tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26461812385644512292024-03-04T20:11:06.096-08:00Aiding Children Together for A Better Life for KidsAiding Children Together: Reaching Out So They Can Reach HigherA.C.T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17852025413692381171noreply@blogger.comBlogger151125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2646181238564451229.post-13948843065344453272015-04-24T11:09:00.000-07:002015-04-29T11:09:43.702-07:00Stand Against Racism<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
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On Friday, April 24th, our students took part in the Stand Against Racism. Instead of standing outside, the students made statements about how they can stand against racism and had those papers "stand" on their lockers. Even though this wasn't an ACT event, it was neat to see how the video that ACT had made manifested itself in the activity that afternoon. Thanks to the members of ACT who put together the video that inspired students to make pledges against racism and indifference. The lockers will remain decorated with these upstander statements.</div>
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<br />A.C.T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17852025413692381171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2646181238564451229.post-346554425285306092015-04-22T08:12:00.000-07:002015-04-22T08:12:57.996-07:00Stand Against RacismOn April 24th, our students will be joining in a community wide Stand Against Racism. Some of the students in ACT put together this video showcasing the reason for the stand and what to expect on Friday. Make sure to wear orange and take a stand against stereotyping, racism and making people feel inferior.<br />
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On April 21, six ACT members in sixth grade had the pleasure of attending Student Leadership Day at the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center. The day began with defining our own identity in six words. Students, teachers, and parents then turned this into their "rap" or poem describing who we are. The poems were amazing for only having about five minutes to complete the task! After that, Dr. Bettina Love inspired the audience with her keynote speech about how storytelling is used to make a difference. She used the history of hip hop to share how throughout history, the roots of hip hop have been used to change the world. From slave songs to modern day rap, people have used this medium to spread awareness and make a change. Dr. Love also shared other forms of art that can be used, such as spoken word and graffiti. We all have a story to tell!</div>
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We also had the pleasure of hearing from Aaron Elster, a Holocaust survivor, who has an amazing story to tell. Out of perseverance, hope and the kindness of strangers, he survived two years in an attic to tell his story. His message is always the same, "Be kind to others."</div>
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Exelon also joined us for the day! Some of the employees shared their stories of volunteering, while asking the students for their own stories. During our question and answer session, two of the students, along with Mrs. Ciok and Mrs. Keipert, performed a small portion of "Shine A Light" to demonstrate how you can use your talents to make a difference!</div>
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The schools also had time to tour the museum and see the Harvey Miller Youth Exhibit. They learned how different people have made a difference and what it takes to get something done. Working together can make all the difference!</div>
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In celebration of Earth Day, ACT decided to plan a Save the World Week. During this week, we are challenging students and staff with different ways that they can save the planet. Please think about making the world a better place by using water bottles, walking instead of driving, and turning off electronics!<br />
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<br />A.C.T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17852025413692381171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2646181238564451229.post-87314272474799268822015-03-02T05:51:00.000-08:002015-04-22T08:38:21.119-07:00Leap for Ghana<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial; line-height: 1.38; text-indent: 36pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">On February 26, 2015, McCracken Middle School sponsored the A.C.T., “Shine A Light” concert. In total from that night, </span><span style="font-family: Arial; line-height: 26.2199993133545px; text-indent: 48px; white-space: pre-wrap;">the District 73.5 community was able to raise a whopping $2,500! All of the profits will be donated to children in Ghana. </span><span style="font-family: Arial; line-height: 26.2199993133545px; text-indent: 48px; white-space: pre-wrap;">A.C.T. is deeply grateful for those who attended Leap For Ghana 2015 and those who donated. Thank you! </span><span style="font-family: Arial; line-height: 1.38; text-indent: 36pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Some special guests included Mayor Van Dusen, Patrick Nyarko from the Chicago Fire Soccer Team, professional singers Wendy Morgan & the Band, Amanda Friedeman from the Illinois Holocaust Museum, and Mike Isaacs from the Skokie Review.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: white;"><b style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></b><span style="font-family: Arial; line-height: 1.38; white-space: pre-wrap;">You can now purchase the song, “Shine a Light,” which was performed by McCracken’s choirs either online or in the form of a download card. The song was generously written for A.C.T. by Wendy & DB. Here's a link to download the song! </span><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="line-height: 26.2199993133545px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/mccrackenmiddleschoolkid" target="_blank">Shine A Light Middle School Version</a></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial; line-height: 1.38; white-space: pre-wrap;">Check out the article in the <a href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/skokie/lifestyles/ct-skr-leap-for-ghana-tl-0305-20150227-story.html" target="_blank">Skokie Review</a> for a preview of the song!</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">After recording, Wendy & DB announced that they will be donating 5% of their upcoming album, A Doo Da Day, to A Better Life for Kids. This album has a recording of Shine A Light on it, performed by the band with the McCracken students singing the chorus. </span><span style="font-family: Arial; line-height: 1.38; white-space: pre-wrap;"> All profits from the recording done completely by McCracken students benefits A Better Life for Kids. In the concert, performing students who weren’t already there came up onto the risers, all in matching personalised t-shirts, and joined the band for one last song. “It was an incredible experience singing “Shine A Light” for everyone at the concert,” says Abigael P, a 6th grader who sang that night.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">My name is Grace, of ACT and also McCracken Singers. On behalf of Ms. Ciok, Ms. Nyzinski, and all the members of ACT, as well as all of our beneficiaries in Ghana, I would like to welcome you to the 4th annual Leap for Ghana Concert.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I’m sure most of you know that ACT is a charity organization here at McCracken, run by Ms. Ciok and supported by 8th grade choirs under the direction of Ms. Keipert . This organization is populated by students of all grades here. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We are a small branch of the real orphanage in Ghana run by A Better Life for Kids, started by Ms. Shelly Nyzinski. We have been working very hard through our years here to raise money for the orphans. Our money, every cent of it, goes directly to the children and their needs across the sea. It funds many different things, which you will hear more about later, in order to fulfill the orphans’ everyday needs such as food, water, home, medicine, as well as more advanced issues such as education. ACT continues to set goals for the future to do more with less, and do as much for the children in Ghana as is humanly possible. </span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tonight, you all came to see a concert. Yes, the singing is important and wonderful, yes you came to have a good time and support your kids or friends. But the real reason you are here is much simpler. The reason you are here tonight is because you want every child to have a good life. To have food, everyday. To have a bed to sleep in, clothes to wear, a roof over their heads. To be able to have an education, and to be happy. So yes, you came for the concert, but really, you came because you saw the chance to give some nice child out there that you’ve only heard about a good life, just because you know its right. </span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: #783f04;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Jewah lost his parents through malaria, due to the result of not having the money to go to the hospital in time. This left Jewah under the care of his poor grandparents. His grandfather is crippled and pushes his wheelchair to gather termites in the bush to feed their chickens. His grandmother is not healthy, but makes and sells local cakes she fries to feed the family. This is not enough to pay for his educational needs and feeding. His sponsorship through A Better Life for Kids has given him a hope for a future. Jewah has done very well in school and excels in math</span><span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: #783f04; color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Beatrice is an adorable little girl who has been living at an orphanage since she was just one day old. Her mother died immediately after childbirth and her father was a poor farmer who could not care for her. In addition to providing Beatrice with baby formula, nutritious food, and medicine through </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">A Better Life for Kids,</span><span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> we believe that the relationships we are building with her will significantly impact her life. When visiting Ghana twice a year, Shelley makes it a priority to spend time with Beatrice because she seems especially detached and lonely. Her ongoing visits are essential in showing her that she is loved. We believe that by developing a connection with us, she will be able to build relationships with others in the future. For Beatrice and children like her, activities like blowing bubbles together and playing with balloons, opens the door to the beginning of relationship building. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I want to thank all of you for donating your time and money to our performance, and to assure you that even though it seems small to you, your donation is making someone happy. With your help, we can aid the children together. It’s that simple, yet it’s true. So thank you all for coming, and I hope you enjoy our show!</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><u>About our work:</u></b><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">ACT and A Better Life for For Kids has been raising awareness and money to support children in Ghana for several years now. We have been successful with creating a lot of connections to help us support the orphans in Ghana. </span><span style="line-height: 1.38; white-space: pre-wrap;">Some of the people and companies that have sponsored us have played a huge part in ACT. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 1.38; white-space: pre-wrap;">A few of the people that continue to be extremely important to the process of raising awareness about A Better Life for Kids and the work that ACT does include Mayor Van Dusen, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, Patrick Nyarko of the Chicago Fire, Mike Isaacs from the Skokie Review, Steve Bynum and Jerome McDonnell from NPR’s Worldview for their coverage, and Wendy and DB Vocal Gymnasium. We would also like to thank the Abraham family for their creation of the t-shirts each year and the Klein family for continuing to support our efforts through the notepads that are on sale this evening. </span><span style="line-height: 1.38; white-space: pre-wrap;">We’d just like to say thank you for all that you’ve done to help ACT. What you’re doing is not only helping children in Ghana but also, Ghana itself. You are helping to Shine A Light for these children’s future.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 1.38; white-space: pre-wrap;">We would like to acknowledge some of the people that have helped us a lot along the way. </span><span style="line-height: 1.38; white-space: pre-wrap;">One person we’d like to thank is Patrick Nyarko, a Chicago Fire soccer player, who has repeatedly donated money over the years. Recently he has donated $500 to ACT which is an extremely incredible contribution. Patrick, please stand so we can recognize you.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 1.38; white-space: pre-wrap;">Another person that really contributed is Mike Isaacs from the Skokie Review. He has covered many stories. He’s been here at many of the ACT events and interviewed and captured many great times. Please recognize Mr. Isaacs for his continued support.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 1.38; white-space: pre-wrap;">Another person who has really helped out with ACT is Mayor Van Dusen. He has attended many events and listened to many of our ideas and we’d really like to say thank you for consistently helping our organization. Let’s give him a hand.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 1.38; white-space: pre-wrap;">And finally thanks so much to Wendy Morgan and Daryl Boggs, from the recording company Wendy and DB Vocal Gymnasium, who have helped ACT in creating a song specifically for ACT. </span><span style="line-height: 1.38; white-space: pre-wrap;">This year we have had the opportunity to work with them in recording the song, "Shine A Light", with kids from all three grades. On December 9th we went to the Mayne Stage to record the song professionally. </span><span style="line-height: 1.38; white-space: pre-wrap;">This was a really great experience, so thank you for giving us that opportunity and for helping to raise awareness for the struggles of the children halfway around the world. Also, thanks to Mrs. Ciok, Ms. Keipert, and Mrs. Nizynski who came with us to the recording studio. </span><span style="line-height: 1.38; white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you again to everyone who has been a part of ACT and everyone that continues to help. </span><span style="line-height: 1.38; white-space: pre-wrap;">And now, here’s "Shine A Light".</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: white; line-height: 1.8; text-indent: 36pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">When I first met Mrs. Nizynski, I was attending Middleton Elementary School. She was an astonishing 2nd grade teacher with a fantastic personality. When I was in elementary school, I was told about the organization she had created, A Better Life For Kids. I wanted to get involved because I heard that there were orphaned children in Ghana who weren’t able to afford three meals a day, let alone 2. I have been in ACT this year and it has taught me a lot about how fortunate we are and I am so excited to participate in Leap for Ghana. Being in A.C.T. has educated me so much on how children in Ghana are being treated and it’s heartbreaking. I love the idea that being in ACT is helping struggling children have meals and get an education each day. A.C.T is an eye opening experience to help people and it is one of the best groups to participate in at McCracken. Mrs. Nizynski’s organization has given us the opportunity to be better people and to give children a chance.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="text-indent: 36pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Together as a McCracken community, we have learned about charity and giving back, and it has changed us forever and has given us a positive impact. We would like to thank Mrs. Ciok for guiding, teaching, and helping us through this journey of ending hungry children in Ghana. We would also like to thank Mrs. Nizynski for showing us what it really means to be a good person and to take leadership. A special thanks to the administration of McCracken Middle School and District 73.5 for giving us the opportunity to give back and help others. If you would like to know anything else about ACT, please visit our blog at </span><span style="line-height: 1.8; text-indent: 36pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">aidingchildrentogether.blogspot.com </span><span style="text-indent: 36pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">or a Better Life for Kids at </span><span style="line-height: 1.8; text-indent: 36pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">abetterlifeforkids.org.</span><span style="text-indent: 36pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Thank you very much for attending Leap For Ghana, 2015. Have a lovely night.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I am so proud of all of the people involved in tonight’s program. It takes a village to put on a performance like this; just as it takes a village to Shine A Light for the children in Ghana. So many people have helped ACT over the years, and so many of them helped with this concert tonight. I hope I don’t forget anyone, but here it goes… thank you to the students who used their talents tonight to share this beautiful music, ACT for their planning, Wendy & DB for their amazing song and support, Amy Keipert for her preparation for tonight, Bethany Blades for working with the food, Organic Life for their donation, Zach Brown for his donation of snacks, the Klein family for their donations over the years, the Abrahams for the amazing shirts, Mike Isaacs for his news coverage, Mayor Van Dusen and Patrick Nyarko for their continued support and to Shelley Nizysnki for inspiring all of us to carry on the mission of A Better Life for Kids. I have been so honored to lead ACT for the last six years and working with amazing students, parents, community members and teachers who want to make a real difference in the world. Thank you to you all.</span></span></span><br />
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A.C.T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17852025413692381171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2646181238564451229.post-86266890907268376402015-02-21T13:31:00.000-08:002015-02-21T14:54:29.212-08:00Getting Ready for Leap for GhanaOn February 26th, we have our big concert of the year, Leap for Ghana! We are so excited for this event! Shine A Light will be performed for the first time LIVE! I know I can't wait for everyone to hear it!<br />
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On Friday, the 20th, we had our last meeting before the big event. At this meeting, we had to finish posters, video announcements, movies and speeches! It was a high energy meeting where everyone had a job to do! Check out our final meeting before the big event! Join us on Thursday to see how all of it comes together!<br />
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<br />A.C.T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17852025413692381171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2646181238564451229.post-67602471691992102392015-02-21T13:07:00.002-08:002015-04-29T06:09:30.467-07:00Student Leadership DayOn February 19, seven ACT members had a wonderful opportunity to go to the Illinois Holocaust Museum for Student Leadership Day. Even in the bitter cold, when many schools were cancelled, eleven middle schools from around Chicago came together for an inspirational day. <br />
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The day began with an introspection of ourselves and then defining what leadership means. These activities helped to put all of us in the right state of mind to hear from Janine Oberottman, a survivor of the Holocaust. Her message was one of hope and how leadership comes in all different forms. She talked about the leadership roles that she and others took during the Holocaust to survive. When asked how she survived, Janine said, "They wanted me dead and I wanted to live." Wow.<br />
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Here are some examples of how the Harry Potter Alliance has used the power of story to make a difference: <br />
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The Hunger Games are Real: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmVJaBuoEYA">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmVJaBuoEYA</a><br />
Harry Potter Fans Win Against Child Slavery: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OT7MiwuN3I">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OT7MiwuN3I</a><br />
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<br />A.C.T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17852025413692381171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2646181238564451229.post-43922561767127362682015-02-04T05:16:00.006-08:002015-02-18T10:35:24.267-08:00CONGRATULATIONS LOGO DESIGN WINNERS!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
The winners have been chosen for the 2015 ACT Logo Design Contest. This year's contest was an extremely close race with the winning design only getting two more votes than the second place design. Congratulations to Shannon, for coming in first place, with her design appearing on the back of the shirt. Thanks to the Abraham family for their generous donation of the printing these shirts. Congratulations is also extended to Grace for coming in second place. Her design will appear on a notepad generously donated by the Klein family The color that was chosen for the t-shirts this year is purple.</div>
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The t-shirts will only be on sale at the Leap for Ghana concert; February 26th at 7 pm. More information to come on the concert. Please contact Mrs. Ciok with any questions (jciok@sd735.org). <br />
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<i>1st Place by Shannon:</i></div>
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A.C.T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17852025413692381171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2646181238564451229.post-67939588759988275672015-02-01T05:22:00.001-08:002015-02-21T14:55:11.804-08:00Shine A LightShine A Light download cards will be delivered to Mrs. Ciok this week! We are so excited to have our own song representing the work that we have done to make life better for children in Ghana! Thanks to Make It Better for telling our story in their publication. <br />
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Check it out here: <a href="http://makeitbetter.net/philanthropy/skokie-schools-raise-money-to-help-kids-around-the-world/" target="_blank"> http://makeitbetter.net/philanthropy/skokie-schools-raise-money-to-help-kids-around-the-world/</a><br />
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Well done to everyone who worked on this project and continues to work on it as we get ready for the Leap for Ghana concert on February 26th! Stay tuned for more information on that, along with the winning design of the t-shirt design contest for this year!A.C.T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17852025413692381171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2646181238564451229.post-67835058136393239882014-12-29T10:28:00.000-08:002014-12-29T15:25:25.784-08:00Shine A Light is almost finished!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />A.C.T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17852025413692381171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2646181238564451229.post-70276237146436762302014-12-14T17:59:00.004-08:002014-12-14T18:17:39.509-08:00"Shine A Light" RecordingOn Tuesday, December 9th, eighteen students had the chance of a lifetime! They were able to go and record a song at the Mayne Stage in Chicago created in honor of the work that McCracken has been doing for the past five years to help A Better Life for Kids.<br />
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When Wendy Morgan heard Ms. Ciok talking about A.C.T. and A Better Life for Kids last spring on NPR's Worldview, she was inspired by what she heard. She emailed Ms. Ciok and asked how she could help. Upon hearing that Wendy was a musician and a part of a popular singing duo called Wendy & DB, Ms. Ciok asked if they would be interested in writing a song for A.C.T. Wendy jumped at the chance to be a part of it and asked for the students to brainstorm words that they would use to describe the work being done at McCracken and in Ghana. From there, "Shine A Light" was born. This song is a great reflection of all that is being done to make the world a better place.</div>
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In November, the task of raising money for the actual recording was underway! Through Donor's Choose, many people gave money to this project, as they saw what an impact it could make. From local community members to people in Spain, 37 different donors came together to make this project happen. Paige from Georgia said, "I gave to this project to contribute to a cause greater than myself. I wish you all the best of luck!" The Lu Family, who are community members, said, "Thank you for providing our children with opportunities to help children around the world hav ea better life. The stories you share about the children in Ghana have made my own children feel like they are not just helping a face, but now rather helping a friend. You are teaching empathy and compassion to us all. It was amazing and so touching to watch this project get funded.<br />
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Then rehearsals began. Wendy and Dean Rolando, her pianist, came two times to rehearse with the kids. Amy Keipert, the McCracken music director, gave up countless lunches to help the kids get ready. Here are some pictures from the after school rehearsals.<br />
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And then came the big day! Upon arrival at Mayne Stage on December 9th, everyone realized that this was different than just being at school. It was a real stage with real sound equipment. Many people were running around doing sound checks, videotaping and making sure things were ready to go! Then the recording began. For two hours, the students sang Shine A Light over and over again. They took different parts, sang lines again and again. Everyone learned a little bit that day about what going into making a song perfect for a record! </div>
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And then, suddenly, the recording was finished! A celebration of pizza and cake was had by all, and at the celebration, Wendy & DB made the announcement that 5% of their next album sales will go to A Better Life for Kids! All in all, it was a wonderful day! Look for the release of the single very soon!</div>
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There have been many visitors to A.C.T. over the past few weeks! On Friday, November 21st, we had a visit from a future A.C.T. member (hopefully), who has been selling her scarves to benefit A Better Life for Kids. She made a few extra sales at the meeting, as her scarves are beautiful! Sally Battle also visited to pick up the castle for the Winter Warm Up Gingerbread House event. The kids did a great job on the castle! And then, at that same meeting, we had a visit from Ms. Nizynski and Ms. Chambers from Middleton! Needless today say, we felt very lucky to see so many people who support our efforts!</div>
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Then, on December 1st, we had another exciting visitor-- Wendy Morgan and pianist, Dean Rolando. They were there to work on the song, Shine A Light for our recording on December. Thanks to Amy Keipert, Wendy and Dean, the kids are sounding great! Tuesday should be awesome! Stay tuned to this site for information on how to get your copy of the song, which will benefit A Better Life for Kids!</div>
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Future A.C.T. member? What beautiful scarves!</div>
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Our finished product!</div>
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December 1st rehearsal</div>
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Shine A Light!</div>
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Then, on December 6th, there were some past and present ACT members that came to volunteer at an outside event for A Better Life for Kids. It's always great to see the group come back together to make a difference in the world!</div>
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Mrs. Ciok's children beginning their gingerbread pirate ship!</div>
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Past and present ACT members!</div>
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ACT represented! What a house!</div>
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Beautiful music!</div>
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ACT has had a busy month! We have been working on random acts of kindness for the teachers using acrostic poems, along with finishing the castle for the Gingerbread House (Winter Warm-up for Ghana) event! The colorful "Candyland" castle came out great, and the poems spread a little joy to all the teachers.</div>
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Then, on November 13th, we had the opportunity to take a field trip to the Illinois Holocaust Museum. We visited the RACE exhibit and the Miller Youth Exhibit. After learning how race was invented and what it means to be an upstander, we all had a great discussion about what we have seen in our own lives and how it impacts our world both in and outside of school. The students were very respectful, and we definitely learned something while we were there.</div>
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Our next event will be the recording of a song specifically written for ACT by the singing duo Wendy & DB. It's going to be an amazing experience, and the proceeds from the sale of the song will benefit A Better Life for Kids. Check out our Donor's Choose site to help finish our funding for this great event: <a href="http://www.donorschoose.org/project/children-helping-children/1390501?challengeid=20497912&utm_source=dc&utm_medium=project&utm_campaign=copyURL&rf=copyURL-siteshare-2014-11-project-teacher_2593859">http://www.donorschoose.org/project/children-helping-children/1390501?challengeid=20497912&utm_source=dc&utm_medium=project&utm_campaign=copyURL&rf=copyURL-siteshare-2014-11-project-teacher_2593859</a> </div>
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<br />A.C.T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17852025413692381171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2646181238564451229.post-86055249598496525252014-11-17T09:59:00.000-08:002014-11-17T09:59:31.739-08:00Thank you!! Here's a video showing all the work done in Ghana last summer. The money raised by our district last year went in part to helping build a chicken farm. Check out the great video the students made to see the impact made on the kids!<br />
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<br />A.C.T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17852025413692381171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2646181238564451229.post-88487672086811880952014-10-11T14:41:00.002-07:002014-10-11T14:41:26.901-07:00Helping with Outside EventsSome community members have asked us to be a part of helping out at upcoming (and past) events for A Better Life for Kids! ACT members have been spotted at the mini-golf outing, the golf outing, and creating decorations for the upcoming Gingerbread House making event! What a great way to volunteer in the community and make a difference for children around the world!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">EGGS!! Here's evidence from a job well done last year! Great job to everyone who helped make a difference!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">ACT members helping with special notes of encouragement for students in Ghana.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wendy is the woman who is writing a song for ACT that will be performed later this year!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Painting the Candy Land Castle for the Winter Warm Up event!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Creating the thank you video... it's almost finished!</td></tr>
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<br />A.C.T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17852025413692381171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2646181238564451229.post-68237454158971855002014-10-11T14:29:00.002-07:002014-10-11T14:29:55.694-07:00Random Acts of KindnessThis year ACT is focusing on children's rights, along with helping to spread a little cheer throughout the school. We started with writing notes to put on everyone's lockers. These notes were meant to be a positive start to everyone's week. It was fun to watch so many students writing positive things for their classmates and then spending an hour or so making sure that everyone had one. <br />
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This month, students are making acrostic poems for each of the advisories and creating positive posters to hang up to help everyone remember that they are truly amazing. <br />
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They are awesome so far! Keep an eye out for them...<br />
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<br />A.C.T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17852025413692381171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2646181238564451229.post-1754302113745933922014-08-30T18:19:00.002-07:002014-08-30T18:19:49.919-07:00New Year!On Thursday, August 28th, the new ACT members met for the first time. There were over 25 people there, which was an amazing start for the 2014-2015 school year! We are excited for the possibilities this year!<br />
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The students that were there were very excited to hear about the progress on A Better Life for Kids chicken farm in Ghana. The majority of the money raised last year was used to obtain and fund a chicken farm for the orphans in Ghana. It was fun to see our chickens in the coop held by the children who are now getting protein each day! Visit the blog on the A Better Life for Kids website for more information: (<a href="http://abetterlifeforkidsblog.weebly.com/">http://abetterlifeforkidsblog.weebly.com/</a>)<br />
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We also had exciting news about a singing duo who wants to help us write a song! Wendy and DB (<a href="http://wendyanddb.com/">http://wendyanddb.com/</a>) are musicians who sing children's music all around Chicago! On Thursday, we began the process of writing the song by brainstorming words for them. It's going to be an amazing process all year, so definitely look for updates on that throughout the year! We are hoping to debut the song at the Leap for Ghana concert in February!<br />
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We also had exciting news that ABC7 wants to cover some of our activities this year. That will be amazing exposure for the fight for children's rights around the world! <br />
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We are excited for another wonderful year! Thank you to the community for your continued support!A.C.T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17852025413692381171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2646181238564451229.post-16311839480257306452014-06-10T07:57:00.001-07:002014-06-11T13:09:24.183-07:00ACT Walk-a-thonIt's been a week since our big event, the Change for Change Walk-a-thon. This year's ACT group was amazing. They worked hard and helped to make the world a better place one hen at a time. The walk was extremely successful and it was so fun to walk through our elementary school and see all of the signs the younger students made! Thanks to Mayor Van Dusen for coming to the event and to NPR for allowing Mrs. Ciok to speak on their program: <a href="http://www.wbez.org/series/global-activism/global-activism-skokie-teacher-inspires-students-towards-activism-110250">http://www.wbez.org/series/global-activism/global-activism-skokie-teacher-inspires-students-towards-activism-110250</a> Thanks also to Mike Isaacs for covering the event each year for the Skokie Review. <br />
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Each year, we try to beat our fundraising goal, but even more so, I'm so proud to see these students work so hard raise awareness and the funds to help their peers half way around the world with food, shelter, education, and jobs for the future. We did make our goal and we raised over $7000 for A Better Life for Kids to continue to do the work they do so well. Take a look at our video for the walk day and some pictures from the big event!<br />
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Change for Change Video: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frZo9mlU7qE" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frZo9mlU7qE</a><br />
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<br />A.C.T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17852025413692381171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2646181238564451229.post-31264505188054487682014-05-30T09:06:00.001-07:002014-05-30T09:08:17.002-07:00Cookie Wars!On Sunday, June 1st, some dedicated parents in the district are hosting Cookie Wars! Last year the cupcakes at Cupcake Wars were amazing, so I can't wait to see what the bakers will come up with this year! Ms. Nizynski and her husband, Brent, are coming up with fun games with great prizes to play while you are there! Be at McCracken Middle School from 2 till 4 on Sunday to eat great cookies and help build a chicken farm in Ghana!<br />
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See the following article for more information:<br />
<a href="http://skokie.suntimes.com/2014/05/29/mccracken-host-cookie-wars-aid-orphaned-children-ghana/">http://skokie.suntimes.com/2014/05/29/mccracken-host-cookie-wars-aid-orphaned-children-ghana/</a><br />
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Have you ever wondered what a difference one hen could make in the world? Ever been curious if YOU can do something really meaningful? Listen to this story about the difference one hen made in Kojo's life. <br />
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Change for Change Walk-a-thon: June 3, 2014</div>
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Help build a chicken farm in Ghana through the Eggs for Kids project!<br />
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Any checks can be made out to McCracken Middle School OR A Better Life for Kids. Send them to:<br />
Jennifer Ciok<br />
8000 East Prairie Rd.<br />
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A.C.T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17852025413692381171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2646181238564451229.post-89053028032760280052014-05-23T09:04:00.003-07:002014-05-30T09:03:02.346-07:00Change For Change Walk-a-thonOn June 3, 2014, McCracken students will again walk to raise awareness about children's rights and raise money for A Better Life for Kids. A.C.T., the organizer of this walk, has challenged each advisory to buy a hen for $50 as part of the Eggs for Kids initiative. It will be exciting to see how many rise to that challenge. We will also be walking through Middleton Elementary to collect change and see their work around the theme of empathy this year. If you would like to donate online, you can do so at <a href="http://www.abetterlifeforkids.org/">www.abetterlifeforkids.org</a> If you want your donation to count towards the Aiding Children Together total or if you need to name your hen, let Mrs. Ciok know at <a href="mailto:jciok@sd735.org">jciok@sd735.org</a><br />
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Tune into NPR on May 29th at 12 to hear Mrs. Ciok on Worldview talking about the efforts of A.C.T. and the District 73.5 community. See the flyer below for more information about all of these exciting events! 2013-2014 has been a great year for A.C.T.! Thanks to all of the students for their amazing work this year!<br />
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Our annual visit to Rustic Falls was amazing! We love going to help the Lentz family with whatever they need to make Rustic Falls a success. This year it was cleaning the barn (check the before and after pictures) and a lot of raking! Winter came way too fast to get rid of all those leaves. Thanks to Student Council, ACT, and the Lentz family for making this day a success! </div>
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