CHRIS BROWN VISITS CHARTER SCHOOL IN HARLEM

Chris Brown visits charter school in Harlem.

Crowd Atmosphere - Students of the Sisulu-Walker Charter School on 115th Street in Harlem anxiously await the arrival of their guest on March 11, 2010. Photos by Kim Osorio.

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Crowd Atmosphere - Students of the Sisulu-Walker Charter School on 115th Street in Harlem anxiously await the arrival of their guest on March 11, 2010. Photos by Kim Osorio.

Welcoming Committee - While waiting in one of the classrooms, Chris Brown is greeted by the school's principal, Dr. Dawn Cejas, Ph.D. (left) and the assistant principal. Photos by Kim Osorio.

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Welcoming Committee - While waiting in one of the classrooms, Chris Brown is greeted by the school's principal, Dr. Dawn Cejas, Ph.D. (left) and the assistant principal. Photos by Kim Osorio.

A Grand Entrance - Chris Brown walks in the auditorium and is met with screams and cheers from the children. Photos by Kim Osorio.

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A Grand Entrance - Chris Brown walks in the auditorium and is met with screams and cheers from the children. Photos by Kim Osorio.

Superhero - Chris Brown sits on the stage and gets ready to read the book "Superhero School" to 3rd graders. Photos by Kim Osorio.

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Superhero - Chris Brown sits on the stage and gets ready to read the book "Superhero School" to 3rd graders. Photos by Kim Osorio.

Readers - Chris invites some of the students to join him on stage to help him read through the story. Photos by Kim Osorio.

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Readers - Chris invites some of the students to join him on stage to help him read through the story. Photos by Kim Osorio.

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Sisulu Suprise - The room is filled with third graders and parents, but that doesn't stop the rest of the school from knocking on the windows to the gym and trying to get CB's attention. Photos by Kim Osorio.

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Sisulu Suprise - The room is filled with third graders and parents, but that doesn't stop the rest of the school from knocking on the windows to the gym and trying to get CB's attention. Photos by Kim Osorio.

Story Time - As Chris reads, parents of the third graders sneak photos and video of the R&B superstar. Photos by Kim Osorio.

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Story Time - As Chris reads, parents of the third graders sneak photos and video of the R&B superstar. Photos by Kim Osorio.

Pass The Mic - Chris passes the microphone to the students, and they enjoy a laugh as Chris jokes about one of the images in the book. Photos by Kim Osorio.

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Pass The Mic - Chris passes the microphone to the students, and they enjoy a laugh as Chris jokes about one of the images in the book. Photos by Kim Osorio.

Autograph Signing - At the conclusion of the story, Chris agrees to sign autographs and is almost bumrushed by the crowd. Photos by Kim Osorio.

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Autograph Signing - At the conclusion of the story, Chris agrees to sign autographs and is almost bumrushed by the crowd. Photos by Kim Osorio.

Big Heart - Chris Brown's heart was all over the Sisulu school as he stayed as long as he had to so that every kid at Family Read Night could get a signature. Photos by Kim Osorio.

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Big Heart - Chris Brown's heart was all over the Sisulu school as he stayed as long as he had to so that every kid at Family Read Night could get a signature. Photos by Kim Osorio.

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He's Back - As Chris Brown's bodyguard looks on from the left of the stage, he jokes that Chris doesn't use Twitter anymore. Later on that night, CB rejoins as @chrisbrown. Photos by Kim Osorio.

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He's Back - As Chris Brown's bodyguard looks on from the left of the stage, he jokes that Chris doesn't use Twitter anymore. Later on that night, CB rejoins as @chrisbrown. Photos by Kim Osorio.

Excited Fans - One third grader is ecstatic as he gets to join Chris on stage as he gets his personal autograph signed. Photos by Kim Osorio.

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Excited Fans - One third grader is ecstatic as he gets to join Chris on stage as he gets his personal autograph signed. Photos by Kim Osorio.

Interview Time - After the reading, Chris Brown goes back to the classroom for an exclusive one-on-one interview with BET News and BET.com. But two students manage to get back there and get their picture taken with him. Photos by Kim Osorio.

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Interview Time - After the reading, Chris Brown goes back to the classroom for an exclusive one-on-one interview with BET News and BET.com. But two students manage to get back there and get their picture taken with him. Photos by Kim Osorio.

Goodbye, Chris! - Chris peeks in the gym just one last time to wave goodbye to the students. He leaves through a back door, where there are still some cameras waiting to take a quick pic of him getting into his SUV. Photos by Kim Osorio.

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Goodbye, Chris! - Chris peeks in the gym just one last time to wave goodbye to the students. He leaves through a back door, where there are still some cameras waiting to take a quick pic of him getting into his SUV. Photos by Kim Osorio.