Author Archives: Girls Inc. Admin
Dancing Divas at the Retirement Party
I thought our dance went pretty well. It was a good party. We’re going to miss Ms. CT.
Victoria
Raytheon Volunteers!
I am excited that female engineers from Raytheon are volunteering with our Lego League team this year. A great partnership inspired by an e-mail from our national office.
Ms. Roberta
First Completed Component for Lego League!
It’s the second day of Lego League and it’s going very well. I am looking forward to the travel and the competition. And we get to build things that not everyone builds. This is not an everyday thing. – Sakira, age 10
I feel good about finishing the first piece. It took a long time but it’s finally finished. -Jade, age 10
Aeronautic Engineers
I taught the girls to build paper airplanes and we had a competition to see whose plane could fly the furthest. The design for the planes is all about balance and centering the mass of the plane. I gave the girls a template for a plane design that has been proven to fly well. I made a plane that was measured carefully and folded very precisely so it was balanced. My plane would go all the way across the parking lot. The girls were very eager to try mine so I offered it as a prize to the girl who won the competition. Lizzie Coleman’s plane went the distance so she won my plane.
Mr. Stan
My All-About-Me Shirt
“I like Red loptser.”
Ya’Tonya, age 6
Young Author
I’m writing a book for school. No pictures – just words. I’m getting help from the tutor.
Amari, age 7
Using Sharp Knives…
Using a sharp knife to cut is hard but fun. You have to keep your fingers under your hand so they won’t get cut off. I cut onions to put in a burrito. So I could eat the burrito.
Jaydon, age 9
A Girl’s Day
It was so much fun trying on the dresses and then looking in the mirror. This is something I can do all day. It was nice to see the expressions on the other girls’ faces. Everyone got the dress they wanted and put it to work. It was such a coincidence we received the dresses at this time because homecoming and prom are right around the corner. We are all beautiful young ladies and this was a step to building our self-esteem; looking in the mirror, hearing the compliments from other girls, and taking something valuable home. It was a girl’s day and a special moment.
We took a picture and we all looked like magnficent divas. Trust me; I appreciate this more than words can explain. The day I put on that dress, some accessories, and heels – I will make it a happy ending. Oh yes, I felt like a princess.
Jaynesha
Shaving Cream Alphabet
Look at my A!
Lamaria, age 5
Honors Night
I think Honors Night was fantastic. It was bigger than ever and it was so nice to see all of the new faces being recognized for their achievement. And I think the message gets across. You could hear all of the girls ‘ooh’ing’ and ‘ahh’ing’ over the cash awards as they are announced. Girls are giving each other a high five and saying, “I’ll be up there with you next semester.” It is also great to see the little girls who have been saving – penny by penny! – get their rewards.
Ms. CT
