The Student Council is comprised of fourth and fifth grade students who have been selected by their classmates. Once each classroom has selected their representative, a school election is held. Fourth grade students may run for the office of Secretary or Treasurer, and fifth grade students may run for President or Vice President. Those who are elected as student council members are looked upon as role models. They are expected to adhere to the Life Long Guidelines and Life Skills, infused throughout our curriculum, at all times. |
| Student Council members have a “three strikes and you're out policy”. This policy ensures that members follow the life-long guidelines and life skills throughout the school. This includes the completion of classwork and homework assignments, conduct in the classroom, specials, playground, and cafeteria, as well as regular attendance at our meetings and special functions. If an “offense” occurs, the member receives an X on their student council progress sheet. Teachers, administrators, and other staff members who witness inappropriate activity may report the incident to Mrs. Gomez, resulting in an X on the members progress sheet. Upon receipt of three X’s the member will be asked to leave student council and is to be replaced with a newly elected member from their class. |
At Country Isles Elementary School giving back to the community is an important part of our education. Student Council sets the bar for excellence as we assist with school wide events, charity fundraising, and community involvement. Our purpose is to facilitate good relationships between our students, staff, and our community. We are proud to encourage character skills with an emphasis on citizenship, and we provide an outlet for students to share in the democratic process through our classroom and school wide elections in September.Last year we worked hard organizing and promoting the National Red Ribbon Week activities in October, we raised $1,300 for the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.
Last November, we assisted PTA in a school-wide food drive to create Thanksgiving Day cards for local people in our community, and we sold leaves for donations as part of the Harvest Food Drive.
Also in November, we Led the Pledge of Allegiance at the Weston City Commission Meeting. It took place at the new City Hall.
We took part in a Holiday Festival at Publix (a Partner in Education) last December and we sang holiday songs.
Our Student Council ran a coin drive in January, “Pasta for Pennies” to raise money for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. We had set a goal of $1,000 and raised over $3,000. We’ve never seen so many coins! We are so proud of our Country Isles’ Herons!
For Valentine’s Day in February, we sold roses. And they sold out fast. We raised over $1,000 for a special family in our community.
FCAT kept us busy in March. We celebrated the end of FCAT with HATS OFF TO FCAT hat day! Almost every student came to school wearing a hat.
In April, Student Council worked on a fundraiser for Autism Awareness Month. We sold Puzzle Pieces for $1.00 each. They are displayed in the cafeteria and the class that purchased the most will received a pizza party.
Congratulions Mrs. Gomez’s Class and Ms. O’Connor’s Class. It was a tie!
We Led the Pledge of Allegiance once again at the Weston City Commission Meeting on May 5, 2008. It took place at the new City Hall. Also during the month of May, Student Council reminds all of our CIE students not only about Teacher Appreciation Week, but also how thankful we are about so many others. There are many people that make our school year a successful one. We need to remember where we start each morning, the bus drivers, car loop helpers, and crossing guards. Our day continues with teachers, assistants, volunteers, cafeteria staff, office staff, our school nurse and many others. It is important to let people know that you appreciate what they do!
We were very busy last school year and our accomplishments were many! Student Council works hard each and every month to exemplify our school’s mission, “Educating Responsible Citizens!” |
