European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - September 6, 1986, Darmstadt, Hesse Saturday september 6. 1936 the stars and stripes Page 3 e tear her Mary a unions reads at yes a on Story in her in students. Sets phyllo a by c.p5 s John Krik you Crim jiul want in Milo school Friday it was his birthday. With tears and comforting words classes begin from Page l 1,900 students including .101 first graders in 13 fans Numis one of which was room 206. A to began in whimper As arsons greeted tic in i arrival Paul Tomc. I always amazes me How they grow 1 arson wild. They All look about is inches tall right now bul by Spring they la be up it my she broke off Llie conversation us the boy s whimper turned to sobs. What s wrong she asked Jon Erik Yockim who sat alone crying. I want my daddy he said choking on the words As he wiped his sleeve across his face. 1lvou want to my Mimi Vuicic elsl1?" i Shook Hishi cd. "i5o you Waul i Slind Putli me for awhile .1" Jon Erik grabbed her hand and stood quietly As the next child walked into the room. As Parsons continued talking Jon Enk broke away and sat Down resuming the same scat he had abandoned earlier. Passant leads hts first graders in a tour of Runstein element Are school on Friday inc first a of classes for Dodds. "oua1 they re in this room i arsons us. No parents Are allowed. The Chil Dren belong 10 it took nearly 45 i nulls. Bul by 8 is ., All of arsons students had arrived. That left Only two hours of class Lime since the first Day of school ended at 10 45 Parsons leu the class in inc pledge of allegiance and a song. She read the i talc engine that could aloud before taking the 13 boys and ii girls on a mini tour of the school with slops at the Library nurse s office and school office. Hack in room 206, Parsons dominated the room moving effortlessly from Black Board to etude no desk to desk praising achievements i it possible. Writing am. Using lessons took up More time As Parsons watched the clock taking mental notes about How each Stu Dent reacted to his or her Peers. Does anyone know what today is Parsons asked. Sept. 5," someone said. My birth Day Jon Erik said. Parsons smiled m she concluded the lessons assembled the class und led them out of the school to their parents or school buses. Parsons returned to the classroom at 11 15 Things went very Well she said. They re on task. I thought Ian year s class was a Good one and this one com pares with that one. The first Day of school is always Spe Cial she said. "1 never get tired of it. There s always surprises like Jon Erik fit came in Here crying but adjusted quickly. Some Lake More Lime than others thai s Why i love firm graders. There s so much you can
