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Student Council
Silver Oak Student Council represents the voice of our students. They help to organize community service projects, arrange school-wide special activities and provide input on school decisions.
Student Council is open to all students in 5th and 6th grades. Elections are held every year in September and are voted on by students in 5th and 6th grades. Learn more about Student Council under About in the right column.
2024-25 Campaign and Election Timeline
Students interested in participating in a Student Council office participate in an election campaign during September and October.
Thursday, September 12: 5th and 6th graders interested in running for office will attend a MANDATORY meeting in C12 AFTER they eat lunch. During the meeting, we'll discuss the election process, talk about what to do to run a successful campaign, and you will receive the online link to apply.
Friday, September 20: Deadline for students to submit their paperwork. No late entries will be accepted.
Wednesday, September 25: "Primary" is held. Final candidates announced.
Thursday, September 26 ~ Thursday, October 3: Campaign
Friday October 4: Candidate Speeches, Election and Winners announced.
Election Slate
President - 6th Grade
Vice President - 5th Grade
Secretary - 6th Grade
Treasurer - 5th Grade
2 Historians - one 5th grade, one 6th grade
Sergeant-at-arms -5th Grade
Fundraising
Students raise funds throughout the year by selling Holiday Grams. Monies raised go to Silver Oak projects.
Spirit Week & Pep Rallies
Student Council brings students together to celebrate our school through Spirit Weeks and Pep Rallies. During Spirit Week, each day Student Council representatives visit all classrooms to tally participation. Only students who are wearing proper spirit wear are counted (no post-its for colors etc.) The primary and upper grade classrooms with the highest percentage of participation are awarded the "We Have Spirit!" toilet seat (to go with the golden plunger). The toilet seat will be passed on throughout the year.
Community Service Projects
Silver Oak students and their families generously serve and support the community in many ways. Each year, Student Council decides and participates in several programs such as, Toys for Tots, Pennies for Patients- Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and Survival Snacks for Sacred Heart.
About
Silver Oak Student Council consists of six student officers, which include president, vice president, treasurer, sergeant of arms, and two historians. Also included are two class representatives per class in 5th and 6th grades.
Student Council is open to all students in 5th and 6th grades. Elections are held every year in September and are voted on by students in 5th and 6th grades. Meetings are held during lunch the first Thursday of every month from October-May. The student council, which is overseen by 6th grade teacher Mr. Clopton, manages programs such as the student store, recycle programs, community service, and spirit rallies for the school. They raise money throughout the year with their Holiday Gram programs for school.