Category Archives: Programming
Makayla IS going to be a judge.
After a Career Day tour of the Roman L. Hruska Federal Courthouse:
“Hey, Ms. Emily, remember when I said I wanted to become a judge? Now I am going to be a judge. This was awesome.” – Makayla
The Impressionist Gallery
Mina and Ariyah take notes on the floor next to Dega’s Little Dancer. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOpAgI0Nzb8
Alisa and Jessica take notes on a clipboard as they walk around the impressionist gallery. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDrtNVP1YmE
In the photo below, Alisa shares the notes she took in the gallery of her favorite pieces and artists.
Bryan Collier Exhibit
Ms. Ally and the girls look at the Bryan Collier illustrations at the Joslyn Art Museum. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkuD1MApb9s
The girls are excited to try out the activity provided by the museum. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEaE6X3X4RE
The instructions are in a photo below. So is Ms. Ally helping the girls pin their work to the bulletin board for display. (Ms. Ally, thanks for coming with us on this field trip and thanks for donating two Bryan Collier books – Uptown and Visitng Langston – to the GIRLStart program!)
John Lennon
Girls: Who is this?
Ms. Roberta: That’s John Lennon, one of the Beatles.
Alisa: What kind of beatle is he?
Click on this video link to see Alisa stroll through the Bryan Collier exhibit. Here you will see her do a double take as she recognizes the John Lennon illustration from the cover of one of the books displayed. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNlh06RBzcQ
Here, Alisa fetches the book and holds it next to the original illustration. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgUmHUFkHqY
The photo below? Ms. Roberta hooks Alisa up with some John Lennon on her iPod. Here she is listening to Imagine.
How close is too close?
Alisa demonstrates how close to stand to one of the art pieces in the impressionist gallery at the Joslyn using a laminated foot provided by the museum. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yoxkoOKBVA
Teamwork
“How about I glue it and you put it on?” – R’eonah
Those pesky M & M’s can get away from you…
“…nine, ten, eleven. Eleven!….I lost one down my shirt sleeve….We eat them at the end.” – Alycia
Inquiry Graph Project
Ca$h for Grade$
Girls Inc. members receive academic incentive checks for first semester grades.
A January 2009 TIME magazine article about paying for grades: http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1871528,00.html
And a January 2008 msn.com article on the same topic: http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/CollegeAndFamily/RaiseKids/IsItSmartToPayForGoodGrades.aspx
Thank you, Mayor Suttle
March 11, 2010
City of Omaha Mayor’s Office
1819 Farnam Street
Omaha, NE 68183-1000
Dear Mayor Suttle,
On behalf of Teenage Touch, we would like to thank you for giving us the opportunity to present our business plan. As young African-American girls, we strive to be the best in whatever we do. We are committed to helping our young girls. By “leading by example,” we believe we can make a difference, not only in their lives, but in the world.
Girls Inc. has made a major difference in our lives. Corporate Camp provided us the opportunity to prepare ourselves as young, female entrepreneurs. This experience has helped to prepare us for the real world that we are about to enter. We are about to enter an important stage in our lives, and the support we receive from caring adults like yourself, will help us to make good decisions.
Thank you for taking time out of your hectic schedule to sit down and listen to what we have to offer. You have made it clear that we are important, and our voices can be heard. I speak for all of my colleagues when I say, planning and presenting this proposal taught us that we can achieve anything if we just put our minds to it and believe in ourselves.
Thank you again for your time and consideration. We would welcome the opportunity to discuss our business venture with you again in the near future, and know we can count on your support. If you have any questions, please contact me at 402-457-4676.
Sincerely,
Latisa Dutton, CEO
Teenage Touch, Inc.
Girls Incorporated of Omaha
