I promise to do my best, to be true to myself, my beliefs and Canada. I will take action for a better world, and respect the Brownie Law.

Saturday, March 16, 2013

March Update (sorry for the long post!!)


Hi Families,

We hope you all had a great March break! Here is the lowdown on our upcoming meetings and other key dates.

March 21: Just a reminder that we will be taking a group picture for a special year-end surprise tonight. Girls are asked to wear their full uniform (scarf, sash, shirt, dark pants) for the picture. Please let Jen know if your daughter can't make it. Also, a resource Guider is coming in to teach the girls some dances.

** Cookie pick-up will likely be sometime this week. Please remember to bring a cheque for $60 when you pick up your case. More details to follow.

March 28: The Brownies will work on their Key to the Living World tonight by making a terrarium. We will also be having an Easter celebration.

April 4: Door-to-door cookie sales (details to follow).

April 11: neighbourhood hike to work on a Bird Watching badge.

April 18: Earth Day celebration (Key to Living World). Last day of badge testing.

April 25: Trip to Parliament Hill (parents welcome – details to follow) to work on the Famous 5 Challenge. Who knows – there may even be some time for a couple campfire songs around the Eternal Flame!

May 2: Year-end party at Gotta Paint, where we will be making owl suncatchers. (Cost $12. Details to follow.)

May 10-12: Spring Camp. Camp forms to follow by email (forms and payment due by our April 25 meeting).
 
Other Notes:
·         On-line registration dates: 
o   April 2 – 30 Girls returning to the same unit
o   May 1 – June 2 Girls advancing; Girls returning may continue to register
o   June 3 onwards Open registration; Current members may continue to register

·         Girl Greatness contest details – see here:Girl Greatness Awards 2013
 
 ·       Any knitters out there? How about this cute toque pattern for your Brownie? See Jen for details.