I'll wear oven mitts

I received a note the other day from a student. It read "Sory Mr. P that I "lyed" to you". Of course, a big SIC applies, but the part I like best is the quotation marks around "lyed". The kid in question is a notorious one. He and I have had our bouts, but I'm really rooting for him. Seriously. He is dealing with one of the worst family situations. Not one created by poor choices, but more of a Job-crying-out-to-God situation. Having written '"lyed"' in the note is such a great example of this sly disrespect. It's so sneaky it makes me smile. Did he apologize? No. Do I care? No. I told him that I want him to succeed. I'm on his side. How much did he take from that? I have not a clue. He's just an angry little boy that's dealing with a lot of crap. I, unfortunately, will still have to check to make sure he is writing his homework down in his agenda every day at 3:30. I'll get my fingers nipped until June.