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You child asks for a story for their Halloween Party - and you surprisingly come up with one - complete with the names of everyone in the class!

Twas the school day before Halloween, 

And all through Mrs. Markland’s class,

All the kids were excited. fighting over the Hall Pass.

Their bookbags were hung filled with candy and stuff,

In hopes that soon they could eat enough.

The children were seated, bottoms in chairs, 

While visions of Trick or Treating made it hard to bear.

And Mrs, Markland trying to teach at the Smartboard

Had just settled when Jayden pulled the power cord.

When outside the door, there arose such a clatter.

Rebekah, Mike and Jaylin ran to see what was a matter.

Away to the door, Mackenzie and Kailynn ran in a flash,

Zakhia pulled open the door with a crash.

The trees of Old Richmond still had fall leaves,

The wind was blowing, making more fall from the trees.

When, what to Jaylin and Christopher’s wandering eyes pops,

But one BIG pumpkin, 20 maybe 30 pounds tops!

A funny pumpkin, full of seeds and fun,

Zander said it was Super Pumpkin, Tanner said no that’s not the one.

It rolled past the tree, and into the room,

Brandon jumped in the air as past him it zoomed!

The pumpkin rolled and laughed as it did,

Kaleb tried to grab it but past it he slid.

Cecelia said, “Stop let’s see what it does.”

The children stood still, their voices a buzz.

“My name is Jack,” the pumpkin said loud,

“I need your help,” he said to the crowd.

“What could he want,” Iselle whispered to Julia.

“Maybe he thinks we want pumpkin pie,” said Cynthia.

“Help me have some fun on Halloween.”

“I don’t want to dress up as a king or a queen.”

Jack the pumpkin rolled as he said, “I’m not a phantom.”

“I need your help to become a Jack O Lantern.

Max jumped up high, “We can help you with that.”

Dawson jumped with him, “Pumpkin Pie makes me fat.”

Mrs. Markland came with a knife and a scoop.

Emma cut open the top and pulled out some goop.

“Ewww, Yuck, Golly Gee.”

Max’s hand were full of pumpkin and slimy.

Julius gave him some eyes, Daylan carved out the nose.

Max wanted to give him pumpkin toes.

They decided on a happy pumpkin, with a big smile,

Cameron  said, “He’s got some pumpkin style.”

They carved and made a pumpkin to be proud,

And as the he rolled away he said to the crowd.

Thank you for making my halloween howl,

Off to Trick or Treaters I’ll prowl.

Thank you Old Richmond, I feel so dandy,

Happy Halloween to you, now go eat your candy.