Student Council
Special Programming, Community & Culture
The Lower School Student Council is an organization that works to help improve the Lower School and promote social events. Responsibilities include: • Plan dress-out days • Celebrate special days within the year • Research improvements for the Lower School • Support life within each grade level • Help organize Lower School events The Student Council is sponsored by a faculty member. Each kindergarten through fifth grade class will elect a new representative for each trimester. The Student Council meetings take place during club times and vary by trimester according to the Lower School Clubs schedule. Participation in the Student Council is completely voluntary; an elected member is expected to attend all meetings. Students interested in running for Student Council may give an oral presentation to his/her class. No audiovisuals, fliers, posters, buttons, stickers, etc., are allowed. Teachers will provide time for students to share their speeches in class. A secret ballot vote will be conducted by each class. For parent planning purposes, elections will take place each trimester prior to the trimester club signup. The teachers will let the students and parents in their class know when they will hold their class elections. In an effort to involve as many students as possible, we ask that students who had an opportunity to be a member of Student Council during the previous school year not participate in the current school year.
Hydration/Water Bottle As a school, we ask that students bring a reusable water bottle daily, and students are encouraged to drink water frequently throughout the school day. Research indicates that students remember more and stay focused longer when they are hydrated. In fact, studies have found that drinking water can improve brain function. Water bottle refill stations are located throughout the school and are easily accessible for all students.
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