KoKo's visit

I invited KoKo to visit Lincoln yesterday.

We rolled out the red carpet. As soon as we got to school, we stopped by our principal's office who shook her hand and charmed her from the start.

Then we were off to my room. KoKo wasn't sure about what she'd end up doing. I had two of my seniors lined up to show her the art program (which is one of the best in the area and would really allow KoKo to blossom), the band and choir departments (also the best in the area), abd the language departments (also very, very strong programs).

As soon as the bell rang, KoKo and I stood outside my door. Sheryl, our Spanish teacher, who is facebook buddies with KoKo, came over to say hi. Then another of KoKo's facebook buddies spotted her and asked if she'd like to come to her first block class . . . Spanish, which worked out perfectly.

KoKo pretty much spent the rest of the day with her friend. My seniors were able to give her a tour at the end of second block.

KoKo got to sit in on a Civics class (and scored an 8/10 on the quiz Mr. Nordine made her take). Then she attended band and even got to go bowling for gym.

She was absolutely giddy by the end of the day.

To top it off, she will be my guest at the senior honor's banquet on Thursday, where I have the privilege of giving the faculty response. This evening also happens to be the Magnet Arts's "Evening with the Arts." KoKo will be able to see some of the projects she'd be able to do if she enrolls in our Magnet program.