Make a Difference Day!
October 23 is Make a Difference Day. This annual event, held on the fourth Saturday of every October, is a time to embrace difference making. Check out the Make a Difference Day site at www.usaweekend.com/diffday for ideas and more information. In the meantime, you can make a difference today! Consider calling or writing your student to tell him the difference he has made in your life. It may sound corny, but we bet you'll catch your student off guard ... and probably make his day!

You can also encourage your student to take a moment to drop a line to the people who've made a difference in his life. Chances are, he's had teachers, coaches, family members or mentors who've helped him get to where he is today. Taking stock of where we've come from, and those who've provided support and direction along the way, is a humbling and meaningful experience. Plus, doing so will make your student feel really good in the process.