Conversation I had today with a new student in my 3rd grade class.
His name is Jon'ta. It is pronounced Jon-tay.
Miss Smith: "Jon'ta, when is your birthday?"
Jon'ta looks at me with a blank stare.
Miss Smith: "Jon'ta, when is your birthday?"
Jon'ta: "Uhh, 20th Thursday."
Miss Smith: "Jon'ta, come here." When Jon'ta gets to my desk I asked. "When were you born?"
Jon'ta: "I was born September 3rd. My birthday is July 20th."
It's going to be an exciting year! There is much to teach. I think I'll start with birthdays.
