E-mail from a student
"(Message to all of my awsome red team teachers) My grandpa has a 100% rating to die of a stroke he had. I won't be there for probably all next week, so if you could just hold the makeup work I need for me, I'd appriciate it. Just wanted to tell you guys since you guys are kinda like family.Im in Missourri.I appricate all you do to help me with my furture. and hope to get back to school soon thank you."
Despite the grammar and spelling mistakes, I find this message rather endearing. As an educator, I feel accomplished. A student e-mailed his teachers (of his own accord!), let us know what's going on, asked for work, and THANKED US for what we do.
I'm amazed, and a little teary-eyed.