Student Council presentation

1. 2013-2014 Student Council Information Meeting Welcome!

2. Mission Statement Who’s Who Your Commitment/ Expectations How does it work Paperwork Q &A Agenda/Topics to Be Covered

3. “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

4. ADVISORS Ms. Valentine Mrs. Kelley Mrs. Kushner STUDENT COUNCIL MEMBERS (total of 9 members) President 8 th grader 4 – 8 th grade members 4 – 7 th grade members 2 – 6 th grade members 2 – 5 th grade members 2 – 4 th grade members Who’s Who

5. 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

6. 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)

7. 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 7 th grader with one 8 th grader - into 4 groups 4 th , 5 th , and 6 th graders will be divided accordingly Each group is responsible for one aspect of Student Council Social Climate Philanthropic In school activities Voice of school

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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?

12. Q&A