Daisy Day Fun!

There were so many fun memories made during our Daisy Day outing.  Here are just a few snapshots and a video clip from the day.  The icky-sticky, ooey-gooey glue on the bug jars... the epic hikes from station to station... learning to sew a running stitch... mastering the art of marshmallow roasting and s'more making... singing about becoming shark bait, turning into a paraplegic and swallowing worms... and I'm sure there were even more stories from the car rides there and back!  Most notably, there was me (Erica) trying to ask for directions from some horses, deer, vultures, cows, and wild turkey and Riley's talented ability to snack, share her snack and give herself a makeover in the car all at the same time.  What was your fun memory from the day?

Upcoming Dates to Remember

Hope everyone had a wonderful spring break and is enjoying the preview of this summer weather!

Below you'll find a list of the upcoming events we have planned through the end of the school year.  Please mark your calendars and let us know if there are days your Daisy will not be able to attend.

Wednesday, April 25th, 3:10pm-5:00pm
Next troop meeting

Saturday, May 5th, 10:00am-5:00pm
Daisy Day at Camp Hoover

Thursday, May 10th at 6:00pm-7:00pm
K-9 / Respect Authority Event at Fanwood Public Library

Wednesday, May 16th, 3:10pm-5:00pm
Troop Meeting - Preparing to bridge to Brownie

Monday, May 28th, (Times TBA)
SPF Memorial Day Parade

Wednesday, May 30th, 3:20pm-6:00pm
Spring Lambing at Valley Shepherd Creamery

Wednesday, June 13th, 3:10pm-5:00pm
Troop Meeting
Trip to TD BANK

Saturday, June 23rd at 10:30am-12:00pm
Bridge to Brownie Ceremony

Being a Sister to Every Girl Scout - This Wednesday!

This Wednesday, March 28th, we'll be having an additional meeting as we learn about being a sister to every girl scout.  This will be a chance for the girls to earn their violet petal.  We'll be hosting another Daisy troop and spend time doing crafts and making more SWAPS to exchange with them.  Please remember to include a note for your child's teacher and remind your daughter to pack her tunic Wednesday morning.  We will dismiss the girls at the front of the school at 5pm unless we hear from you that they need to be released into aftercare.

We had a lot of fun at Bingo Bash last Friday... the tension and adrenaline in the air was so thick with every call, you could cut it with a knife!  Thanks to the moms who came out to help.  (I hope your ears have stopped ringing from all the high-pitched screams.)  Here's a picture of our table!

Bingo Bash Reminder!

Hello!

Just a friendly reminder that tomorrow is Bingo Bash!  There are a total of ten girls attending this event.  If anyone needs rides, I can fit three to four more in my car.  Just let me know via e-mail, and I'd be happy to help.

Thanks!

COOKIES!

...as Cookie Monster would enthusiastically say.

They are sorted and ready for pickup!  Thanks to Luisa Bianco, our cookie mom, who has sorted through the 744 boxes!

Please plan to pick up your orders at Luisa's home, 407 STOUT AVE, at one of the following times:

Wednesday, March 21 - 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
OR
Thursday, March 22 - 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

***Please submit the money for the cookies NO LATER than April 12.  If you have collected all the money by our next meeting on Wednesday, March 28, you may also submit it at that time.

 We have some extra boxes that need to be sold, so be sure to let Luisa know if you'd like some extra to sell from the following:

3 Thin Mints
3 Tagalongs
2 Do-Si-Does
1 Samoa
1 Savannah Smiles (Lemon)
1 Trefoils

Respect Relay & Fruit Kabobs!

Ready, Set, Brush!

Fruit Kabobs - Our Healthy Snack

March Update!

Our next meeting will be Wednesday, March 14 from 3:20 pm to 5:00 pm.  The girls will be earning their "Respect Myself and Others" petal patch (purple).  We're going to try things a little differently at dismissal starting the next meeting:  We will dismiss all the girls in the front lobby of the school instead of the back of the school by the art and music rooms;  caregivers and parents can wait outside until we open the doors.  And don't forget to include a note for the teachers and aftercare staff stating that your daughter will be dismissed with their Daisy leaders for our monthly meeting.

Spots for Daisy Day are filling up quickly!  To guarantee spots for all our girls for this very fun and cool event on Saturday, May 5th, we will need permission slips and fees NO LATER than our next meeting on 3/14.  If you cannot locate the permission slip, we will be happy to e-mail you another copy.

Permission slips for the rescheduled Spring Lambing trips are also due by the next meeting.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS for additional upcoming events::

Friday, March 23:  Bingo Bash at St. Bartholemew from 4pm-6pm.  Ten of our girls will be participating. Thanks in advance to Gina and Vikki for volunteering to help chaperone our troop for this!

Wednesday, March 28:  We will be adding an additional meeting to earn our "Be a Sister to Every Girl Scout" petal.  At this time, we will host the School One's Kindergarten Daisies and have some fun together!

Thursday, April 12:  We will be adding an extra meeting this day from 6:00pm-7:30 (Location TBA).  This will be a chance for your Daisy to earn the petal "Respect Authority."  There will also be a fun patch to earn for this event for those who have already earned this petal.  There will also be a police K-9 present, so this one is not to be missed!

Saturday, April 28:  United for a Cause 5K / FSP YMCA Fun Run/Walk at 8:30 am - One of our troop moms, Vikki C., has graciously offered to oversee this event.  Permission slips and more information will follow shortly.

Whew!  I think that's all for now!  March is certainly roaring in like a lion!  Let us know if you have any other questions!