Yesterday, as my English students came into the classroom, one of the girls said, "My Mom started crying when she saw my report card!" Her face was lit up with a big smile. "I've never had a report card so good before," sheadded. "My mom was so happy!" Two other girls then added that their own mothers had experienced the same thing when they saw their daughters' report cards. Tears of joy. This was truly a moment when anyone who teaches realizes how rewarding it can be. My 20 at-risk kids, most of whom had either/or low grades and/or failing grades, now realize that they have potential. Just experiencing a little bit of success gives them a sense of acomplishment, hope, pride, and confidence in their own abilities. I can't say that this happens for each student. There are, unfortunately, some students we just can't seem to reach, those who refuse help for whatever reason, those who seem to sabotage themselves.3 of my 20 were failing at mid-quarter time; of these 3, 1 has already raised his grade to passing. Another is working on trying to raise his grade as well. I am hoping that by the middle of next week ALL of my students will be passing! I am exhausted this evening. It's been a long week. My internship is once again on 'hold' until I talk to my advisor. I just can't put in the 7 period straight day  with only a 20 mn. break for lunch day after day. It is too exhausting.Jack is going to homecoming with a different girl now--his first date is going out of state so she can't go--so he asked a very nice young lady--a 9th grader who is in my English class! I saw her at Wal-Mart this evening and she walked over to me, greeted me, and shyly said, "Did you know I am going to the Homecoming Dance with your son?" She is such a sweetheart. Okay, pierced lip, but what the heck.Wow, I am almost falling asleep here. Best check out the discussion board quickly and then off to sleep. I probably won't be visiting the site daily anymore--just a couple of times per week. Just not enough time/hours in the day!Later