Learning Petals

		Honest and Fair
		The girls learned about honesty and fairness in their everyday games and activities. They have learned to use Popsicle sticks, laces, Do It/Did It bags and other methods to choose fairly and equitably.
		Friendly and Helpful
		The troop has learned of local military families in need of support and friendship. We have befriended the Navy wives who are new to the area and far from their extended families. We also sent a “care package” to the sailors in the Arabian Sea. We sent handmade thank you cards and patriotic bookmarks, along with paperback books and home baked goodies.
		Considerate and Caring
		As requested by President Bush, the girls in the troop generously gave their own money in support of America’s Fund for Afghan Children.
		Courageous and Strong
		The girls practiced being courageous and independent on a "pretend trip to camp". They chose camp names, introduced themselves to their new friends, decided what new activities and skills they’d like try while at "camp", took turns as the game leader at around the "campfire" and tried a new food - somemores!
		Responsible for What I Say and Do
		The girls talked about words that can make other people feel good and words or tone of voice that can hurt someone's feelings. Then they did a little exercise to show how words can leave a permanent mark. The girls drew a picture then crumpled into a ball. When they tried to smooth out the paper, they realized that they couldn't make it "good as new" because the marks couldn't be completely removed – just as the impact of our words leave a permanent impression.
		Respect Myself and Others
		The girls had a visit from "The Princess" and had a tea party to learn about everyday good manners, proper table etiquette and how our polite behavior shows respect for others.
		Respect Authority
		The girls visited Fire Station 40 in Rancho Penasquitos. They brought Girl Scout cookies and thank you notes for the fire fighters, had a tour of our local fire station, reviewed 9-1-1 and fire safety procedures and learned about respecting the authority of our local police and fire fighters.
		Use Resources Wisely
		The girls learned about recycling, preventing pollution, natural preservation and leaving a place better than they found it. They used recycled materials to make time capsules that will be returned to them at the end of the year as they bridge to Brownies. It will be fun to see how much they’ve changed over the course of the year.
		Make the World a Better Place
		The girls participated in the "Trees for Life" campaign by planting a tree at Hiltop Park as a living memorial to those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.
		Be a Sister to Every Girl Scout
		The girls learned that there Girl Scouts and Girl Guides all around world. Each girl had a chance to be paired with a big sister Junior Girl Scout as we worked to decorate a wreath for the San Diego Wild Animal Park’s Festival of Lights holiday celebration.