You Can't Judge a Book By It's Test Scores

Little Johnny, quit asking when lunch is and concentrate on doing your best.

This test is important!

It will show everyone if you're smart or not.

Little Johnny didn't have any breakfast this morning.  His tummy was aching.

His mom doesn't get her check for two more days.  And they have only enough for dinner tonight.

Little Johnny, you're late again this morning.  Can't you ever be on time?

You know how important this test is.

It will help prove that I'm a proficient teacher.

Little Johnny had to wake up his mom this morning.  She came in early 

from working her second job. He told her how mad his teacher got when he was late.

Little Johnny, please go to the restroom and wash your hands and face.

You can't concentrate on doing your best on our test with sticky hands.

(And where is that smell coming from?)

Little Johnny found his own clothes to wear to school, and helped his

little brother get dressed too.  He hopes they don't laugh at his dirty shirt again today.

Little Johnny, please use a tissue to wipe your nose.

You're spreading your germs everywhere.  Try not to disturb the

others who want to do well on their test.

Little Johnny slept on an old, stained mattress on the floor last night with his

two little sisters.  They only had one blanket to share.  He let them 

have most of it.

Little Johnny, would you please ask your mom 

and dad again to come talk to me about your test scores?

It's very important.

Little Johnny hasn't seen his real dad since he was two.

He had to go to jail.  Mom has a new boyfriend though.

Little Johnny, please concentrate on your test.

Our school will be judged by how well you do.

Quit laying your head on your desk.

:Little Johnny got to stay up as late as he wanted last night.

He just had to be sure to push the alarm clock button before he 

went to bed. Sometimes he gets scared at night.

 Little Johnny wishes more than anything he had 

a hot meal for breakfast,

someone to help him get ready for school,

water at his house for a warm bath...with bubbles,

a new clean shirt to wear,
someone to help him with his homework,

 his very own soft bed with lots of blankets,

 a mom and dad who would come to school to meet his teacher.

Teacher, I'm gonna do my very best on the test today. 

I want you to be proud of me.

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