Newsletter for November 5 2012

November 5: Regular Meeting. Jean’s House

Annabelle, Maddie, Alexis & Annie brought some great things for our Operation Christmas Child boxes!  We actually have enough to almost fill 2 boxes.  You can still provide some items if you like – either bring them next week to the tea, or drop them off at Wendy’s house, 2721 Riveroaks Drive in the Heights (let Wendy know if you need directions).  Please bring items by November 17 as I need to have the boxes to the church by the 18^th.

Daisies: we had a very small group of our Daisies tonight.  We helped Annabelle with the Promise so she can earn her promise center.  She will say the Promise for us on the 19^th!  Annie, Maddie and Annabelle talked about their favorite flowers and favorite parts of the law.  Annie’s favorite part was “Be Courageous & Strong” like Tula.  Maddie liked “Make the World a Better Place” like . And Annabelle liked “Be a Sister to Every Girl Scout”, like Vi.  The girls colored a picture of each of those flowers and we talked about some fun things we’d like to do this year as Daisies, like have a picnic at Lake Elmo.

Brownies: Brownies welcomed Caitlyn!!  We are excited to have 3 Brownies as part of our troop!  Alexis, Elly & Caitlyn went over Chapter 1 in the Brownie Quest. 

Next Meeting:

November 19, Regular Meeting at Harvest Church.

Snack: Madilyn

Special Helper: Alexis

Pledge: Riann

Law: Macy

Friendship Squeeze: Andraya

Clean up Helper: Annabelle

Dues: 50 cents

Troop: Start talking about our Take Action Project with Mr. Scott & his bees.  What can we do to share information about honey bees?

Daisies: we will go over homework, pages 63-65 in the Daisy Flower Garden journey book.  We will talk about our favorite flowers & favorite parts of the law.  We will also go over past homework assignments, including:

·         Bee facts
·         Picture of a woman who is courageous & strong
·         Review of the Girl Scout Promise

If we have time, we will read Chapter 5.

Brownies: Homework is pages 48, 49 and 51.  We will do page 50 together.

Upcoming Events:

November 12 (this will take the place of our regular meeting on November 12)

·         Mad Hatter Tea Party, 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. High Plains Women’s Museum. The girls will learn proper tea etiquette and enjoy a tasty treat.  They will also get to design a hat.  You should have received a confirmation in the mail.

November 26: We will take this day off for the Thanksgiving Holiday

December 3: Regular Meeting, Harvest Church

Snack: Alexis F

Special Helper: Riann

Pledge: Macy

Law: Andraya

Friendship Squeeze: Annabelle

Clean up Helper: Kylee

Dues: 50 cents

December 8: Girl Scouts on Ice! 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.  Cost, $6/girl (includes cost of skate rentals); $3/adult (does not include cost of skate rentals, $3 if you just want to watch.  You are welcome to participate by bringing or renting your own skates -- $3 at the rink).  Cost includes some instruction & time on the ice.

·         Let Jean know if your daughter wants to go as she will need to register the girls and provide $6 to Jean no later than our December 3^rd meeting.
·         You can register yourself by going to www.gsmw.org

December 24 and 31: We will take these days off due to the Christmas & New Year holidays

January 19, 2013: Ed-Zoo-Cate Billings:  Budding zoologists can get an insider's look at Zoo Montana's animals and exhibits by participating in our interactive Ed-Zoo-Cate program. They'll meet like-minded girls and experts who'll offer interesting facts about animal care, habitats, and receive a visit from some of the animal inhabitants!  Cost, $5/girl, $5/adult

·         Let Jean know if your daughter wants to go as she will need to register the girls and provide $5 to Jean no later than our December 3^rd meeting.
·         You can register yourself by going to www.gsmw.org