Student Council Info

Meetings

• Once a month - starting in September
• Tuesday mornings before school
• Responsible members make sure they attend, take notes, and report back to their class - and book buddies.

Voting

• 4th/5th grades vote for executive officers
• Classes vote for representatives

Running for Office

• If you choose to create a poster for officer positions, you may show it during your speech **We are not hanging them up this year
• No bribes
• You are representing yourself as a leader at Gold Rush!

What will Gold Rush Student Council be doing?

• Building ourselves as leaders
• Building spirit and collaboration within our school
• Building community
• Choosing a charity for the year

Your Sponsors

Applications due Monday, August 17th!

What is a leader?

Basic Information:

• One representative from each classroom
• President and Secretary = 5th grade
• Vice President and Treasurer = 4th grade
• Everyone campaigns for their elected office

Speeches

• Up to 2 minutes
• Representatives give speeches to their classes - picked by Friday, August 28th
• Officers give speeches to the 4th/5th grades - assembly @ 1:55 in the gym on Tuesday, August 18th - your class will vote by Wednesday afternoon
• Practice!
• Parents can attend the assembly