Your 5th grade teacher Mrs. Salinas, now going on maternity leave, has just wished the students good luck with their new substitute Ms. Malkin. Ms. Malkin watches impatiently, as Mrs. Salinas waves farewell to all the students, then she leaves and closes the classroom door. Immediately after, Ms. Malkin turns to the students and gives a stern look, as some sink in their seats nervously. Everyone can sense that they are going to be in for a rough time

"Let's get one thing straight. In my class, you will learn respect, and discipline. And what better way to start that, then having one of you bring home a class pet? It is Friday after all. Starting today and the rest of every upcoming weekend, this will be required. In case it wasn't obvious as to what taking care of a pet means, feeding, petting, the basics. And you better make sure it is returned alive and healthy. Any volunteers?"