Mama Don't Go Juanita has just moved to the Hilltop community and is anxious about her first day at a new school. She feels much better when her mother offers to accompany her to Mrs. Jenkins' class. However, throughout the day, each time her mother attempts to leave, Juanita did not feel that her mother should leave yet.

Making New Friends Juanita is having difficulty finding her place with eleven classmates who already know each other. Mrss. Jenkins observes Juanita's struggle and explains to her class that they are all crew members on the Friend Ship. Timothy volunteers to be the captain of this Friend Ship to help Juanita make new friends.