<p>October 2, 2015</p><p>Dear Parent or Guardian:</p><p>Your child has expressed an interest in representing their class for the Student Council class representative for the 2015-2016 school year. There will be 2 representatives elected by their peers in each classroom. Student Council meetings will be held on the first Tuesday of every month in the media center from 3: 40 p.m. - 4:40 p.m. Parents will need to provide transportation home from the meetings. </p><p>Please sign and have your student return the permission slip below to the FRONT OFFICE by Monday, 10-5, if you give permission for your child to participate. Please have your student read and sign the “Details and Duties” listed on the back of this sheet. Representatives will be announced by Friday, October 9. </p><p>Linda Baude, SGA Sponsor, [email protected]</p><p>Adam McAndrews, Sponsor, [email protected]</p><p>------</p><p>Student’s Name______</p><p>Student’s Teacher______</p><p>Parent’s Name ______</p><p>Parent’s Home Phone______</p><p>Parent’s Cell Phone______</p><p>Email Address______</p><p>______I give my child permission to represent their class in the SGA. I will be able to provide transportation home from the meetings.</p><p>Signature______</p><p>Date ______PURPOSE: We, the student body of Clearspring Elementary School, are organized to promote this school's education to a higher level of excellence and to develop good citizens, good leaders, and good followers. DETAILS & DUTIES OF STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS</p><p>MEMBERS: Our Student Council consists of the following officers - President and Vice-President and Secretary. The council also consists of two members from each 1st through fifth grade class. QUALIFICATIONS: In order to become a member of the Clearspring Student Council, the student must have good grades and good conduct. The representative must also be dependable, respected by their classmates, fair in dealing with others, and desires to be a member of the council. Student Council offers 1st through 5th Grade Huskies the opportunity to actively participate in school-wide initiatives, lend their hands to community causes, and see democracy in action. While representing Clearspring, these student leaders will gain responsibility, have increased pride in their school, and possess an overall awareness of events at a local and or global level. Class representatives along with school officers will be held to high academic and citizenship levels. Below is a list of the school officers and responsibilities: </p><p>Classroom Representative</p><p>1. Attend Student Council meetings 2. Bring ideas and suggestions from class members to the meetings 3. Report information back to his/her class and a K-1 classroom 4. Help with the development of projects for the Student Council and school 5. Helps promote school pride 6. Is a good Clearspring citizen</p><p>Student’s Signature______</p><p>Name of Student’s Teacher ______</p>