Mrs. Mundigler will be in our room this week to talk to the class about participating in student government.
What is Student Government?
- Involves students in sharing ideas
- Enhances good citizenship
- Promotes service learning (doing good things for our community)
- Develops leadership and planning skills
- Gives students a voice in solving problems and making decisions
Student Government will consist of 8 people
- Two 5th Grade Co-Presidents
- One 5th Grade Representative
- One 4th Grade Representative
- One 3rd Grade Representative
- Three more reps from any grade level
How do I get on Student Government?
- Type or hand write an essay that contains the following:
- Your name and some facts about yourself
- The qualities you have that make you a good candidate for student government
- An idea you would like to see led by student government (example - Adopt a Family at Christmas time)
- A parent AND teacher signature
Deadlines for becoming a representative or Co-President:
- October 30 - Assembly - What is Student Government?
- November 4 - 5th Grade Co-President Speeches - election immediately after
- November 6 - Representative Speeches (grades 3, 4, and 5) - election immediately after.
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