Girl Scouts
The founder of Girl Scouts
Juliette Gordon Low
The biggest lake in Switzerland
Lake Geneva! It's 580 square kilometers.
One troop leader loves to run for fun. Who is it?
Miss Noelia!
What is the name of the dog who goes to your school?
Lucy!
Which juniors share a name with another Junior?
Lily and Lillian!
What was Juliette Gordon Low's nickname?
Daisy
Matterhorn.
Switzerland has 48 mountain peaks that are above 4000 meters, and mkore high peaks than any other country in Eurpoe.
Who in the troop knows people who live in Switzerland or grew up there?
Hannah and Alice
What road is Wolftrap Elementary on?
Beulah Road
Which Juniors have a dog?
Abby, Alexis, Alice, Delaney...the list keeps going! All the dogs!
When was Juliette Gordon Low's birthday?
October 31
Switzerland has its own Grand Canyon. What is it called?
The Rhine Gorge.
One troop leader spends some of her free time baking. Who is it?
Miss Missy
What assembly did you attend on Thursday?
Veteran's Day
What is Swiss National Day and WHEN is it?
Every August 1. It's like 4th of July for us. Swiss people celebrate the founding of the Swiss Confederacy. It has been an official holiday since 1994. Celebrations include bonfires and releasing paper lanterns.
When you bridge to Cadettes, what's one thing you'll be able to do that you haven't been able to do as juniors?
What are you NOT allowed to do on Sundays in Switzerland?
Work! No mowing the lawn, hanging laundry outside, hammering, or anything else that might disturb your neighbors.
Recently, Girl Scouts went on an Encampment. Where was it?
Camp Highroad in Middleburg, VA.
Name the four 5th grade teachers!
Bush, Arrison, Cubbage, Shrestra
What is the Swiss National flower? (HINT: There's a song about it in the Sound of Music)
Edelweiss
What are some cool things Girl Scouts get to do when camping?
Stay up late, make fires, s'mores, hike, etc.
Can you name your child anything you want in Switzerland?
Nope! Giving a kid a name that could harm them later is illegal. By "harm" they mean anything that could be misunderstood or improperly pronounced in German.
To whomever picked this one - lead the troop in the Jellyfish song!
Jellyfish, jellyfish, jellyfish!
How long is a lap around the track on the field?
0.2 miles, just a bit shorter than the standard track which is .25 miles.
How many official languages are there in Switzerland?
FOUR. French, Romansh, Swiss-German, and Italian. (Most people also speak English and high German)