Your Girl Scouts Weekly News & Updates
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Dear Girl Scouts,
As we wrap up an eventful Girl Scout month in March, our 108-year old motto "Be Prepared," seems more fitting than ever. It fills me with joy to see how prepared you are to thrive, even while most of you have to stay home from school and your usual activities during this challenging time. You are
prepared
to stay safe and healthy,
prepared
to learn new things,
prepared
to try out new technology to stay connected to each other, and especially
prepared
to help others in need.
I love all the activities our program team has put together and I can't wait to hear about the games, comics, flyers and paddle boats you design. And I want to virtually visit the Great Wall of China too! Enjoy.
Of course, please feel free to share with friends outside of Girl Scouts. They would love this too.
Do a good turn daily,
Pat
Chief Executive Officer
Girl Scouts of Silver Sage
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Badges of the Week
One of the great things about Girl Scouts is that it can be done anytime, anywhere. Here are a handful of quick, easy, and fun Badges that you can complete with materials commonly found around the house!
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Daisy Board Game:
Come up with an idea for a board game, design a spinner, and test your game!
Brownie Fling Flyer:
Learn about forces that affect flight, design, build, and test your fling flyer, share your results, and brainstorm ways to improve your design!
Junior Paddle Boat:
Explore how paddle boats work, design and build one, test, analyze, and share your results, and brainstorm ways to improve your design!
Cadette Comic Artist:
Delve into the world of comics, choose a story to tell, draw it out, frame it, and add the words to create your own comic!
Troop Leaders, don't forget: Full Badge requirements and lessons can also be viewed on the
Volunteer Toolkit
(VTK).
Earned a Badge? Visit our store
here
to purchase. Now through April 30th, 2020, shipping is free.
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Rise and Thrive Challenge
Girl Scouts can’t and won’t stop. In fact, Girl Scouts can do anything! Our program team had a lot of fun creating a “Rise and Thrive” challenge as a way for the whole family to try new things and stay active while at home. We can’t wait to hear about all the fun things you do together. Submit by May 31st to earn a FREE patch!
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Download the Rise and Thrive Challenge
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Outdoor Challenge
Sharpen your outdoor skills by practicing knot tying, learning about rocks and clouds, and more!
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Click the links below to visit
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Do A Good Turn Daily Challenge
Throughout history, Girl Scouts has risen to the occasion when our communities are faced with hardships and difficulties. During WWII, Girl Scouts
sold war bonds and tended victory gardens
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and formed
“Defense Institutes”
for teaching women necessary skills and ways to comfort children during possible air raids. Locally, hundreds of Girl Scouts participate in the annual sock drive,
Warm Hearts, Toasty Toes
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where they donate more than 10,000 pairs of socks each year to local organizations who serve those in need.
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How can you serve others and your community?
- Write someone you love a note
- Send a letter or drawing to someone in a nursing home
- Write down 5 things that you are grateful for
- Call or Video-chat someone you love
Did you or someone you know do a good turn? Please tell us about it; we'd love to share your story! Email your story to
program@girlscouts-ssc.org
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Virtual Videos and Resources
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Girl Scout Meetings Online
Looking for ways to stay connected? See below for free and low cost tools that could be useful for you.
We encourage Troop Leaders to determine the best solution for your troop's needs.
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We’re truly inspired by all the Troops already meeting and engaging with Girl Scouts online. Shout out to Troop 713 in Idaho Falls and Troop 45 in Caldwell, and all the others who are meeting virtually!
If you too are meeting online, we’d love to hear from you! To show our admiration; the first 50 girls to take a screenshot of your online troop meeting and send it to
program@girlscouts-ssc.org
will receive a FREE fun patch!
Not ready to dive in to the world of virtual troop meetings? We totally understand. We’re currently working on developing “virtual meeting toolkits” and guidelines for Troop Leaders; stay tuned for more updates to come!
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Virtual Experiences
There are endless opportunities for adventure when you’re a Girl Scout. Virtual experiences are no exception. Check out these links to explore the world from the comfort of your couch!
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Click the links below to visit
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For Volunteers
Strengthen your skills, or learn something new!
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- Upcoming workshops: Girls Who Code, Youth Voice Leadership and Engagement, Supportive Relationships
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The Girl Scouts Leadership Center may be closed,
but you can still order online!
Now through April 30th, all shipping is free!
Visit our online store
here
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