Framingham Girl Scouts is considering coordinating an town-wide encampment in September outdoors at a Girl Scout camping site, most likely in Waltham again.
Framingham Girl Scouts have asked that leaders let them know their Troop's interest and estimated number of girls who may attend by this Friday, May 1.
The trip would likely begin on Friday night and end on Sunday afternoon. Girls will have the opportunity of arriving on Saturday and camping just one night. Most likely the girls would be camping in platform (floor) tents outside. (There is a slight possibility they could camp inside a lodge.)
As this is an official Girl Scout event, we have to follow safety rules and thus most likely no more than 2 adults would be allowed to stay overnight along with the tri-leaders.
The dates Framingham Scouts are looking at are: Sept. 11-12-13 or Sept. 25-26-27
Note: The Jewish holiday does not begin until sundown on the 27th
If you think your daughter is interested, please e-mail a leader ASAP. This is not a commitment to attend but a way for Framingham Scouts to plan.
It will also help them select a set of dates.
Final section of camping dates in September likely will be determined by Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts Council.
**Official sign-ups would be at a later date.
Thus far, we know there are a handful of Brownies who would like to participate.
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Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Brownie Troop 2082 Rules
At yesterday's Brownie Meeting, as part of the Troop's work on the
Citizens Near & Far Try-It, the Brownies created Troop 2082 Rules.
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The Rules are:
* One person talks at a time
* Listen when someone is talking
* Raise hand when want to speak
* Wear Brownie vest
* Make new friends - Don't always sit with the same girls
* Hands to yourself
* Stay in your own space
* Keep self and area clean
* Don't tease anyone
* Be well behaved - no silliness or funnies
* Respect everyone
* Be polite
We will try to post these rules for the girls at each meeting. They always have the option to add new rules.
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Citizens Near & Far Try-It, the Brownies created Troop 2082 Rules.
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The Rules are:
* One person talks at a time
* Listen when someone is talking
* Raise hand when want to speak
* Wear Brownie vest
* Make new friends - Don't always sit with the same girls
* Hands to yourself
* Stay in your own space
* Keep self and area clean
* Don't tease anyone
* Be well behaved - no silliness or funnies
* Respect everyone
* Be polite
We will try to post these rules for the girls at each meeting. They always have the option to add new rules.
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Meeting summary - Exploring Nature, Embracing Differences, and Creating Rules
At yesterday's meeting, the Brownies worked on two Try-Its -- "Citizens Near & Far" and "Eco-Explorer."
During snack, Bella talked to the Brownies about attending a Council Movers Try-It workshop before school vacation. She showed the girls her flyer/glider she made and told them about creating and flying a paper helicopter and making a wind sock.
Also during snack, the girls reviewed the Try-It badges. As there are more than 60 possible Try-Its badges Brownies can earn, we asked the girls to identify a Try-It they wished to earn before they bridge from Brownies at the end of third grade. The girls when they made a decision wrote the name of the Try-It they wish to earn individually on a poster sheet. Before the end of the second year, we will provide parents will information on how their daughter can earn that Try-It over the summer by completing four requirements and completing a Try-It worksheet.
After snack, we joined in a Brownie Circle. The girls recited the Promise & Law.
Then, we talked about upcoming events, including a potential fall overnight camping trip outside.
Then, as a group we made Troop 2082 rules. (I'll post the Troop rules on this Web site later this week.) This was one of the requirements of the Citizens Near & Far Try-It.
Post creating rules, leader Pam led the girls in a discussion on getting along with people who are different than us. This was part of the Citizens Near & Far Try-It. In a group, we talked about situations that involve differences. The girls shared experiences in which they were treated unfairly - based on the color of the their skin, wearing glasses, or for no reason at all. We talked about how to react if the situations happens again to them or to a friend.
The girls have now earned 3 of the 4 requirements to complete the Citizens Near & Far Try-It.
*** After the two group activities, we then went outside and began work on the Eco-Explorer Try-It. The girls explorer nature in the area outside of the church. They tried to find both living and non living things in the natural environment. The girls found green leaves with insect holes, identified a ladybug, watched ants, discovered a feather, uncovered a spider web, and more.
Afterwards, the girls joined a Brownie Circle again for the Friendship Squeeze and to play Girl Scout Out.
Each girl was then given a photograph of them at the Girl Scout Museum Field Trip last month and a memo to parents about upcoming events and the possible fall camping overnight. Some girls were awarded a ballet patch for the back of their vest for attending an optional activity earlier this month.
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NOTE: Parents if you have not signed a permission slip for the hike next Monday or the bank field trip please contact a leader. We need these signatures for your daughter to attend. We will post directions to the Framingham hike site later this week, along with information on what we will do in a downpour or thunderstorm.
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During snack, Bella talked to the Brownies about attending a Council Movers Try-It workshop before school vacation. She showed the girls her flyer/glider she made and told them about creating and flying a paper helicopter and making a wind sock.
Also during snack, the girls reviewed the Try-It badges. As there are more than 60 possible Try-Its badges Brownies can earn, we asked the girls to identify a Try-It they wished to earn before they bridge from Brownies at the end of third grade. The girls when they made a decision wrote the name of the Try-It they wish to earn individually on a poster sheet. Before the end of the second year, we will provide parents will information on how their daughter can earn that Try-It over the summer by completing four requirements and completing a Try-It worksheet.
After snack, we joined in a Brownie Circle. The girls recited the Promise & Law.
Then, we talked about upcoming events, including a potential fall overnight camping trip outside.
Then, as a group we made Troop 2082 rules. (I'll post the Troop rules on this Web site later this week.) This was one of the requirements of the Citizens Near & Far Try-It.
Post creating rules, leader Pam led the girls in a discussion on getting along with people who are different than us. This was part of the Citizens Near & Far Try-It. In a group, we talked about situations that involve differences. The girls shared experiences in which they were treated unfairly - based on the color of the their skin, wearing glasses, or for no reason at all. We talked about how to react if the situations happens again to them or to a friend.
The girls have now earned 3 of the 4 requirements to complete the Citizens Near & Far Try-It.
*** After the two group activities, we then went outside and began work on the Eco-Explorer Try-It. The girls explorer nature in the area outside of the church. They tried to find both living and non living things in the natural environment. The girls found green leaves with insect holes, identified a ladybug, watched ants, discovered a feather, uncovered a spider web, and more.
Afterwards, the girls joined a Brownie Circle again for the Friendship Squeeze and to play Girl Scout Out.
Each girl was then given a photograph of them at the Girl Scout Museum Field Trip last month and a memo to parents about upcoming events and the possible fall camping overnight. Some girls were awarded a ballet patch for the back of their vest for attending an optional activity earlier this month.
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NOTE: Parents if you have not signed a permission slip for the hike next Monday or the bank field trip please contact a leader. We need these signatures for your daughter to attend. We will post directions to the Framingham hike site later this week, along with information on what we will do in a downpour or thunderstorm.
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Monday, April 27, 2009
Upcoming Events & Important Info for Parents
Brownie Troop 2082 NEWS – 4/27/09
note: this was given to the Brownies at the end of today's meeting.
Upcoming dates:
* Monday, May 4: Brownie troop meeting – possible hike at the Boy Scout Trail in Framingham - weather pending. If not, meeting at our regular meeting site.
*Monday, May 18: Field Trip to TD BankNorth - Meet 4:15 p.m. in bank parking lot. Bank is located in downtown Framingham on Route 126.
* Saturday, June 6: Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts Museum of Science Sleepover – More details to come. 15 of the 16 Brownies are attending. The event is sold out!
***DATE CHANGE!!! --- *Monday, June 15: End-of-the-year PARTY and Dance party... (to complete the Dancercize Try-It)
FALL CAMPING: Framingham Girl Scouts is looking at holding a town-wide camping event in September. We need to let Framingham Girl Scouts know by this Friday, May 1 if our Troop is interested in participating. Please e-mail a leader ASAP to let us know if your daughter would be interested in the overnight camping experience. This event would follow safety wise rules so with a Troop of 16 girls we could only take two moms along with the three leaders camping. We would be camping with other Scouts from Framingham.
Dates Framingham Scouts are looking at are: Sept. 11-12-13 or Sept. 25-26-27
Note: The Jewish holiday does not begin until sundown on the 27th
Working on Individual Try-It Badges: Some of the Brownies in out Troop have been attending optional Council sponsored events and earning individual Try-It badges. Others will be attending camp this summer and earning individual Try-It badges.
At our last meeting the girls split into 2 groups and reviewed the book of Try-It badges.
As a Brownie there are more than 60 Try-Its they can earn.
We will never work on all 60+ so they girls voted on a Try-It they wish to earn in their final year (Third grade Brownies) – Let’s Pretend.
We realize that each girl has her own interests and they were asked to pick out a Try-It badge they would like to earn before they complete Brownies. THIS IS OPTIONAL but we can provide you with the information and requirements for your daughters’ badge along with a worksheet to complete this summer. At a meeting in the fall, the girls can present their projects and will be awarded their individual Try-It.
***Finally, all information on Optional Try-It badge workshops, optional activities and events, can be found on the Troop Web site at http://www.brownie2082.blogspot.com/
Even more activities are available on the Framingham Girl Scout Web site at http://www.framinghamgirlscouts.blogspot.com/
note: this was given to the Brownies at the end of today's meeting.
Upcoming dates:
* Monday, May 4: Brownie troop meeting – possible hike at the Boy Scout Trail in Framingham - weather pending. If not, meeting at our regular meeting site.
*Monday, May 18: Field Trip to TD BankNorth - Meet 4:15 p.m. in bank parking lot. Bank is located in downtown Framingham on Route 126.
* Saturday, June 6: Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts Museum of Science Sleepover – More details to come. 15 of the 16 Brownies are attending. The event is sold out!
***DATE CHANGE!!! --- *Monday, June 15: End-of-the-year PARTY and Dance party... (to complete the Dancercize Try-It)
FALL CAMPING: Framingham Girl Scouts is looking at holding a town-wide camping event in September. We need to let Framingham Girl Scouts know by this Friday, May 1 if our Troop is interested in participating. Please e-mail a leader ASAP to let us know if your daughter would be interested in the overnight camping experience. This event would follow safety wise rules so with a Troop of 16 girls we could only take two moms along with the three leaders camping. We would be camping with other Scouts from Framingham.
Dates Framingham Scouts are looking at are: Sept. 11-12-13 or Sept. 25-26-27
Note: The Jewish holiday does not begin until sundown on the 27th
Working on Individual Try-It Badges: Some of the Brownies in out Troop have been attending optional Council sponsored events and earning individual Try-It badges. Others will be attending camp this summer and earning individual Try-It badges.
At our last meeting the girls split into 2 groups and reviewed the book of Try-It badges.
As a Brownie there are more than 60 Try-Its they can earn.
We will never work on all 60+ so they girls voted on a Try-It they wish to earn in their final year (Third grade Brownies) – Let’s Pretend.
We realize that each girl has her own interests and they were asked to pick out a Try-It badge they would like to earn before they complete Brownies. THIS IS OPTIONAL but we can provide you with the information and requirements for your daughters’ badge along with a worksheet to complete this summer. At a meeting in the fall, the girls can present their projects and will be awarded their individual Try-It.
***Finally, all information on Optional Try-It badge workshops, optional activities and events, can be found on the Troop Web site at http://www.brownie2082.blogspot.com/
Even more activities are available on the Framingham Girl Scout Web site at http://www.framinghamgirlscouts.blogspot.com/
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Meeting Summary: Going Shopping, Playing Instruments & Group Dynamics
At yesterday's meeting, we spent a portion of the meeting talking about how to earn Try-Its.
Several Brownies from Troop 2082 have been earning Try-Its away from the Troop at workshops sponsored by both the Eastern Massachusetts and Central & Western Massachusetts Councils.
At yesterday's meeting, Talia presented musical instruments she made at a Council-sponsored workshop and a guitar and musical mobile she made outside the workshop to complete the requirements for the Sounds of Music Try-It.
Girls in the Troop got a chance to play with the homemade instruments.
After this presentation, the 11 girls present played pretend store and made change for customers as part of a requirement for the Penny Power Try-It.
The Troop will be going on a field trip to a TD Bank North branch in Framingham soon to complete the requirements of the Penny Power Try-It. Details will be coming.
Afterwards, the 11 girls at yesterday's meeting were split into 2 groups.
Each was given a Try-It Brownie book with a list of the 60+ Try-Its that could be earned.
The girls in each group were to review each Try-It and if the group unanimously agreed to the Try-It it went on a list of potential Troop Try-Its to complete. If just one girl in the group didn't vote for the Try-it, it didn't make the list.
This activity helped the girls understand the need to work cooperatively and to learn about all the potential Try-Its they could earn before they bridge from Brownies to Juniors at the end of Grade 3.
* Group A (Ayushi, Becky, Sarah, Sasha, & Sydney) agreed on 3 Try-Its unanimously. They were Around the World, Let's Pretend, and ?????.
* Group B (Alyssa, Bella, Emily S., Kelly, Talia, & Tovah) agreed on 6 Try-Its unanimously. They were Caring and Sharing, Sports and Games, Let's Pretend, Stitch It Together, Science Wonders, & Space explorer.
Both Group A & B selected the Let's Pretend Try-It unanimously and thus Troop 2082 will likely earn this as a group before the conclusion of Year 3 (2009-2010).
During the group exercise, each girl also kept an individual list of Try-Its she would like to earn, even if the Troop doesn't work on it.
At our next meeting, each Brownie will write one Try-It on a list that they would like to earn before they complete Brownies. If it is not a Troop Try-It, each Brownie will be given information on how they can complete the requirements on their own.
At the end of the meeting, the 12 Brownies who completed the Bowling Try-It were awarded their badge.
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Our next scheduled meeting is Monday, April 27. Meetings are from 4;15 to 5:30.
Girls who miss parts of a meeting or an entire meeting may not earn that badge at year's end.
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Below are a few photos from Yesterday's meeting. (FYI: Kelly is wearing the Brownie uniform Troop Leader Pam wore at her age.)
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Monday, April 6, 2009
Four Brownies Attend Alice in Wonderland Ballet
Four Brownies from Troop 2082 attended a performance of Alice in Wonderland Ballet by Dance Prism at Mechanics Hall in Worcester yesterday.
Those who attended this optional event were Becky, Bella, Kelly (and her sister Kate), and Talia.
The girls attended a special Girl Scout pre-show in which they learned about dance, costumes, make-up, practice schedules, and everything else that goes into a ballet performance.
After, the ballet performance the Brownies got to meet cast members, get autographs, have photos taken with the dancers.
The girls and their families also were treated to a tea party completed with pastries and cookies shaped like card shapes like diamond, hearts, clover, etc...
Below are a few photos from yesterday's event.
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Each Brownie will receive a ballet participation patch for the back of their vest (The cost will be deducted from their individual accounts.)
The four Brownies who attended the ballet yesterday along with the girls who attended the Nutcracker ballet in December have now earned the Dancercize Try-It. (The rest of the troop will need to participate in a dance party to earn the Try-It.)
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Those who attended this optional event were Becky, Bella, Kelly (and her sister Kate), and Talia.
The girls attended a special Girl Scout pre-show in which they learned about dance, costumes, make-up, practice schedules, and everything else that goes into a ballet performance.
After, the ballet performance the Brownies got to meet cast members, get autographs, have photos taken with the dancers.
The girls and their families also were treated to a tea party completed with pastries and cookies shaped like card shapes like diamond, hearts, clover, etc...
Below are a few photos from yesterday's event.
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Each Brownie will receive a ballet participation patch for the back of their vest (The cost will be deducted from their individual accounts.)
The four Brownies who attended the ballet yesterday along with the girls who attended the Nutcracker ballet in December have now earned the Dancercize Try-It. (The rest of the troop will need to participate in a dance party to earn the Try-It.)
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Two Brownies Earn Birds Try-It With Central Massachusetts Scouts
Two Brownies from our Troop attended an optional Try-It workshop in Worcester at the Broadmoor Sanctuary in conjunction with the Central Massachusetts Girl Scouts and the Massachusetts Audubon Society. Talia and Bella both earned the Central & Western Massachusetts' exclusive "BIRDS" Try-It this past Saturday.
The girls went on a nature hike to listen for and spot birds. They learned to identify and draw a bird like John Audubon. They learned about peaks and claws of different types of birds, and they made a bird feeder. The girls also learned about the early risin' birds and how to make their sounds.
Below are a few photos from the workshop.
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The girls went on a nature hike to listen for and spot birds. They learned to identify and draw a bird like John Audubon. They learned about peaks and claws of different types of birds, and they made a bird feeder. The girls also learned about the early risin' birds and how to make their sounds.
Below are a few photos from the workshop.
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Sunday, April 5, 2009
Meeting Tomorrow - Monday, April 6th
Hi troop 2082-
Just a reminder. We will be having a regular Brownie meeting tomorrow- 4:15.
See you then!
Sagan has snack tomorrow (There will be 15 girls there tomorrow).
- Pam, Shawn, and Susan
Just a reminder. We will be having a regular Brownie meeting tomorrow- 4:15.
See you then!
Sagan has snack tomorrow (There will be 15 girls there tomorrow).
- Pam, Shawn, and Susan
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Big Apple Circus Event Likely To Be Cancelled
Although I had a couple of Framingham Troops express interest, there were less than a handful of Scouts who confirmed by April 1.
With less than 15 tickets to be purchased at this time, we don't qualify for the Scout discount.
The event will be cancelled, unless I hear from more Scouts by Friday, April 3.
No obligation, this is an optional event.
If you are interested in attending (all family members can attend at the $14 Scout price), e-mail me offline at spetroni@rcn.com
-- Susan Petroni
With less than 15 tickets to be purchased at this time, we don't qualify for the Scout discount.
The event will be cancelled, unless I hear from more Scouts by Friday, April 3.
No obligation, this is an optional event.
If you are interested in attending (all family members can attend at the $14 Scout price), e-mail me offline at spetroni@rcn.com
-- Susan Petroni
Monday, March 30, 2009
Wednesday is Deadline to Sign up for Big Apple Circus
I heard from another Framingham troop that they have some Scouts interested in the Circus. HOWEVER, I need a minimum of 15 to order the tickets.
Please let me know NO LATER than Wednesday, April 1, if your daughter and family would like to attend and how many tickets.
Details are below:
On Friday, April 17 at the 6:30 p.m. Big Apple Circus show (this is the start of school vacation week), Brownies and their family members can get a discount ticket to the Circus at just $14 ($28 off the Mezzanine ticket price.)
THIS IS AN OPTIONAL EVENT FOR Brownies in Troop 2082.
A minimum of 15 tickets must be ordered to qualify for the $14 rate, so like the ballet event, I have opened this event up to other Framingham Girl Scouts.
***The Big Apple Circus also is offering a special Scout Meal/Patch(a minimum of 10 meals must be ordered at least by April 6 to qualify.) Cost is $7.50 per Scout (sibling) Adults do not qualify. Price includes a participation patch for the back of the vest, a hot dog, popcorn, and a juice pack. * Please e-mail me spetroni@rcn.com if your daughter and family would like to attend. I need to know how many tickets total and if you are interested in the meal/patch add-on.
For the best seats, tickets should be ordered ASAP, so I'd like to close registration by April 1st, if not sooner.
E-mail me with any questions.
---Tri-leader Susan Petroni
Please let me know NO LATER than Wednesday, April 1, if your daughter and family would like to attend and how many tickets.
Details are below:
On Friday, April 17 at the 6:30 p.m. Big Apple Circus show (this is the start of school vacation week), Brownies and their family members can get a discount ticket to the Circus at just $14 ($28 off the Mezzanine ticket price.)
THIS IS AN OPTIONAL EVENT FOR Brownies in Troop 2082.
A minimum of 15 tickets must be ordered to qualify for the $14 rate, so like the ballet event, I have opened this event up to other Framingham Girl Scouts.
***The Big Apple Circus also is offering a special Scout Meal/Patch(a minimum of 10 meals must be ordered at least by April 6 to qualify.) Cost is $7.50 per Scout (sibling) Adults do not qualify. Price includes a participation patch for the back of the vest, a hot dog, popcorn, and a juice pack. * Please e-mail me spetroni@rcn.com if your daughter and family would like to attend. I need to know how many tickets total and if you are interested in the meal/patch add-on.
For the best seats, tickets should be ordered ASAP, so I'd like to close registration by April 1st, if not sooner.
E-mail me with any questions.
---Tri-leader Susan Petroni
Earth is Your Home Try-It Cancelled
Girl Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts has cancelled its earth is Our Home Try-it Workshop during school vacation week, due to a lack of enrollment. A minimum of 25 Brownies were needed.
Program info: http://brownie2082.blogspot.com/2009/02/optional-try-it-program-during-april.html
Those registered will get a refund.
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Please check this site or the Framingham Girl Scouts Web site (www.framinghamgirlscouts.blogspot.com)
for other OPTIONAL activities and Try-IT Workshops for your daughter...
If you have any questions about registration, please contact a leader.
If you register yoru daughter for an optional COUNCIL event, please let a leader know.
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Program info: http://brownie2082.blogspot.com/2009/02/optional-try-it-program-during-april.html
Those registered will get a refund.
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Please check this site or the Framingham Girl Scouts Web site (www.framinghamgirlscouts.blogspot.com)
for other OPTIONAL activities and Try-IT Workshops for your daughter...
If you have any questions about registration, please contact a leader.
If you register yoru daughter for an optional COUNCIL event, please let a leader know.
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Sunday, March 29, 2009
Girl Scout Day at Old Sturbridge Village
Four Brownies from Troop 2082 took part in Girl Scout Day at Old Sturbridge Village on Saturday. They were: Becky, Bella, Sarah, & Talia. Each girl earned a participation patch (for the back of their vest). You can see a photo of the patch at the end of the slide show posted.
Some of the girls participated in Studio workshops for fun.
A couple Brownies participated in specific Brownie Studio workshops, which earned them Try-Its.
Check out the photos below:
Moms: Feel free to send me some of your photos, so I can add them to the slide show.
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Some of the girls participated in Studio workshops for fun.
A couple Brownies participated in specific Brownie Studio workshops, which earned them Try-Its.
Check out the photos below:
Moms: Feel free to send me some of your photos, so I can add them to the slide show.
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Thursday, March 26, 2009
OPTIONAL EVENT: Girl Scout Night at the Big Apple Circus on Friday Night, April 17th
I got an e-mail from the Big Apple Circus in NYC, which is putting up their big tent in Boston starting on April 4th. They are offering a special Girl Scout Discount!!!
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On Friday, April 17 at the 6:30 p.m. show (this is the start of school vacation week), Brownies and their family members can get a discount ticket to the Circus at just $14 ($28 off the Mezzanine ticket price.)
THIS IS AN OPTIONAL EVENT FOR Brownies in Troop 2082.
A minimum of 15 tickets must be ordered to qualify for the $14 rate, so like the ballet event, I have opened this event up to other Framingham Girl Scouts.
***The Big Apple Circus also is offering a special Scout Meal/Patch(a minimum of 10 meals must be ordered at least by April 6 to qualify.) Cost is $7.50 per Scout (sibling) Adults do not qualify. Price includes a participation patch for the back of the vest, a hot dog, popcorn, and a juice pack.
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Please e-mail me spetroni@rcn.com if your daughter and family would like to attend.
I need to know how many tickets total and if you are interested in the meal/patch add-on.
For the best seats, tickets should be ordered ASAP, so I'd like to close registration by April 1st, if not sooner.
E-mail me with any questions.
I have an e-mail into the circus about how payment should be coordinated.
---Tri-leader Susan Petroni
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On Friday, April 17 at the 6:30 p.m. show (this is the start of school vacation week), Brownies and their family members can get a discount ticket to the Circus at just $14 ($28 off the Mezzanine ticket price.)
THIS IS AN OPTIONAL EVENT FOR Brownies in Troop 2082.
A minimum of 15 tickets must be ordered to qualify for the $14 rate, so like the ballet event, I have opened this event up to other Framingham Girl Scouts.
***The Big Apple Circus also is offering a special Scout Meal/Patch(a minimum of 10 meals must be ordered at least by April 6 to qualify.) Cost is $7.50 per Scout (sibling) Adults do not qualify. Price includes a participation patch for the back of the vest, a hot dog, popcorn, and a juice pack.
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Please e-mail me spetroni@rcn.com if your daughter and family would like to attend.
I need to know how many tickets total and if you are interested in the meal/patch add-on.
For the best seats, tickets should be ordered ASAP, so I'd like to close registration by April 1st, if not sooner.
E-mail me with any questions.
I have an e-mail into the circus about how payment should be coordinated.
---Tri-leader Susan Petroni
FIELD TRIP: Girl Scout Museum in Waltham
Fifteen Brownies from Troop 2082 toured the Girl Scout Museum at Camp Cedar Hill in Waltham this afternoon. (Thanks to Ayushi's and Sagan's mom for driving!)The girls viewed uniforms for all Scout levels dating back to the early 1920s.
They saw a painting of Girl Scout Founder Juliette Gordon Low, who began Girl Scouts in 1912. They learned about Girl Guides all over the world.
The Brownies tried on different scout hats and posed for a Troop photograph.
The girls had the opportunity to check our pins from all over the world and badges through the years.
The field trip today was lead by volunteer Janet Coombs, who showed the girls her Brownie pin when she was about their age. (She told the Troop that when she was Brownie you had to be a third grader.) Brownies used to be first-second-third graders. Starting next year, Brownies will only be second and third graders.
Coombs told the girls that as a Brownie she didn't have uniform options. She had to wear a dress. pants were not allowed in school or at a Troop meeting.
The Girls learned why there was a pocket on the Brownie dress and why the pocket was not straight (Ask your daughter why. Hint: she can sing a song about it.)
The Brownies sang that song at the Museum.
Coombs showed girls a Brownie Beanie (hat). The girls had the opportunity to try on a Beanie.
The Brownies also had the opportunity to see what they would look like in a old-fashioned Brownie and Girl Scout uniform. (See some of the photographs below of them...)
The girls learned about the Cedar Hill site. They learned about Cornelia Warren, who lived on the site in a mansion, which was her summer home. The mansion does not exist anymore. In her will, she left the land to the community and in 1923 it was given to the Girl Scouts.
The Brownies had the opportunity to build a world trefoil using blue and gold felt. They also read about the symbolism in the World Trefoil Pin.
The girls had the opportunity to see pictures and miniatures of the camp site at Cedar Hill.
The Brownies had the opportunity to make a craft and play a memory game, using Brownie and Scout memorabilia.
Afterwards the Troop came together in a Brownie Circle and let Coombs start the Friendship Squeeze after singing Make New Friends. Coombs taught the Troop how to turn the circle inside out and showed us a new way to end our meetings with a Brownie Tunnel.
Girls line up in two rows, holding hands across the space between the rows. The pair at one
end of the “tunnel” walk under the raised arms of the girls. Each pair of girls follows as they become the first in line.
* The Troop had a fun time and we actually stayed longer than our hour.
Below are a few photos from the field trip outing:
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They saw a painting of Girl Scout Founder Juliette Gordon Low, who began Girl Scouts in 1912. They learned about Girl Guides all over the world.
The Brownies tried on different scout hats and posed for a Troop photograph.
The girls had the opportunity to check our pins from all over the world and badges through the years.
The field trip today was lead by volunteer Janet Coombs, who showed the girls her Brownie pin when she was about their age. (She told the Troop that when she was Brownie you had to be a third grader.) Brownies used to be first-second-third graders. Starting next year, Brownies will only be second and third graders.
Coombs told the girls that as a Brownie she didn't have uniform options. She had to wear a dress. pants were not allowed in school or at a Troop meeting.
The Girls learned why there was a pocket on the Brownie dress and why the pocket was not straight (Ask your daughter why. Hint: she can sing a song about it.)
The Brownies sang that song at the Museum.
Coombs showed girls a Brownie Beanie (hat). The girls had the opportunity to try on a Beanie.
The Brownies also had the opportunity to see what they would look like in a old-fashioned Brownie and Girl Scout uniform. (See some of the photographs below of them...)
The girls learned about the Cedar Hill site. They learned about Cornelia Warren, who lived on the site in a mansion, which was her summer home. The mansion does not exist anymore. In her will, she left the land to the community and in 1923 it was given to the Girl Scouts.
The Brownies had the opportunity to build a world trefoil using blue and gold felt. They also read about the symbolism in the World Trefoil Pin.
The girls had the opportunity to see pictures and miniatures of the camp site at Cedar Hill.
The Brownies had the opportunity to make a craft and play a memory game, using Brownie and Scout memorabilia.
Afterwards the Troop came together in a Brownie Circle and let Coombs start the Friendship Squeeze after singing Make New Friends. Coombs taught the Troop how to turn the circle inside out and showed us a new way to end our meetings with a Brownie Tunnel.
Girls line up in two rows, holding hands across the space between the rows. The pair at one
end of the “tunnel” walk under the raised arms of the girls. Each pair of girls follows as they become the first in line.
* The Troop had a fun time and we actually stayed longer than our hour.
Below are a few photos from the field trip outing:
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Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Meeting Summary: Penny Power and Learning About Money
At Monday's meeting, the Brownies began work on the Penny Power Try-It badge.
Before starting work on the badge, the new girls who joined the Troop, this year, were presented with their World Trefoil Pin.
Presented with the pin were: Ayushi, Alyssa, Erin, Tovah, Sagan, & Sasha.
Ask your daughter to tell you some of the symbolism behind the pin.
(Hint: ask her about the sun, sky & stars)
As the Troop began working on the Penny Power Try-It, we talked about money.
What does money look like?
Why there are different designs for coins and bills?
We talked about counterfeit money.
We discussed who is pictured on money.
Then, we had a discussion about earning money. We talked about our cookie sale.
As a Troop of 16 Brownies, the girls sold about 700 boxes.
At the two cookie booth sales, they sold about another 600 boxes of cookies.
We did a little math too. The girls figured out at $4 a box how much money was collected. Then, they tried to figure out how much money the Troop earned, if the Troop keeps 60 cents for each box sold.
After a discussion of cookie sales in the Brownie Circle, we then began some fun money/finance activities as part of the Try-It requirements.
The Brownies played a game similar to one found on the game show The Price is Right.
Two objects were placed in front of them and the Brownies guessed which item was more expensive.
(Surprisingly, a majority of the Troop thought a Magic Treehouse paperback book cost more than a hardcover book.) We explained that typically hard cover books cost more money.
The Brownies did better when it came to a battle between Barbie and a Webkinz (Barbie costs less.)
The Brownies also thought that a can of Progresso Soup cost more than a box of cereal.
Afterwards, groups of 3 0r 4 girls were shown an object (Game of Clue Jr., a Gymboree top, a pair of kids shoes, a video game cartridge, etc..) and had to try to guess what it cost.
The girls will finish work on the Penny Power Try-It at the next meeting.
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In the final Brownie Circle of the meeting, we reminded the girls of the importance of wearing their vest and Brownie uniform to Thursday's field trip to the Girl Scout Museum and about an optional activity -- Alice in Wonderland ballet and post-performance tea party.
Then the girls did the Friendship Squeeze and Girl Scout Out.
Girl Scout Museum Car Pool Details
Just a reminder about the field trip to the GS Museum in Waltham tomorrow.
We will be meeting in St. Andrew's parking lot at 1:30 and drive in 5 cars.
The tour runs from 2:30-3:30 so we plan to be back to the parking lot around 4:30.
Below is the list of cars:
Pam O'Callaghan
Kelly Sydney
Emily S. Talia
Becky
Kate
Susan Petroni
Bella
Madison
Erin
Shawn Granoff
Sarah
Jessica
Tovah
Hannah
Preeti Shirke
Ayushi
Alyssa
Sasha
Claire Oliphant
Sagan
Emily D.
Please bring a booster seat, if you feel your daughter needs one.
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We will be meeting in St. Andrew's parking lot at 1:30 and drive in 5 cars.
The tour runs from 2:30-3:30 so we plan to be back to the parking lot around 4:30.
Below is the list of cars:
Pam O'Callaghan
Kelly Sydney
Emily S. Talia
Becky
Kate
Susan Petroni
Bella
Madison
Erin
Shawn Granoff
Sarah
Jessica
Tovah
Hannah
Preeti Shirke
Ayushi
Alyssa
Sasha
Claire Oliphant
Sagan
Emily D.
Please bring a booster seat, if you feel your daughter needs one.
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Monday, March 23, 2009
THIS WEEK: Field Trip, Ballet & Cookies
Hello Brownie Parents,
Below are a few reminders for upcoming events & important dates for THIS WEEK.
As a Troop, we talked about these with the girls during Brownie Circle time, but we realize that not all information comes home...
1) Just a reminder the Brownie Troop is doing a Field Trip to the Girl Scout Museum in Waltham on Thursday. The 3 Troop leaders and Sagan's and Ayushi's moms are driving. Unless you hear otherwise from your driver, Brownies are meeting at the parking lot of our typical meeting site at 1:30 p.m. The tour starts at 2:30 p.m. and will last about an hour.
Please have your daughter where her Brownie vest. Also as this is an official Brownie activity, please have her wear a white or cream top and brown pants or skirt. A brown-colored dress is fine, as is a brown top.If you have any questions, please contact any of the leaders.
2) Last week, the Brownies worked on the requirements for the Dancercise Try-It. Some of the girls inquired about seeing a LIVE ballet. Dance Prism, a Boston-area professional ballet company, is offering Girl Scouts an opportunity to experience a special afternoon of ballet plus a post-performance tea party at a discounted ticket price. The Alice in Wonderland Ballet takes place at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 5 at Mechanics Hall in Worcester. There is a special pre-show talk/tour at 1:30 p.m. for Scouts. And a post-performance tea party with pastries and the chance to meet some of the dancers. Cost is $12 for Scouts and $18 for adults. (family members may attend at this group rate too.)
***The good news is that a dozen Brownies from another Troop will be joining us at the ballet, so we have the minimum needed for the Scout discount.
*** The deadline to sign up is tomorrow, Tuesday, March 24.
Please E-mail me ASAP if you and your daughter would like to attend the ballet.
Please bring payment with your child to Thursday's field trip.
If anyone has any questions, please e-mail me at spetroni@rcn.com
3) Individual Girl Scout Cookie Money, if it has not been turned in, is due this week. Thursday's Field Trip is a good day to turn it in.
Remember one check made out to GSEM Troop #72082.
If anyone has any questions, please e-mail Cookie Mom Shawn at shawn@granoff.net
4) Finally, the girls worked on the Penny Power Try-It today.
We hope to take the Troop on a field trip to a local Framingham bank this Spring. As soon as we have more details, we'll send out info to all of you.
-- Pam, Shawn, & Susan
Below are a few reminders for upcoming events & important dates for THIS WEEK.
As a Troop, we talked about these with the girls during Brownie Circle time, but we realize that not all information comes home...
1) Just a reminder the Brownie Troop is doing a Field Trip to the Girl Scout Museum in Waltham on Thursday. The 3 Troop leaders and Sagan's and Ayushi's moms are driving. Unless you hear otherwise from your driver, Brownies are meeting at the parking lot of our typical meeting site at 1:30 p.m. The tour starts at 2:30 p.m. and will last about an hour.
Please have your daughter where her Brownie vest. Also as this is an official Brownie activity, please have her wear a white or cream top and brown pants or skirt. A brown-colored dress is fine, as is a brown top.If you have any questions, please contact any of the leaders.
2) Last week, the Brownies worked on the requirements for the Dancercise Try-It. Some of the girls inquired about seeing a LIVE ballet. Dance Prism, a Boston-area professional ballet company, is offering Girl Scouts an opportunity to experience a special afternoon of ballet plus a post-performance tea party at a discounted ticket price. The Alice in Wonderland Ballet takes place at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 5 at Mechanics Hall in Worcester. There is a special pre-show talk/tour at 1:30 p.m. for Scouts. And a post-performance tea party with pastries and the chance to meet some of the dancers. Cost is $12 for Scouts and $18 for adults. (family members may attend at this group rate too.)
***The good news is that a dozen Brownies from another Troop will be joining us at the ballet, so we have the minimum needed for the Scout discount.
*** The deadline to sign up is tomorrow, Tuesday, March 24.
Please E-mail me ASAP if you and your daughter would like to attend the ballet.
Please bring payment with your child to Thursday's field trip.
If anyone has any questions, please e-mail me at spetroni@rcn.com
3) Individual Girl Scout Cookie Money, if it has not been turned in, is due this week. Thursday's Field Trip is a good day to turn it in.
Remember one check made out to GSEM Troop #72082.
If anyone has any questions, please e-mail Cookie Mom Shawn at shawn@granoff.net
4) Finally, the girls worked on the Penny Power Try-It today.
We hope to take the Troop on a field trip to a local Framingham bank this Spring. As soon as we have more details, we'll send out info to all of you.
-- Pam, Shawn, & Susan
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Cookie Payments Due This week!
IF you have yet to hand in your money please know that the deadline is quickly approaching. This Monday we are having our next Troop meeting - that would be a good opportunity to bring the money to the meeting during drop off or pick up.
You could also give the money to one of the leaders on Thursday afternoon, when we return from the Waltham Girl Scout Museum Field Trip.
Please remember that ONE check made out for the full amount is to be handed in.
Cash in the exact amount is also OK.
Checks made out to: GSEM Troop 72082 memo line - Initial order sales
Thank you,
Shawn
Cookie Mom
You could also give the money to one of the leaders on Thursday afternoon, when we return from the Waltham Girl Scout Museum Field Trip.
Please remember that ONE check made out for the full amount is to be handed in.
Cash in the exact amount is also OK.
Checks made out to: GSEM Troop 72082 memo line - Initial order sales
Thank you,
Shawn
Cookie Mom
Friday, March 20, 2009
OPTIONAL EVENT: Safari Scout Day at Roger Williams Zoo on Saturday, April 25
Girl Scouts of Rhode Island and Roger Williams Zoo in Providence are hosting a Scout Safari Day on Saturday, April 25 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
This is an OPTIONAL event for members of Brownie Troop 2082.
Spend an adventurous day at this Providence, R.I., Zoo with fellow Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts of all ages. Scouts can participate in interactive stations that will help you to complete a variety of badge requirements, while surrounded by a zoo full of fascinating animals. Meet special guest presenters, Zoo staff, and some very cool critters.
Cost: $12/Scout (includes admission and program fee; does not include lunch). Non-Scouts: $5/children, $10/adults (admission only). The $5 non-Scout admission means that siblings will not be alowed to participate in any of the special programs and interactive stations.
Pre-registration is required and payment is due upon registration.
Registration deadline is April 9.
There will be a late fee of $5 per Scout after that date. Sorry, no refunds. Please let a leader know if you register your daughter.
At this time, no leader is attending. So if your daughter is interested in attending, a parent or guardian must attend with them. Transportation is on your own. If a leader does decide to attend, we will let you know.
In previous years a participation patch (for the back of the vest) was included in the cost of admission for this special event. It is unclear, at this time, if a patch will be given this year.
Registration forms are available online at www.rwpzoo.org
For additional information, contact Jen at the Zoo at 401-785-3510 ext. 352
http://www.rwpzoo.org/education/ScoutSafariRegistrationForm_2009.pdf
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Thursday, March 19, 2009
FIELD TRIP UPDATE: Girl Scout Museum on March 26
Just want to remind everyone that in additon to our regular meeting on Monday 3/23, we are going on a field trip the Girl Scout Museum in Waltham on Thursday March 26th.
***We will be organizing car pools and meeting in the church parking lot at 1:30.
***The tour runs from 2:30-3:30, so we should be back by 4:30.
***We need at least one other chaperone that can fit 4 girls in her car or 2 chaperones to fit 2 each.
***Can all of you respond to me ASAP to confirm your daughter's attending, so we know how many spaces in cars to arrange.
Thanks so much!
-Pam
***We will be organizing car pools and meeting in the church parking lot at 1:30.
***The tour runs from 2:30-3:30, so we should be back by 4:30.
***We need at least one other chaperone that can fit 4 girls in her car or 2 chaperones to fit 2 each.
***Can all of you respond to me ASAP to confirm your daughter's attending, so we know how many spaces in cars to arrange.
Thanks so much!
-Pam
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Alice in Wonderland Ballet & Post-Performance Tea Party on Sunday, April 5 in Worcester
Dance Prism, a Boston-area professional ballet company, is offering Girl Scouts an opportunity to experience a special afternoon of ballet plus a post-performance tea party at a discounted ticket price.
This is an OPTIONAL event for Troop 2082
The Alice in Wonderland Ballet takes place at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 5 at Mechanics Hall in Worcester.
*There is a special 20 to 30-minute pre-show talk/tour at 1:30 p.m. for Scouts.
*And a post-performance tea party and the opportunity to meet some of the cast and dancers. The tea party will have small pastries and other edible goodies, plus lemonade, tea and water.
***Cost is $12 for Scouts and $18 for adults. (family members may attend at this group rate too.) I need a minimum of 5 scouts for the troop to receive the group rate.
***The deadline to sign up is Tuesday, March 24 at noon. Please bring payment to Monday's meeting or Thursday's field trip!
***I'm offering this event as the Brownies expressed an interest in attending a ballet after working on the Dancercize Try-It at the last meeting.
***Visit http://www.danceprism.com/ for additional information.
***For Brownies who attended the Nutcracker special performance in December. This Alice in Wonderland ballet is by the same dance company. However, the dance company is NOT awarding any patches for this special Alice in Wonderland Ballet event.
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E-mail me to let me know if your daughter wishes to attend and how many adult and child tickets.
E-mail me also, if you have any questions.
--Susan
This is an OPTIONAL event for Troop 2082
The Alice in Wonderland Ballet takes place at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 5 at Mechanics Hall in Worcester.
*There is a special 20 to 30-minute pre-show talk/tour at 1:30 p.m. for Scouts.
*And a post-performance tea party and the opportunity to meet some of the cast and dancers. The tea party will have small pastries and other edible goodies, plus lemonade, tea and water.
***Cost is $12 for Scouts and $18 for adults. (family members may attend at this group rate too.) I need a minimum of 5 scouts for the troop to receive the group rate.
***The deadline to sign up is Tuesday, March 24 at noon. Please bring payment to Monday's meeting or Thursday's field trip!
***I'm offering this event as the Brownies expressed an interest in attending a ballet after working on the Dancercize Try-It at the last meeting.
***Visit http://www.danceprism.com/ for additional information.
***For Brownies who attended the Nutcracker special performance in December. This Alice in Wonderland ballet is by the same dance company. However, the dance company is NOT awarding any patches for this special Alice in Wonderland Ballet event.
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E-mail me to let me know if your daughter wishes to attend and how many adult and child tickets.
E-mail me also, if you have any questions.
--Susan
Council Offering Little Breeze, Big Wind Try-It Workshop on Thursday, April 16
Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts Council is offering a Brownie Movers Try-it Workshop on Thursday, April 16 in Waltham called "Little Breeze, Big Wind."
I believe this is an early release day for Framingham.
This is an OPTIONAL event for Brownies in Troop 2082.
Workshop description: The wind can create a gentle breeze or a powerful hurricane. An airplane couldn’t fly without the wind blowing on its wings. Can you make things that are powered by the wind and have fun doing it? Girls will earn the Movers Try-it.
Worskhop is 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 16 at Camp Cedar Hill in Waltham.
The workshop is for 2nd and third grade Brownies only.
The cost of the workshop is $9 per Brownie. $0 per adult/leader.
To register, visit http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/programs/search.html?textfield=&agelevel=&category=&zip=&date_st_month=&date_st_year=&id=409
Leader Susan Petroni is attending this event. It is not a drop off and pick up event, but if your daughter is interested and you cannot attend, please contact Susan and perhaps carpooling can be arranged.
Any Brownies in Troop 2082 may sign up for any OPTIONAL event they are interested in.
As always, please let a leader know if you register your daughter for an optional event, as Council may contact the leader of record if there are questions or issues.
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Many optional events are posted on this site. More can be found on the Framingham Girl Scouts Web site at http://www.framinghamgirlscouts.blogspot.com/
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I believe this is an early release day for Framingham.
This is an OPTIONAL event for Brownies in Troop 2082.
Workshop description: The wind can create a gentle breeze or a powerful hurricane. An airplane couldn’t fly without the wind blowing on its wings. Can you make things that are powered by the wind and have fun doing it? Girls will earn the Movers Try-it.
Worskhop is 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 16 at Camp Cedar Hill in Waltham.
The workshop is for 2nd and third grade Brownies only.
The cost of the workshop is $9 per Brownie. $0 per adult/leader.
To register, visit http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/programs/search.html?textfield=&agelevel=&category=&zip=&date_st_month=&date_st_year=&id=409
Leader Susan Petroni is attending this event. It is not a drop off and pick up event, but if your daughter is interested and you cannot attend, please contact Susan and perhaps carpooling can be arranged.
Any Brownies in Troop 2082 may sign up for any OPTIONAL event they are interested in.
As always, please let a leader know if you register your daughter for an optional event, as Council may contact the leader of record if there are questions or issues.
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Many optional events are posted on this site. More can be found on the Framingham Girl Scouts Web site at http://www.framinghamgirlscouts.blogspot.com/
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Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Council Offering Letterboxing Event During School Vacation Week
Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts Council is hosting a school vacation week event on Letterboxing on Saturday, April 18 from noon to 2 p.m. at Camp Maude Eaton in Andover.
Council also is offering a second letterboxing workshop on Sunday, April 26 in Waltham from noon to 2 p.m.
Workshop info: This is an intro to a great outdoor sport! With maps and clues in hand, girls head off on an outdoor nature adventure, discovering boxes and collecting stamped images for their logbook. The event is for Brownies Scouts.
This is an OPTIONAL event for members of Troop 2082.
At this time, no leader is attending either FUN event. That means an adult must register with each Brownie. If a leader registers, we will let you know.
The cost is $7 per Brownie and $0 per leader/adult.
Registration will remain open until the event capacity is full.
Transportation is on your own.
Please let a leader know, if you register your Brownie.
To register visit, http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/programs/search.html?textfield=&agelevel=&category=&zip=&date_st_month=&date_st_year=&id=411
Council also is offering a second letterboxing workshop on Sunday, April 26 in Waltham from noon to 2 p.m.
Workshop info: This is an intro to a great outdoor sport! With maps and clues in hand, girls head off on an outdoor nature adventure, discovering boxes and collecting stamped images for their logbook. The event is for Brownies Scouts.
This is an OPTIONAL event for members of Troop 2082.
At this time, no leader is attending either FUN event. That means an adult must register with each Brownie. If a leader registers, we will let you know.
The cost is $7 per Brownie and $0 per leader/adult.
Registration will remain open until the event capacity is full.
Transportation is on your own.
Please let a leader know, if you register your Brownie.
To register visit, http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/programs/search.html?textfield=&agelevel=&category=&zip=&date_st_month=&date_st_year=&id=411
Monday, March 16, 2009
Exclusive Central Mass Medieval Maidens Try-it Offered on May 16
Girl Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts Council is hosting a Try-it Workshop for its Council exclusive Medieval Maidens on Saturday, May 16 from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at the Higgins Armory Museum in Worcester.
About the Event: The Middle Ages was an era of knights, fair ladies, princesses and castles. Brownies will learn about medieval times beyond the tales of adventure and make-believe and find out about the lives of girls and women during this time in history. They'll take a tour, do a craft, and have fun earning Central Massachusetts' Council's Own "Medieval Maidens" Try-It (included in price).
This is OPTIONAL event for members of Brownie Troop 2082. There is no leader attending, at this time. So, an adult needs to provide transportation and attend the event with their daughter. There is a FEE for the Adult with this event.
Register directly with Higgins Armory Museum by contacting Rhonda Houle at 508-853-6015 x20 or e-mail rhoule@higgins.org.
The cost is $ 17 per Brownie and $8 per adult.
Registration will continue through April 16 or when all 30 slots have filled.
This is a fun event. Talia and Bella, from our Troop, participated in a similar workshop last spring and earned the Medieval Maidens Try-it.
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Please let a leader know if you register your daughter.
About the Event: The Middle Ages was an era of knights, fair ladies, princesses and castles. Brownies will learn about medieval times beyond the tales of adventure and make-believe and find out about the lives of girls and women during this time in history. They'll take a tour, do a craft, and have fun earning Central Massachusetts' Council's Own "Medieval Maidens" Try-It (included in price).
This is OPTIONAL event for members of Brownie Troop 2082. There is no leader attending, at this time. So, an adult needs to provide transportation and attend the event with their daughter. There is a FEE for the Adult with this event.
Register directly with Higgins Armory Museum by contacting Rhonda Houle at 508-853-6015 x20 or e-mail rhoule@higgins.org.
The cost is $ 17 per Brownie and $8 per adult.
Registration will continue through April 16 or when all 30 slots have filled.
This is a fun event. Talia and Bella, from our Troop, participated in a similar workshop last spring and earned the Medieval Maidens Try-it.
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Please let a leader know if you register your daughter.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Brownie Troop 2082 - Choreographers
At Monday's meeting, Brownies worked on their Dancercize Try-It. It was one of the three Try-Its the girls voted they wanted to earn this year.
While the girls were having snack, they watched a 20-minute video about girls, ages 8-18, enrolled in the American Ballet School in New York City. They learned what it takes to be a ballet dance, about the shoes, costumes, practices, and performances. The girls were then shown two ballet costumes, including a snowflake costume from the Nutcracker. The girls also had the opportunity to feel and try on a pair of leather ballet shoes.
Afterwards, leader Susan taught the girls a few dance steps.
For ballet, the girls learned the five basic positions, plie, grand plie, and pirouette.
For tap, the girls learned ball change and then learned combo step like step-ball change and shuffle-ball change and kick-ball change.
For jazz, the girls learned shoulder rolls, jazz hands, and a combination step.
For hip hop, the girls learned how to popping, locking, knee bops, and a few other moves.
Afterwards, the girls got to try their hands at choreography. Each girl added a step to a dance. And then the girls performed the 15-step Brownie Troop 2082 Dance.
Below are the 15 steps...
Leader Susan: Step to the right. Step together with left foot
Madison: Roll hand three times
Sydney: Kick
Kelly: 4th ballet position
Emily S: 4th ballet position spin
Tovah: John Travolta 3X -- Saturday Night Fever moves
Sasha: Jump, spin, shimmie, shimmie, shimmie
Sarah: Cabbage patch three times
Jessica: Reach hands up high, have hands touch toe and then jump like a frog
Becky: Scissor Kicks -- (kick left and then kick right foot)
Ayushi: Spin, clap clapTalia: Spin and scissor kicks
Bella: Charleston -- hands up right foot forward, hands down, right foot backward
Sagan: Kung Fu Kick -- Knee up, kick leg, punch arm and then go back with foot
Emily D: hand roll, left hand up, hand roll, right hand up
At the end of the meeting, the girls participated in a Brownie Circle and did the Friendship Squeeze and the Girl Scout Out. Afterwards, the girls who attended the Eastern Mass Council Disney on ice event were presented with their participation patches ( for the back of the vest.)
Our next meeting is Monday, March 23.
Please remember to bring your daughter's cookie money then.
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