Courtesy is Contagious Written by: Theresa Hanrahan Illustrated by: Kimberley Walker Copyright© 2013 Theresa Hanrahan All rights reserved.

I’ve got my key handy, Mrs. D’Silva. Thanks, Mr. Reese. You’re always right there when I need you.

Can I help you, Joshua? I wouldn’t want you to trip. Thank you. I almost know how to tie them by myself now.

Do you need some help, Miss Stephens?

That would be great, Joshua! Please pass the letters to me.

Excuse me. Are you Miss Stephens? Hi. This is our son, Jacob. The principal told us he will be in your class.

Nice to meet you, Jacob! Come on in and see your classroom. Take a new pencil from our welcoming basket.

…practice at 2:00 p.m. Have a terrific Tuesday and let’s remember our motto, “Courtesy is contagious.” Okay everyone, please take out your map and a highlighter.

Oh, oh! I forgot my pencil case. Here, I have an extra highlighter. Thanks! By the way, I’m Nathan.

Hey, Nathan! Mr. Reese got our ball down.

Can I play? Sure, Jacob. You can be on my team.

Good game, at recess, Travis. Thanks! Can we give you a hand?

I think our school motto is really working, Mrs. D’Silva. So do I Mr. Reese!

Thanks for saving me a seat! Can you please show me which stop to get off at? Thanks for saving me a seat! Your science presentation was really cool! I Thanks! seat! Sure. I saved you a seat! Thank you. How was your day, Mrs. G.? Don’t worry. I’ll help you with your homework.