As it was the last week of school, our poetry tournament was finally coming to an end. I had told the students that I would be choosing two secret people to be the readers of the two finalists and I would not tell the children who they were until the time of the reading. The students, thinking that it was going to be one of them, were very puzzled when we got to Weds morning. Lo and behold, if Mr. Hancock had not fooled them and, instead, had invited Mr. Shinness and Mrs. Kristjansen to the class to read the two poems. Here they are for your listening pleasure.

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The winner, by a large majority, was “Maybe Dats Youwr Pwoblem Too” by Jim Hall. I have to admit, in ful disclosure, that this is my favorite poem as well. I was a little hesitant to let the students students read it as it takes a great deal of confidence, control and skill to read it with effect. However, the students you do hear reading have done a fantastic job and I was very proud of all of them.

We’ll see all of you tomorrow at the End of Year Ceremony starting at 9:30!!!