1st Meeting 2011-2012

Our first meeting is October 12

The girls will be making a smash book.  Basically the girls will be making their own journals.  The intent of the "smash book" concept is that people don't get caught up on making the perfect journal, the perfect journal entry....rather the focus is on getting your thoughts, feeling, emotions down on paper quickly and painlessly.  The "smash" part refers to quickly gluing down a souvenir from the day (ticket stub, receipt from shopping, photo, newspaper clipping, menu, etc.) and then writing/journaling about it.  Girls could write, draw, glue, stickers, etc. to embellish their journals.   We will provide the materials (chip board covers, assorted papers, stamping supplies).  Girls will choose their papers for pages, decorate and organize.  We will bind the journals with a zutter binder.  Our intent will be for girls to start to journal about their brownie experience.

If you want to learn more about the smash book....feel free to google or use this youtube video on making your own version of the "smash book" like we will be doing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9oV9akW-fo

We can't wait to get the troop started up again.

School Year 2011-2012

Welcome back Troop 419 Families!

We finally have a schedule and I think you will be pleased.  Initially we were told that we would not have access to the art room as it was a classroom for the 2/3 split.  We were told we would be able to use the cafeteria in the evening (after extended day was finished).  Fortunately for us, things changed.  The split was dissolved and the art room, while still not being used as an art room, is now a split support room and we are able to use it once again for troop meetings after school.  If you see Mrs. Smith, our wonderful principal, please share your appreciation with her.  I think she would enjoy knowing how helpful this decision was to continue our troop with the number of girls that we are used to having!

Brownie Troop meetings will be held on Wednesday's (dates listed below) immediately after school.  Pick up time will be 5 p.m.  PLEASE be on time.  Both of us leaders, have activities after the meetings.

October 12 & 26
November 9- and one Saturday of fun, date to be determined.
December 14- and one Saturday of fun, date to be determined.
January 11 & 25
February 8 & 22
March 7 and one Saturday of fun, date to be determined.
April 18 and one Saturday of fun, date to be determined.
May 2 and a Saturday for our very important Bridging to Juniors Ceremony.

Some changes for this year: 
We will be providing a snack at each meeting. 
Our troop will consist of just third grade students.
Meeting dates are Wednesday instead of Tuesday.
Meetings end at 5:00.

Any questions please feel free to call us.
Kristi  631-0692
Liz 499-8885