They thought they were recording messages of gratitude and support for First Lady Michelle Obama.

Imagine their surprise when FLOTUS stepped out from behind the curtain! And tears, and laughter .. and lots of hugs.

It all happened during an episode of "The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon" and you have to see it.

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Jo'wan Bellamy taught in the GNETS program for 17 years and recently transferred to Atlanta’s new behavioral program at Crawford Long Middle School. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

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