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• Brownie Troops 837 and 1170 celebrated Girl Scout Week at Middle Gate by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and singing “It’s a Small World” during morning announcements on March 14. This year marks the 95th anniversary of Girl Scouting in America.

• Sandy Hook Brownie Troop 843 visited the Discovery Museum in Bridgeport. They saw a show at the planetarium, completing requirements for the Space Explorer badge. Seated in the planetarium are, front row from left, Amelia Schill, Alexandra Muzzio, and Caroline Daria; second row, Skylar Moavero, Alexandra Benvenuti, Haley Dickenson, and Jessica Maturo. The troop also donated Girl Scout Cookies to FAITH Food Pantry in Sandy Hook.

• Newtown Girl Scouts participated in the GSCSWCT’s “Be Your Best” community service event, organized by Catherine Menousek of Troop 749. Local scouts collected pet food, cleaning supplies, and toys for the Newtown Dog Pound during Girl Scout Week, March 11–17. Accepting donations at Head O’ Meadow School were, from left, Katie Barrett, Katie Davin, Danielle Agugliaro, Kirsten Yapp, and Catherine Menousek.

• Reed School’s fifth grade Troop 725 recently visited the Garbage Museum in Stratford. Pictured in front of a mural made out of trash are, front row from left, Jillianne Lyon, Jane Shearin, Emily Davis, and Ashley Headen; back row, Julia Lansing, Taylor Zingaro, Dale Shearin, Catherine Neave, Kelly O’Connell, and Olivia Korth.

• Brownie Troop 1170 visited Ronald McDonald House in New Haven. The second grade troop from Middle Gate School met with Janet Hanscom, director of house operations, to tour the facility. The girls learned about the great service the organization provides to families. Troop 1170 presented a Gift of Caring donation of 144 boxes of Girl Scout Cookies for families to enjoy during their stay, and get well cards they made.

• On March 2, 75 Newtown Girl Scouts and 60 parents spent the night “Sleeping with the Seals” in an overnight program at the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk. Activities included seal feeding, a behind-the-scenes tour, and crafts before the group settled in for the evening alongside jellyfish and sharks. Members of Middle Gate Junior Troops 706 and 1006, lower right photo, get a close look at a horseshoe crab.