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Student Government Association
At least once a month, the elected student council representatives from grades K through 5 meet to discuss school issues with a faculty advisor and/or the principal. Each room selects a representative and an alternate. Student Government Association officers are nominated and elected by students each fall.
Leadership Opportunities for 5th Grade Students
Every Fifth Grade student has the opportunity to hold a leadership position for the school year, unless no interest is expressed. Each student will hold only ONE position (excluding SGA membership), unless no interest is expressed. Each student will apply for three positions, prioritizing role of choice, as first choice may not be possible. Application, essay, and parent permission are required.
An assembly will be held for Fourth Grade students to review the various opportunities in early April. Applications will be due approximately ten days later and applicants will be notified of results in early May.
Many leadership roles will require time occasionally committed during lunch and recess periods, as well as between 8:30 – 8:45am. Students are NOT guaranteed their first choice, but all students who submit an application will be selected for one of their three choices and every effort will be made to give students their first or second choice.
Descriptions of Leadership Opportunities
SERT/Green Team (sponsored by staff)
• Assist with recycling efforts
• Conserve energy
• Educate students and staff on recycling and energy conservation
• Deliver morning reminders on announcements
Safety Patrols (sponsored by staff)
• Arrive at school at 8:50am and remain until 3:35pm each day (except bus patrols who ride the bus daily)
• Meet with the Patrol Sponsors and Officer Sauriol monthly during lunch or recess
• Serve as a role model throughout the building
• Assist adults in maintaining order
• Report unsafe behavior
• Uphold principles in the Patrol Pledge
Westbrook Sign Managers (organized by administrative secretary)
• Change the front sign monthly to reflect current events or reminders
• Remove posters from hall walls when date/event has passed
Aqua Eagles (organized by staff)
• Practice and communicate information about the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem
• Plan and execute presentations on our environmental project
• Writing in various formats to communicate project information
• Usually meets Wednesday afternoon after school until 4:15pm
• Willing to work on projects at recess as needed
Eagle Eye News (organized by media specialist)
• Plan and produce the Eagle Eye News which airs every morning
• Commit to attend planning sessions on alternate Tuesday afternoons
• Applicants must have an interest in technology, speak clearly and fluently, and be able to brainstorm and write news reports
• An interest in current events and school activities is a plus
• Applicant must be a team player
• Jobs are rotated and include: anchor, co-anchor, camera person (2), switcher, audio, and teleprompter
