Work at home this Wednesday - no Den meeting

Dear Cubs,

I am sorry to report that we will not be having our Den meeting this week (January 6th) because my house flooded and I have the flu and don't want you to get it.

The whole first floor of my house flooded last week, so no foos-ball to play and no where for Mom's and brothers to hang out. But, don't worry, it will all be ok. The cleaners brought in TEN big dryers, blowers, and dehumidifiers to dry up all of the water. Now the walls have to be fixed and the furniture has to finish drying out.

Since we are learning about power and utilities during the month of January, I'm providing two pictures of the neat equipment they used to dry our house.

So, since we won't be meeting, I want you to check out the assignments and themes for January and beg your Mom's and Dad's to spend that hour working on the achievements at home. There are some really cool and fun thing to do this month. Like I bet all of you would like to build that buzzer alarm to scare off your siblings from your stuff. You can do it! Just make sure to ask your parents to help you - they could really use the fun time with you! ;)

Finally, I have some exciting news for you! Wasn't it just two weeks ago that we were talking about who would be joining Cubs next? Well, I have a surprise for you!!! A new boy will be is going to join our Den. Do you know who it might be?

Be good boys!

Your Cub Den Mom

Tech suggestion for safe and simple family online gathering place

Online safety is important for kids, Cubs, Moms, Dads, and families alike. Still, the internet offers a way for families and friends to keep in touch across the miles.
Parents, as your Cubs grow, it is important to keep up to date on the ways to keep them safe online. Facebook and myspace have their places, but our extended family has successfully used Spokt.com to to keep in touch with our family privately online. Check it out!

Jan, 2010 - Work @ Home - Parents & Wolf Cubs

Advancement possibilities highlighted this month: Achievements 1f, 2b, 3a, 7c, 7d, 7f; Elective 11c

Power up! Cub Scouts will have an opportunity to learn about energy in their world. It takes energy to turn on a light and to keep the refrigerator cold, and it takes energy for each of us to do the things we do. Boys may learn about electricity, water power, or recycling, depending on their outing. This month the boys will chart their health habits and learn the importance of good habits. They may also learn about the methods of science as they work on the Science belt loop.

Cub Scout families are encouraged to work on additional achievements and electives that support this theme, such as:

• Achievement 11a, Duty to God: Many people find inner strength based on their trust in a higher power. Boys can explore their family faith this month.

Links: Scripture Stories

• Achievement 12g, Making Choices: Representatives of power companies and utilities always have identification. This scenario is a good one to discuss with Cub Scouts.

Links: A Challenge just for you CTR Ring games CTR Maze Coloring and Activity pages

• Elective 5g, Spare-Time Fun

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Jan, 2010 - Work @ Home - Parents & Bear Cubs

Advancement possibilities highlighted this month: Achievements 3f, 15c, 17b, 17e

Power is in the air around us, whether static electricity or wind power, or created by us using chemicals and tools. Boys can explore different types of power that they have the ability to control. Cub Scouts will create one type of electricity and harness another.

Bear Cub Scout families are encouraged to to work on additional achievements and electives that support this theme, such as:

•• Achievement 16, Building Muscles: Stretching exercises and different physical movements help boys see the power that comes from being physically fit.

Links: Bam!.gov

•• Elective 2, Weather: The power of weather elements is another type of power to explore. Boys can learn how to read a thermometer, a good lifeskill to have.

Links: Weather Wiz Kids How to make a fish weather vane Weather symbols Why it rains!

•• Elective 4, Electricity: Boys can explore how electrical connections work by creating a doorbell and more at home.

Links: GVEA fun stuff Make a Burglar Alarm at home Make a magnet Build an electric motor Electric Lemon Cool science

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Cold Weather Policy

Cold Weather Policy for church services and activities including Cub Scouts

(Check 1 hr prior @ 474-8036 or 458-3745 x1113)

-30F No Cub Scouts, No Seminary, No Activities, No Sunday School

-40F Sacrament Only

Stay warm out there and remember to pack that arctic gear in your rigs for even those short trips.

Parents are welcome to plug-in their rigs if needed when at our meetings. Feel free to ask for the closest plug-in.