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La Fontaine Elementary School Thursday, June 15.

Ducobu!

Huh, is it recess?

Come to the board! That will teach you to sleep in class.

I don't need a teacher for that.

Expelled?

Yes, Mr. Ducobu.You need to find a new school for next year.

But you can't imagine...

I don't want to hear any more about it.

Have you thought of sending him to a psychologist?

- Yes. - And?

The psychologist found him bright, intelligent, almost normal.

Well Mr. Ducobu, that says it all.

Here are his records.

Good luck with your search.

You know he's been expelled from every school in the neighborhood?

Have you tried Saint Potache School?

Impossible, it's far away and we don't live in the area.

My advice: Move.

SCHOOL RECORDS

"General Klassbl�rk? But, how? It's impossible!

"I saw your ship being crushed by a space slug."

"Impossible Clorky... It was the Rik Sputnik."

" Nhaque, nhaque... "

Ok that's it. No school will take you. Are you happy?

You know what happens to kids who don't work?

They're homeless! Robbers!

There's only one hope...

Saint Potache School.

But we would have to move.

That's awesome dad!

You've wanted to move for years because of the view.

Thanks to me, you will finally be happy.

In my dreams.

Somehow I doubt it.

FIRST DAY OF VACATION .. . Get up! It's 7 o'clock.

Get up.

Why did you wake me up? I don't have school.

That's why you are taking advantage of the vacation to catch up.

This is Miss Moutte. She's a teacher.

She's going to give you private lessons.

Hello my dear.

I hope you can get him to work for you.

He's already so far behind.

Don't worry...

I invented a foolproof method.

It motivates kids to put in the most effort.

We are going to study the multiplication tables

For every correct answer

I will give you a chocolate truffle.

If you make a mistake

I get to eat the truffle

- Ok little one? - OK.

6 times 7?

715?

Wrong.

I'm going to eat the truffle.

The school bus picks up the kids and drops them off directly at Saint Potache.

- That's convenient. - It's super-convenient.

So we are talking about 100 m�.

With views of the south, southwest.

In other words, the sun shines all day long.

- And... - No no, Mr. Ducobu

The icing on the cake: No seeing inside.

What do you mean?

Well sir, I mean it's always nice to have some privacy.

8 times 8?

Wrong.

It's me again who will eat the truffle.

Let's go, Mr. Dufondou

That's not an easy name to say. Your parents didn't do you any favors there.

5 times 5?

88?

Wrong.

I propose a short break.

OK.

LAST WEEK BEFORE SCHOOL STARTS

GRATIN DRIVING SCHOOL

What are you doing bunny?

School starts soon, I'm starting early.

Great. Have you seen the new neighbors?

I saw.

I hope they are quiet and don't distract you from working.

No one can ever keep me from working.

That's good bunny.

Good riddance.

Long live school! I love school, it's so fun!

Long live school! I love school, it's so fun!

Long live school! I couldn�t live without it.

Hurry!

The bus is coming, we're going to be late! And on the first day.

Saint Potache School First day of class.

I'm warning you...

We appreciate students who work hard here.

Otherwise they don't belong at Saint Potache.

if your child does not pass his classes he will be expelled without notice.

Passing? But that's...

My son is a hard worker, that won't be a problem

So Mr. Ducobu I see you didn't bring his school records?

Oh darn, I forgot them at home.

I will bring them next time.

"The harvest was very bountiful."

"The harvest was very bountiful."

... colon, "Some beautiful...

"Hymenomycetes..."

Comma. ..

"G�asters"... Comma...

"Awesome mushrooms."

- This dictation is too hard. - Latouche is crazy.

Molas, to the corner.

"Awesome mushrooms..."

"appetizing, in my opinion."

ENTER!

Mr. Director

-Mr. Latouche. -My sincere compliments.

Here's the new student I told you about

I'm in a hurry. I'm meeting with the Dean.

Really?

Come on, my little friend.

Welcome to my class.

So... What's your name?

-Ducobu . -Ducobu?

Your first name please?

Uagin

Uagin?

Ah, that's interesting. This is Turkish?

It's French, "YOU AGAIN DUCOBU"

It's what all my teachers call me

OK, I see...

We have a clown, an irritation.

Go sit down!

Let your students continue with their first dictation.

- Where are you going? - To the back close to the heater...

my lungs are fragile.

Whoa, stop there.

You can sit beside Miss. Gratin...

She's the best student in the class. It will help integrate you.

Organization.

- Hello. - Hello.

- You have a very pretty pencil case Miss. - Thanks.

I love your writing, it's magnificent.

Get to work Ducobu. Concentration...

Oh wait up.

Calm down kids!

What do you think of new kid?

I like him, he seems smart.

I like intelligent men, don't you?

For sure.

He's our new neighbor. I think it's a sign.

For sure.

Plus, he called me miss. Now that's classy.

For sure.

I have a certain admiration for Eric Chopin.

-Frederick? -Yes!

And you , Miss. Rateau?

For me it's Beethoven.

Oh yes, Beethoven, a real artist.

Plus he was deaf, that couldn't be easy.

It's the tragedy of his life.

But it could have been much worse. What if he had been one-armed?

- One-armed? - Yes, one-armed, on the piano.

You're so funny.

Every once in awhile...

Hey Ducobu...

Watch out for Gratin. She's a suck-up.

Thanks, I noticed.

- Why are you taller than us? - Cuz I'm 11 years old.

Why are you 11?

- Because I was held back twice. - Twice!

Wow, you're killer.

GRAMMAR

Are you still there?

I thought I threw you out.

I warned you: One of us needs to leave town.

And I'm not!

Are you crazy?

Sorry.

"Build your bomb shelter for protection... "

" The General Klassbl�rk. "

Wow!

So how was the first day of school?

Very good. No zero or punishment.

- Good. - Dad, please...

Can you give me my allowance?

I need to build a shelter anti-attack "Klassbl�rk."

What is that? So this is how you do homework?

I've done already. I needed to relax.

Leisure is very important.

Leisure? Are you kidding me or what?

I warned you; If you don't make an effort to change

you will be going to boarding school.

Boarding school?

6 times 7, Ducobu?

38?

Almost.

38 and half ?

42, Ducobu.

That means 42 slaps with the ruler.

No not the ruler!

Get up dad, it's 7 o'clock.

Huh? What's wrong?

I've made a decision to work hard and get good marks.

Ok so get up. I can't be late for school.

It's Sunday, there is no school.

Wait a sec... Assemble the base structure...

Where is the base structure? I don't get it.

The design is complicated.

No, Dad, look it's super simple.

We must level the ground for the foundation.

But if you...

Do you like cheesecake?

Since your son is in my daughter's class

I thought we could get to know each other?

You coming?

A third piece of cheesecake, Herv�?

No thanks, but it was delicious.

Thank you.

I'm the best at school and you're the best in the kitchen.

Oh, you're too cute.

Why don't you two go play upstairs?

- Coming? - OK.

Come on...

Leonie has been the top student since kindergarten.

- It's my biggest success. - I imagine.

And how does your son do at school?

Oh ..

Well .. Let's just say

he still has some progress to make.

It will get better.

Is this what you call playing, my dear neighbor?

Sorry, I'm reading over my History homework a last time

before handing it in to Mr. Latouche on Monday.

- Monday? - Yeah, did you forget?

No. I did it last night.

I don't like leaving things to the last minute.

Come see the full moon.

- So? - On the full moon...

... if you make a wish, it always comes true.

Really?

You don't look like it,

but you're a great romantic.

It seems so.

Close your eyes for a minute and think hard of something.

I never want to be second in the class.

History Homework

Correcting this History homework

was a real ordeal for me.

Apparently a storm of mediocrity fell on this class.

Only two students escaped the storm.

Gratin, of course. And then...

A divine surprise, Ducobu...

who also got 10 out of 10

Please accept my apologies, Ducobu. I thought you were a dunce.

And this serves as a great lesson children:

"Never judge a book by it's cover"

I totally agree with you Mr. Latouche.

When I first saw you I thought you were a pansy.

But you're kinda cool.

Silence!

I don't know what "pansy" means...

and I don't want to.

Getting a 10 in History doesn't mean you can be insolent.

Next time you'll go to the corner.

Understood?

Miss Rateau, do you know what "pansy" means?

Pansy? No I've never heard it.

It must be a kid's expression, right?

Like "Frenching".

Frenching?

Yes, it means to kiss on the mouth.

Oh well that's an interesting nickname.

Yes, kids are so straightforward.

Oh yes.

They don't beat around the bush.

No kidding.

While we're on the subject, what do you think of the new kid?

Ducobu? I'm not sure yet.

Until he's taken the flute test I can't say what level he's at.

Bye Leonie.

Are you being sent home?

I have an appointment.

An appointment. Sounds shady.

Do you think there's a woman in his life?

For sure.

EVERYTHING FOR THE DUNCE

Hello, I'm Ducobu.

Ducobu, Ducobu, Ducobu!

Hello Mr. Kitrich.

Ducobu! How are you?

It's been awhile.

That's because I changed schools.

What? You want stools? Tall stools? Short stools?

No Mr. Kitrich. I changed schools.

Wait, let me turn up the volume on my hearing aid.

I'm at Saint Potache now.

Ah, Saint Potache.

And who is your teacher?

It's Mr. Latouche.

Latouche? My goodness!

Latouche is tough.

I'm tough too.

Oh that's for sure.

Mr. Kitrich, can I please borrow your hearing aid?

Of course, I can't say no to my best customer.

Thank you.

Ducobu Ducobu

Goodbye Mr. Kitrich.

Goodbye Ducobu.

See you soon Ducobu.

Pop quiz.

Open your grammar books to page 28

Exercises B1, B2, B3, B4, B5.

Silence! Or I'll add B6.

Is there a problem Ducobu?

Are the chairs provided by National Education

too hard for your delicate bottom?

Well yes, I have a fragile tailbone.

What?

I had an accident at an amusement park when I was little.

Oh I didn't know. I'm sorry.

Listen, make yourself comfortable.

You should watch what you eat.

Our body needs 5 fruits and vegetables a day.

A lollipop with strawberry, banana, apple, pear and watermelon.

That's five fruits.

Children don't forget...

this year physical education marks are going to count towards your average.

"Sound mind in a sound body". A quote. Come on.

You may be good at History and Grammar...

but in physical education I'm unbeatable.

Pico, follow the class!

My goodness, follow the class Pico.

With your health problems you should sit this one out.

Don't you have a medical note?

We had one but my dad burned it.

Why?

Because he wants me to be treated normally and not have pity on myself.

Oh...He's...

He seems strict, your father.

Very strict.

Yes Mr. Latouche?

Go sit down.

I'm going to get a zero, aren't I?

Because of your handicap, I'm going to give you an automatic 10/10 in sports.

It's not fair.

Compassion.

It's really coming along nicely.

It's not bad eh?

What's this?

Grammar...

No way. 10 out of 10!

Unbelievable. How did you do it?

I worked hard, dad.

I knew you could do it.

You're a real Ducobu.

I'm so happy.

Am I disturbing you Mr. Ducobu.

Yes, a little.

You've got to be kidding me.

No, not at all.

I was studying my multiplication tables.

I knew you were going to test me.

Very good. Your cerebral connections seem to be working just fine.

I was going to test you.

You're great on written quizzes but orally...

Orally, I'm a total monster.

In my old school they called me "Calculator".

Ok then, let's see what you can do Mr. Calculator.

Go to the board.

Ok, for example What is 5 times 9?

- 45 - Good

7 times 4?

28.

28.

And finally, 9 times 8?

- 72. - 72.

Really you are a monster. You get 10 out of 10.

Gotta go Ducobu, call waiting...

Mommy? I'm in class now.

Wait, Ducobu.

Am I dreaming or is your ear flashing?

It's my bluetooth hearing aid.

After my amusement park accident I lost 87% hearing in my right ear.

And now I wear a hearing aid.

I didn't know. I'm sorry.

I'M SORRY

Wow, this shelter is really big.

I know. I like big construction projects.

And I got another 10!

Another 10? That's the fifth one.

No, the twelfth.

Turns out school's easy.

Do not get to cocky. It's only the first term

You have the whole year ahead of you.

Don't worry.

Dear Diary,

My neighbor is my main competition.

Can I ever love the person who is trying to take first place away from me?

Listen to the end.

Let him finish please.

Good job, Elvis.

Silence, please!

Shh. Miss Rateau can't teach class like this.

Please, all of you quiet on my signal: Now.

You missed the ending. Let's start again. Ok.

I'm getting mad.

Careful before I get angry.

Watch out.

Come on, please.

THAT'S ENOUGH!

I'll remind you that this year the flute test counts in your general average!

Actually,

It was me that changed this rule Miss Rateau.

You can finish your class in peace and tranquility.

Thank you Mr. Latouche.

So the next person up was...

Ducobu.

Go ahead, Ducobu.

10 out of 10.

- Well deserved. - Oh yes.

Bravo Ducobu.

I got 9. It's all over, Ducobu is better than me.

How shameful.

For sure

So Ducobu, did you follow my advice with your son?

I didn't have to. The threat of going to boarding school completely transformed him.

Thank you, Pernault.

I hope that you all make resolutions to better yourselves

in the New Year. Right, Molas?

Huh?

Be good.

Take advantage of the vacation to finish your homework.

I wish you all...

A very Happy Holidays and Season's Greetings.

In other words, Merry Christmas.

What's this?

- I made a cake for you. - Oh Gratin.

That's adorable. I'm addicted to cakes.

- Teacher's pet. - I hate that girl.

Thank you...

That's it . Merry Christmas to all!

- Bye, Mr. Latouche. - Goodbye, goodbye.

Bye.

MERRY CHRISTMAS Mr. Latouche

I'll eat this with my mom.

Yes?

Mr. Latouche, it's me, Mr. Ducobu.

Yes, Mr. Ducobu. Thank you for coming.

Have a seat.

- Where... - In your son's seat.

OK

No no, up here.

Is everything ok?

Oh yes. Sometimes a little insolent.

Ducobu is a very bright student. Especially in music.

Have you thought of the Conservatory?

Um no.

Well you should. He's a master.

You have a real Chopin.

But if you will allow me to give you a little advice.

Be a little less hard on the boy.

He has health problems and with his fragility...

He has health problems? What do you mean?

Well the amusement park accident.

The fall.

The fall, the fall... What fall?

He fell off pony when he was four. He lost two teeth.

- But other than that... - Forgery.

- What? - Huh?

No, no, nothing.

Well, sorry to have wasted your time.

I must have confused him with another student.

That's right... it's Molas, who has prostate problems.

It's hard to...

Don't worry. Your son will stay first in the class...

For now.

Excuse me, hello.

I'm Gustave Latouche, I teach at Saint Potache.

How can I help you?

I'd like some information about a former student:

Ducobu .

Impossible to take him back. Not even for money.

I could at least see his record?

I don't have it. Go away.

- But - Go away.

At least the school records!

REST HOME FOR NATIONAL EDUCATION EMPLOYEES

Look at me. Look into my eyes!

Look into my eyes !

In the eyes!

To the corner! To the corner!

The corner!

Take it easy, Mr. Mignard is very fragile.

655 times...

We have him give classes to gifted students as part of his treatment.

475,384.

Mr. Mignard?

You have a visitor.

Mr. Mignard, let me introduce Mr. Latouche.

Can I?

Mr. Mignard, I wanted to talk to you...

about one of your former students.

Let me guess. You have Ducobu in your class?

Yes, exactly. That's why I don't understand all this.

Ducobu is a good student. He's even the best in the class.

And I wanted...

Mr. Mignard? 412 times 358?

Mr. Latouche.

See you soon Mr. Latouche.

Wow, a periscope.

Yes, so when General Klassbl�rk launches an attack against our shelter

we can anticipate it.

Wow, thank you daddy!

- I have a gift for you too. - No!

Wow! "For Dad"...

What is this?

My report card from the first term.

I had it framed for you.

10, 10, 10... General Average: 10

Very good student. Ducobu is excellent at everything!

Bravo.

This is the best gift you ever gave me.

High school books! Cool!

I'll be so far ahead even Ducobu will eat my dust.

Thank you, dear mommy.

"Romantic Relationships for Dummies?"

With this, you might finally get it?

Yeah.

- Thank you mother. - You're welcome.

- Merry Christmas. - Merry Christmas, Gustave.

I spent Christmas with my mom. She gave me great gifts.

And then New Years with my dad, in the South.

My parents are divorced. And what did you do?

I stayed here with my dad.

Where's your mom?

- I don't know. I don't know her. - Never seen her?

No.

She left when I was very little.

Ducobu wait for me!

During this time of well wishes,

- Stop it. - Molas, the corner.

During this time of well wishes, as I was saying,

I wish you all to do as well as Mr. Ducobu.

Who succeeded in the amazing task

of dethroning Miss Gratin from first place.

On that note, we would all like to know,

Mr. Ducobu, how you managed such a task?

Work, work and more work!

How beautiful.

Let's just be sure of that. Come to the board.

Oh no, you don't need your tooth-blue hearing aid.

But I'm half deaf.

Don't worry...

With this YOU WILL HEAR PERFECTLY!

WHAT'S 6 TIMES 7? I'M LISTENING.

IF YOU REFUSE TO ANSWER DUCOBU I'LL GIVE YOU A ZERO.

Well .. 41?

OBJECTION YOUR HONOR. YOU GOT YOUR FIRST ZERO.

- He doesn't even know his tables. - For sure.

The secret the the success of Mr. Ducobu, dear students...

is that he cheated!

Indignation.

I can't prove it so you will keep your marks from the first term...

but know that from now on, I have my eye on you.

And know that I don't have astigmatism or far-slightness!

And I typed "Pansy" into "Glogle".

And I know know what it means.

And in slang, the language of youth...

it means a wimp, am I right?

Silence!

You will write 100 times "Mr. Latouche is no pansy."

Molas, give your seat and dunce cap

to Mr. Ducobu.

I didn't cheat.

Then why don't you know your multiplication tables?

I know them just fine. I drew a blank, it happens.

I lost my first place to a cheater.

You copied off me didn't you?

I hate cheating.

If catch you, I'm telling Mr. Latouche.

STUDY ROOM "Dear Diary,"

I will recover my rightful spot in first place.

And Ducobu?

My head says to protect myself but my heart says otherwise

Help me, I'm lost.

Ducobu, funny and cool.

Concentrate...6 times 7?

It's 11 o'clock. Why aren't you in bed?

What are you doing?

I'm doing my homework.

Mr. Latouche is going too far. You work too much.

Yup.

Ok keep going. 6 times 7.

6 times 7, zero.

Finally someone who sucks more than me.

"Chapter 2: Making the first step"

"If you wait too long to declare your love...

"you're beloved will get bored and go to someone else."

If you try to cheat again, I'll shoot.

I wasn't cheating.

I can prove it.

I'll put up a protection wall. Then nobody can accuse me.

OK.

"Compliment her, women like to be flattered."

Amazing.

This is the last time.

OK, I'll stop.

I warned you.

I'm sorry Mr. Latouche. It's not my fault, it's Ducobu.

Don't worry, Gratin.

I know who was responsible for the water gun.

You thought it was funny Ducobu?

To the board! Immediately.

Look at that. Latouche is about to attack.

Thank you, ma'am.

You have a beautiful bun.

Thank you.

You look like my mother.

When she was young, obviously.

I'd bet Rik Sputnik autograph

that Mr. Latouche gets rejected.

He's too professional to let his heart get the best of him.

Like me.

Too bad. It would give us a break.

My stepfather's totally in love with my mom.

He's really nice to me.

He never yells at me and gives me whatever I want.

"And the Marquis..."

"firmly held...colon, open quote...

"I'll take care of you young man."

"I'll take care of you young man."

What is this nonsense Molas?

It's how young people write. To save time when texting.

Really? Then I'll save time too, I'll give it a zero.

So...

"I love you."

Palpitation.

Well children I'll let you finish the dictation. I have to go see Miss... the Principal

"I love you."

"Correcting this homework was a real ordeal for me"

"A storm of mediocrity has fallen upon this class."

Molas, to the corner!

Silence!

I received your love letter Miss Rateau.

But I didn't write anything.

What?

You didn't send me a letter either?

I think we were victims of an evil prank.

Yes, probably.

And it's sad.

And how!

"Oh look who it is, Miss. Rateau!"

Palpitation.

You have beautiful feet.

You remind me of my great-grandfather.

Oops...

Humiliation.

Zero! Zero!

All of you to the corner!

Let's start with you Mr. Ducobu.

You will copy 100 lines:

I will no longer clown around

by very badly imitating my distinguished teacher.

Go.

And erase that ridiculous mustache.

The funny games are over!

This is not an amusement park, it's school!

Back to dictation.

"I will take care of you, little boy."

Listen, we are surrounded

I want all men on deck in 15 minutes. Over and out.

- Captain? - Yes?

Any sign of Klassbl�rk?

Nothing yet. Explore the starboard side.

Very well, Captain. Exploration-starboard.

What happening Captain?

Is Klassbl�rk attacking?

No, no. Coast is clear. It's the end of the mission.

No, please.

Suppertime

"Attack your love in urban areas."

"Invite her to the theater or opera."

The opera is expensive.

The operetta is much cheaper.

Yes, that's a good idea. Satisfaction.

Oh it's 9 o'clock already. Time for bed.

Goodnight, don't let the bedbugs bite.

Does it ever stop?

It's because he's happy to have a new family.

So you used to bring home your 10s in school every night.

And now since the new year, nothing.

Are you hiding something?

No dad.

It's just that right now...

we haven't had many tests.

Latouche is in love.

He can't concentrate as much.

And do you have a girlfriend?

Me?

No, too much work to do. No time.

Happy Birthday dear neighbor!

Thanks, you're too cute.

Am I the first one?

No, the last. As always.

Welcome to my "Homework Party"

Homework Party?

So let's review. 6 times 7?... Sidonie?

- 42. - Very good.

Come on friends. The party isn't over.

So if you all liked the multiplication tables we can move on to grammar.

Fun homework party.

It's just missing a little music.

Quiet, I can't concentrate.

If you came to wreck the party, go home.

- For sure - OK, OK...

Now open your books to page 42.

The French past participle ends in � for first group verbs,

I for those of the second group, and I, U, S, IT

- ...for verbs in the third group. - Very good.

The verb always ends ends in "ant".

Good, Karine.

It is often is preceded by "en".

Attention children. The party is starting!

Wags the skeleton!

That's it!

I don't know if I should wake him.

It seems like fun dream.

For sure. What are you dreaming about, Ducobu?

Do you think he's dreaming of me?

Leonie, please.

Are you going to blow out your candles or do I have to do it myself?

- Bravo! - Happy birthday, Leonie!

- Happy Birthday darling.

That was wonderful.

It brought me to tears. What about you, Mr. Latouche?

Oh yes. I'm thrilled.

Could you play "By The Moonlight" for us please?

Oh, the flute! It just broke!

Thankfully I have a back-up.

I won't play with another person's flute. It's not hygienic.

It's brand new. You'll be the first to put your delicate lips on it.

Thanks

Jubilation.

That's enough, thank you.

Cheater.

If you will permit me to intrude in your class, Miss Rateau...

I suggest a zero, and the corner.

Good idea, Mr. Latouche.

Ducobu, I'm giving you a zero.

And I'm asking you to go to the corner.

Immediately.

If I may interrupt again. Not like that...

DUCOBU! ZERO! AND TO THE CORNER!

I think that's better.

I can't do it.

I like kids too much to scold them.

Me too, I like kids.

But I also like scolding them.

In any case bravo. I'm stunned.

How did you figure it out?

Intuition, and a lot of experience.

No, no. They're clean.

Do you like the opera?

- Mr. Latouche? - Yes?

Can I go into the classroom to study for my math test this afternoon?

- Cuz it's noisy here. - Authorization.

Thanks.

As you can see, my method is starting to bear fruit.

Since he can't cheat anymore, he's started working.

A work or persuasion.

As for the opera, I'm a diehard fan...

Even though I..

can't really afford it.

Confiscation!

Your progress Ducobu?

Nope. The only thing he's interested in is cheating.

But you excused me from phys-ed.

If Ducobu not think the answers...

Bring the answers straight to Ducobu.

Abracadabra, Shazam!

Yeah right, my sheet is going to fly right over to you.

How did you do that?

Everything is explained in this magic book.

If you want, I'll lend it to you.

So Miss. Gratin...

Are you lending your sheet to you neighbor?

- Um no Mr... - Quiet.

I understand why Mr. Ducobu only got tens.

You're his accomplice.

- But no... - Quiet.

I'm giving you both a zero. And you'll both go to the corner.

Leonie didn't do anything. It's my fault.

I don't want to hear it Mr. Ducobu.

When it comes to cheating, there are no innocents. Only the guilty.

The corner...the corner!

It wasn't my fault.

Oh the dirty cheater

I'm in deep trouble Mr. Kitrich. I'll need your best stuff to get out of it.

A stuffy outfit?

I'm sorry Ducobu. I don't have any in my store.

I was saying that Mr. Latouche is pressuring me like a crazy man.

You should be happy. At least he's not talking to another girl.

For sure.

For sure.

Dear Diary,

Today I got my first zero and got sent to the corner.

This terrible experience has hardened me...

and now I'm suspicious of men.

And it's all Ducobu's fault.

I never want to talk to him again.

THE MEXICAN IDIOT

That was delightful. What a magnificent opera.

That wasn't an opera. It was an operetta.

Oh really? Well it's all the same. They sing and dance.

Oh no I can't let you say that.

It doesn't matter.

The show was very good.

Too bad we couldn't see anything.

I don't understand why there was a pillar in front of our seats.

And the seats weren't cheap.

I lost 10 Euros from it.

Can I invite you to dinner?

Why not

So where can we go eat...

in the area?

FOR CHEAP SPENDERS

- Did you take her home? - Yes mother.

And...

Did you kiss her?

No mother.

So why do I bother getting you

GIFTS!

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If you take her home, try your luck.

You might get slapped, but at least she will know your intentions.

I'm the one who should slap you.

You've had a crush on her for two years.

Go to sleep.

And don't forget to brush your teeth.

Yes, Mother.

OK I'll repeat the question.

When the past participle of verbs conjugated with "to have"...

do they agree in gender and number

with the addition of the direct object,

if indeed it is placed before the verb?

Yes, Ducobu?

Do you know the answer?

The answer to what?

Oh no... I don't feel well. Can I go to the bathroom?

Accepted.

I know, sir.

Me, sir. I know!

And doors close just like they open!

I know, Mr. Latouche!

Yes, Gratin.

The answer of the question is...

Perfect, Gratin. Louis XIV was a small man.

The "little sun king" only came up to here on me.

What is Ducobu doing? It's been an hour.

Ducobu?

Ducobu?

Yes, Mr. Latouche?

What's wrong? Are you sick?

I'm sick from the food at the cafeteria.

I shouldn't have eaten the vegetables.

Shall I call the nurse?

Don't worry, it's OK.

OK, take your time.

Don't worry about that.

You're not better?

Yes, much better. I'm coming.

5x8 = 40... 5x9 = 45 5x10 = 50...

Ok perfect Dubuisson. Mark: 10

Next candidate. Ducobu.

Yes you.

It's good timing.

Let's do the multiplication table for 6. To the board.

Oh look at that Mr. Latouche!

- So what? - No nothing.

I thought I saw a royal eagle.

A royal eagle? What would it be doing in this region?

There's no time to waste. To the board. Let's go.

6x1 = 6... 6x2 = 12...

6x3=18...

6x4=24...

6x5=30...

6x6=36... 6x7...

Nice try, Ducobu.

For your efforts you get an encouraging zero.

Which makes your average in the second term...

oh what a hard calculation...

Zero.

There is no more space. Oh yes, it has a mini space.

For a mini zero.

Tell your father to visit me, or else I'll have to visit him.

OK?

Why does he want to see me?

I don't know. He just asked that you stop by.

With so many tens...

maybe he wants to skip you forward a grade?

Maybe dad.

Come on, kiss.

Kisses.

Dumbcobu

"Crocus in the meadows, blooming"

"Saffron plains..."

"It's the end of summer"

"Autumn leaves blow..."

"follow a monotonous path..."

"carried by a whirlwind..."

Ducobu...

Ducobu! Screwed!

I thought tens were great.

Now in the second term, nothing but zeros!

Why? Because you copied.

Mr. Latouche told me everything...

with a little smile I don't appreciate...

that you are in trouble. Why? Because you're cheating.

Keep it up and you'll end up in boarding school!

LATOUCHE = PANSY

Leonie?

Don't you get it? I'm not talking to you.

That's too bad. I have great news.

I'm listening.

I can still get out of going away to boarding school.

I got all zeros in the second term, but all tens in the first one. It balances.

By my calculations, my overall average is 6.

You can't even count. Your average is 5.

5? That's even better than 6.

I just have to stay at 5 to stay at Saint Potache.

I'm saved.

You forgot the third term.

If you keep doing what you're doing you'll get more zeros.

Oh yeah. I hadn't thought of that.

Oh man, I'm in trouble.

LATOUCHE'S DUNCE HATS

Thanks mom, for the soft-boiled eggs.

Oh crap.

APRIL 1

Ah, Miss. Rateau.

I didn't see anyone in the playground. Where are the children?

- In your classroom. - Oh, yes.

Be careful Mr. Latouche. It's April 1st and they�re all wound up.

Don't worry about me. I'm used to dealing with this type of thing.

Me too. They won't get me this year.

Have a great day.

You too.

He's here. He's here.

Let's see what the little rascals have prepared...

A tack on my chair...

stinky cheese on my desk...

My blackboard rag covered in jam...

board covered in chalk...

they could have change it up a little.

Play their game, dear Gustave.

It's only one day a year.

But what happened to the board?

Well, let's start by erasing everything.

Oh! It's jam!

APRIL FOOLS! (POISSON D'AVRIL - April Fish)

You little rascals. You got me.

Now that we've had a laugh, open your History books to page 24.

AND SILENTLY!

It seems the worst is over.

I got off easy, as usual.

The most dangerous member of the gang didn't even show up.

Apprehension.

He's pretending to sleep. But he must have something up his sleeve.

Mr. Latouche?

I'm Mr. Poisson, inspector from the academy.

Attention, it must be Ducobu. Well I'll have the last laugh.

I'm here to spend the day with you, evaluating your work.

Yes Mr. Poisson.

Welcome to the class. Make yourself comfortable.

Have a seat here, in this seat.

Oh that was good.

A tack. Who could have played such a stupid trick?

Could you tell me who the best student in the class is?

I'd like to test them please.

The best student in the class, is most definitely...

Ducobu!

Ducobu get up. The inspector would like to test you.

He's the best.

Ok son, can you tell me...

What even is celebrated on the 11th of November?

The hand of Thierry Henry against Ireland.

Excellent.

What is the capital of the USA?

Disneyland Paris.

This is your best student?

Yes he's the best. But you know, the level dropped a lot.

- And you're laughing? - Yes!

Trust me your evaluation report is really going to stink!

Oh really? And is this stinky enough for you?

What the...

But Latouche, why have you assaulted Mr. Inspector?

Inspector?

Latouche, in my office.

You were lucky, Latouche. I managed to calm down the inspector.

He promised to let it all drop.

What's wrong with you? Are you having problems?

It's Ducobu.

He's there one day without warning, in your class...

and gradually, without noticing...

he invades your mind...

and destroys everything like a rodent.

Don't worry. He won't be destroying things for long.

His grades took a dive in the second term...

and he has no hope of staying here next year.

Here, take this.

- What's this? - Anti-depressants. All teachers take them.

You will be going to nature class soon,

you need to get in shape.

Which teacher is chaperoning with you?

I thought that possibly Miss. Rateau...

Suggestion.

19, 20, 21. We're missing one.

- It must be Duco-butt - Duco-butt! Duco-butt!!

- Calm down.

Ducobu?

That kid is nuts.

"Step on it, step on it."

"on track"

"The driver is a chicken

"Step on it, step on it."

An antidepressant, Miss. Rateau?

No thanks, I feel great

I'll take two.

The monsters are here.

Did you have a good trip? Nobody vomited?

What's your name?

I'm Mr. Buque but you can call me Daddy Buque .

Whose bag is this?

I'll send an email telling the parents we got here ok.

But the post office is closed by now.

An email is an electronic mail.

An e-mail, as they say.

Oh yes, of course! An e-mail.

Yes you see them on "UPLOOK EXPRESS" with the "WILL-FILL" system.

- Mr. Buque? - Yes Mr. Latouche?

WE'RE HUNGRY! WE'RE HUNGRY!

CHILDREN!

To celebrate your first meal Daddy Buque made you a typical regional dish.

And for the entree, my famous Rock Soup!

So above all...

You cant eat the stone...

And you can you explain, Mr. Buque...

the function of this mineral stone?

It helps stir and mix this marvelous soup while it cooks...

You see children? It's very interesting to learn about new cultures.

And to try different types of cooking.

- Don't eat it. It's gross. - Too late

It does have a very strong aftertaste...

A little earthy

Well of course, that's normal...

There's always a little dirt left on the rocks.

Oh right...

Now children, come up here with your bowls.

Children...

Come on...

RULES - MUST NOT: CHASE CHICKENS, FEED GOAT...

SET FIRE TO DORMS, EAT ROCK SOUP

Get up girls. It's 7 o'clock.

- I'm ready, Miss. Rateau. - That's good Leonie.

Time to get up kids, it's 7 o'clock.

Who did that?

...and these words are called ACCRONYMS

An accronym is a pronouncable abbreviation for a phrase.

Ducobu, Ducobu!

Present!

I'm not asking if you're present, I'm asking if you are here!

Well yeah, I'm here.

Glad to hear it.

What is the meaning of the accronym SMIC?

Yes Molas, what a nice surprise.

Super Molas Incredibly Courageous

That's enough. What about NASA?

- I know! - Go ahead.

Nifty August Suburb Annerversaries.

Silence!

What? I was born in the suburbs in August!

Ok that's enough.

Well, the acronym SNCF?

Gratin.

Soci�t� Nationale des Chemins de Fer Fran�ais (French Railway System)

Excellent answer.

And finally, CAD?

Yes Ducobu!

What a miracle, I'm listening.

Ciao � demain! (Bye, see you tomorrow!)

Don't freak out Gustave.... It's exactly what that little rat wants.

Do you want to end up in the nuthouse or what? Only one month to go. He's gone next year.

It's nice to take a walk.

"It's nice to take a walk"

We're not tired, not one bit.

"We're not tired, not one bit."

We like taking a stroll

"We like taking a stroll"

Wait, kids. Look!

A field of wild jonquille flowers!

- This is really exceptional. - Yes, all this nature is really beautiful.

Let's take a closer look..

This is exactly what inspired Van Gogh to paint "Daisies."

I don't see the point. Plants are just houses for insects.

Yeah, it's the same as the park by my house.

At least it's better than being in class.

Yeah...

- The starry night sky is amazing. - Yes, it's breathtaking.

Oh, a shooting star!

You need to make a wish.

Yeah, a wish.

I'd love to French you.

What are you waiting for to French me?

Voil�, I'm done.

Me too.

Frankly it was the most beautiful night sky I've ever seen.

Yes

Well, good night.

Yes, good night.

- Sweet dreams. - Thank you.

You too.

Sweet dreams and have a good night?

Good night little ones.

You dumb jerk!

No!

Latouche, I'm giving you a zero in flirting.

To the corner!

You dirty...

Tomorrow, I attack.

"Chapter 134."

"Attack your beloved in the countryside."

"Organize a romantic picnic beside a lake."

"Bring a blanket and champagne."

"There must be a communion between nature and your budding love."

"Insulate yourself from the outside world, avoiding all external interferences. "

"external interference... " Ducobu...

Must get rid of Ducobu.

Each team has a captain, who now has...

a map of the area and...

an envelope with the first riddle.

Mr. Latouche and I will wait for you here by the lake.

Is that clear for everyone? There are no questions?

Mr. Latouche?

Yes, Gratin?

- Does this game count for our average? - Of course.

The first team earns 10 and last, a zero!

Then I suggest we pull team names from a hat. I don't want to be forced to be with Ducobu.

That's a good idea. I'm not very good at these types of games.

Oh, I'll just stay here with you Mr. Latouche.

No way!

You keep Ducobu, Gratin! Or else take a zero!

I'll take into account the fact that your team is severely handicapped.

Come on, kids! Let's go.

Do not go too far from the lake.

And don't separate, huh?

There.

Do you think it's dangerous to leave them alone in the forest?

No, don't worry about it Miss Rateau.

Worst case, if they get lost they have their cellular telephones.

Anticipation.

It's impressing how calm you are.

You know, Miss. Rateau...

There is more than one side to me...

Passionate about Sub-Saharan cultures...

That I acquired through my many photographic safaris...

through the Simba Safari and the Vincennes Zoo in Paris...

I've developed a quasi-African wisdom...

"On other shores it helps men navigate their way..."

"...In the field her beauty makes us dream."

Wow, that moss is too cool!

It's so soft.

What helps navigate?

Boats, ships....

Not for sure...

The Jonquille Flowers! It makes me think of junk boats.

You know, those chinese boats.

You found it Elvis! We need to find the field of jonquille flowers.

Go ahead. I'm just dead weight on the team.

Out of the question.

If we split the whole team will get a zero.

I'm the captain and so I get to decide.

So we are going. Come one.

Hurry up you lazy bums.

It's very romantic.

After all, we also have the right to have fun.

- Absolutely. - Positively.

Not too much. I never drink during the school year.

Neither do I.

Eye to eye...

There's an envelope!

"It's the most majestic tree in the forest; Where our ancesstors found justice."

Tarzan!

Stop it.

An oak!

It is majestic and where Louis IX was done justice.

Where do we find an oak ?

There! It's that way! Let's go.

Wow that drink was strong.

Yes suprisingly so.

I drank only one glass and I feel really weird.

What?

You're all wet.

Yes I'm hot.

Perspiration.

Oh, me too.

I'm all wet!

Do you see any oaks?

Nope, only evergreens.

Are you sure this is the right direction?

Yes

We should go back. We've been walking for an hour and a half.

We're getting far from the lake.

- Ducobu might be right. - Ducobu's never right.

If I say it's this way, it's this way.

Le'ts go, we're going to win!

Look Miss Rateau, I'm a cannonball! I'm a cannonball!

Don't you know where we are?

Yes I do. We're here, or here, or here...

I don't know.

It all looks the same.

- We're lost. - For sure

Calm down.

If we turn around we will definitely find the lake.

And the riddle? We'll get a zero.

Do you prefer a zero or getting lost in the forest?

I don't know, that's a hard question.

- Miss Rateau. - Mr. Latouche.

I don't even know your first name. What is it?

- Ghislaine. - Same as my mother!

- Really? - Yes my mom's name is Ghislaine.

Shut up and French me.

Do you see the lake?

No, not yet.

Look! Mr. Latouche is in his underwear.

Mr. Latouche!

Ghislaine! Look!

Hurry!

Ghislaine and I swam a little while you were gone, that's all.

He called her Ghislaine, they were Frenching for sure.

No big deal, and no reason to tell your parents, children!

Of course not.

Discretion.

How did the treasure hunt go? Was it fun? Nobody's missing?

What about Ducobu's team?

- That's mine - Yup.

I can't take this anymore. It's all your fault brown-noswer!

- I'm sick of this. - We should've listened to Ducobu.

We've been walking for hours.

Calm down. It's not Leonie's fault, it's Latouche.

Let's call him to come pick us up.

Karine...your cell phone?

No signal.

For sure we will all starve or get eaten by an ogre!

Calm down.

I want to go home! I'm too young to die.

- Are you ok? Did I hurt you? - No.

Nobody will starve to death.

I have 3 berry and 2 banana Bear Paws.

Here, eat this.

We have to get out of here before nightfall.

Molas! Gratin! Ducobu!

Dubuisson!

Did you try their cell phones?

Of course but there's no signal in this stupid place!

- And your African wisdom? - Oh screw it.

Gustave.

Sorry Ghislaine, I got carried away.

I'm still reeling from the devastating effects of the alcohol.

- It's fine. - I'm sorry.

Ducobu!

Guys!

Guys!

- It's almost night time. - For sure.

We just have to start a fire and buid a cabin.

- You can make a fire? - Yes.

In the "Koh -Lanta" cartoons they never do.

In "Rik Sputnik" they can.

Episode 14, my second favorite.

Your grammar books won't help you learn that...

Let's go. Go, go, go.

Good, now let's work on the roof.

Mr. Buque! We lost 5 kids!

- Call the police! - Five?

- Five. - It's horrible.

- Five! - Wow, Parisiens are dangerous.

One, two, three, four...

- Five? - Five.

- Yes! - Bravo Ducobu.

A treasure hunt in the forest with children?

Do you think it is "Cliffhanger"?

Listen, you and I both work for the government...

I would expect a little more solidarity.

Solidarity ...

I won't forget that when I'm writing my report.

Rather than humiliating my colleague wouldn't you be better to help us?

What are you waiting for to go looking for them?

For the morning. We can't do anything at night.

Congratulations, you did a good job.

I'm proud of you.

They couldn't have gone as far as Croix-Maupiou?

If he writes that report I'm going to lose my job. Radication.

Gustave, the most important thing right now is the kids.

Yes of course Ghislaine.

Our jobs are important too.

To help keep up your strength I made you "Muzzle-Breakers".

That's a nice gesture but it's really not a good time.

It's always time for Muzzle-Breakers.

Muzzle-Breakers. What the heck is that?

They're little cheese dumplings.

We call them Muzzle-Breakers because it's really hot in your mouth.

We don't care.

Calm down. The forest isn't that dangerous.

Except of course...

if they get caught by wolves.

Wolves? There are wolves?

yeah, they were reintroduced to the Berry forest 3 years ago.

What's wrong with you guys? Why would you reintroduce wolves?

It wasn't me, it's the environmentalists.

I voted for the bear. Better for tourism.

Jesus, Mary and Joseph .. Wolves?

Wolves?

Come on...

Dinnertime.

Maybe they will never find us and we won't have to go back to school.

- And what would you do in the forest? - Live like Robinson Crusoe, have fun.

That's no life.

It's the best kind of life!

No school, no homework and no Mr. Latouche.

Don't panic. It's a wolf.

Don't show any weakness...

- ...it's what he wants. - How do you know?

My old neighbor had a huge dog that was mean to everybody.

I took care of him.

How?

I gave him kibble.

Do you have any on you?

Why would I?

To the corner, wolf! I said, the corner.

To the corner!

Yes?

That's me.

What do you mean lost in the woods?

We'll get out of this.

It's OK, he's gone. It's over.

Bravo, Ducobu. You saved us.

Did your daughter get lost in the forest too?

Don't worry, they'll find them.

Yes they will.

Of course they will.

The last time we knew where we were was there.

Yeah pretty much.

Knowing that the Big Dipper is there...

then the north is here.

And here is the east. So tomorrow we go south.

Are you cold?

- Here. - Thanks, and you?

I need to get used to it. The boarding school I'm going to doesn't have heat.

Don't say that. The term isn't over yet.

There are only 15 school days left.

I'll never catch up.

That way? Toward Croix-Maupiou?

Croix-Maupiou...

Send all teams to Croix-Maupiou.

- Croix-Maupiou? - Yes!

Look! It's the wrapper from the Berry Bear Paw.

You're a pig. You throw your garbage out in nature?

That's not mine. It's Molas'. Here's proof!

Yeah, it's fine.

This is great news. We're headed in the right direction.

Come on, let's go.

Come on.

Look, there's my moss bed!

We're really close to the lake! It's this way!

- We're saved! - For sure!

Mr. Latouche!

In my report I'm going to destroy you.

Yes Commissioner...

Croix-Maupiou...

What happened?

Ducobu was unbelievable. He gave us food, shelter and heat.

He saved us from wolves and found the lake all by himself.

He's a hero.

Call off the search. The kids came back to the lake on their own.

I've never been so happy to see you, Ducobu.

Emotion.

No biggy, I was happy in the forest.

Deception.

Twitching.

They were brought back by a chubby blond dressed like a bee.

- A bee? - Yeah, yeah, a bee.

Yes, yes...

Thank you.

Everything's fine. They've been found.

So, happy with your stay?

Yes!

And what old Daddy Buque deserve?

A kiss!

Ah, Ducobu.

You're the worst student I've ever had, but...

but you're resourceful and I like you.

I like you too.

Even if you are a big pansy.

I hear you might have some troubles?

Ah, yes.

I risk getting fired.

This is probaby the last time you'll see me in a classroom.

Maybe not. Imagine if I tell the police...

the only reason we got lost in the woods...

was because we didn't follow your safety proceedures?

But the other children will be interrogated...

and I can't imagine Gratin lying to the police.

Let me take care of Gratin. But all this comes at a price.

What do you want?

Simply an average of 5 for the third term.

You've got to be kidding.

But Ducobu, you know that's impossible.

All term you've gotten nothing but zeros.

Even with 10 on the treasure hunt it makes an average of 1.

Add on some extra tens.

But that's cheating.

The animal.

Leonie.

- Latouche is getting fired. - What?

If you don't tell them it's your fault we got lost...

OK I made a mistake, but that's not a good reason.

If Latouche is fired, I'm gong to boarding school.

Most of all...

I will never see you.

Ducobu, that's the first time you touched me.

OK, but on one condition.

Whatever you want.

Next year you don't cheat and you start working.

I promise.

WELCOME MINISTER

You shouldn't drink.

- To our kids. - Yes, to our kids.

So what are you doing tonight, Herv�?

Tonight, nothing.

Come have supper at our house. I'm making pasta "au gratin".

With pleasure, I love gratin... (gratin = baked with cheese)

The pasta, I mean.

I want to stay in Grade 5. I can't handle another year with Ducobu.

- Too late. I already hired another teacher. - What?

Leave me alone, Latouche. The minister will be here in 5 minutes.

Why didn't you say anything?

I didn't do anything sir.

It's terrible. I've lost my glasses.

Have you seen them?

I think they're over there.

- Where? - Over there.

We are all gathered here today on the grounds of Saint Potache School..

to honor an outstanding student.

- It's my immense honor... - That's my son.

...to be in his presence.

He whose courage and selflessness...

...Sorry it's the President. I have to answer this.

Yes, Mr. President? But of course, immediately.

I have an emergency. Can someone finish the speech for me?

Of course, Mr. Minister.

Send my respects to the Pres...

- Go ahead Latouche. - Me?

- Oh no, not me. - Yes you, go.

- No. - Latouche!

It's a...

It is a great honor for me to be in the presence...

of such courage...

dedication...

and intelligence...

that saved the lives of four colleagues.

We are facing a role model for French youth.

What great luck for Saint Potache...

to have such a student of such valor among them.

I ask you all to please...

give a round of applause... for this student...

Ducobu.

Thank you, thank you!

Bravo, Duco!

Bravo, Duco!

For sure Ducobu

You're the best Ducobu!

- You won't clap for me? - Yes, of course I will.

Louder.

Let's talk about next year, Ducobu.

With pleasure.

I already finished tomorrow's homework for Mr. Latouche,

Tonight I'm going to practice the flute.

Hello, Latouche.

Ah, Miss. Rateau.

I didn't see anyone on my way in. Do you know where the kids are?

Be careful Mr. Rateau.

6 times 1, it's 6 times 2...

6 times 2...

Crap!

- 6 times 2, 12 - Can I start over?

Passionate about Sub-Saharan cultures...

acquired from my numerous photographic safaris...

through the Vincennes Zoo... I'm totally lost!

Passionate about Sub-Saharan cultures...

7, 8, 9, 10, 11...

DUCOBU!

TWELVE!

Ducobu!

On that note, what do you think of the new kid?

Ducobu? I'm not too sure yet.

Until he's taken the flute test, I can't really say what level he's at.

Get up kids. It's 7 o'clock.

Who did that?

I can't do this. I can't.