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Richards School Gr. 4-5 Student Council ‘09-‘10
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 in fourth and 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 three monthly projects, each with a unique emphasis. We ask that council members wear a Student Council T-Shirt, at a cost of $5.00, for council meetings and activities.
What are the Goals of the Student Council?
1. Promote School Spirit
2. Develop leadership skills
3. Extend the School / Community relationship through service projects
4. 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 Friday, February 5, 2010.
What is Expected of Student Council Members?
1. 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.
2. Gather ideas and suggestions from your class, as you represent your classmates.
3. Report back to your classroom about council activities.
4. Serve the council through active participation on your team.
5. Coordinate a well organized folder of materials.
6. Uphold the values of fair play, responsible citizenship, and positive behavior.
7. 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.
How is the Student Council organized?
· Student council members will be part of both the whole council as well as one project team.
· All-Council Meetings include the first two meetings, the last meeting, and other periodic meetings.
· Project Team members will meet for a month to work on a project. The project ideas will be generated by the student council members, voted on by the council, and then students will identify their top choices from the three options. Project team members will include students from different grade levels.
Who are the Student Council Advisors?
· Mr. Dobberstein, Madame Jacque, Mrs. Laundrie, Mrs. Miller, and Mr. Widder
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