WEEKLY TROOP NEWS: Wk of 05.05.13

Only two more meetings!  Wednesday 5/8 (Matilda is Leader/snack) and Wednesday 5/15 (Faith & Madilyn are Leader/snack).

Please consider the options for next year. 

1. My troop: meeting @ my home 1 sunday per month plus one additional meeting (as determined by scheduled activities).
2. SCE Troop: Mrs. Hope will lead.  One weekday meeting each week, at school.  Day of the week TBD.
3. Carlos's Troop:  Multi-age.  Tuesdays 630 @ Conyers Presbyterian (Old Town)
4. Jade's Troop: Brownies only.  Every other Monday 630-8 @ Conyers Presbyterian (Old Town)
5. Elizabeth's Troop: Juniors only.  430-530 @ HHS (in her classroom).  Day of the week TBD.
6. Rae's Troop: Juniors only.  1st & 3rd Sunday @ Rae's home.
7. I can put you in touch with registration at GSGAtl if you'd like to find a different troop.
8. You can always register as a Juliette- an independent Girl Scout, unaffiliated with any troop.

Spring registration is NOW, so if you are prepared to register, let me know and I will help you'd like.

Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta SUPER STEM!

We had a great time at the STEM event on Saturday.  

Here are pictures of all the fun we had!

TROOP NEWS: Wk of 04/21/2013

1) Snack/ Leader this week: Rachel

    This week we will continue our planning for awards night!  :)

2) Girls need to practice songs: I'm going to have CDs/DVDs ready for the meeting on Wednesday, but in the meantime, I'll post the videos on youtube (and link to them on our blog and on facebook) as I complete them.  Two down, a few more to go.  :)

3)  IF ATTENDING THIS SATURDAY'S STEM EVENT, PLEASE READ:  Remember, STEM Event this Saturday, 4/27.  Let's plan to meet at the front doors at noon.  (I figure that way we can eat ahead of time and avoid paying crazy $$ for lunch, but still be there relatively early- the event is from 10-4 and estimates 2 hours to complete all activities.)  I will have everyone's tickets to distribute at the door.  Anyone interested in carpooling, feel free to respond to all here to work it out.  I won't be able to carpool (coming from McDonough), but I'm sure it would work out for some of you!  The girls will need to wear jeans and a slim fitting top.  I'm bringing matching t-shirts for the girls to wear- going to keep them like a class set for big outings like this so no one loses theirs/ can't find it, etc.  ;o)  They can throw this oversized t-shirt on top of whatever they're wearing.  :)  If you haven't given me the money yet, please do- it was $5 adults and $10 for the girls.  :)

4) AWARDS NIGHT FRI 4/3: I've left a message for Glenn (of Glenn's BBQ) but haven't heard back.  That is our current plan.  If it doesn't work out, we'll likely end up at a local park, pot-luck style.  I will keep you posted.  I will be going by your response to the online survey as to whether or not the troop buys your girls' new uniform (if they are moving up a level)- so if you were undecided, please let me know as soon as possible.

5) OVERNIGHT TRIP: Planning on Fri 05/31 - Sun 06/02 in the Savannah area (visit the Juliette Gordon Low House, etc.).  I'll be making reservations within the next week or so, so please let me know if you plan to attend. Again, currently planning based on the numbers responded in the online survey, so if there's been a change from your answer there, give me a heads up!  :)

Any questions or concerns, just let me know!  :)

Thanks!!!

WEEKLY TROOP NEWS 04.14.13

1. Snack/leader: Megan

2. I realize that there is testing these next two weeks (for our 3rd grade brownies, at least). We will continue to meet as scheduled, however. Our end of the year awards are coming up and the girls have work to do in preparation!! :) Thank you for understanding.

If you have any questions, please let me know.

WEEKLY TROOP NEWS 04.06.2013

1. Snack/ Leader for this week: Sophia

2.  Last day to turn in badge work will be Wed 04/17.  I'll need time to order (or go to mableton) before our end of the year activities.  :)

3.  If you have taken any photos of our girls at girl scout events, please share- I'm putting together something special for the end of the year.  :)

4.  STEM event 04/27- I registered the following people:

                                 me & Abby

                                 Lisa & Amelia

                                 Ashley & Madilyn

                                 Paola, Megan, & Sophia

                                 Brice & Maddie

     If you aren't on that list and you are interested, let me know.  Cost is $7 scout and $25 adult/ non-scout.

5.  Please respond to the link below.  I've heard back from Lisa, Ashley, Tomeika, Shauna, and Kathia.  In addition, there was one response with no name (If you responded and I didn't list you, please let me know that it was you!)  If you haven't responded yet, please take a moment to do so, so that I can plan the end of the year functions.  :)

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1fupz4t0JBC_SRcDdIlRfgsmNHb7rlcCyXAdDwrqaaSE/viewform

6.  I have the Service Unit Leader meeting on Monday- I'll receive additional dates (of service unit events) and will update you accordingly. 

Thank you so much!!

Upcoming STEM Event

I'm sending home letters about the STEM event on Sat April 27th.  It should be AMAZING.  They've sold out every year, and this year they've doubled the size of the event!!  Tickets are now $10 Girl Scout and $5 adults- but price goes up April1.  I'll be ordering tickets asap.  Let me know if you're interested in attending!!  The link below has the info from the flyer AND a list of participants/presenters- it's awesome!!  :)

https://www.gsgatl.org/what-we-do/events/Pages/STEM-Expo.aspx

EDIT TO ADD:
Just reread the website- just to clarify:

The $5 adult price is only for registered girl scout volunteers (currently myself, Lisa Leigh, Paola Fachisthers, and Ashley Collinsworth).  All non members (sibling, friend, or parent) tickets are $20. 

Sorry for the confusion!!!

WEEKLY TROOP NEWS: 03.25.2013

Leader/ Snack: KHARISSA

Upcoming events: Please see this link and respond so that I can plan accordingly:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1fupz4t0JBC_SRcDdIlRfgsmNHb7rlcCyXAdDwrqaaSE/viewform

Thank you!

Photos from "Girl Scout Day at the Atlanta Opera"

Had a great time at the "Girl Scout Day at the Atlanta Opera"!!  The girls loved the performance and enjoyed the activities, as well.  And some of us went to the Varsity for lunch- and that's always fun, too.  :)

  

Happy Birthday Girl Scouts USA !!

We celebrated the 101st birthday of GS in style.  

The girls had mini-cupcakes and got to taste Mango Cremes 

(a cookie flavor that's not available here in Greater Atlanta).  

They also made necklaces and took pictures.  Love these girls!!

GIrl Scout Week Calendar

I don't know if it looks the same for everyone, but on my screen, it looks like my face is on the girl scout on the right.  Hehe!!

TROOP NEWS: Wk of 03.10.2013

1. Snack/ Leader this week: Amelia
   
2. Don't forget- this week is Girl Scout Week!!  Each girl has an agenda of how to participate each day.  I don't have it saved on this computer- but I'll email a copy tomorrow, just in case one got lost.  ;o)  One easy thing is that they should wear either their Girl Scout uniform or a Girl Scout t-shirt each day this week.  :)
    
3. Don't forget, Atlanta Opera this weekend.  If you RSVP'ed to me, you have been registered.  :)  The woman I spoke to was very nice.  She said that parking is abundant and free.  That the event is actually in their rehearsal space (not in a theater), and that the girls will be sitting on the floor.  (Specifically said girls... I didn't think to ask if *WE* would be sitting on the floor as well...).  The performance will be first (Stone Soup).  After that, the audience will be divided into two groups.  One will go to Make Up and the other to Costumes.  Then they will switch.  They will also complete a craft activity and receive a patch.  Sounds pretty cool!!  Performance BEGINS at 9:30am.  Here is a link to the info, which includes the address. 
   http://www.atlantaopera.org/calendar/view.aspx?id=43246671#.UT0wJldcYSY
   
4. Please take a moment to view and respond to the RSVP form on this link.  It includes events for the rest of the year, and will allow us to plan accordingly.  Tomorrow night I attend the Service Unit Leaders meeting, and will get information regarding the end of year activities that the S.U. is hosting.  I will get that info to you as soon as I have it. 
   https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1fupz4t0JBC_SRcDdIlRfgsmNHb7rlcCyXAdDwrqaaSE/viewform
   
   
5. I NEED YOUR COOKIE MONEY.  If you have not turned in all cookie money, I NEED IT TOMORROW, MONDAY MARCH 11.  I asked that it be turned in Friday.  Because we have unsold cookies, I do not currently have enough funds to cover the percentage we owe to Girl Scouts of Atlanta- and that money is due in the next two days.  This whole situation makes me ill.  PLEASE TURN IN YOUR MONEY!  [When we sell the cookies we currently have in our inventory, that money will go straight to the troop.]

TROOP NEWS: Wk of 03/03/13

1.  Snack this week: Mrs. Welch (Scheduled as Carmina)
2.  Our meeting will be spent preparing for "Girl Scout Week" which is Sunday March 10- Saturday March 16th.
3.  Please pay Mrs. Welch for the Opera if you plan to attend- $10 child & $5 adult tickets
4.  We need to hold a parent meeting as soon as possible.  Please let me know when would work for you- or alternately, what days/times would be impossible for you.
5.  At the cookie booth on Saturday, we sold out of everything except Savannah Smiles and Trefoils.   I've asked other troops if anyone wants to trade but I've not gotten any response at this point.  If you are still in need of cookies for orders that have already been paid for, please let me know- I will acquire them somehow!  LOL  [Sorry for the inconvenience- some got sold at the booth that were meant for orders- I should have been more organized!)

Thank you!  Have a great week!

TROOP NEWS: Wk of 02/25/2012

First and foremost: Happy World Thinking Day!  If you're interested in earning a World Thinking Day Award, see this link for activities (they are specific to level, Daisy or Brownie, so make sure to click the appropriate link!).  http://www.girlscouts.org/who_we_are/global/world_thinking_day/

I hope everyone is having a wonderful vacation! 

Upcoming events and notes:

1. Snack/Leader:  02/27 - Emma
                           03/06 - Abby
                           03/13 - Amelia
                           03/20 - Maddie
                           03/27 - Kharissa
2. Cookies: Continue to sell cookies- by taking orders or taking extra cookies home.  Continue to turn in money.  If you need cookies, let me know- all it takes is a trip to the "cookie cupboard"!  :)
   
3. Cookie Booths: Our 02/17 cookie booth was a success!  The girls did a great job of selling the product.  Big thanks to Amelia, Lesley, and Abby (and Abby's cousin, LOL). Next cookie booth:
   Saturday 03/02/13 10am - noon at Starbucks!  (The 03/16 cookie booth has been cancelled, but we may pick up another if we can!)
   
4. Girl Scout Day at the Atlanta Opera: Saturday 03/16/2013 in Atlanta (near the 75/85 split).  Event begins at 9:30.  Girl Scouts are $10 admission and Adults are $5.  (This will be a pay-for-yourself event- NOT covered by Girl Scout funds.)   Most moms got a chance to sign up for this event at last week's meeting. If you did not- please let me know if you plan to attend!  :)

Thinking ahead:

• End of year activities - There will be a service-unit wide bridging event (where the girls move up to their next level- we'll have several moving from brownies to juniors, and one moving from daisies to brownies), but I would like to have a troop event as well to give out awards, etc.  First year we did it at a park, last year at the BBQ place- anyone have any great ideas?  Or connections?  LOL

• Summer Daycamp - great opportunity!  I may work it (they'll have childcare for preschool age+) and Abby will attend.  Anyone want to join us?  I have the registration paperwork I can email or print a copy for you.  :)  Just let me know!
  
• NEXT YEAR.  It has come to my attention that several of our girls (mine included) will be 4th graders next year.  I know there are interests in Chorus, reading bowl, etc.  Those events (when added to faculty meetings, committee meetings, etc.) leave only Friday, Saturday, and Sunday open for meetings.  It's not a big deal to miss a meeting every now and then, but I really don't want to volunteer my time on a day that I know my daughter will be missing many times.  (Love you all, but I do it for her!)  I'll say, Fridays would be my last choice.  Saturdays are busy for everyone, it seems... I was wondering how Sunday afternoon/evenings would work?  I'm open to suggestions!

TROOP NEWS: Wk of 02/12/13

Sorry the update is late this week!!  It has been crazy!

1) Snack/Leader: Abby
2) Meeting- regular time/ place.  We'll work on cookie booth sale techniques.  :) 

3) If you haven't already, please plan to pick up cookies at the end of the meeting.  If you could arrive a few minutes early (say 3:50 instead of 4:00), we can go out to the parking lot and disburse cookies.  Mrs. Miller and I will be parked in the far parking lot (near the bus lanes).  Please park, meet in my room, and we'll head out to do the cookies.

4) Please continue to sell cookies, deliver cookies, collect money, and turn in money and additional orders!!  :)
5) I have documented additional orders from Madilyn, Matilda, Rachel/Gabby, and Taylor (orders that were given to me after the initial troop order was turned in).  A few others of you have mentioned that you have additional orders- PLEASE bring those tomorrow so that I can make sure to order enough extras!! :)  Luckily the cookie cupboard is right up the road, in the storage place by the sonny's & honeybaked ham place!!

6) Booth Sales:  We will need to have a sign up so I know who I can count on for the upcoming cookie booth sales.  I need AT LEAST one additional adult at each sale, the more the merrier.  Please let me know which days you &/or your girl can work!  :o)
                         Sunday 2/17 12-2pm @ Kroger on 138 & Flat Shoals.
                         Saturday 3/2 10am-12 @ Starbucks on 138 (@Hobby Lobby)
                         Saturday 3/16  10am-12 @ Walmart on Dogwood (housewares entrance)
**If you are interested in signing up for MORE BOOTH SALES, let me know!  We can, and I'm happy to do it- just don't want to be there by myself.  ;o)  There are plenty of slots available: They run 10am-6pm on the weekends and 3pm-7 on weekdays.  There is a signup sheet of locations to choose from.  If you are able and willing to sell at more times, let me know!!

**A blank order form was sent out in email.  :)

PICS FROM INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL

Here are a few photos of the girls at International Festival.  

I think they did Ireland proud!  :)

ANOTHER IMPORTANT UPDATE 02.01.13

CHANGE OF DAY FOR NEXT WEEK'S MEETING!!

Due to conferences scheduled, there are no volunteers available to conduct the meeting, and we will NOT MEET on wednesday, February 6th.

INSTEAD, we will meet after school on MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4th. Regular time, 3-4pm

We will still ALSO meet Tuesday at 4 at the Hope's home. (Bring a sewing machine if you can!) Also a reminder, this is not a Girl Scout meeting and girls should not be dropped off. It is a mama work session! :)

PLEASE REPLY SO I KNOW YOU GOT THIS MESSAGE. ALSO ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

1) Will your GS be at the MONDAY meeting?

2) Will YOU be at the TUESDAY meeting? If yes, will your GS be there?

3) Will your family be attending the International Festival? If so, how many people?

Thank you!

IMPORTANT UPDATE 01/31/13

1. TUESDAY, FEB 5th - We will meet at 4pm at the Hope's home TO SEW COSTUMES. This gathering is primarily for moms to work- there will be something for the girls to do, but it is not a girl scout meeting, girls will NOT be dropped off. Come if you are able- and be prepared to help! (If you have a sewing machine you can bring, bring it!) :)
2. WEDNESDAY, FEB 6th - REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING 3-4pm. I CANNOT BE THERE! I am aware that this is conference week. PLEASE let me know if you can cover this meeting- otherwise it will have to be cancelled. (If it is cancelled, we will have to reschedule- there is too much that the girls still need to do before international festival!)

3. SUNDAY, FEB 10th - 1030am COOKIE PICKUP - Miller & Collinsworth have volunteered to help. (Please let me know if there is a change!)
                                         somewhere in between - sort cookies? meet to prepare for the festival? lunch?
                                         1:45pm INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL4. WEDNESDAY, FEB 13th - REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING 3-4pm. We'll work on booth selling technique and signs, etc. Turn in any money you have collected!
5. SUNDAY, FEB 17th - FIRST COOKIE BOOTH!!!

6. I need someone to go with me to the Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta Annual Meeting, Thursday, April 25 7-9pm in Atlanta. Please? I know it's a weeknight. I know it's during CRCT (well, only make-ups are left!). I'll buy you dinner? Or something? LOL

TROOP NEWS: Wk of 01/28/13

1.  Snack/ Leader for the week: Taylor

2.  KEEP SELLING COOKIES!

3.  If you have orders to add or money to turn in, please bring it to the meeting.

4.  We will continue to work on signs, etc. for our cookie booths scheduled for Sunday 02/17, Sat 03/02, and Sat 03/16.

5.  I will need assistance picking up cookies on Sunday 02/10 at 10:30 in Lawrenceville (the closest location).  Please let me know if you are able to help!

6.  INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL:  Sunday 02/10 2-5pm in Covington.  All girls should attend if possible.  If you anticipate being UNABLE to attend, please let me know, as we need to purchase supplies and prepare accordingly.  :)

7.  If any moms (or dads, or grandmas, etc.) are interested in helping- I'd like to do costumes for the girls, but there is NO WAY I can do them for everyone.  If I can get a team together we might be able to do it... Otherwise, I may do something for Abby and share ideas if anyone else would like to work on a costume outside of the meeting.  Let me know what you think.

Thank you for all your help and support!!

TROOP NEWS: Wk of 01/20/13

SNACK LEADER FOR THE WEEK: Madilyn

ACTIVITIES THIS WEEK:  Preparation for Cookie Booths and International Festival

Please review other upcoming dates that have been sent/posted previously.  :)

TROOP NEWS: Wk of 01/13/13

1.  Thank you to Faith, Madilyn, Kharissa, and Abby for participating in the Cookie Rally!

2.  Snack/ Leader for the week is Matilda.

3.  Please push cookie pre-sales as much as you can this week.  I need orders, and whatever money you have collected by Wednesday.  You may continue to collect orders after Wednesday.  This is just our first opportunity to place an order.

4.  We'll be working on Cookie Sale etiquette and on our Ireland project this week.

5.  Tuesday 01/15 is spirit night at Romp n Roll!  $5 pays admission AND skate rental for anyone (not just Girl Scouts!), but GS of Atlanta gets $ to apply towards the Annual Fund.

6.  Thank you for the response about dues.  I appreciate it- and so do the girls, even if they don't know it.  ;o)

Shoot me an email, text, or phone call if you have any questions!  Thanks, all!  <3