2013-2014 Student Council Information Meeting

Welcome!

• Mission Statement

• Who’s Who

• Your Commitment/ Expectations

• How does it work

• Paperwork

• Q &A

Agenda/Topics to Be Covered

• “to represent the interests of our school by taking into account the ideas and opinions of the student body, to encourage a spirit of cooperation among the students of this school as well as the faculty and administration, and to provide an opportunity to develop and demonstrate qualities of leadership.” – Student Council Constitution

Mission Statement

• ADVISORS

– Ms. Valentine

– Mrs. Kelley

– Mrs. Kushner

• STUDENT COUNCIL MEMBERS (total of 9 members)

– President

– 8th grader

– 4 – 8th grade members

– 4 – 7th grade members

– 2 – 6th grade members

– 2 – 5th grade members

– 2 – 4th grade members

Who’s Who

• Attend all meetings – Day 1- Twice a month during Study Hall

• Attend school sponsored events- Open House/ Graduation

• Conduct yourself accordingly at school

– building/playground

• Work cooperatively with other members

• Be an ACTIVE member

• Respect others

– In all aspects of school

– During meetings

*YOU CAN BE REMOVED FROM STUDENT COUNCIL

Your Commitment/ Expectations

How Does it Work?

Monday, Sept. 23 – submit signed contract to Mrs. Kelley

Thursday, Sept. 26 – turn in outline for speech to Mrs. Kelley

Monday, Sept. 30 – Present Speech

Tuesday, Oct. 1 – Voting during homeroom (grades 6-8)

How Does it Work? Cont…• Once voted in

– Members vote on President

– Call meeting to order

– Forms agenda

– In charge of student quote schedule

– Collecting and retyping minutes for the meeting

– Overseeing four committees and helping advisors to problem solve

– Members are paired up – one 7th grader with one 8th grader - into 4 groups

– 4th, 5th, and 6th graders will be divided accordingly

• Each group is responsible for one aspect of Student Council– Social Climate

– Philanthropic

– In school activities

– Voice of school

How Does it Work? Cont…• ALL members will be responsible for taking notes each meeting

– Notebooks will be provided

• Each group will be responsible for leading meeting with a chosen quote

• Advisors will be responsible for:

– council funds

– making sure members are always on task

– Guiding council members

4 Aspects of Student Council• Social Climate/ School Spirit

– Secret trays

– Spirit days

– Fun Friday’s

– Dance (before Winter Break)

• Philanthropic

– Good causes

– Raising money/drives

4 Aspects of Student Council cont…• School Activities

– Open House

– Kindergarten Helper

– Help with After school clubs

– Speakers

• Voice of School

– Student Council run assemblies

– Suggestion boxes

– Meetings with Administration/ discuss school grievances

• Decide if Student Council is the right place for you

• Discuss with parents

– Commitment

– Responsibility

– School representative

• Begin process

What is the Next Step for you?

Q&A