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Like Bam!
The Girls Inc. of Omaha Lego League Geeks work on the intro to the research component of their project. The theme this year is “transportation” and the girls are looking right in their own backyard. How can Girls Inc. of Omaha be more efficient – more green – with our own daily pick ups from local schools?
The still photo doesn’t do them jutsice. Check out the video – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzM3nkqOX_4
Ms. Emily
MVP Acceptance Speech
Dear Ms. Roberta,
When I heard I had won the “MVP” (Most Valuable Parent) Award, I was surprised and honored. I wanted to write a thank you response down so that the Girls Inc. staff would know of all of the thanksgiving I have for them, so that nothing goes unmentioned.
My girls have been through a lot in their 10 and 13 years of age due to being placed in foster care because of my former drug use. In the system they were referred to, and known as, a last name on their docket and a number. At Girls Inc., they received an identity. They are: Chanecia Martin, age 13, who is very girly, loves all the latest fashions, enjoys singing,has a mind for Lego League, and is now certified in CPR and babysitting. Chalecia Trotter, age 10, who loves basketball and is good at playing it, who participates in Operation SMART, and who is learning to make and be a friend to girls in her age group.
Have my girls been in trouble at Girls Inc.? Of course. But all issues were addressed, and handled fairly and appropriately and we moved forward from there.
The staff at Girls Inc. are not afraid to address issues that a young girl, teen, or young lady may encounter, such as rumors of promiscuity, teen pregnancy, homework, trouble making, name calling, as well as job searching, essay writing for college scholarships…any issue that a female faces, Girls Inc. is there.
I want to say thank you Girls Inc. staff for the breakfast, lunch, Snackalisicous, talks of encouragement, field trips, lock-ins, parties, and all guidance giving to my daughters and all of the other girls you guys are helping and have helped – because the Girls Inc. building is just that – a building. It is the staff that makes Girls Inc.
Thank you so much.
Sincerely,
A Mom!
Barbara Robinson
He Was That Good
Girls Inc. should have hime come play here because he was that good. – Dae
Daniel D. MLK Violin Concert at Creighton
I thought it was going to be boring but then he started to paly on his violin – all the music we like to hear – and I had a ball. – Jamece
The Barack Obama speech was great. And Daniel D.’s tribute to MLK was great to hear. And he was cute. – Jaleaha
Pushing & Shoving OK at UNO Hockey
I liked seeing the players push each other to get the puck. – Aariana
I loved seeing the players get slammed against the plastic walls. – Sienna
Northern Natural Head Bands
Somebody likes her headband! – Ms. Roberta
An Outing to the UNO Hockey Game
Northern Natural and the UNO Women’s Soccer Team hosted Girls Inc. to a night at UNO Hockey last Friday. We had a blast. The girls were treated to pre-game pizza and pop. They got to mingle with the soccer players and talk to them. I love that the soccer players talked about being on the honor roll and being serious students. The told the girls it was fun to play soccer but they also wanted to keep their grades up. Northern Natural also gave each girl a winter head band, sort of an ear warmer. The girls loved them because they think they are all too cool to wear hats. This winter, those head bands will come in very handy! Oh yeah, UNO won. – Ms. Emily
The soccer players asked the girls about themselves, too. They asked about their likes and dislikes, which sports they liked to play, and where they went to school. It was a nice opportunity for the girls and the soccer team to share a little bit. – Ms. Fatema
Out on the ice rink at the UNO Hockey game.
I enjoyed the experience of going out on the ice. – Jamia
Kyanna’s book choice
My book is about jungles – with a monkey, a giraffe, and a zebra. And snakes and tigers and lions. And alligators. My favorite is the gorilla. – Kyanna
Can’t remember what 7 x 8 = ? The Girls Inc. step team knows…
The Girls Inc. step team KNOWS their times tables. For real. Check this out…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fI7JHVFm2No
