Role Models

We continued our discussion on role models at this meeting and began our role model dolls (the girls can tell you about them-to come home soon!)

We also discussed expectations and stereotypes. The girls had lots of interesting insights and may wish to continue these conversations with you. After having been with these girls for two years now it is so fabulous for me to see how they are growing into articulate and insightful individuals!

The girls have a little homework before the next meeting. I will include information on this work in the blog as they may forget. On pages 16-17 of the aMuse book (they brought it home this week), they are to complete the "cast call" chart. They will also interview one of these people before the next meeting. Guidance for the interviews can be found on pages 28-30 in their book.

The drawing badge came home today with the girls. We have lots of exciting information on the next meeting and upcoming events forthcoming. As always, please contact us if you have questions and/or concerns.

Window Decorating and Role Models

On Friday our troop decorated one of the windows at 222 Main Street, Los Altos-Village Stationers. The girls collaborated to recreate a design they sketched at the last meeting.

After the decorating, we strolled down Main Street to have dinner and to celebrate the birthday of Juliette Gordon Low (the founder of Girl Scouts). Please read more about this amazing woman http://www.girlscouts.org/en/about-girl-scouts/our-history/juliette-gordon-low.html.

As part of our celebration of her life, the girls spoke about their role models. Parents, musicians, politicians, and teachers were discussed.

Stop by Los Altos to see their work for yourselves!

Aspiring Artists

On Friday, the girls began working on their drawing badge and learned about perspective and shading. Maya led the meeting while other girls had other responsibilities. 

These responsibilities will change each week.

Maya shared her oil pastels with the troop and they drew various objects.

In addition, the girls voted for additional badges/pins they will earn this year along with their journey.

They selected badges pertaining to music, entertainment technology, and product design (aspiring artists?). The girls also voted to undertake the Global Action Award, an award which will require our troop to choose an internationally-based project to help women and girls. 

Thanks to Anu for bringing snack and thanks to Andrea for organizing us all on Shutterfly where additional details will be posted.