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Grades 4 – 6: Mavericks
Grade Group Sponsor - Elishia Williams

Date/Time/ Hostess(es) /
Location Thrust Description
LA Madeline Pastry Making
Kelley Turner
August 15 Each child will receive a pastry making kit for a fruit tarte from La Madeleine. Host
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1:30 pm moms will lead the children through a virtual lesson in making a French pastry,
Via Zoom Social/Recreational teaching them how read and follow a recipe. At the end of the demonstration, each
Educational
child will display their creation and enjoy a virtual party with fellow Jacks and Jills.
Jack and Jill Day/Carole Robertson Day
Our celebration of Carole Robertson was a weeklong event culminating with a family
scavenger hunt. Our goal was to facilitate family activities and discussions
throughout the week on the life of Carole Robertson and the many sacrifices made by
those that have come before us in the fight for justice and equality.

We distributed swag bags to each family that included the following to help facilitate
discussions: The Watson’s Go to Birmingham book & movie, Remembering Carole
September 26th Sharen Jackson Robertson coloring book and discussion questions, stained glass craft Set (to
2pm represent the 16th Street Baptist Church). Each family also received Jack and Jill t-
Via Zoom Cultural shirts to wear for a competitive family scavenger hunt on Saturday morning (Jack and
Jill Day) from 8am-12pm. Some of the 14 scavenger hunt missions \activities
included family photos with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), photos in front of
a Jack and Jill Day sign, and photos of donations made to local charities. Jack and
Jill Day culminated with a 20-minute zoom meeting where we watched a tribute to
Carole Robertson, announced the winners of the family scavenger hunt, and provided
a video collage of the week’s activities. The North Texas Chapter was able to
combine family fun, Jack and Jill history and pride, and community service all in
honor of Carole Robertson.

Ending the Silence
Our Mavericks will host their first age group program of the year on September 19th
in partnership with the local NAMI chapter in support of suicide prevention month.
During this event, the children will review the “Ending the Silence” presentation that
September 19 Suzanne Jackson includes several mini videos that generate discussion about the warning signs of
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1pm mental health conditions and what steps to take if you or a loved one are showing
Via Zoom Health
symptoms of a mental health condition and discuss personal journeys of recovery
with the facilitators from NAMI. Through interactive activities, the children will be
able to ask questions to gain a better understanding of mental health issues in children
and will be provided with resources to access help.

North Texas Chapter 2020 – 2021 Programming Handbook
Chapter Theme: Discover the B.E.A.U.T.Y of North Texas

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