A French Connection Jack turned to his sister. "What does 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 happy, safe travels." A moment later, Hannah's and Jack's classmates gathered around them. They had so many questions: "Are you going to go to the top of the Eiffel Tower?" "Will you know how to speak French when you get home?". "Where will ou live?", "What kinds of foods do people eat in France?" that mean?" he asked. Ta like to have everyone's attention, please," said Ms. Watkins. The fourth- and fifth-grade students at Robert Louis Stevenson Elementary School 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 an assembly for the whole school. • Ms. Watkins clegred her throat. "Your classmates Hannah and Jack are lucky enough to have the opportunity to live in France for the next year. Mr. DiSalvo will be teaching there, and his family will be joining him. I know Hannah and Jack will miss all of you. I'm sure that the year will go quickly, and they'll have all sorts of interesting stories to share with us when they return." • Jack and Hannah looked at each other and started to laugh. "I guess we| have our work cut out for us, won't we? said Hannah. Fries l Fries in Burgers Salad m Tatur ls • Hannah and Jack were sitting at the same table in the cafeteria. Hannah looked excited, but Jack looked a little nervous. "Hannah, Jack, do you have anything you'd like to add?" asked Ms. Watkins. • Hannah nodded. "We're going to do a lot of traveling while we're in France, she said. "My mom thought that the kids in our classes might want to write down any questions they have or anything they are curious about. We can look for the answers while we are there. Then, we can e-mail the answers to you at school. • Ms. Watkins smiled. "That is a marvelous 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 will be leaving in two weeks. Don't forget to give your questions to them and wish them bon voyagel"