Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Cureleaders for the Cure


Several Girl Scouts from Glen Iris Elementary School in Birmingham served as cureleaders for the Susan G. Komen Race For The Cure on Saturday, October 20, 2012.



Top Photo: Front (left to right):  Ashanti, LaJournee, Zariyah, Laila, Emani. Back (left to right): Mariyah, Zycara, Amber, Amaya, Jaleighand Tyler-Victoria.
Bottom Photo: Bottom (left to right):  Laila, Janiya, Emani, Zycara. Top (left to right):  Laurin, Amber, Tyler-Victoria, Zariyah, LaJournee, Jaleighand Amaya.

Monday, October 15, 2012

Oxford Troop Learns About Aviation


Troop 20136 from Oxford met with Mr. Scott Schmick at the Talladega Airport and learned about planes and aviation, including things like the phonetic alphabet, call numbers and air currents.

Pictured: Kristyn, Anna, Justice, Jaelyn and Alexia.

Thursday, October 11, 2012

Vernon Troop Learns About Baking


Cadette Troop 262 from Vernon met at Stella and Dee's Bakery to bake and decorate cupcakes and cookies. The girls had a great time learning new tricks to making the perfect cupcake! Troop 262 have been an active troop for over six years. They earned their Bronze Award last year, and are now working on their Silver Award. 
Front row: Kylee
Second row: Left to Right: Jessica, Rachel, and Ali.
Back row: Left to Right: Elizabeth, Haleigh, Hannah, and the owner of Stella and Dee Katherine Collins.

Monday, October 1, 2012

STEM Program Receives 2012 STEM Innovation Award


A program used by the Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama  (GSNCA) recently earned the Silicon Valley Education Foundation's 2012 STEM Innovation Award. This national competition recognizes the best and brightest thought leaders and programs in science, technology, engineering and math from across the country. Techbridge received the Science award for its innovative programming for girls.

GSNCA adopted the Techbridge program, known locally as Girls GO Tech, in the summer of 2012 to introduce girls to the wonders of engineering and science. The program provides girls with firsthand experience working as engineers—from designing toys and building turbines, to meeting professional engineers. Girls GO Tech curriculum also helps girls gain critical-thinking and practical-life skills while promoting cooperation and teamwork.

For more information, visit girlscoutsnca.org/girlsgotech.