Chapter 4
Meanwhile, at Boughton Hall, Amy walked into Mrs. Johnson's kindergarten classroom.
"You must be Amy Bond! Welcome to kindergarten." Mrs. Johnson said.
"Thank you, ma'am. I'm really excited to be here." Amy replied.
"Wow! You're really polite! Let me show you to your seat." Mrs. Johnson said.
They walked to the front row where Amy was sitting next to a boy named Alex Burton. Alex arrived just one minute before the bell rang.
"I'm sorry! We were caught in traffic." Alex said.
"That's all right, Alex. Welcome to kindergarten." Mrs. Johnson said, showing Alex to the seat next to Amy.
"Hi. I'm Alex Burton." Alex said.
"Hi. I'm Amy Bond." Amy replied.
"Nice to meet you." Alex said.
"Nice to meet you, too." Amy said.
"Class has begun. Let's begin with some mathematics." Mrs. Johnson said. "1 apple plus 2 apples is…" Mrs. Johnson said.
Amy raised her hand.
"Yes, Amy?" Mrs. Johnson asked.
"3 apples." Amy said.
"Very good, Amy. How about 2 plus 4?"
"Six." Amy said.
"6 plus 2?"
"Eight." Amy said.
"Let's let another student answer, Amy." Mrs. Johnson replied.
"Sorry, ma'am." Amy said, embarrassed.
The math class continued and then they went on to reading.
"Amy, would you like to read page 4 of the book?" Mrs. Johnson asked.
"Yes, ma'am." Amy replied.
Amy read page 4 and then Alex took over.
The bell rang and the students left the room.
"Amy, could you stay here for a moment, please?" Mrs. Johnson asked.
"Yes, ma'am?" Amy asked.
"Do you think your parents would mind coming after school tomorrow? I would like to talk with them." Mrs. Johnson said.
"I don't think they'd mind. Did I do something wrong?" Amy asked.
"No, Amy, you didn't. I just need to ask them some questions, all right?" Mrs. Johnson replied.
"Yes, ma'am. See you tomorrow." Amy replied.
Amy left the room and rushed to catch the bus home.
