In preparation for our upcoming Spring Camp, we are going to dedicate 2 full meetings to camp. We are going to go through everything that is going to happen at camp, the rules at camp, housekeeping chores etc. We want to make sure that when the girls are actually at camp, there are no surprises. I remember last year, some of the Sparks could not grasp the fact that they had to wash their own dishes. One little spark, told me that she didn't have to wash her dishes because it was her mom's job. I looked around and said, "I'm sorry, which adult is your mom?" The little girl, looks at me and says," Well she is not here, right now." "Well, you better start washing your dishes or you are going to have crusty eggs and bugs, mixed with your dinner" Needless to say, she was not impressed, but she washed her dishes.
One thing I learned from last year, put the girls outfits together in ziploc bags with labels, and stress the fact that they need to put their dirty clothes back in the bags. When you get 70+ six and seven year old girls, all getting dressed at the same time..it is complete chaos. When they each have a bin full of random clothes, you have 70+ girls saying they can't find something. It takes about 2 hours to get them all dressed and ready to go. Also, we end up with a mountain of unclaimed socks and underwear. Another tip, if you want to see your daughters belongings again, please label everything. Items with names, usually find there way back to their owners.
*************please return your camp permission forms by next week****************
APRIL 21st- EARTH DAY
We have a special night planned to celebrate earth day. We would like to invite all the dads to come to Sparks, so that they can help to make bird feeders.
MAY 5th- YEAR END PARTY
We have not worked out all the details but it is shaping up to be an amazing night!
MAY 8, 9, 10 SPRING CAMP
MAY 11 - ADVANCEMENT CEREMONY
St. Francis Xavier School
6:15-7:45pm
Please enter through side door
All girls are invited to participate and the girls moving up to Brownies will be honoured.
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