Twas the night before winter break, when all through the nest
Not a student was stirring, not even the best.
The grade reports were uploaded to power school with care,
In hopes that our parents would soon see them there.
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The hornets were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of testing were still in their heads.
I dreamed about the tests we took all day
And if I failed what my parents would say.
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I walked into class willing and ready
So excited I could not hold my pencil steady
My teacher opened a can of soda to hear the fizz
As I started to take this oversized quiz.
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I could not focus on the paper in front of me
I waited for the bell, so I could flee.
All of a sudden I heard a sound from the roof
And it sounded like the puttering of a hoof.
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I jumped up, even though my teacher said stay
I began to climb up the side of Norclay.
On the top of the building is where all my teachers lay
And they were hooked up to the front of a sleigh.
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I have been waiting for something like this for a long time
A teacher-powered sleigh for Christmas is mighty fine.
I hopped in the back of the sleigh like it was a game
I whistled, and shouted, and called them by name.
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Now Fuger, now Lasswell, now Mahoney, and you all
On Lower, on Maslow, on McCune even though you’re too tall.
I told them to get to all the girls and boys
So we can deliver all of these toys.
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Just when I thought I was having a ball
The whole sleigh started to twist, turn, and fall.
I got scared and ready for the crash and sting
But just then my alarm clock started to ring.
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As I looked around toys were all I could see and feel
That’s when I knew that my dream had to be real.
I had the best night, how could it be
It all had to happen at NKC.
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Now I can enjoy the rest of my break
With lots of good times and memories to make.
Hanging with family and friends is always dandy
And I am sure to eat a lot of Christmas candy.
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Whether your break will be all hectic and crazy
Or if you will just sit around and be lazy.
The final bell has rang, and it is time to run
Happy winter break to all, and to all, have fun.
