wordgirl/Becky: I think the word you're looking for is 'growing' and yes, I have been growing. I just turned 12 not too long ago.
Butcher: 12? Man, how time flies. So where were we?
Wordgirl/Becky: I think I was about to stop you from robbing this bank!
Butcher: I don't think so! (He fires meat products and Huggy catches them into his mouth.) Oh Man! (He tries to run out of the door, but Wordgirl catches and ties him up.)
Wordgirl/Becky: There you go Officer.
Officer: Thanks Wordgirl. (Takes Butcher to jail.)
Wordgirl/Becky: (She then looks at her watch.) Oh Man, we have to get home. It's dinner time and tonight, I'm going to tell Mom and Dad my secret. (Huggy still disagrees.) I know it's risky. But if I can make them promise to not tell anyone, including TJ, then it should be alright. (That night, after dinner is over, Becky and Bob enter her parents' room.) Mom and Dad, I have something I really want to tell you and I've been wanting to tell you for the past two years. But I need for you to promise to not tell anyone, not even TJ. If word got out, it would be bad.
Mr. Botsford: Ok, so what is it, Honey?
Wordgirl/Becky: Well, um…(She then takes a big gulp of breath and lets it out.) Mom, Dad, I'm Wordgirl.
Mr. Botsford: Becky, didn't you tell me and TJ this joke two years ago?
Wordgirl/Becky: But I'm serious. And I was serious two years ago too.
Mrs. Botsford: Honey, there's no way you can be Wordgirl. She's a super hero and you're an average girl who seems to have pretty much the same knowledge about words.
Wordgirl/Becky: Ok, you leave me no choice but to prove to you that I'm not joking. (She then closes the door so TJ wouldn't be able to see.) Ready Bob? (Bob is still unsure about this, but is ready.) WORD UP! (And she and Bob transform into Wordgirl and Huggyface right in front of them.) See? I told you that I wasn't making this up.
Mrs. Botsford: Tim, look at that. Becky is Wordgirl.
Mr. Botsford: And you were telling the truth two years ago as well.
Wordgirl/Becky: That's right and I hesitated telling you both because I wasn't sure if it was a good idea. But if you promise to keep this a secret from everyone, including TJ, it'll prove that it was a good idea.
Mrs. Botsford: We promise, Becky.
Mr. Botsford: Or, should we say, Wordgirl and Huggyface?
(They all hug and Wordgirl and Huggy transform back to Becky and Bob.)
Wordgirl/Becky: Well, Bob and I have to get to bed. I battled the Butcher earlier today. So I need my sleep for school tomorrow.
Mrs. Botsford: Ok. (After Becky and Bob head for her room.) What do you think about what she said?
Mr. Botsford: I'm thinking that we are the luckiest parents in the world. Our own daughter is Wordgirl.
Mrs. Botsford: But we promised her that we will keep this a secret. She's counting on us.
Mr. Botsford: Of course.
(A few days go by and Mr. and Mrs. Botsford are trying to get used to the fact that their daughter is Wordgirl and that she and her sidekick have to go and fight crime in the city.)
(One day, Wordgirl and Huggy are hanging out at their hide-out.)
Wordgirl/Becky: (She's doing some thinking while Huggy is doing some cleaning.) Huggy, I'm thinking about the next person I want to tell. (Huggy really disapproves of telling anyone else.) I understand your concern, but we can't keep this a secret forever. I told Mom and Dad and they seem to be following the no-telling rule. (Huggy still speaks his opinion.) Hmmm, either TJ or Violet? TJ is my brother but the one time he did find out, he got all upset but he's 9 now. Violet's my best friend and best friends should be able to tell each other secrets and keep promises. But she is starting to date Scoops and she may accidently tell him. (Huggy speaks.) You think I should leave at just Mom and Dad? Well, ok.
(The school year almost comes to an end, when everyone gets some news.)
Mr. Botsford: Becky, I just got a letter that Woodview Middle School is going to be closed next year for maintance.
Wordgirl/Becky: So what school are we going to go to?
Mr. Botsford: It says Bennett Middle School over in Center View.
Mrs. Botsford: That's the next neighborhood over and it's the closest school to our town.
Wordgirl/Becky: But I don't know anything about this school or anyone who goes there.
Mrs. Botsford: Neither do we, Becky.
Mr. Botsford: But maybe it's a sign that we need to expand our hearts to new people and new places. It only makes us stronger when we learn about others.
Wordgirl/Becky: You're right, Dad. Besides my friends are going to be with me. I guess it won't be too bad.
(She heads to school and at lunch, she and her friends discuss the new school.)
Violet: What do you think the new school is like?
Scoops: I got information about it during Computer class.
Wordgirl/Becky: Awww, I can't bring Bob with me. Sorry Bob, you're going to have to stay home this next year. (Bob is disappointed.)
Scoops: It also says that we're going to have to ride a school bus to get there. But the bus stops right in front of Woodview Elementary.
Wordgirl/Becky: I guess some good will come from this.
(The Friday before they start school in their new middle school, Eileen has organized another party, but this one is a bit different.)
Birthday Girl: I hope you all don't mind. My mom wanted me to use 80's music.
Violet: It's nice.
Tobey: (He goes to sit next to Becky.) So here we are, just like last year around this time.
Wordgirl/Becky: Yeah.
(They watch as everyone else dances.)
Tobey: (Clears his throat.) Would you like to dance?
Wordgirl/Becky: I thought you would never ask.
(As they dance.)
Tobey: You are dancing better.
Wordgirl/Becky: Yeah, well I took a dance class this past year.
Tobey: Well, It certainly paid off.
Wordgirl/Becky: Your personality has improved a lot since the 5th grade.
Tobey: Yeah well…I guess it was a lot of anger issues because my father isn't in my life.
Wordgirl/Becky: Well, I'm adopted. I don't know anything about my birthparents. At least you have your birthmother.
Tobey: Yeah. I'm sorry that you don't know your birthparents.
Wordgirl/Becky: Yeah.
Tobey: I'm sorry, that didn't come out right.
Wordgirl/Becky: It's ok. I know what you mean. Thanks. (She then gives him a hug.)
(A little after Midnight and the party comes to an end and everyone begins to head home.)
Violet: Thanks for the party, Eileen.
Birthday Girl: You're welcome. And thanks for coming.
Scoops: We wouldn't want to miss it for the world.
Birthday Girl: Next Monday, we all go to a new school and I wanted us to remember that we are all in this together.
(The rest of the guests agree and then head home.)
The End of Part 1...
