Working together 2 make a difference

Educators working collaboratively

Members

  • Mara Wilkerson
  • Baljinder Kaur Sehgal
  • Norlizah bt Che Teh
  • Uriel Mendoza
  • Katie
  • Deb Jacobs
  • AdamMaximusDecimusMeridiasCarter
  • robert gillette
  • Jonathan Alexander Fenstermaker
  • Dylan Kekoa Landry
  • Moe Hyde
  • wiegand caleb
  • Nubz
  • Madi Hatfield
  • Ali McGlothlin
  • Allison White

Groups

Videos

  • Add Videos
  • View All

Photos

Loading…
  • Add Photos
  • View All

Events

Badge

Loading…

Get Badge

 

Welcome to Our Online Service Community!

Welcome! Are you a new visitor? Please scroll down a bit to learn more about this space and how you, your family, or your students can benefit from participating here!
__________________________________________________________________
Working Together 2 Make a Difference is a community for educators, parents, and students who are involved in volunteerism and service learning. Our goal is to create and nurture connections that will provide all of us inspiration and support as we strive to give back to our local and global communities. Please join us in that mission by registering as a participant, sharing what you are up to, and engaging others in conversation here. We're looking forward to getting to know you!

Jenny Luca
Head of Information Services
Toorak College, Mt.Eliza
Melbourne, Australia.
http://jennylu.wordpress.com

Angela Stockman
Director
WNY Young Writers' Studio and WNY Education Associates
Buffalo, New York
United States of America
http://www.angelastockman.com/blog

Mike Poluk
Elementary Teacher (K-8)
Algoma District School Board
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada
http://www.mikepoluk.com

Blog Posts

Uriel Mendoza

After a short hiatus, Derrydown is back at it! We're going to have to figure out a way to keep the students engaged with the blog over the weekend so that they are keeping up with the challenge even…

After a short hiatus, Derrydown is back at it! We're going to have to figure out a way to keep the students engaged with the blog over the weekend so that they are keeping up with the challenge even on Saturdays and Sundays. However, they enjoyed hearing that they're getting a positive response from people online. So I would like to send out a thank you to Mike for sending us a wonderful positive message. It's good to know people are listening. And the challenge…

Continue

Posted by Uriel Mendoza on July 21, 2010 at 4:51pm

Uriel Mendoza

Kindness goes a long way

It's so true. The simplest thing like flashing somebody a smile or giving a compliment can really transform somebody's day. Last week I received a card from my sister in Florida congratulating me on graduating from teacher's college; it was so unexpected that I immediately had to message her to thank her. It's just nice to know people are thinking of you.

Day 1 of Derrydown's challenge was a huge success! I was very touched by many of the comments I received today. Hopefully…

Continue

Posted by Uriel Mendoza on July 14, 2010 at 2:00pm — 1 Comment

Uriel Mendoza

Derrydown Gets Active!

My name is Uriel Mendoza and I found out about this wonderful website last month while reading Laura Stockman's blog entitled 25 days to make a difference. When I stumbled onto this website, I thought it would be a great way to connect my class to the rest of the active community online and around the world.

Currently, a group of approximately 47 students fresh out of Grades 3, 4, and 5 at Derrydown Public School in Toronto,…

Continue

Posted by Uriel Mendoza on July 13, 2010 at 11:30am — 1 Comment

Mike Poluk

Making a Difference at School (Student Voice)

This is a blog post created by one of my grade 6 students as she reflected on what she has been doing to make a difference at school.

I’ve done many things to make a difference at school but one thing really stood out. Singing for the grand buddies. Grand buddies is a program, where you do many wonderful things to make the elders happy, like reading, even showing them your talent and that’s exactly what I did, I sang. I sang two songs Honey Bun, and I’m A girl. I was so…

Continue

Posted by Mike Poluk on June 7, 2010 at 9:29am — 1 Comment

Mike Poluk

Final Phase of our Making a Difference Program

As we enter the final month of our school year, my grade 5/6 students are gearing up for our "Making a Difference at School" program. Thus far, we have completed two separate service initiatives that focused on working to make a difference within our homes, and the global community as a whole. These have been very successful, especially our Helping Haiti fundraising initiative that raised over $600.00 to support the earthquake relief fund of the Canadian Red Cross.

I am…

Continue

Posted by Mike Poluk on May 30, 2010 at 6:49am

Angela

Kids Who Give

From the Website:



"Kids Who Give is a national program created by Farm Rich to recognize youth who give back to others and their communities in order to create positive change. We plan to celebrate these heroes and also educate other interested kids on how to start giving back in their own communities.



In March 2010, we launched our Kids Who Give contest to find outstanding kids nationwide with a strong understanding of the meaning and purpose behind giving to others. The… Continue

Posted by Angela on March 19, 2010 at 7:13am

Angela

Using Our Words to Make a Difference

The WNY Young Writers' Studio is a learning community for teachers who write and young writers who are eager to teach. It's also a tremendous labor of love for me and for many of the teachers and young people who join me there. Together, we study what great writing is and what powerful writers and teachers do. We test our theories and assumptions about those things, and most importantly, we learn from one another so that we might help others in some way. Our purpose is not publication---it's… Continue

Posted by Angela on March 6, 2010 at 10:34pm — 4 Comments

Angela

Kohl's Offers Scholarships for Youth Volunteers

This came across my desk this week, and I thought I'd share here! The Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship program provides awards and scholarship monies to American youth volunteers ages 6-18. The deadline for nominations is March 15th. Great opportunity! Is anyone else aware of other global programs or programs specific to your area?

Posted by Angela on March 2, 2010 at 7:30am

julia jackson

thank you

thanks for the comments i joined the global poetry project.

Posted by julia jackson on March 2, 2010 at 4:37am

julia jackson

If Only I Could Change If only I could change who I am What I am And everything about me Maybe that is when I can become One whole spirit strong enough to face you and everything you Stand for in…

If Only I Could Change

If only I could change who I am…

Continue

Posted by julia jackson on February 27, 2010 at 1:43am — 3 Comments

Forum

sonal Sudan

NAL-E AT MOOROOPNA PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL 4 Replies

Started by sonal Sudan. Last reply by katieb Mar 4, 2010.

melinda ortiz

Life is a Song

Started by melinda ortiz Feb 22, 2010.

katieb

Global Poetry Project and VCE Context Area of Study 2 Replies

Started by katieb. Last reply by Angela Feb 1, 2010.

 
 
 

About

Jenny Luca Jenny Luca created this Ning Network.
Create a Ning Network! »

Latest Activity

Profile Icon

After a short hiatus, Derrydown is back at it! We're going to have to figure out a way to keep the students engaged with the blog over the weekend so that they are keeping up with the challenge even…

After a short hiatus, Derrydown is back at it! We're going to have to figure out a way to keep the students engaged with the blog over the weekend so that they are keeping up with the challenge even on Saturdays and Sundays. However, they enjoyed hearing that they're getting a positive response from people online. So I would like to send out a thank you to Mike for sending us a wonderful positive message. It's good to know people are listening. And the challenge continues..."I helped make…See More
Blog post by Uriel Mendoza Jul 21, 2010
0 Comments
Profile Icon
Mike Poluk left a comment for Mara Wilkerson
Hello Mara, welcome to Working Together to Make a Difference! Please feel free to take a look and see some of the wonderful service initiatives that have taken place (or are currently underway) and are being shared on the ning. You are always more…
Jul 17, 2010
Profile Icon
Mara Wilkerson is now a member of Working together 2 make a difference Jul 17, 2010
Welcome Them!
Profile Icon
Mike Poluk commented on Uriel Mendoza's blog post 'Derrydown Gets Active!'
Hello Uriel (and students at Derrydown Public School)! We are so pleased to hear about your involvement in the summer Media Literacy Camp in Toronto, Ontario. This sounds like a great opportunity on its own, but it's especially important to…
Jul 14, 2010
Profile Icon
Mike Poluk commented on Uriel Mendoza's blog post 'Kindness goes a long way'
Hi Uriel, Thank you very much for posting this! I love hearing about students thinking outside of themselves to make a difference in the lives of others. You're right, I'm sure that many parents, siblings, etc. were deeply touched by the…
Jul 14, 2010
Profile IconProfile Icon
Mike Poluk and Uriel Mendoza are now friends Jul 14, 2010
Profile Icon

Kindness goes a long way

It's so true. The simplest thing like flashing somebody a smile or giving a compliment can really transform somebody's day. Last week I received a card from my sister in Florida congratulating me on graduating from teacher's college; it was so unexpected that I immediately had to message her to thank her. It's just nice to know people are thinking of you.Day 1 of Derrydown's challenge was a huge success! I was very touched by many of the comments I received today. Hopefully next time we'll have…See More
Blog post by Uriel Mendoza Jul 14, 2010
1 Comment
Profile Icon
Uriel Mendoza commented on Laura Stockman's group 'Take the 25 Days to Make a Difference Challenge'
Derrydown Public School has taken the challenge! We all thank you from the bottom of our hearts for doing this, Laura. You're a superstar!
Jul 13, 2010
Profile Icon

Take the 25 Days to Make a Difference Challenge

Thumbnail
A group for people of all ages who are interested in making a difference by doing little things for others at least once a day for 25 days (or more if you'd like)!
Uriel Mendoza joined Laura Stockman's group Jul 13, 2010
11 Comments
Profile Icon
Uriel Mendoza left a comment for Mike Poluk
Hey Mike! Sorry for the very delayed response. It sounds like you had an awesome group of kind-hearted students in your class this year. I really liked what they had to say in their blogs. My kids are really excited to get our own blog off the…
Jul 13, 2010
Profile Icon

Derrydown Gets Active!

My name is Uriel Mendoza and I found out about this wonderful website last month while reading Laura Stockman's blog entitled 25 days to make a difference. When I stumbled onto this website, I thought it would be a great way to connect my class to the rest of the active community online and around the world.Currently, a group of approximately 47 students fresh out of Grades 3, 4, and 5 at Derrydown Public School in Toronto, Canada are taking…See More
Blog post by Uriel Mendoza Jul 12, 2010
1 Comment
Profile Icon
Uriel Mendoza updated their profile photo Jul 12, 2010
Profile IconProfile Icon
Mike Poluk and Norlizah bt Che Teh are now friends Jul 4, 2010
Profile Icon
Norlizah bt Che Teh left a comment for Mike Poluk
Hi again Mike . I was very excited to rear your message. Yes, September would be good enough although we are nearing school holiday by October. It would be a good, I'm sure. In the mean time, maybe you can visit my blog…
Jul 4, 2010
Profile Icon
Mike Poluk left a comment for Norlizah bt Che Teh
Hi Norlizah, I would be very interested in collaborating with your class! We have just begun our summer vacation, but I would definitely want to talk more about this when we return to school in September. I will be teaching at a different school in…
Jul 3, 2010
Profile Icon
Norlizah bt Che Teh left a comment for Mike Poluk
Thank you for the kind words Mike. Ya, I think I noticed that I am the person from Malaysia so far. I am teaching a Grade 5 class in English subject and would like very much to have a buddy class for my kids to collaborate with. They have been…
Jul 1, 2010
Profile Icon
Jenny Luca left a comment for Norlizah bt Che Teh
Welcome Norlizah, Let us know what you might be thinking of doing to make a difference in your school or community. If i can help you to settle in please let me know.
Jun 25, 2010
Profile Icon
Baljinder Kaur Sehgal is now a member of Working together 2 make a difference Jun 25, 2010
Welcome Them!
Profile Icon
Mike Poluk left a comment for Norlizah bt Che Teh
Hello Norlizah, welcome to Working Together to Make a Difference! I'm not sure, but you might just be our first member from Malaysia. I hope that you find inspiration from what this site's mission is, and please feel free to add your voice…
Jun 20, 2010
Profile Icon
Norlizah bt Che Teh is now a member of Working together 2 make a difference Jun 20, 2010
Welcome Them!

© 2012   Created by Jenny Luca.   Powered by .

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service

Sign in to chat!