Chapter 1 of the book “A Fine, Fine School” introduces us to a school called “A.J. Raffles Elementary School.” The main character, Tillie, is a student at this school. The story begins with Tillie’s principal, Mr. Keene, announcing that he loves the school so much that he wants to have school on Saturdays and Sundays too! He believes that more school means more learning and more fun.

Tillie thinks this idea is crazy and worries that they won’t have time for anything else, like playing with friends or spending time with family. She shares her concerns with her teacher, Mrs. Mitchell, who agrees with her. Mrs. Mitchell tells Tillie that school is important, but it’s also important to have a balance between school and other activities.

Tillie decides to talk to Mr. Keene about her worries. She finds him in his office, surrounded by trophies and awards. She tells him that she loves school, but she also wants time for other things. Mr. Keene listens to Tillie and realizes that she is right. He understands that too much school can be overwhelming and agrees to keep school only on weekdays.

In the end, Tillie learns that it’s important to speak up when you have concerns and that sometimes adults can change their minds when they listen to children. She is happy that she was able to make a difference and ensure that her school remains a “fine, fine school” without having classes on weekends.

Overall, Chapter 1 of “A Fine, Fine School” teaches us about the importance of balance in our lives and the power of communication. It shows us that it’s okay to express our opinions and that adults can be understanding and willing to make changes.