Newsletter

November 2008

Meet Portia, November's Mentor of the Month!

She loves coffee, Katy Perry and the color pink!
Click here to find out what you have in common with this month's mentor.

Hi everyone! My name is Portia and I'm this month's Mentor of the Month. I'm really excited to be here at SmartGirl, and I can't wait to hear from you. I love programs like SmartGirl - some day, I'd like to start my own nonprofit that helps kids. I'm here to talk with you about anything you want, so feel free write to me at: sgmentor@hotmail.com. You can write for advice, for school help or just to say hi!

Survey Says...
Inspired by the big election going on in the U.S. this month, our first survey asks you all about voting and elections - from national elections to Student Council elections. Cast your ballot and let us know what you think! (http://www.smartgirl.org/surveys/8192405.html) Or take our second survey, How Competitive Are You??, which explores your competitive side (http://www.smartgirl.org/surveys/8185622.html).

SmartGirl Authors
What's been going on in the fictional but fun worlds of our authors? Find out for yourself!
(http://www.smartgirl.org/writing/sgauthors/sgauthors.php). If you're interested in becoming a SmartGirl Author, you can apply online: http://www.smartgirl.org/writing/sgauthors/submit.html or http://www.smartgirl.org/writing/sgauthors/submitreal.html.

SmartGirl Reviews: What's the buzz?
What did we review this month? SmartGirl Editor Tiffany read The Alchemyst, a book by Michael Scott (http://www.smartgirl.org/reviews/editor1.html). SmartGirl Editor Rutie decided to check out High School Musical 3: Senior Year (http://www.smartgirl.org/reviews/editor2.html), a movie I bet lots of you have been waiting to see! Finally, SmartGirl Editor Becca read No Shame, No Fear by Ann Turnbull and shares what she thought (http://www.smartgirl.org/reviews/editor3.html). While you've got reviews on the brain, take a look at our Featured Reviews page. Stop by to get some hints on what's good and what's not-so-good from your fellow SmartGirls and to see if your review was selected (http://www.smartgirl.org/reviews/featured.html). If you'd like to be considered for next month's Featured Reviews, or even if you just have some opinions to share, submit your own reviews (http://www.smartgirl.org/reviews/reviews.html).

Survey Report: Hmmm...
We have two surveys to report on this month. First up, we've compiled your opinions from School Daze (http://www.smartgirl.org/reports/8184542.html). We also have the results from Buy It or Bring It? Your Take on School Lunches (http://www.smartgirl.org/reports/8184629.html). Check out that report and that question may just be answered for you!

SmartScopes: What's in the Stars?
What's your November destiny? Don't spend any more time wondering - check out the SmartScopes (http://www.smartgirl.org/smartscope.html)! What's in the stars for you? (I bet some of you will be surprised!)

Super SmartGirl: The Envelope, Please...
And finally, the moment you've all been waiting for, I am pleased to announce our Super SmartGirl of the Month: i_am_not_republican, age 12! She reviewed one of the American presidential debates, encouraging girls her age to get interested in politics, too. Congratulations, i_am_not_republican, you're our Super SmartGirl of the Month! (http://www.smartgirl.org/reviews/super.html)

Alright, SmartGirls! We've got a lot going on here in November. Enjoy! I hope to hear from you soon!

Love,
Portia

SmartGirl Quick Facts:

	An October Quick Poll revealed that only 9.39% of SmartGirls don't pay attention to elections and other processes that don't determine their country's leaders.
	According to our "School Daze" survey report, the majority of attend public schools.
	In the same report, we learned that 87 of the SmartGirls who took the survey were starting at a new school this fall. Good luck! We hope it's going well!
	From "Buy It or Bring It? Your Take on School Lunches," we discovered that about half of SmartGirls bring their lunches to school and about half buy their lunches at school.
	In the same report, we learned that water is the drink of choice for lunch!

We'd like to recognize these SmartGirls for completing excellent SmartCenter survey projects this month.

peace1089: $$ Cha-Ching $$ Survey
peace1089 wondered if girls earn more money than boys every month. Click here to find out!

Gabbyo: Future Goals and Aspirations Survey
Gabbyo was curious if people's important goals affect their after high school plans. Click here to see what she discovered!

MizzBeeLuv3: Music Survey
MizzBeeLuv3 wanted to know in what age group is pop music the most popular. What did she discover? Click here to find out!

Gabbyo: Music Survey
Gabbyo thought that people who play instruments might be more likely to enjoy music. Was she right? Take a look!

Don't do things just because your friends are. Find your own path and feel free!

~ Roberta, age 11

The Alchemyst
Reviewed by Tiffany [Go to the review]
"A good read for anyone who likes a little adventure..."

High School Musical 3: Senior Year
Reviewed by Ruthie [Go to the review]
"HSM3 turned out some good songs and some good dances..."

No Shame, No Fear
Reviewed by Becca [Go to the review]
"Those who like history will appreciate the book most..."

HOW TO SUBSCRIBE/UNSUBSCRIBE

SmartGirl News is the monthly electronic newsletter of SmartGirl.org. You got this newsletter because you (or someone who knows you) put your email on one of their submissions to SmartGirl.org, because you wrote us, or because someone forwarded it to you.

WANT OUT?
Don't want to receive this newsletter every month? Email admin@smartgirl.org and write "unsubscribe" as the title of your email.

WANT IN?
If you would like to subscribe, please enter your email address here and click "submit." If you are under 13, you must enter your parent's email address ALSO, because there is a US law that says we have to send them a note telling them you are getting the newsletter. SmartGirl NEVER shares your email address or your parent's email address with anyone, and will only use it to send you the newsletter. We throw your parent's email address away after we tell them you signed up for the newsletter. See our privacy policy for more information.

WANT TO TELL US SOMETHING? Email admin@smartgirl.org. We always love to hear from you.