Change
The days are getting darker and the colors are
getting brighter. In almost every situation that involves change, a
positive and negative aspect will emerge. To ease the tension involved
with change, focus on the benefits rather than the
inconveniences.
In this
Issue
Programs and Events
Activities and Timely Tips
Our Space: News from the WASC Board
Quote
GREETINGS
Everybody
participating in student leadership has a story about how they
first became involved. Recently, the journey of how John Bieker
became
the ASB adviser at Battle Ground High was shared with me. I found
John's story inspiring. His writing is also full of rich metaphors and
concepts that a student leadership team can use to better
understand themselves and the students they are serving.
In the Loop editor, Joe Fenbert
PROGRAMS
AND EVENTS
Adviser of the Year
Nominations/Applications
Due November 7
The
Washington Association of Student Councils recognizes an outstanding middle
level and high school adviser each year. Consider nominating an adviser who
displays the qualities of service, dedication and leadership in student
activities.
Middle School Nomination/Application
High School Nomination/Application
Raising Student Voice and Participation (RSVP)
Training for High Schools
October 22, Central Valley High, Spokane
October 30, West Seattle High, Seattle
Nov. 6, Mariner High, Everett
Raising
Student Voice & Participation (RSVP) is a student engagement
program sponsored by the National Association of Student Councils and
the National Association of Secondary School Principals. The RSVP
process uses democratic dialogue to give students a chance to speak out
and take action on school improvement and community issues. Organize a
five-member school leadership team to an RSVP training from 9:00-12:30
p.m.
Oct. 22, Central
Valley High, Spokane
Oct. 30,
West
Seattle High, Seattle
Nov. 6,
Mariner High, Everett
Still Time to Register
Sonics Leadership
Day, November 28
The popular Sonic Leadership Day is sponsored by Washington Student Leadership
and
the Seattle SuperSonics. The featured keynote speaker is up-and-coming
basketball front office talent Sam Presti. Presti is in his first year
as general manager of the Sonics after working for the NBA Champion San
Antonio Spurs.
Registration form.
Student Leadership Workshop
sponsored by
ESD 189, Anacortes and Washington Student Leadership
Middle Level: Oct. 25, 29, 30
High School: Oct. 26
Washington Student Leadership partners annually with ESD 189 to facilitate a
student leadership workshop designed for high school and middle level leaders.
Registration
form
Middle Level Team Retreat
October
21-23, Chewelah Peak Learning Center
The
Middle Level Team Retreat is designed to increase the effectiveness of
a school's student leadership team.
Chewelah Peak
Registration materials
WASC Membership Drive September to December
By joining or
renewing your membership with
the Washington Association of Student Councils (WASC) your school becomes a part
of our statewide student leadership team.
ACTIVITIES AND TIMELY
TIPS
Things to Celebrate in November
Nov. 5-9: Kid's Goal
Setting
Week
Have
each student write a personal goal on Monday and seal it in an envelope
to carry with him/her all week. On Friday, celebrate the accomplishment
of these goals. To lead by example, the staff can publicly set goals
and discuss how they are doing achieving them.
Nov. 6: Saxophone Day
Begin morning announcements with Saxophone music and find a
way to highlight the saxophone players in your school's music program.
Nov. 11: Veterans' Day
Look through these Veterans' Day
ideas and resources to begin planning a memorable observance.
Nov. 12-18: World Kindness Week
Encourage students and staff to commit random acts of kindness for each other.
Nov. 12-18: Children's Book Week
Hold a gently used children's book drive or organize older students to read books to elementary students.
OUR SPACE: News from the WASC Board
The
WASC Board is composed of representatives across the state from Local
Associations of Student Councils (formerly known as Interhighs). The mission of
the WASC Board is to inspire student leaders to nurture and empower all
students to make a difference in their schools, communities, and world. The
WASC Board provides statewide student representation and a voice on issues
related to education and leadership in Washington schools. Additionally,
through statewide student-led initiatives and leadership programs, the WASC
Board promotes the critical role student leadership plays in the success of all
students.
Meeting Announcements: 2007/08
Local
Associations of Student Councils
(formerly Interhighs)
complete list of meetings
Greater
Yakima Valley
Nov. 14 (Wed) at Sunnyside High
Edmonds School District
Oct. 31 (Wed) at Meadowdale High
KingCo
Nov.
13 (Tue) at Inglemoor High, topic: sportsmanship
Mid-Columbia
Oct. 24 (Wed) at Kamikian High,
Note: each school in the association should bring two representatives for the executive council.
Nisqually
Oct. 24 (Wed) at Fife High (advisers only).
South Puget Sound
Nov. 14 (Wed) at Franklin Pierce High
Wesco
Nov.
15 (Wed) at Kamiak High
QUOTE
" There
is a certain relief in change, even though it be from bad to worse! As I
have often found in traveling in a stagecoach, that it is often a comfort to
shift one's position, and be bruised in a new place."
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