Earhart's Heirloom

Angela has been on her best behavior for the past twenty-nine days. Mrs. Brinks has promised that if the class is trouble-free for one whole month, she will show them the compass that once belonged to flying ace Amelia Earhart. The day has finally arrived, and everyone, especially Angela, is extra careful not to upset Mrs. Brinks. Angela concentrates so hard at being good that she forgets she's chewing gum! When it is discovered, Mrs. Brinks refuses to show the class the compass. In order to get back on Mrs. Brinks' good side, Angela and the gang plan a surprise birthday party for Mrs. Brinks who is so thrilled she agrees to show them the compass. Unfortunately, while Mrs. Brinks is showing her treasured compass Nanette "accidentally" bumps into Angela who in turn knocks the compass out of Mrs. Brinks' hand. Mrs. Brinks is outraged until Gina discovers that the compass is a fake that was made in Taiwan only a few years ago. It was all just a trick to get the children to behave!

Ancient Greeks

When the students in Angela's class have to give a presentation about the Ancient Greeks, .Angela picks Hercules on account of he was the greatest ancient Greek. Nanette however has written an entire play of which she wants to cast and direct the class in to perform for the parents. Angela hopes to play Hercules but Nanette casts her in the part of Medusa. Angela decides to make the best of things, just like Hercules would. At the rehearsals she reads her part with very funny sssssnake ssssssounds and has the entire class in stitches. Nanette is not impressed and re-casts Angela in the part of Apollo. On the night of the performance Angela steals the show when she loses her balance and drops the heavy globe she is carrying on her shoulders. Nanette is furious that Angela has ruined her show but the audience all thinks that Angela was the best part!