Girl Scouts Heart of the South - The GPS: Girl & Parent "Stuff" [November/December 2014]

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Teaching Philanthropy to Your Child

Holiday Shopping Safety Tips

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Charting the direction you want her to go!

Welcome to the first edition of The GPS: Girl Parent Stuff, an e-newsletter created by Girl Scouts Heart of the South (GSHS)!

In order to better serve and understand our Girl Scout families – parents, grandparents, and caregivers throughout our Council – Girl Scouts Heart of the South (GSHS) has created The GPS. Through timely articles and calendars of local events, The GPS strives to connect families to the concepts and values that shape the Girl Scout mission. A bi-monthly publication of GSHS, The GPS is an energetic, easy-to-follow resource aimed to help parents of girls of all ages find new opportunities for great family experiences and conversations. Articles in The GPS are color-coded by age group so you can quickly find the items most relevant to you and your child (see “Following The GPS” on page 3), but every article has been carefully curated to provide family enrichment now and into the future, so be sure to read them all! Through GPS and other initiatives, Girl Scouts Heart of the South hopes to increase whole family engagement and support. GSHS wants to be your go-to resource for educational, experiential and community service opportunities! As parents, you are part of the Girl Scout family. We are committed to keeping you informed of all essential information concerning your daughter throughout the year. In addition to this new resource, GSHS encourages you to review the new Pathway (grade-specific) Postcards which your daughter(s) now receive in the mail each month . As a council, we strive to keep you up-to-date with all of the exciting things that are happening and all of the amazing opportunities available to your child through Girl Scouts!

Where Will Your Holiday Travels Take You?

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s children grow, their circle of friends expands, and they begin to discover new foods, new celebrations, and new holiday traditions. As one family trims the Christmas tree, neighbors down the street may be getting ready for Hanukkah, while friends across town are fasting for Ramadan. It’s winter holiday time, a time when many Americans end the year gathering with relatives, enjoying great food and giving gifts. It’s also a great time of year to teach kids about the importance of having an open mind about different cultures and traditions. Little ones can learn about the world as Santa makes his way around the globe. See how he delivers gifts across land and sea while following his journey with the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) at http://www. noradsanta.org. Even the most familiar holidays take on new traditions in

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other parts of the world. Perhaps grandparents or great-grandparents grew up in another country. Family gatherings are an opportunity to share family history and stories from across the country or across the sea. Consider how differently holidays are celebrated from New York City to the beaches of Honolulu, Hawaii! Hanukkah, Ramadan, Christmas and Kwanzaa are the most well-known winter holidays celebrated in this country, but that doesn’t mean they are the only holidays. Winter Solstice, the first day of winter and the longest night of the year, is also celebrated in many places around the world with festivals, decorations and ancient ceremonies that honor nature. Three Kings Day, also known as Epiphany, marks the day the three kings arrived to visit the newborn Christ child. Three Kings Day is most commonly marked with festivities in Hispanic countries and cultures. Epiphany is a Christian festival held on January 6 in the United States and many Western countries.


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