Movie Review

I think the movie BULLY was good. Here are some things that I thought about the movie:

I thought that the teachers and principals didn't do enough to help the children at the schools with their problems with bullies. I also think that the kids on the bus shouldn't just pretend that they don't know whats going on, they should say something. They are bystanders and it doesn't make them any better than the bully. I think the buses should have more control. The children should be monitored on the bus. These types of schools should speak to the students about bullying and tell them how it affects people and their feelings.

These are some of the things I think about the movie BULLY. Thank you for taking us to see it.

- Imani





Bully

Today, a few of us met up and watched an AMAZING film, Bully.  Bully is a documentary based on the life's of everyday families that have been devastated by bullying.  As a community, we need to stand up for each other and never let the bullies win. We should teach our children to speak out against bullying and look at how their behaviors and actions affect others.  Over the next few days, I hope to post your thoughts about the movie ad bullying.

"I don’t believe in luck, but I believe in hope" - Alex Libby (from the documentary)

I believe in hope and I believe our children will make the difference this world needs - Jovann Dixon

MAY BOOK DRIVE

The Nassau County Department of Social Services is looking for donations of new or SLIGHTLY used books in good condition. They need books for all ages – baby through adult.

Books will help all of their clients, including people who are homeless, handicapped, on Medicare or Medicaid, use food stamps, or who are using other kinds of government services.

Books will be dropped off to:

Nassau County Department of Social Services

Please remember to bring your book donations to our May 15 2012 meeting.

Help Feed the Hungry

Together we can make a difference, 10 grains at a time!! 

In our last meeting, we discussed our continued efforts in giving back to our community and helping others. I came across a website that many of the girls are familiar with Freerice.com, the girls were excited to play computer games AND help feed the hungry.

Essentially, the group can play games in a variety of subjects and help feed the hungry. For every correct answer 10 grains of rice will be donated to the through the World Food Programme to help end hunger.

I set up a group account  so that we can all play along (parents too). Please feel free to tell your friends and family about what we are doing, I left the group as "open" so everyone is welcome to join our team.

To join our team:

go to www.Freerice.com

search for Super Troop 1092

Sort by Date ( created on 3/18/12, this should help narrow the search)

click join and follow the instructions provided.

Please feel free to contact me directly with any questions.

Thanks

The House That Love Built Part II

Super Troop 1092 strikes again!!  This time, we pulled our team together in the kitchen for cooking and for making some big decisions.

Baking 101

READY...

SET.....

GO.....

 

Yumm... I smell SNICKERDOODLES!

Lets see how they did...

DE-LISH!!!

Time to clean up

 Whistle while you work :)

Whew... what a day, well worth it, now decision time.

We have decided to leave a permanent imprint at the Ronald McDonald House that is only a small part of what the feeling they left in our hearts.

With our cookie money, we have decided to donate a brick on the house that love built!!!

One decision left to make... what will we say?

The House That Love Built

Today we took a trip to the Ronald McDonald House in Long Island NY.  The 25 year old house is the 100th house built and has a fitting name, The House That Love Built.  Immediatey when you walk in you feel like youre home, its a bright and beautiful envornment filled with welcoming staff and guest.


We had the pleasure of touring the house and taking part in the little hands helping little hand program.  We saw the different rooms filled with donated items and warm wish... like a box of hearts in everyroom!!  The girls all tried their hands at being chef's today and a wonderful time was had by all.

Our Snickerdoodles received rave reviews and we were more than happy to make them.  I hope to go back soon with the parents to make a full meal for the guest.

Take a look at the day we had....

Let the tour begin...

The play room, filled with toys and costumes games and bright natural light.

Walking through the halls, we saw donations from the NY JETS and a beatiful handmade bedspread that inspiried us all!

The NY Mets have also "pitched" in with a generous donation,  The room is a baseball fans dream!

Each house make the blanket for the next house.  Welcome to the 100th Ronald McDonald House.. The House That Love Built.