Forgot something. . .
I was reading Pam's journal and realized I had forgotten to write something down. On Friday, I got to see two of my former students from last year. One of them, I unfortunately cant remember his name (but I'm going to look for it since he didnt tell me it either. . well its because I was too embarrassed to ask!) came by looking for Courtney and I talked to him while I was walking him out of the building. He wasn't the best of kids. He was actually ALWAYS asleep in my class and I was always trying to wake him up so he would do work in my class. Turns out that he's turned over a new leaf (after getting out of jail, OF COURSE!) He, unfortunately, was sporting an ankle bracelet, similar to Martha Steward and turns out he'll be in ALC. I'm glad that he realizes that he needs to work hard to do well in school. It seems like it takes some HARD TIME for the kids to realize it.
Then there was Sandy. I saw her after school Friday. She was one of the sweetest girls but she started giving up at the end and not coming to school. It would be freaky when she wouldnt be in class days at a time. It made me really worry. I got a chance to talk to her and it was nice to see that she was actually going to school (or trying to) and knew what she had to do. *sigh* It's moments like those that I realize WHY I wanted to be a teacher but at the same time, being where I'm at, I would never get this opportunity if the kids didnt come by. It's an interesting feeling. I dont know if it makes me like my job more but if anything, it definitely reaffirms why I'm here right now.
Oh yeah, just in case you're reading Pam, thanks.
And in case you're reading Dean, how the heck am I suppose to get in touch with you??