Mon, Sep 13, 2004
Timothy finds it odd that Claude continues to make excuses for not taking the plunge during Swim Day at Hilltop School. However, it all becomes clear when Claude admits to Timothy that he is not very good at the sport, so Timothy takes it upon himself to teach Claude how to swim.;Timothy becomes anxious when he can?t come up with a subject to teach everyone for a class exercise. The pressure mounts when all the other kids seem to be able to choose something with ease. Fortunately, while playing marbles with the other kids at recess, Timothy realizes that this is the very thing he can teach to the others.
Wed, Sep 15, 2004
Charles is too shy for his ?In the Spotlight? presentation about leaves, so he tries to put it off. Timothy attempts to help him overcome his fear of talking in front of people, but Charles has a better idea - he?ll get Timothy to talk for him. However, during the actual presentation, Charles gets so caught up correcting Timothy?s translation that he forgets about his shyness and does the presentation on his own.;Timothy feels his friendship with Fritz is going to be jeopardized after Fritz announces he is moving away. At first Timothy is devastated by the news, but gradually learns how to say goodbye and, in the end, both boys realize that a long distance relationship can be equally as enriching.
Thu, Sep 16, 2004
Everyone is happy to be returning to Mrs. Jenkins? class after a school break, but Timothy is having trouble adjusting to life at Hilltop School without his friend Fritz. Since Fritz moved away, the two friends have been sending mail to each other, and in his last letter to Timothy, Fritz wrote that a surprise was on the way. Timothy and his classmates are very excited when they find out what that surprise is.;Everyone in Mrs. Jenkins? class received an invitation to Lilly?s party - everyone except Doris. She can?t understand it - hasn?t she always been a good friend to Lilly? After Doris is reminded of the times she treated Lilly unkindly, she?s determined to redeem herself and be the best friend that Lilly has ever had. When all of Doris? attempts at this fail, she goes home feeling dejected. Much to Doris? surprise and delight, her mother has found a party invitation near the mailbox.
Mon, Sep 20, 2004
Nora fears that her beloved story time with Mom will become a thing of the past when her mother says she?ll soon be able to read all by herself. Nora becomes disenchanted with all of the school activities that promote reading skills, including a first trip to the library to borrow her own library books. Nora?s concerns are put to rest when she learns that her mother loves reading her stories - and always will.;At her mother?s encouragement, Nora proceeds to make a special homemade birthday gift for her friend Yoko. After Nora hears about the great gifts that her friends bought for Yoko, she fears that her birthday present is no longer special enough. Nora is in for a wonderful surprise when she finds out that Yoko not only thinks her present is special, but also it?s something she?s wanted for quite some time.
Wed, Sep 22, 2004
Wanting to become an avid photographer like his dad, Timothy borrows the family camera and tries to capture all of his Hilltop friends on film. When they don?t turn out the way he had expected, Timothy is reluctant to show anyone his pictures. After some coaxing, Timothy presents his photos, and much to his surprise, everyone likes them and sees things in his pictures that he hadn?t noticed himself.;Lilly and Nora exchange a lucky penny and a pretty stone as a token of their friendship. After Lilly loses the special stone, she?s worried that Nora will be upset and no longer want to be her friend. In the end, Nora?s not pleased that Lilly lost the special stone, but reassures Lilly that she?ll always be her friend...no matter what.
Fri, Sep 24, 2004
Mrs. Jenkins? class is performing a play about taking care of teeth and Yoko has the misfortune of being cast as the villain - the cavity! When Yoko realizes she can offer something unique to the role, her special violin sound effects become the highlight of the show.;The Franks take great pleasure in making everyone laugh with their funny jokes and zany antics, but they pull some pranks that go too far and their classmates are no longer amused. When it?s time for the big square dance to begin, the Franks can?t find anyone willing to be their partners - including each other. Longing to take part in all the fun, the two brothers apologize to everyone for their behaviour and join the dance.