Our student council is a group of students who work with faculty advisors to enhance our school community through active participation. The council is made up of members from second through fifth grade. All students who successfully complete the sign-up process may serve as council members, and will meet at various times during the school year, typically over the lunch hour. Each Student Council member will serve on one of four teams, each with a unique emphasis. Together, these teams will comprise the student council. We ask that council members wear a Student Council T-Shirt, at a cost of around $5.00, for council meetings and activities.

What are the Goals of the Student Council?

• Promote School Spirit
• Develop leadership skills
• Extend the School / Community relationship through service projects
• Coordinate school-wide activities

How Can I Get Involved? There are several ways in which you can get involved! 

• One way of getting involved is by supporting the council members and the projects sponsored by the council.
• Another way of getting involved is as a student council member. To do this, please complete the sign-up process by October 5, 2007.
• A third way is to volunteer for leadership opportunities within each team.

What is Expected of Student Council Members?

• Attend all meetings, held 11:45-12:30 on various days, for the school year term. In the event that you do miss a meeting for an excused purpose, provide a written excuse from your parent. Students may not have more than two unexcused absences from meetings. Arrive promptly, and actively volunteer to participate.
• Gather ideas and suggestions from your class, as you represent your classmates. eport back to your classroom about council activities.
• Serve the council through active participation on your team.
• Coordinate a well organized folder of materials.
• Uphold the values of fair play, responsible citizenship, and positive behavior.
• Maintain responsible study habits through timely completion of all assignments and full classroom participation. 
• Students not upholding the above expectations may not be able to participate as a student council nominee or member.

What are the four teams?

• Fundraising team members will coordinate activities which raise funds for the council and worthwhile community charities.
• Richards Community team members will work on ideas and issues to enhance Richards School, including doing things to help others here at Richards.
• School Spirit team members organize activities to promote a positive spirit, such as dress-up days, special events, and the like.
• Service Projects team members will coordinate projects in which we serve others with a focus in the Whitefish Bay and greater metro Milwaukee area communities.

Who are the Student Council Advisors?

• Madame Jacque
• Mrs. Laundrie
• Miss Mergener
• Mrs. Miller
• Mrs. Pereless
• Mr. Pleister
• Ms. Swanson
• Mrs. Wells
• Mr. Widder