Baker Elementary School

4 th & 5 th Grade Student Ambassador Program

August 16, 2017

Dear Parents,

The Student Ambassador Program is composed of 4th and 5th grade students whose primary role is to support our school through service projects, provide leadership opportunities, and nurture good character traits.

The Student Ambassadors promote school spirit, school projects and school-wide cooperation. Anyone who has a desire to make a positive difference in our school and community has the opportunity to apply to be part of this group. We work to build character and develop leadership, confidence, responsibility, organization, and teamwork. Students in this program will be expected to attend meetings on designated Fridays, at 7:15am, in the library. Once the application committee has selected participants this year, we will provide a master schedule of upcoming meetings to help you plan for these. It is your child’s responsibility after each meeting to report to his/her classroom the ideas, projects, and decisions that were discussed in the meeting.

Please discuss the responsibilities and qualifications of what it takes to be a Cockrell Student Ambassador with your child. (Any student who does not meet these criteria during the school year, will be placed on probation, and may be dismissed from service.)

Students will need to complete the application, attached, if they would like to participate in the Student Ambassador Program, by Friday, August 25, 2017. An interest in this program does not automatically mean participation. Late applications will not be accepted. If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs. Hobson at 469-219-2130 ext. 23130. We look forward to working with you and your child throughout the remainder of the school year.

Student Ambassador Qualifications:  Be a good citizen – grade of S  Be a hard working student – homework complete, class work complete, well organized  Make good grades and have good behavior – no office referrals, A’s & B’s  Get along with others  Prompt arrival and attendance at school as well as Friday Student Ambassador meetings  Participate in a couple of activities outside of regular school hours (will be announced)  Be a role model of Cockrell’s REACH expectations (Respect, Encourage, Appreciate, Communicate, and Honor)

Thank you, Student Ambassador Sponsors Cockrell Student Ambassador Application 2017-2018 Due Friday, August 25, 2017 (Late applications will not be accepted.)

Name: ______

Home Room Teacher: ______

List character qualities that you think would contribute to Cockrell’s Student Ambassador Team, and explain why these qualities are important. ______

Please explain what you think a Cockrell Student Ambassador should do and how he/she should act. ______

How are you going to share ideas and news that you learned in our meetings with your class and others? ______

Why is it important to show up on time to our meetings, and what do you think you should bring to be prepared? ______Please describe what it means to be a good leader: ______

Please name at least three activities that you would like to see at Cockrell that the Student Ambassadors can help promote: ______

References: (Please have two adults, with at least one reference being someone other than a parent, tell why they think you would make a good Cockrell Student Ambassador)

Name of Reference: ______

Reasons the above student would make a great Cockrell Student Ambassador: ______

Name of Reference: ______

Reasons the above student would make a great Cockrell Student Ambassador: ______

*******Please turn in application to Bridgette Hobson*******

A letter will be sent home on the applicant’s status by Wednesday, 8/30/17. ______Parent’s Signature

______Applicant’s Signature