Jack from French Connection turned to his sister. Have you ever traveled to another country? Hannah smiled. That's what you say to people who are going on a trip. It's the French way of wishing someone a safe and happy trip. "A moment later, Hannah and Jack's classmates gathered around them. They had so many questions:" Are you going to the top of the Eiffel Tower? "" Will you know? How to speak French when you get home? "." Where will you live? "," What kind of food do people eat in France? "Does that mean? she asked her. I'd like to have everyone's attention please," said Ms. Watkins. Robert Louis Stevenson Elementary School fourth and fifth graders sat in the cafeteria for a special announcement after lunch. They weren't sure why the principal wanted to talk to them or why there wasn't a school-wide assembly. • Mrs. Watkins cleared her throat. "Your classmates Hannah and Jack are fortunate to have the opportunity to live in France for the next year. Mr. DiSalvo will be teaching there and his family will join him. I know Hannah and Jack will miss them all. I am I'm sure the year will go by quickly and they will have all kinds of interesting stories to share with us when they return. " • Jack and Hannah looked at each other and started laughing. "I guess we | have our hard work for ourselves, don't we?" Said Hannah. French fries l Burger fry salad m Tatur ls • Hannah and Jack were sitting on the floor. Same table in the cafeteria. Hannah looked excited, but Jack seemed a little nervous. "Hannah, Jack, do you have anything you would like to add?" asked Mrs. Watkins. • Hannah nodded. "We will travel a lot while in France", she said. "My mom thought the kids in our classes would want to write down any questions they had or anything they were curious about. We can search for the answers while we are there. We can then email the responses to the school. • Mrs. Watkins smiled. "This is a wonderful idea!" She exclaimed. Then she turned to the group. "I'd like everyone to think of a question or two for Jack and Hannah. They'll be leaving in two weeks. Don't forget to give them your questions and wish them bon voyagel."