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Painted Rock Student Council
Candidate Information Packet
Please read this entire packet before completing!
Only pages 4-6 need to be returned. Save pages 1-3 for your reference.
Candidate Qualifications:
Students choosing to run for any Student Council position must demonstrate the following:
1. Good citizenship, both in the classroom and on the playground.
2. Consistent effort in all academic subjects.
Candidate Information:
Students elected to the council MUST attend scheduled meetings. Student Council officers will also
be expected to help with various on-campus activities, (i.e. selling fund raising items as well as any
recycling and community service projects).
Students willing to run for office must complete the attached application, statement of intent, and
pledge. Any student turning in an incomplete packet will be disqualified. All packets will be due at
the specified date and time. No exceptions.
Student Council Elections Timeline
(please review closely)
September 29th – 3:15pm meeting in Library to learn about student council and pick up the
application packet. Packets may also be picked up from Miss Jones (rm 17) or Mrs. Harmon (rm 20).
Or
September 30th 8:30am meeting in Library to learn about student council and pick up the packet.
Packets may also be picked up from Miss Jones (room 17) or Mrs. Harmon (room 20).
October 10th, Friday: Completed applications (pages 4-6) are due in the Student Council box placed in
front of room 20 (Mrs. Harmon’s Room) by 3:30 p.m. No exceptions. (Page 7 should be turned in to your
classroom teacher to complete).
October 13th: Students who have turned in a completed application packet will have their name posted on a
list outside of room 20.
Your video speech time with Ms. Jones will be this week. Be prepared with 2 copies of your 1 minute
speech beginning Tuesday, October 14th. You will be pulled out of class for a few minutes to make
your speech video.
Poster Making Rules: Each candidate has the option to create ONE poster (one side only). All
materials will be provided by the school and the poster needs to be created AT school. Poster Making
times are Tuesday, October 14th, 3:15-4:00 in room 17 or Wednesday, October 15th, 3:15-4:00 in room
20.
October 20th-24th-: Campaign
provided location.
Days at Painted Rock. Candidates may display their poster at the
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Props or give away items are not allowed. CAMPAIGN BUTTONS, STICKERS, GUM, CANDY,
ETC. are not permitted. Distributing these items will disqualify a student. If you are not sure of
something….ASK!
Teachers will show the video presentations to their own classrooms throughout the week. Students will
receive their ballots on Thursday, October23rd. Winners will be announced on Friday, October 24th at
3:14pm.
Friday October 24th: At 3:00, all candidates will meet in the library to hear results. An “All Call” will be
announced at 3:14pm with the names of the winners.
Painted Rock Student Council Offices 2014-2015
President (Open to any fifth grade student) – The president will lead all Student Council Meetings, assist other Student Council
Officers and/or room representatives with their duties, lead school assemblies in various tasks, (i.e. Pledge of Allegiance, etc.),
make weekly announcements with the principal by video, and demonstrate school spirit and the Six Pillars of Character.
Vice-President (Open to any fifth grade student) – The vice-president will assume all of the responsibilities of the president in
the case that the president is absent. The vice-president will assist other Student Council Officers and/or room representatives with
their duties, make weekly announcements with the principal by video, and demonstrate school spirit and the Six Pillars of
Character.
Secretary (Open to any fourth or fifth grade student) - The secretary will assume all of the responsibilities of the president in
the case that the president and vice-president are absent. The secretary will take the official notes during the Student Council
Meetings, and approve these minutes at the following meeting. The secretary will assist other Student Council Officers and/or
room representatives with their duties, and demonstrate school spirit and the Six Pillars of Character.
Treasurer (Open to any fourth and fifth grade student) – The treasurer will assume all of the responsibilities of president in the
case that the president, vice-president, and secretary are all absent. The treasurer is responsible for maintaining and preparing
deposits by rolling coins and sorting of bills of funds collected at the various fundraisers. The treasurer will assist other Student
Council Officers and/or room representatives with their duties, and demonstrate school spirit and the Six Pillars of Character.
Publicity Commissioner (Open to any fourth or fifth grade student) – The publicity commissioner is responsible for making
posters and/or flyers advertising any Student Council sponsored event. The publicity commissioner may also be asked to prepare
brief statements for Willow Grove newsletters discussing various Student Council activities. The publicity commissioner will
assist other Student Council Officers and/or room representatives with their duties, and demonstrate school spirit and the Six
Pillars of Character.
Spirit Commissioner (Open to any fourth or fifth grade student) – The spirit commissioner is responsible for selecting various
Student Council sponsored spirit days. The spirit commissioner may also be asked to lead the school at various assemblies with a
school cheer. The spirit commissioner will help the Publicity Commissioner in advertising each spirit day. The spirit commissioner
will assist other Student Council Officers and/or room representatives with their duties, and demonstrate school spirit and the Six
Pillars of Character.
Environment Commissioner (Open to any fourth or fifth grade student) – The environment commissioner is responsible for
continually suggesting ways to improve and/or maintain the environment of the school. This may include recycling, waste
management, etc. The environment commissioner will assist other Student Council Officers and/or room representatives with their
duties, and demonstrate school spirit and the Six Pillars of Character.
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Painted Rock Student Council
Guidelines for Posters and Video Speeches
Posters
DO:
DON’T
* State your name and grade
* Make fun of other candidates
* State the position you are running for
* Give out campaign buttons,
stickers, candy, etc.
* Limit the size to 22”x 28” PROVIDED
* May be 1 sided only
* Make your own poster at school
Video Speeches
DO:
DON’T
* State your name, grade, and position
* Put anyone down
* State any previous student council
experience or other qualifications
* Limit your speech to one minute ONLY
* State why you are running for this position
Note to all Student Council Candidates:
The positions of President and Vice-President
are only open to a fifth grade student.
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Painted Rock Elementary School
Student Council Pledge for Candidates
Please staple and return pages 4-6 outside of room 20 by 3:30 by October 13th.
Don’t forget to get Parent Signature on page 5 and Teacher Signature on page 6.
My Name___________________________________________
Office I am Seeking __________________________________
Name of my Teacher: ________________________________
Parent E-mail Address:_______________________________
As a Student Council Candidate at Painted Rock, I understand that I may hold a very important
leadership position. I pledge to do my best and to set a good example for other students at school.
Since my behavior inside and outside the classroom is very important, I pledge to:
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Be honest
Stand up for what I believe
Keep promises
Be loyal
Be responsible
Always do my best
Be kind
Show respect to everyone
Be a good citizen
Be fair
If elected, I understand that if I am involved in any inappropriate behavior at school which leads to
either an in-school suspension or a suspension from school, that I will be removed from my Student
Council position at the Principal’s discretion. For any behavior unbecoming of a positive role model,
removal from my position may result at the Principal’s discretion. I pledge to do my best to meet all of
the requirements and expectations of this important position that I may hold at school.
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Name of Candidate (Please print)
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Position Candidate is Seeking
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Student Signature
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Date
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Parent Signature
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Statement of Intent
Full Name: _______________________________________________
Student Council position you are running for: __________________________________
Teacher’s Name: _____________________________________ Grade: _______________
Teacher’s Signature: _____________________________
In 50 words or less, explain why you are running for this position and what makes you a
qualified candidate for this job. Please be neat!
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Student Council
Candidate Application
Full Name ____________________________________________________
Grade ____________________________
Teacher ___________________________
Room Number ____________
Student Council position for which you are running:__________________
The signatures of ten Painted Rock students in grades 3, 4, or 5 who support
my candidacy:
1. _________________________
6. __________________________
2. _________________________
7. __________________________
3. _________________________
8. __________________________
4. _________________________
9. __________________________
5. _________________________
10. __________________________
We have reviewed the information contained on pages 1-6 of the Student
Council Candidate Application packet. We understand that a candidate will
be disqualified should they fail to follow the guidelines established.
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Parent Signature
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Date
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Student Signature
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Date
Application pages 4-6 must be turned in to the box in front of room 20 by
October 13th, 2014 at
3:30 p.m. outside of Room 20. No exceptions!!
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