Juliette Low Halloween Birthday Party

 Today we celebrated Juliette Gordon Low's birthday.  Since her birthday is October 31st, we decided to make it a Halloween party too.  For their snack, they had 2 cupcakes, juice or water.  They each received one candle and we sang Happy Birthday to Juliette and then they blew out the candle.  We had Halloween music playing in the background the whole meeting.  They really liked it!

Each girl also received a little cake slice {treat box} that included a fun patch and a few Halloween trinkets.

 I also passed around a bowl of Halloween candy (peanut free) and they went nuts to say the least.  Hope they weren't too full of sugar when they got home!

 Since it was Juliette's birthday, they made a Juliette Low paper bag puppet.  Some didn't get to finish coloring her, so, I hope they were able to finish at home.  While they colored, I read some facts about Juliette Low.

Juliette Gordon Low

 Then, they were divided into 2 groups.  Our first game was Freeze Dance.  They each received a mask which they were able to keep.  These girls have some great dance moves!  Plus, they need to burn off some of their energy.

 The second game was Pumpkin Bowling.  They had to knock down the ghosts.

 Patiently waiting their turn.

Video clip...

Christmas Parade 2012

Since we've done the other 2 parades in WB, we might as well do the Christmas parade.  Parades are FUN!!! The whole school is participating in the parade-per flyer sent home with students.  We will be walking and carrying our banner. Please wear your uniform on the outside of your coat if possible.  Dress accordingly and wear anything 'Christmasy' like a santa hat or antlers, bells, etc.  I do know Ms. Kramers is teaching all the kids a Christmas song that they can sing the whole parade route.  Please feel free to walk with us.  More info to come as I learn it from the school.

Check out the Christmas parade website.

Respect Myself and Others

We will be working on earning this petal starting on Nov. 12th.  We will continue with it and finish it at the Nov. 26th meeting where they will then receive the petal.

Anti-bullying

Girl Scouts in IL have made an anti-bullying operetta! Courage, confidence and character!!!

Watch the trailer here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ew2IioAmylg

check them out on facebook too:

https://www.facebook.com/IAmTheMusicARockOperetta

Birthday Bags

 We had a few girls who stayed after school to help assemble the Birthday Bags for the Food Pantry.

 We have a total of 13 bags to donate.  THANK YOU to everyone who brought items in!

Walk Your Child to School Day

Wednesday, October 3rd was Walk Your Child to School Day at Fair Park.  I ran into a few Daisy Scouts that morning before we started the trek to school.  Way to support your school and get some exercise!

{sorry I missed your picture Autumn}

October 1st meeting (Financial Literacy Leaves & Birthday Bags)

Today we worked on earning our Financial Literacy Leaves.  We talked about the upcoming Nut Sale and money {coins}.  They each got to pick up the different coins and we read a poem about each one and how to identify them.  They did bring home a few worksheets if you have time to go over that with them.  We also talked about wants and needs.  Do you need clothes?  YES!  Do you need a video game?  NO!  We also discussed if certain activities were free or if they cost money.  Going to the library-free.  Going to the movies-cost money.  They also received a coin book that they are able to fill with pennies, etc.  I told them to fill it up and tell me at the next meeting if anybody was able to fill theirs up.  They can do chores to help earn money.  It was just something fun for them to have!  :-)

They decorated bags for the food pantry's birthday bags.  They also learned The Banana Song.  Ask them about it.  There are movements to go with the song.  It was FUN!

{I was able to snap some pictures today-YAY!}

 That is my other daughter in the picture in case you were wondering.  My husband picks her up during snack time.  Hopefully, she'll have her own Daisy troop here soon.  (crossing fingers)

 Here are the bags that the girls decorated with drawings and stickers.  They did both sides of the bag.

 Nice job girls!

 Singing The Banana Song.

 GOING BANANAS!!!

The closing song.  Make new friends...