Breaking news.
We're going back to school!
There's so much to do.
But how are we gonna get ready in time?
We'll find out on today's
episode of
But first...
BOTH: Three, two, one, happy school year!
RIAH:
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-I'm Riah. -And I'm Titus.
RIAH:
We put together super awesome team
of super awesome kid reporters
to bring you the news from anywhere kids go,
which is pretty much everywhere.
School is starting soon.
And so much is changing.
Last year, I went to school at home.
I got hugs from my mom in the middle of math.
And I went to gym in these leopard slippers.
RIAH: This year, there's going to be new rules
and new schedules.
And new surprises on every chalkboard.
Like that one.
But when so many things are different,
how do we know what to expect?
What do we do to get ready?
And what if something goes wrong?
That's why we send Christian to back to school training camp,
to see what kids like you are going to gear up for school.
Christian here at center field
where these kids are in pre-season training
for the first day of school.
JACK: Okay. Summer's over, people.
Let's get those minds and bodies prepared for school.
Faster, faster!
You're gonna be late for class!
But no running in the halls!
Ooh, a bake sale.
No distractions.
Aw.
JACK: Raise your hands.
Come on, you know the answer.
ALL: [MAKES SOUND]
Pick me, pick me, pick me, pick me.
ROSIE: What's the question?
JACK: No talking until you're called on.
And read, and close, and read, and close.
Science is heavy.
Did you know there are over two billion nerve cells
in the human brain?
I forgot my book.
Next time, Marcus, be prepared.
Take 10, everybody.
These kids are pumped.
but will it be enough to get to the first day of school?
We'll find out right after this nap.
They've all done so much to get ready
and I'm not prepared at all.
That's okay, Riah.
I came prepared.
I've got my notebook,
-my favorite pencil, -[LAUGHS]
and my ukulele, just in case.
I don't even know where my backpack is.
That's okay, Riah. You can have my backup backpack.
Wow! Thanks.
It even has my name on it.
Coach Jack will be really impress
on how prepared you are.
I like to be prepared for anything.
RIAH: Thanks. So, the first thing kids can do
to get ready for school is prepare.
TITUS: Exactly.
Thanks, chalkboard.
But what else can kids to prepare?
And does anyone else feel this way?
Let's go to Maya in the field to find out.
Hi, I'm Maya.
Kids everywhere are going back to school
and I'm here to see how they're feeling
and what they're doing to get ready.
How do you feel about going back to school this year?
I feel really excited because I'm gonna move up a year.
I feel excited.
I feel kinda happy.
I feel really excited.
What are you nervous about?
I'm nervous about a lot of things.
I'm kind of nervous because I don't want
to get separated from my friends.
Stuff will get harder.
All the math tests.
What are you going to do to get ready?
Cleaning and helping out around with my teacher.
Change out everything with new stuff.
Packing my bag with all my stuff in it.
Uniforms, and, um, school supplies, and all that jazz.
What are you most excited about?
[INDISTINCT] miss my friends.
My new pencil case, it's sparkly.
Seeing my friends again.
A new sparkly backpack.
Seeing all my friends.
Seeing my friends again.
My sparkly pencil case.
Looks like kids this year are excited about friends
and sparkles.
Back to you, Riah and Titus.
Thanks, Maya.
I can't wait to see my friends, too.
I haven't seen any of them up close in so long.
Whoa! That's really close.
[LAUGHS]
Let's go over to Viviona who has the new rules for school.
I'm Viviona with the Inside Scoop.
It's a new year at school and that means new rules.
So, listen up because these tips are delicious.
What's yum?
Getting to actually pick out clothes for school.
No. This one look good?
-I think it looks good on you. -Let's try swapping.
I think your outfits are better than mine.
Ooh, this is wonderful.
What's yuck?
Going to school in your pajamas.
Hey, pajamas day is next week.
BOTH: Oh, well.
What's yum? Bringing a healthy snack to school.
What's yuck?
Secretly making pancake at your desk
when you should be paying attention.
Anybody got any syrup?
What's yum?
Being in a real classroom again.
[SCHOOL BELL RINGING]
What's yuck?
Bringing a fake background to class.
My arms are tired.
Mine, too.
-Ola, ola, ola. -Ola, ola, ola.
And that's the Inside Scoop.
-Thanks, Viviona. -[BEEPS]
Now, we have some breaking news from Christian.
Lunch is almost over
and these kids still haven't made it to the lunch line.
-Take a look. -[WHISTLE BLOWS]
JACK: Okay.
This is practice, people.
Get your food on the tray, get to your table,
and eat lunch before the bellrings.
Watch out for any obstacles.
-[WHISTLE BLOWS] -JACK: Go, go, go!
Faster, faster!
You're going too slow.
What are you a turtle?
Get to your lunch table.
-Move, move! -I love lunch.
Don't trip over those books.
Those nuggets aren't getting any warmer.
I love nuggets.
I need ketchup.
JACK: Move, move!
Get to your lunch table.
Don't forget anything.
Oh, no.
I forgot my fork.
Aw.
Ooh! Will Viviona find her fork
or will she have a late lunch?
We'll find out right after dessert.
Ooh.
Looks like Viviona could use
a little more practice before school starts.
So, taking time to practice
is another great way to get ready for school.
Hello, chalkboard.
You can practice getting ready in the morning.
Or packing your own lunch just like I did.
I guess I need a little bit more practice, too.
I wonder where my other shoe went today.
Let's take a commercial break while we find Riah's lunch.
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Wow!
I never knew so much could go wrong
-when you go back to school. -I know.
But kids can't practice and prepare for everything.
So what can we do when things get messed up?
I know.
We need to ask a grown-up.
Hi, Riah. Hi, Titus. It's so good to see you.
Hi, Hoda.
We're excited to go back to school,
but we're also a little nervous.
I know how you feel.
First days can be a little scary for kids
and also for grown-ups.
It's good to prepare and practice,
but life can still be full of surprises, guys.
So then, what do you do?
You can choose to have a positive attitude.
So, even if you mean things are different and confusing,
you can still think positive?
Exactly.
Thinking positively can give you a boost
and help you deal with whatever changes come your way.
All right. Can you close your eyes
and can you imagine something really good happening?
See?
You got this.
Thanks, Hoda.
Wow. So, Hoda said we need to think positive,
which means thinking about something good happening.
Thanks, chalkboard.
I'm gonna practice right now.
I'm imagining we're about to meet the Kid of the Week.
Whoa. It works.
Actually, I knew that [INDISTINCT] was coming next.
Meet 10-year-old Evelyn.
She's been working hard to get her school
ready for students again.
She helped plant an arch garden
and built a buddy bench,
so kids can find a new friend.
Thanks to Evelyn,
her school will be more beautiful than ever.
And you know what else is beautiful?
Evelyn is joining us right now.
-Hi, Riah and Titus. -Hi, Evelyn.
How do think your classmates will feel
when they see all the work you did?
I hope that if anyone's nervous
and they can see the buddy bench and they can feel better.
How do you feel about going back to school?
I feel like going back to school
that I'm kind of nervous and scared
because I haven't been back in, like, a year,
and so, I'm like, "Ahh."
How did you prepare for going back to school?
I prepare for going back to school by, like,
talking to my friends online.
What did you do to practice?
I practice by going back to school by seeing my friend
and taking her out around the school with my parents
to get the feel of it.
Evelyn, you helped your classmates feel good
about going back to school.
And for that, you get our Kid of the Week trophy.
Thank you, Riah and Titus.
Bye.
Viviona still lost in the lunch line.
Let's go live to Christian with an update.
Viviona is still trying to eat lunch
before the school bell rings.
Will she find the fork so she can eat lunch
and still make it to class on time?
Let's watch.
Oh, no. There's no forks left.
I'll never make it to class on time.
Don't give up, Viviona.
Keep your head in the game.
Go, Viviona, you can do it. You can do it.
Okay. I got to be able to figure this out.
-You can do this. -MARCUS: Go, Viviona.
[CHEERING]
EVELYN: A spork. Yes!
[CHEERING]
Wow. That's a win for positive thinking.
These kids are ready for opening day.
Way to be positive, Viviona.
She mastered the three P's of going back to school
and we can, too.
Prepare, practice, and think positive.
So, what can you do if things are scary,
or different, or new?
You can look inside yourself and know you have the answer.
Or you can look at the people next to you,
because guess what?
They are all feeling the same way you are.
If you're nervous, they are, too.
If you're sweaty, they probably are, too.
But if you're positive, that feeling can spread.
So bring it on change, because we're ready for you.
The only thing you don't know
is how that chalkboard moves on its own.
Magic?
Hamsters?
BOTH: Magic hamsters!
Well, as Carl Sagan said,
"Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known."
And that's a great reason for the fourth P.
BOTH: Party!
Three, two, one, bang!
Happy school year!
[UPBEAT MUSIC PLAYING]
And remember, to think positive.
[UPBEAT MUSIC PLAYING]
See you next time when we investigate
how to be a good friend.
[UPBEAT MUSIC PLAYING]
[BEEPING]
TITUS: [INDISTINCT]
-I can't help myself. -He smashed the button so hard,
it's like you're trying to break the table apart.
-Bounced up... -Hi-yah!
-[MAKES SOUND] -[LAUGHS]
Bringing a fake brack [INDISTINCT] brack.
Spool.
[LAUGHS]
JACK: [INDISTINCT] go, go, go, go!
[VIVIONA WHIMPERS]
MAN: