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Wednesday, March 9, 2016

10 Tips For Moving Middle Schools and Moving Middle Schoolers

M&N Advice:Moving schools

Moving schools can be so hard, Believe Us... We would know. N and I both arrived at our current middle school on the same day. We were not the first new kids though, we had joined the school after winter break. Everyone or Most Everyone I should say had already settled in. I probably would have never met N but, she was also new and I could relate. Since moving schools is so stressful and scary we have decided to share our wisdom with you. 

M's 5 Tips for Moving Schools

5.) Don't be shy and offer your friendship to everyone

4.) Be ready for anything they throw your way, whether you're ahead or behind, education matters 

3.) Everyday's a new a day and memories fade, bullies like to target new kids but stay strong

2.) Don't get in trouble with the authorities. Don't worry I mean the teachers, principals, and staff

1.) Have Fun and Embrace the New Learning and Social Chances Schools Offer 

Moving Middle Schoolers In General

Moving is tough. Whether it is moving schools, cities, or states even. But it`s tougher in middle school. 


Why?...

Some could argue moving to any school is hard. This is true but, Middle School is the first time that you change classes, or change in gym. Its full of twist and turns and moving just makes things worse. Think about elementary school fun and games, right? Not to much if any homework, No switching teachers or classes, and a small easy to navigate school. Life couldn't be better, right? Now fast forward a few years... Middle School. Home of lockers, bullies, loads of homework, new teachers every 45 minutes. Not very fun, right? Now, let's add moving to your already horrible equation. That's what kids everyday are going through and, it happened to US!

     N's 5 Tips

5.) Make new friends and keep the old:
Truly, This is one of the corny songs us Girl Scouts sing but, it is true and useful. Don't forget about your old friends but, don't be afraid to make new ones. You can't get hurt by saying "Hi!" or asking "what is your name." even asking "can I sit with you." I said all these things to M and I'm still in one piece.   

4.) Get involved
Join a club, sport, or extracurricular activity and enjoy yourself.

3.) Don't Judge:
People often judge others and don't become best friends like they were destined to (again like M and me). Friends come in all different, colors, shapes, sizes, and quality. Choose your friends wisely but, don't judge a person until you've seen the real them.

2.) Be Brave
Don't show others you're hurt, keep a positive mentality and, don't be afraid to ask questions!

1.) Be Yourself
All adults say "Be Yourself" but, we all know it is really hard to do so. But, if your friends don't like you for who you are, they might not be worth the trouble of changing yourself.     




  
~M & N                
   


         


   

Sunday, March 6, 2016

The Cookies Took Us Away. . . . . Troop Leader POV

Wow. . . .
Our Troop has been selling cookies from January till now, so we have missed our blogging time. We are DONE selling cookie for this year, and the ladies have some great things planned for our little blog here.

We had an amazing time selling cookies. We had ladies that did a lot of 'My Sales' and really learned what locations worked and what locations did not. We also learned days and times of days that were better for everyone. (BIG Thanks to Ms. L) who totally hooked us up with our 'My Sales' locations.

Our Troop sold 6,628 boxes of cookies this year! That's more then we have every sold and with the smallest number of girls selling this year.

As a troop leader I am amazed at all the hard work these ladies put forth to sell cookies. They set their own personal goals and more then met them.

Here are my TOP 10 tips for selling Girl Scout Cookies:

10) Make a business plan for YOUR cookies business.

9)  If your able to do My Sales, get those lined up ASAP

8) Set your cookie goal (remember that you can go back to the warehouse for more cookies)

7) If you can set up to receive credit cards.

6) Go door to door, even if 6 homes in a row say no, keep trying.

5) Use your voice - Ask everyone you see if they would like to buy Girl Scout Cookies.

4) After making your deliveries the first week, check with those customers again and see if they need a refill.

3) Work you Girl Scout Cookie Business with a Girl Scout friend.

2) Wear your uniform and/or a Girl Scout shirt during cookie season. People will see that and just ask you if you have cookies!

1) Most of all have fun while selling cookies!


I can't wait to see what the rest of this year brings!

-The Leader