Student Council
2014-2015
What is Student Council?
• The student council is
an elected group
chosen by their
classmates to
represent their grade
and school. As a
student council
member, you are an
ambassador – which
means you are a
leader among your
peers.
What does a Student Council
Member do?
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attend monthly meetings
assist with helpful tasks ex. tour guide
assist the PTA with fundraising events
plan theme days
collect secret donations
helping to organize McKinley Events
Organize other school activities.
Student Council Roles
* President- 5th grader
* Vice President-4th grader
* Secretary-4th grader
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* Treasurer-5 grader
* 2 Homeroom Representatives -3rd, 4th
and 5th
What qualifications do I need to be
on the Student Council?
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Expect Respect Member in good standing
Regular attendance
Grades exhibit exemplary effort
Signed Nomination Papers submitted on time
Be able to meet once a month AFTER school
(3:40-4:30). (dates TBA)
1. What do I do first?
• Sign the “ Interest Sheet” located in your
homeroom to let your teacher know you are
interested and you will receive nomination
papers on Friday, 9/5.
• Have your nomination papers signed by:
– 5 peers
– 4 educators at the McKinley
– 1 parent
• Turn your nomination papers to your homeroom
teacher no later than 9/9 at 8:10 am.
2. Primary Elections
• Primary Elections will be held in homerooms
on Wednesday, 9/10.
• Voters in each homeroom will choose 4
candidates to represent their homeroom in
the Election.
• Voters in grades 3-5 will choose 4 candidates
for officers from grade 4 and grade 5.
3. How do I encourage
people to vote for me?
What is a persuasive essay?
A persuasive essay is an essay in
which you’re trying to convince
your audience to support your
point of view. You must state
your point of view as your claim,
support it with evidence, and
explain how the evidence supports
your claim.
Political Speech
Write a persuasive essay to
convince the voters that you
are the best candidate, state
your claim and back it up
with evidence to prove you
are the best choice. Be
enthusiastic! Let your voice
shine through!!!
Timeline
Nomination Papers Handed Out
Distributed in homerooms – Friday, 9/5
Nomination Papers Due
In homeroom by 8:10 on Tuesday, 9/9
Preliminary Election – Wednesday, 9/10 (In homeroom)
Speeches – Friday, 9/12
Finalists for Homeroom Rep. make speech in homeroom.
Finalists for President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer
make speech in auditorium at 2:45pm
Final Election – Monday 9/15 – in homeroom
Results will be announced by the end of the day on Tuesday,
9/16