March 2018 SOLC–Day 27
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Parent teacher conferences are in full swing and our school is buzzing with activity until late in the evening. Last night while waiting for a student and parent, I was straightening up the room and getting ready for today. Across the hall I saw a third grader standing with her Scholastic Book Fair swag clutched in her arms. I stepped out to say hello and she held up her poster for me to see.
This isn’t the precise poster, but you get the idea!
“Whoa, A!” I said. “What are those?”
“Piranhas,” she announced.
“That is one scary looking poster, ” I said. “Where are you going to put it?”
She shrugged. “My sister’s one.”
I paused, uncertain what she meant, then asked, “Your sister’s one what?”
“A piranha,” she replied.
“A… piranha?” I repeated.
“Yes,” she said, simply.
Her mom, hovering nearby, smiled and interjected in a patient tone, “A., your sister is not a piranha.”
I had the feeling that this was not a new conversation.
“She likes to bite,” A stated firmly.
“Well,” her mom continued, glancing at me, somewhat flustered, “she doesn’t really bite. She just pretends to.”
“She’s a piranha,” A repeated.
“She doesn’t even have her front teeth!” her mom said.
I laughed, though I noticed that A. did not look amused or convinced. We talked a bit more about this and that. Then A. and her mom turned to head down the hall and out the door, and I turned to head into my classroom.
A. must have handed her Book Fair booty to her mom, because I suddenly felt her arms wrapped around my waist.
“Good night, Mrs. Hogan.”
“Good night, A.”
She dashed off down the hallway again to reclaim her poster and books. I walked into my classroom.
Oh, I do hope A is in my class next year!
Nix the comfort zone 
I love how you captured this strange conversation and ended with a hug. I hope she’s in your class, too.
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It was a fun light-hearted moment in the middle of conferences.
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Hahaha. I want you to teach her, too. What a great exchange! The whole thing felt a little like reading about Ramona or Fudge. These lines had me laughing with you:
“She’s a piranha,” A repeated.
“She doesn’t even have her front teeth!” her mom said.
hahahahah
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I know! Her mom’s response cracked me up.
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Ha! What a fun post to read! I especially love how you describe that A was not amused or convinced! That just makes it that much sillier. What a poster! The hug is such a perfect ending to this adorable slice!
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Thanks, Cindy. It was a trifecta–an amusing conversation, a hug and a slice idea!
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That is a nickname for a sibling that you might find in a book. I ‘d want A in my class, too!
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You’re right! That would be a great nickname for a sibling in a book. Or maybe for a bully or even a teacher!
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Love the pictures you paint for me with this conversation. Yes, I want A in my class too.
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I was lucky enough to teach her in first grade, so since I’ve moved up to fourth, I may get to double my pleasure!
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Love how you captured the conversation! I would want A in my class too.
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Thanks, Gina! I appreciate your stopping by and commenting!
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It was definitely a funny conversation. I love when kids talk about their siblings!
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