How Well Can you Text?

By: Jade F.

Take this quiz test your texting know how. :) Remember, this is just for fun.

For the following two questions chose your answer then see below to find out if you are correct.

1) What does ttyl mean?

A) talk to you later

B) tacos tame your little brother

C) tonight tammy yells loudly

2) What does lol mean?

A) lots of love

B) laugh out loud

C) live out life

If you answered A  for question one and B for question two, give yourself 5 points. For all other answers give yourself 0 points. Keep track of your score for the next two questions.

3) How much do you text?

Practically 24/7 [5 pts]

Quite a lot but not all the time [4 pts]

Only when needed [2 pts]

Texting? I have way better things to do! [1 pt]

4) What style of phone do you use for texting? 

The kind that slides out to have a keyboard [5 pts]

A touch screen [4 pts]

A flip phone [2 pts]

　

So, What’s your score? How well can you text?

20-19 very well

18- 16 pretty good

15- 13 ok

12-10 fairly

under 9 not so well

Funny Hairstyles

By: Mary M.

Do you like funny hairstyles? Do you have ‘funny hair’ days at your school, church group or Girl Scouts? Well, here’s a few funny ways that you can style your hair. So, grab your hair brush, hairspray and silly bands (yes, that’s right… don’t throw those silly bands away yet!) and let’s get started.

“Who Hair”: You might have heard of Cindy Lou Who from “How the Grinch stole Christmas.” She had two large braids, pulled up high in the center of her head, wrapped around an even higher ‘bottle hair’ (see below) and then tied it at the top with a big red bow. An easier way you can make funny “Who Hair” is to take 4-5 different groups of your hair, and put each in a hair band. Then twirl a pipe cleaner (very tightly) around and down the length of each section of hair. Finally, pull all the sections you just created together on the top of your head and put a hair band in the middle to make them all stay together. (They should be standing upright and all floppy out the top.) Then you can add some curling ribbon wherever you want for a fun, festive look. Optional:  Some colored hair spray can be added to make the “Who Hair” extra crazy.

“Bottle Hair": This is a funny way to make your hair stand straight up on top of your head.  You will need an empty plastic water bottle.  Place the water bottle in the middle of your head, turn your head upside down and let your hair fall all around the bottle – then tie with a hair tie at the top of the bottle and tip your head back upright.  There you will see it!  Your hair standing straight up on your head and you will amaze your friends and family.  Some will ask– “How did you do that?” But only you know the secret! (Note:  For shorter hair, use a small plastic cup.)

     “Silly Band Braids”: Do you have tons of Silly bands – remember when 

they were a really big obsession and everyone had them

 running up and down their arms? They were even banned in some schools because they were a distraction in class.  Well, what do you do with all those silly bands now … now that they are no longer popular?  Thinking about throwing them away?  Well, don’t! Instead, put them in your hair!  You can put those silly bands in your hair with braids.  Depending on how many silly bands you have, you can have one large braid or several little braids.  As you braid your hair, you would slip a silly band onto your hair and continue braiding.   You would repeat this process as many times as you want. Basically, you are placing them in your hair loosely at different places, allowing them to lie on your hair as you braid it down to the ends.  Have fun with your friends trying to guess what the shapes are in your hair.  You can put them in your hair using themes, or colors, or just a variety.  See how many silly bands you can have in your hair at one time.  Be creative!

     Have tons of fun creating your hairstyles!

Your Clothing Horoscope

By: Emily S.

Oracle-“I am the mystical oracle of Delphi. Approach, seeker, and ask.”

Girl Scout-“I was born in April, what’s my horoscope clothing style?”

Oracle-“The answer is... The answer is…”

    We all know our typical horoscopes. Based on the day and month we were born in, they describe our personalities. However, this is something new and exciting.  It is…Clothing Horoscopes! Just look at the table I have provided and find your clothing match!

Zodiac	Birth Date	Clothing Horoscope
Aries	March 21-April 19	Jean jackets.
Taurus	April 20-May 20	Pretty T-shirts
Gemini	May 21-June 20	Funky jewelry.
Cancer	June21-July 22	Miss me jeans
Leo	July 22-August 22	Flip-flops
Virgo	August 23-September 22	Cuffed shorts.
Libra	September 23-October 22	Super-short shorts
Scorpio	October 23-November 21	Short skirts
Sagittarius	November22-December 23	Boots
Capricorn	December 22-January 19	Tank tops
Aquarius	January 20-February 18	Capris
Pisces	February 19-March 20	Converse

Decorating Your School Supplies

By: Lily M.

Organizing your school supplies is essential for academic success but school supplies don’t have to be boring. They can be stylish and personal too! You can make your supplies original and cool with your own flair. This can also be extremely helpful especially for people like me who are always misplacing papers, pencils, and assignments.

First, let’s start with a notebook. You can use any color, brand, or size of notebook for this project. Grab plenty of colorful paper or scrapbook paper and your amazing imagination. Cut out from the colorful paper all different sizes of squares or designs. Next, glue the squares to the cover (I use tacky glue). You can add stickers, ribbons, glitter, etc. on your cover. Now you have a fabulous notebook for school.  Since your notebook is now as individual as you are, you are more likely to enjoy using and keeping up with it!

Clipboards are so much fun to decorate and really useful for school or for your to-do list. This little project is so easy and cheap you will want to make more!  Maybe you could make a few for back to school gifts for your teachers or friends. All you need is a plain clipboard, paper, and once again, your imagination. First, pick your paper or papers. Next, decoupage the paper or papers in layers on the front, back or both! Finally, you can add stickers, glitter, ribbons, and other decorations!

You can also decorate a piece of paper cut to fit a three-ring binder and slip it in the clear front pocket.  Why not, attach a ribbon to your pencil to keep it with your clipboard or binder or use decorative tape to attach an artificial flower to the end so it doesn’t get misplaced.

Spend some time planning how you organize your school supplies and then get busy decorating and personalizing.  Remember to get a parent’s permission or their help if needed! I hope you have been inspired to decorate your school supplies!

DIY: Disco Ball Bedroom

By: Emily S.

Hi! Professional DIY (Do It Yourself) handy-girl Emily here! Today, I’ll be showing you how to turn your bedroom into the cool effect of sleeping inside a disco ball! It is an easy and cheap way to tip the scales of the coolness factor, and is easy to remove when you want to change your theme.

This disco ball bedroom is a fail-safe method that allows you to literally bask in your friends’ radiance. No really, all the colorful lights you and your friends really will bask in some radiance. Plus, with the lights out, some hot tunes, and all the disco ball lights everywhere, it is the perfect recipe to a five-star party. Whether it be sleepover, birthday, or just hang-out time, this is truly something to behold.

To start this project, you need lots of CDs (depending on the size of your room) that you do not use or need anymore. Remember to check with your parents and/or siblings about the CDs you pick. Find some glue, preferably hot glue, and paper (any color of your choice.) A strobe light is recommended, but tape is required, as well as scissors.

First, you take your scissors and cut out a sheet of paper slightly bigger than the CD. *Next, using the hot glue, glue the CD to the paper. Make sure to wait at least 10-15 minutes for the glue to dry. Lastly, using the tape, tape the paper with the CD to the wall.  When you have decorated all of the wall space you want, attach a strobe light in one of the corners of your room. Make sure it is within reach. Hook up your iPod and prepare to get funky!!

*Note: Always ask for parent permission before you start a big craft project. Girls aged 8-12 need adult supervision with the hot glue gun.

Book Review: Clockwork Angel

Reviewed by: Pooja D.

            Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare is the first book in the trilogy The Infernal Devices.  The Infernal Devices series takes place 129 years before its sequel series, The Mortal Instrument.  

Clockwork Angel takes place in Victorian England in 1878.  16 year-old Tessa Gray, the female protagonist, is leaving her old home in New York after her aunt’s death and to go to England to live with her brother, Nate.  Their parents died when they were both young, so they stayed at their aunt’s house.  Tessa grows up as a normal girl, attending school, wearing dresses, and learning how to be a proper lady.  She never goes against tradition.  However, when Tessa’s aunt suddenly passes away she goes to England, leaving behind her home and her old self.

            Once arriving in London, Tessa is kidnapped by the Dark Sisters who believe that Tessa has magical powers.  Tessa actually does have powers and can shape-shift into any person if she has an object that belonged to that person.  With the Dark Sisters, she is forced to shape-shift and if she does not, she is punished and her brother will be punished as well.  The Dark Sisters tell Tessa that she is going to marry the Magister and that the Magister paid them to help Tessa learn how to change.  

Six weeks after being kidnapped Tessa escapes with the help of some shadow hunters.  Shadow hunters are people who are part angel and part human warriors. The shadow hunters help protect the world from demons.

She then finds herself in the London Institute of shadow hunters. She decides to live there until the shadow hunters find Nate.  While at the institute, Tessa learns more about herself and with the help of two shadow hunters, Will Herondale and Jem Carstairs, she learns how to protect herself.

Who is the Magister and what does he want with Tessa?  Will the shadow hunters be able to find Nate?  Will Tessa be able to trust the shadow hunters enough to let them help her?  Will she be able to adjust to a society where girls fight and dress like men?  Find out in the amazing novel Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare. 

Clockwork Angel is very interesting and even though I thought it was amazing, some say that it starts slowly.  The farther you get into the book, though, you fall in love with the characters and you can’t put the book down.  This book is about coming of age and finding out who you are.  There are many mysteries in this novel leaving the reader demanding answers out of a book that holds many secrets.  There are many twists and turns in this book as well as romance.  There are so many themes in this book that everyone who reads it will love it. Tessa is a headstrong girl that many people love and can relate to.  This is an amazing book and I hope you love it as much as I do. 

Amusement Parks Around the Country

By: Lizzie W.

From Disneyworld to Georgia’s very own Six Flags, here’s a look at some of our nation’s most beloved amusement parks.

Six Flags Over Georgia

This super-hero-themed park is located in Atlanta and boasts over 30 rides, including several well-known roller coasters such as Batman, Superman, Goliath, and The Great American Scream Machine. Along with the Georgia Cyclone, The Great American Scream Machine is considered a wooden classic. When it was built in 1973, it was among the world’s longest and tallest roller coasters. The Georgia Cyclone, also a wooden roller coaster, followed in The Scream Machine’s success, opening for the first time in 1990 and quickly gained popularity. Six Flags’ other icon is Goliath, the 20 stories tall, 8.5 acres long steel monstrous roller coaster. Goliath reaches speeds of 70 miles per hour. Since its opening in 2006, it has remained a favorite of roller coaster enthusiasts everywhere.

King’s Dominion

King’s Dominion is located outside of Richmond, Virginia. This park’s thrill rides include the 50 mph Anaconda, the 27 stories high Drop Tower, and the 300 feet tall Intimidator 305. The park also contains family rides such as the Americana Ferris wheel and the Avalanche bobsled ride. King’s Dominion is home to a one-third replica of the Eiffel Tower, which is one of the park’s signature attractions. From the top, guests have a panoramic view of the park and surrounding countryside.

Busch Gardens

Not too far from King’s Domain, this amusement park is located in Williamsburg, Virginia. Busch Gardens stands out from other amusement parks with its many close-up animal interaction tours. The park is known for housing some of the Anheuser-Busch Clydesdale horses, and was originally opened to promote Anheuser-Busch. Its signature thrill rides include Apollo’s Chariot, the Griffon, and the Loch Ness Monster.

Universal Studios, Orlando Resort

Located in Orlando, Florida, this movie-themed amusement park has gained a lot of popularity since the opening of its latest section, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. In addition to the magic of walking through Hogsmeade and Hogwarts, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter contains rides such as the Dueling Dragons, Flight of the Hippogriff, and The Forbidden Journey. In other areas of the park, popular thrill rides include The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man, Revenge of the Mummy, Doctor Doom’s Fearfall, and The Incredible Hulk Coaster. The Universal Orlando Resort is home to the famous Blue Man Group.

Disneyland

Over on the West Coast, Disneyland is located in California. It is comprised of two parks, Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park. Main Street, USA is the famous entrance to Disneyland Park. Other areas of the park include Fantasyland, Tomorrowland, New Orleans Square, Frontierland, and Adventureland. Disney California Adventure Park is home to rides such as California Screamin’ and the Grizzly River Run.

Walt Disney World

Disneyworld, located in Orlando, Florida, is one of the most well known amusement parks in America. Each of its four theme parks, Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios, contain classic rides recognized by anyone. The 107-acre Magic Kingdom is home to Disney’s signature Cinderella Castle. Among its many rides are Space Mountain, Splash Mountain, the Haunted Mansion, and It’s a Small World. Epcot is known for its World Showcase, which is a section of the park highlighting different countries from all corners of the globe. Epcot is twice the size of Magic Kingdom, and is known for Spaceship Earth, the ride inside the giant ball commonly shown in photos of the park. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park is home to attractions such as the Kali River Rapids and Expedition Everest. Like Magic Kingdom’s Cinderella Castle and Epcot’s Spaceship Earth, Animal Kingdom is known for its iconic Tree of Life, a 50-foot diameter sculpted tree located in the center of the park. The fourth theme park, Hollywood Studios, has a large number of shows and interactive performances, including Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular! and the fireworks shows Fantasmic!

Don’t miss the Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta 100^th Anniversary celebration, Girlapalooza, at Six Flags over Georgia on Sunday November 5^th. 

Get your tickets here.