December Meeting ~ Friendly and Helpful

Twas two weeks before Christmas and all through Autumn V

not a daisy was still, so happy with glee! 

The Pledge and the Promise were said with great care,

in hopes that all Daisy Scouts soon will be there.

When out in the hall there arose such a clatter,

I sprang with my binder to see what was the matter.

Away to the window we flew like a flash,

taking photos of our Daisy's Holiday bash.

A neighboring Daisy Troop came despite snow,

and we waited in joy to sing down below.

When what to my wondering eyes should appear,

but a room full Daisy Scouts looking like reindeer!

With our scout leaders, so lively and quick,

we knew in a moment we would sing like St. Nick.

More rapid than eagles, his coursers they came,

they were smiling and singing Rudolph's sweet name.

"Now Dasher! now, Dancer! now, Prancer and Vixen!

On, Comet! On, Cupid! on, Donner and Blitzen!

As I drew in my head and was turning around,

Down the hall St. Nicholas came with a bound!

The Daisy Scouts earned their Friendly and Helpful patch!

They will receive it at the January 9th Cookie Sales Meeting ~

.... so it will match :)

Last month we made lovely holiday cards with a smile and a whistle,

They were presented to the residents to give JOY at the time of our dismissal.

Dear Troop ~ you will hear more from us... before we drive out of sight.

Merry Holiday Winter Break!

it was a wonderful night !!!

November Meeting ~ Considerate and Caring

We listened to a story about Zinni the Zinna. You can find the story here:  Zinni the Zinna- The Art of Sharing 

Then we practiced being caring and considerate by making Holiday Greeting Cards for the residents at the retirement home and for a group of military soldiers stationed in Afghanistan.The girls were required to share all of the art supplies and did an excellent job.  Finally, we practiced a few songs that we will be singing when we deliver the cards next month.

If your daughter was unable to make the meeting, choose 3 of any of the following activities and turn in an "I earned my patch" sheet.

• Make 2 cards at home for the retirement home residents or the military personnel and bring them to the December meeting.
• Read the Zinni the Zinna story and discuss it with a parent or adult.
• Practice using "Please", "Thank You", "Good Morning" and "Good Night" and try doing it without being reminded of it.
• Help a sick or elderly neighbor/friend/grandparent by visiting them, helping bring their mail in, giving them a call to say hello, etc.
• Donate a food item to a food pantry or a toy to a toy drive.
• Help your parents or siblings with one of their chores, without being told to do so.
• Read a story to a younger sibling or friend
• Draw a picture of yourself helping someone else. Discuss with an adult what you drew and why.

Look for picture updates from tonight to be posted soon.

Happy Thanksgiving!

October Meeting ~ Honest and Fair

We earned our second petal!

Lupe the Lupine ~ Honest and Fair

Please click on the link below to hear Lupe's story:

Lupe's Story ~ A Fair Turn in the Flower Garden

The Daisies are doing wonderful at taking turns with our Kapers! 

Pledge of Allegiance and the Girl Scout Promise.

Troop Leaders put on a "skit" showing how NOT to behave as a daisy... 

The Daisies thought it was amusing seeing two adults whine, "That's not fair!".

We asked the girls to come up with better solutions to be Fair and Honest.

Everyone wanted to contribute!!! How wonderful. :)

The Daisies answered questions similar to: 

• What should we do when someone is being treated unfair?
• How should you behave when you feel you have been treated unfair?
• Why is it important to tell the truth?
• How does it feel to be lied to? 

Craft Time

We made yarn spiders.  

Each table of five girls, was to divide the spider legs equally. 

(All 20 Daisies shared one bottle of glue too!)

We have amazing, helpful Moms!! Thank you!!!

Daisy Island Game

The Daisies had a "Monster Mash" bash with this! They loved this game!

20 pieces of cloth were placed around the room. 

They were varying sizes: washcloths, towels and a tablecloth.

The Daisies had to DANCE their way around the room. When the music stopped they had to find a piece of cloth to stand on. Sharing was encouraged! 

Each time the music stopped more towels were removed. 

At one point I think we had 4? girls on a washcloth ;)

Eventually, everyone finished on the tablecloth. 

A very happy troop!

We fit a lot in that hour...attempted to sing a round, some of the girls visited the spooky basement and played on the playground before the meeting.  

The evening ended with the friendship circle.

Thank you to the Mom's 

who provided the delicious snack and drink! 

A shout out to our troop photographer ~ without you this blog would not be possible!

Also, Thank you to all who were able to carpool!

Hayride Photos

Here are some photos from the night of the Girl Scout Mother/Daughter hayride.
  
A little more than half the troop was able to attend :)  
It was the first time for many of us at this farm~ 
a beautiful location and we had such warm beautiful weather!

 The Daisies had a great time together!

Several of us went for a second hayride after some hot chocolate and treats.

October Meeting and Save the Date

Our October Meeting is just 2 days away!

This Thursday, October 17^th at the Old School House.

6:30-7:30

  

If your daughter cannot make this meeting, 

be sure to check back here for some activities that they can do to earn this patch ;)

REMINDERS FOR THURSDAY

• Have your daughter wear her Daisy shirt to school that day if she can.
• Parking space is limited so please plan on carpooling with a fellow Daisy if at all possible.
• We need to register for the Winter Workout activity very soon. If your daughter is interested in going, please have her bring her $7 check to Thursday’s meeting. Checks should be made out to GS Troop #2150.

Save the Dates:

Tuesday, October 29th 

5:15pm

Trick or Treating at Assisted Living

The girls can wear their costumes. What a great activity for both our daughters and the residents.

Thursday, December 12th

5:45pm

December Patch Meeting/Christmas Caroling at Assisted Living

We will be singing Christmas Carols (and depending on our November meeting...putting on a short play). 

This will also be the opportunity for them to earn their yellow petal, which is Friendly and Helpful.

Sunday, January 5th

(Tentative ~ Afternoon)

Cookie Sales Meeting

We will hold a parent meeting the first week of January where our cookie parents (Tammy and Ann) will give us all that we need to successfully sell this year.  This meeting requires all girls to have a parent present, as a parent HAS to sign the appropriate paperwork.  If you are a two household family, both parents will need to be present if the child will be selling at both homes.

Hope to see everyone on Thursday!

September Meeting ~ Responsible for what I say and do

How fun! We earned our first petal: 
Mari the Marigold~ Responsible for what I say and do.

Here is a link for our Daisies who missed the meeting or would like to hear the story again:
Mari's Story: Keeping a Cupcake Promise

Lots of Smiles! They look so proud of their art!

Time to say the Pledge of Allegiance and then the Girl Scout Promise

Then we heard a story of how Mari the Marigold was responsible. She had promised to make cupcakes for a charity bake sale.  

She continued to make cupcakes even though her cousins tried to distract her. She kept her promise and felt proud at the completion of her project.

We talked about how we will be responsible during the meeting; sharing paint with our neighbors, helping to clean up and keep the space tidy.

Then it was time to paint! Each girl had their own canvas with a pre-drawn daisy.

At the beginning of the meeting, we colored a page as we waited for our fellow daisies to arrive.

 We used those coloring pages to demonstrate an example of how to be responsible for what we say.  Once a paper is crumpled up, it can never be completely straight and pressed again.  Just like words that are cruel- hurt the person you say them to. Even if an apology is made, the person's feelings have been damaged.

 Friendship Circle Time. Smiles and Good Times!

Activity Updates ~ New January Event

We have been invited to several activities from our School's Scouting family:

  

October4th

A Mother-Daughter Hayride and Campfire. 

This takes place Friday, October 4^th from 6-8 pm.  This looks like a lot of fun!

September 26^th

 VFW American Flag and Ice Cream Party

All School Scouts are invited to a FREE event to learn about the American Flag and Ice Cream Party.  This will be in the school Cafeteria from 6:15-7:45. 

 There will be a VFW volunteer there that will teach them not only about the flag, but how to form a color guard too.  

The evening will end with ice cream fun!

October 11^th 

Homecoming Parade

 Each year the Boys and Girls Scouts walk the parade and toss out candy.This will not be a troop activity.  However, if your daughter is interested in participating, meet at the school parking lot at 5 PM, dressed in their Daisy T-Shirt and be ready to walk

November 9^th 

Daisy Days! in Pacific. 

From 9-12 noon or 1-4 pm. 

 This is a half-day event for GS Daisises, run by Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors. Daisies learn songs, games, crafts, SWAPS and have tons of GS fun! Only $5 per girl (includes activities, snack and patch).  If there are enough girls interested in doing this one, we can make it a troop activity and use troop funds to cover the cost. (We would need 10 girls for that to happen.) One caveat, both troop leaders are out of town that weekend, so we would love it if several parents stepped up to help supervise this activity in our absence.  Please let us know ASAP if your daughter is interested in going.  There’s additional information on the GSEM website. 

 

January 25th

Fit Is In Neighborhood Event  

Junior Troop 573 is hosting the event as part of their Bronze Award.  The cost is $7 per girl and includes a patch, snack, yoga class, zumba class and a performance and clinic by the St. Louis Hula Hoop Team!

 Adults do not need to pay for the event. 

Registration Deadline November 15th.

Please support this event! Saturday January 25th 1:30- 3:30 

  

September Meeting and Save the Date

Wow, our meeting is already next week!

We look forward to seeing everyone:

 6:30-7:30 

Thursday, September 19th 

in the ART ROOM at school.

We will meet in the ART ROOM because we have a fun painting project ahead of us. 

Therefore, please wear clothes that can take some "washable" paint splatters ;)

This month's petal: Orange - Responsible for what I say and do

We were also asked to share with our GS Daisy families some exciting events!

These are completely optional.

 If we have enough responses, enough girls that are interested, we can make these troop events and possibly then cover the cost...  Again, that would depend on the amount of interest shown to attend. 

Even if the entire troop does not attend~ any Daisy Girl Scout (and a parent volunteer) can go.

Save the Date:

Friday October 4th

Mother Daughter Girl Scout Hayride and Smores

$10 per person....adults may be free? 

Flyer is coming soon...will post more when we know more:) 

Saturday November 9th

9-12 or 1-4pm

Meremae Valley MIddle School

Pacific 63069

This is a half-day event for GS Daisises, run by Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors.

Daisies learn songs, games, crafts, SWAPS and have tons of GS fun.

ONLY $5 per girl (includes activities, snack and patch)

Please let us know if any of these interest you and your Daisy.

August~ Ice Cream Social Photos

Welcome to Daisy Girl Scouts

Thank you for a wonderful first meeting! 

We have an incredible group of young ladies, and their mothers too!

We accomplished a lot~ Daisy traditions, songs, crafts and getting to know one another.

Thank you again, to our hostess and troop photographer!

Pledge of Allegiance

 Kaper Chart

A kaper is a job or chore that must be done.  Each petal indicates the job available and the butterfly name tags show who is responsible for each job.  The kaper chart is a way of dividing the jobs so that each girl has a part. The jobs will rotate with each meeting.

Girl Scout Promise

Craft Time!

Friendship Circle

The Friendship Circle is often formed at the end of the meetings as a closing ceremony. Everyone gathers in a circle; each girl crosses her right arm over her left and then holds hands with the person on each side of her. Once everyone is silent, one girl starts the friendship squeeze by squeezing the hand of the person to her left. One by one, each girl passes on the squeeze until it travels clockwise around the full circle.