Scene: Gabriel’s son Mateo missed three days of school with the flu. Gabriel is meeting Mrs. Adams, the teacher, to make sure Mateo catches up.
MRS. ADAMS: Hello, Mr. Torres! Thanks for coming in. How is Mateo feeling?
GABRIEL: Much better, thank you. The flu kept him home Monday through Wednesday, but he’s back today.
MRS. ADAMS: I’m glad he’s feeling better. I received your note — thank you for letting us know he was sick.
GABRIEL: Of course. I wanted to ask — did he miss anything important?
MRS. ADAMS: We started a new math unit on multiplication, and the class began reading a new book. Nothing he can’t catch up on.
GABRIEL: That’s a relief. Can I get the worksheets he missed so we can do them at home?
MRS. ADAMS: Absolutely. I’ve already put together a packet for him. It’s in his backpack.
GABRIEL: Thank you! How much time does he have to finish it?
MRS. ADAMS: Our policy is one day per day absent, so he has until next Wednesday. No rush — I don’t want him to feel overwhelmed.
GABRIEL: That’s fair. He was worried about falling behind.
MRS. ADAMS: Please tell him not to worry. He’s a strong student, and I’ll help him during lunch if he needs extra time.
GABRIEL: He’ll be happy to hear that. Did he miss any tests or quizzes?
MRS. ADAMS: Just a spelling quiz. He can take it tomorrow during recess — it’ll only take ten minutes.
GABRIEL: Perfect. Is there anything we should focus on at home?
MRS. ADAMS: The multiplication tables would be great. Even ten minutes of practice a day makes a big difference.
GABRIEL: We’ll do that. What’s the best way to reach you if we have questions?
MRS. ADAMS: Email is fastest — I check it every afternoon. My address is on the class newsletter.
GABRIEL: Wonderful. Thank you for taking the time to meet with me, Mrs. Adams.
MRS. ADAMS: Anytime, Mr. Torres. That’s what I’m here for. Give Mateo my best!
— THE END —