In September, I signed up to be a reader for ABC, Atchison Book Club, at John’s school.  ABC is a program, where once a month a parent comes to school and reads a book to a class.  I was told by some other members of the PTA, that this is a popular program and gets filled up quickly.  But I was very excited to find out that I was selected to be a reader.  I had a little training about a month ago and I waited and waited to find out what day I would be assigned.  I found out on Tuesday, that I actually got assigned two days, one day in May and today. 

I got to school, and read the November book and walked to John’s classroom.  I knocked on the door and I heard Mrs. Belena say “Look who’s here!”  John came running and opened the door for me.  I walked in and said hello to the class.  Mrs. Belena directed me to the reading nook in the classroom and gave me a chair to sit in.  All the kids sat on the floor in front of me, except John.  John got to sit in a chair next to me.  I showed the kids the book and read the title “Veterans: Heroes in our Neighborhood.”  I stopped and asked the kids if they knew any veterans.  Their hands shot up and I heard a lot of Grandpa, Poppy and even a Daddy.  I opened the book and read the first page.  As I put the book down to turn the page, my little assistant sitting next to me, turned the page.  I read the entire book.  The kids were so attentive and John was so proud.  He sat next to me and turned every page.  After I finished, we stopped and talked about what we liked best about the book.  John actually turned to his favorite page.  It was about a veteran that is now a firefighter.  John said “I like it because he is so brave!” 

I had a great time reading to John’s class.  I am looking forward to going back in May!