Chapter 21: Back to School

August

It was mid August, and the signs of back to school season were around. There were commercials for cleaning supplies and school things. In stores there were sales for clothes and a sign saying back to school sale. The kids were at the playground talking about the upcoming school year.

"I can't believe summer vacation's over." Said Spikelout. "Me either we had so much fun this summer." Added Tam. "But we still have two weeks of vacation left, and going back to school won't be so bad." Reasoned Beth.

"Yeah, it'll be a whole new adventure." Said Midge. "Yeah, who knows that the new school year will bring." agreed Jack. "We'll just have to wait and see." said Tim.

For the rest of the two weeks in addition to enjoying their last days of summer, the kids with help from their parents got ready for the first day of school. When Astrid and Midge went shopping, Midge got her school supplies while Astrid got the groceries.

Snotlout took Spikelout and Tim out to get new backpacks. Spikelout got one with flames and Tim's had dragons on it. To help Jack prepare for 2nd grade, Beth gave him some of her old 2nd grade homework.

And Tuffnut took Tam to get some new shoes. When the two weeks were up the kids were ready for school. They had their supplies, new backpacks and clothes, and knew their new teachers and classrooms.

Jack was going to be in Mrs. Bork's class, and the other kids were going to be in Fishlegs' class. "I can't believe we're gonna be in Mr. Ingerman's class." Said Tim. "You gonna be alright, Beth?" Asked Spikelout.

"Of course, why wouldn't I?" Asked Beth. "Well, the teacher's yours and Jack's dad." Tam pointed out. "And our uncle's the P.E. teacher, and our principal is our soon-to-be aunt. It's no big deal." Beth explained.

"Yeah." agreed Jack. "Well here comes the bus." said Midge. The yellow school bus pulled up, stopped, and opened the door. The kids boarded, found their seats, and went off to their first say of school.

When they got back to school, they went inside and smelled the air. "Ah, the smell of our school." said Midge. "All I'm smelling is floor cleaner." said Spikelout. "Welcome back children." said a voice. The looked to see Mala dressed in her black principal clothes.

"Hi, Aunt Mala." said Beth and Jack. "Hey, Miss Mala." said the other kids. "I hope you all are ready to get back into the school routines." "Oh, we are." said Midge. "Good." Mala replied. Then the bell rang, alerting students it was time for school to begin.

"Off to class you all." Mala told them, and the kids said goodbye, and went to class. Jack went to the 2nd grade wing, while the others went to the 3rd grade wing. The kids went in and saw Fishlegs wearing a brown dress shirt yellow tie, khaki pants, and brown shoes.

The found the desks with their names on them, and took a seat. Once everyone was in class, and the bell rang again, he spoke. "Good morning children, I'm your teacher Mr. Ingerman." Fishlegs said.

"Good morning, Mr. Ingerman." the kids said back. "Now I bet you're all eager to get started, I know I am. So let's get these books passed out and do some papers." he said.

When it was time for lunch and recess the friends made their way to the playground. "So far having your dad as our teacher is pretty cool, Beth." said Tam. "I know, he's always liked what he does." Beth replied.

As some other kids in their class walked by them, one of them said, "Teacher's pet." "Excuse me?" Beth asked them. "Oh nothing, just that we know who the class pet's gonna be this year." said the other, and they laughed.

"Did you hear what they just said?" Beth asked her friends. "Why would they think you'd be a teacher's pet?" asked Midge. "Probably because her dad's the teacher." Spikelout said. On their way out they picked up Jack, and together they went out to the playground.

While they were on the jungle gym, they all got teased again. Kids didn't just call Beth a teacher's pet, but told the other how they were weird because sometimes they spent time with their teacher outside of school.

Though they knew not to let stupid teasing get under their skin, they couldn't help but feel bad when they got teased. They were teased almost all during recess, during lunch, and in the hallway back to the classroom.

Finally school was over, and the kids could go home. "Well this had to be the worst first day of school in my entire life." complained Tam. "Come on, guys. It wasn't that bad." Midge said. "We got teased and called "teacher's pet" all day, Midge." Spikelout pointed out.

"Point taken." She said. "Maybe this year isn't going to be as great as we thought." Said Jack. "So what should we do?" Asked Beth. Before anyone could say anything, the bus stopped at their stop.

"Hey, Beth, Jack since your dad stays late and your mom's not home yet, who's gonna watch you guys?" asked Tim, as they got off the bus. "Our parents talked with us last week, they gave me my own key to the house, and since I'm older I'm in charge." Beth explained, showing them her shiny silver key.

"Cool." the other kids said. "We'll figure out what to do tomorrow." Midge told the others, and they went to their homes.

That evening when each other kids were having dinner with their families, the parents asked about school. "So Midge, how was your first day of school?" Asked Astrid. "It could've been better." Midge replied.

"Why what happened?" Asked Astrid. "All the other kids kept calling me and my friends teacher's pets because we spend time with Mr. Ingerman outside school sometimes." Midge explained.

"Oh, Midge, you know not to let silly teasing bother you." Hiccup told her. "I know. But that doesn't make it any less mean." Said Midge. "Kids are gonna tease, you can't just let them get to you." Said Astrid.

At Beth and Jack's house they were telling their parents about what had happened that day. "I can see how you and your friends may seem awkward in class. But you could see it as an advantage." Said Fishlegs.

"Advantage?" Asked Beth. "You and your friends would know when something was going to happen because you have the teacher right here." Heather explained referring to Fishlegs. "I guess that's a point." said Jack.

"In fact, I should let you in on something." said Fishlegs. After he told Beth what he was going to do tomorrow, she immediately called her friends and filled them in.

The next day, before school started the kids got teased a little, but they ignored the haters. During math time, which was the lesson before recess, Fishlegs made an announcement. "All right, kids. For math I'm gonna give you a little quiz." he said.

All the kids except Midge and her friends groaned. "And if when you finish them you're free to go to recess early." said Fishlegs, as he passed out the papers. Luckily it wasn't a hard quiz, and Beth, Spikelout, Midge, Tim, and Tam finished before the others.

After they handed their papers to Fishlegs they went out to the playground. "Man, going to recess early, it's like a dream come true." said Spikelout. "I know." agreed Beth. "Guys, it looks like we're gonna like this year." said Midge, and they all went out to play.

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