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“Angie Mitchells, please report to the principals office- again. That is all.” said principal Smith over the intercom.
‘Come on ’ thought Angie. ‘What now?’
Angie is 5 years old, but got promoted to the first grade. She’s really quite smart for her age, but she tends to slack off, is a trouble maker (most of the time), and can be a smart mouth.
“Take a seat, Angie,” said principal Smith when Angie walked into the office.
“What do you want to see me for this time, sir?” asked Angie.
“About your little “presentation” at the science fair yesterday,” said Mr. Smith.
“What about my model volcano?”
“Why don’t you tell me,”
Angie paused for a few moments.
“It blew up, but just a little ” said Angie.
“Well, when it blew up, it ruined half of the gym with the fake lava you used, and no one is allowed in there until it is repaired,” Mr. Smith said.
“Oh... wait, will I have to pay for the damages?” asked Angie.
“Well, that’s what I was getting to... you are going to be paid a fine, but you shouldn’t really be too worried about it. Just your parents,” said Mr. Smith.
“But I did it. I made the volcano- not to mention the lava- by myself. My parents just dealt with the sharp things,” said Angie.
“Ok then. But, counting on how much money there must be paid, you’re going to need your parents help,” said Mr. Smith, writing down how much Angie (and her parents) had to pay, and he handed it to her.
“8 grand??? The destruction was worth 8 grand???” asked Angie nervously.
“Unfortunately, yes. But I have to ask you... what was IN that fake lava?” asked Mr. Smith.
“Wellllll... ok, lets see, um... vinegar, baking soda...” started Angie.
“Just that? That wouldn’t of caused that big of a destruction,” said Mr. Smith.
“I’m not done. Hmm... oh, that’s right! I also used the mercury stuff that’s inside old thermometers,” finished Angie.
“WHAT? Your parents let you use the mercury inside old thermometers mixed with a box of baking soda and vinegar???” Asked principal Smith in shock.
“Well, actually, they didn’t exactly LET me... I found one in the attic when I was looking for things for my project, sooo...” explained Angie.
Just then, principal Smith picked up the phone and started calling someone.
‘Uh-oh. I’m in SO much trouble. What was I thinking, using mercury with baking soda and vinegar??? if you get one drop of that stuff on the floor, you have to call the fire department and the have to tear out the floor!!! I am SO not gonna make it to 6!’ Thought Angie.
Principal Smith hung up the phone. “Angie, go back to class and get your things. You’re getting sent home early,” he said seriously.
“But it’s not even lunch! I’ll miss pizza day!” exclaimed Angie.
Mr. Smith pointed towards the door.
“Yes, sir,” said Angie, heading out the door.

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“Angie Mitchells, please report to the principals office- again. That is all.” said principal Smith over the intercom.
‘Come on ’ thought Angie. ‘What now?’
Angie is 5 years old, but got promoted to the first grade. She’s really quite smart for her age, but she tends to slack off, is a trouble maker (most of the time), and can be a smart mouth.
“Take a seat, Angie,” said principal Smith when Angie walked into the office.
“What do you want to see me for this time, sir?” asked Angie.
“About your little “presentation” at the science fair yesterday,” said Mr. Smith.
“What about my model volcano?”
“Why don’t you tell me,”
Angie paused for a few moments.
“It blew up, but just a little ” said Angie.
“Well, when it blew up, it ruined half of the gym with the fake lava you used, and no one is allowed in there until it is repaired,” Mr. Smith said.
“Oh... wait, will I have to pay for the damages?” asked Angie.
“Well, that’s what I was getting to... you are going to be paid a fine, but you shouldn’t really be too worried about it. Just your parents,” said Mr. Smith.
“But I did it. I made the volcano- not to mention the lava- by myself. My parents just dealt with the sharp things,” said Angie.
“Ok then. But, counting on how much money there must be paid, you’re going to need your parents help,” said Mr. Smith, writing down how much Angie (and her parents) had to pay, and he handed it to her.
“8 grand??? The destruction was worth 8 grand???” asked Angie nervously.
“Unfortunately, yes. But I have to ask you... what was IN that fake lava?” asked Mr. Smith.
“Wellllll... ok, lets see, um... vinegar, baking soda...” started Angie.
“Just that? That wouldn’t of caused that big of a destruction,” said Mr. Smith.
“I’m not done. Hmm... oh, that’s right! I also used the mercury stuff that’s inside old thermometers,” finished Angie.
“WHAT? Your parents let you use the mercury inside old thermometers mixed with a box of baking soda and vinegar???” Asked principal Smith in shock.
“Well, actually, they didn’t exactly LET me... I found one in the attic when I was looking for things for my project, sooo...” explained Angie.
Just then, principal Smith picked up the phone and started calling someone.
‘Uh-oh. I’m in SO much trouble. What was I thinking, using mercury with baking soda and vinegar??? if you get one drop of that stuff on the floor, you have to call the fire department and the have to tear out the floor!!! I am SO not gonna make it to 6!’ Thought Angie.
Principal Smith hung up the phone. “Angie, go back to class and get your things. You’re getting sent home early,” he said seriously.
“But it’s not even lunch! I’ll miss pizza day!” exclaimed Angie.
Mr. Smith pointed towards the door.
“Yes, sir,” said Angie, heading out the door.