Keep Your Cool, Don't Lose Your
Head
Meetings, complaints, "to do" lists...and
markers out of ink. The life of an adviser or student leader can be
overwhelming. Keep your cool, power through, and remember that the work you do touches many lives.
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Photo: Mascot training workshop at CheerLeadership Camp Session I at Central Washington University,
Ellensburg
In this
Issue
Programs and Events
Activities and Timely Tips
Our Space: News from the WASC Board
Quote
GREETINGS
Three teachers in my
life are already sneezing from the welcome-back-to-school cold. Work
hard...but take care of yourself, too.
In the Loop editor, Joe Fenbert
PROGRAMS
AND EVENTS
ASB Legal Issues for High School Students
September 27, Moses Lake High
Join
ASB law authority Marty Fortin, director of AWSP learning centers,
for the ASB Legal
Issues
workshop on September 27 at Moses Lake High. ASB funds are unique in that the law requires students, advisers and
administrators to collaborate on the use of funds for extra-curricular
activities. This interesting, spirited session covers ASB
rules and regulations, budget writing and meeting organization.
Raising Student Voice and Participation (RSVP)
Training for High Schools
October 22, Central Valley High, Spokane
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
join the training
at Central Valley High on October 22 from 9:00 a.m. to
12:30 p.m.
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. Gain the
confidence to lead your school or club. Topics will include communication
strategies, developing ideas, creating action plans and effective meeting skills
including an introduction to parliamentary procedure.
Registration
form
Sonics Leadership
Day, November 28
The popular Sonic Leadership Day is sponsored by Washington Student Leadership
and
the Seattle SuperSonics. This year the leadership workshop will occur in the late fall
rather than mid-year. 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.
Still Time to Register, late fee of $10.00 per delegate will apply
27th
Annual High School WASC Conference
October 12-14, Stadium High, Tacoma
"10 Things I Love
About
Leadership"
The
annual WASC Conference attracts over 1,000 high
school students from across the state.
Registration
materials
Middle Level Team Retreat
September 30-Oct. 2, Cispus Learning
Center Deadline
Approaching
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.
Cispus
Registration
materials
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
Inclusion: More Than Just
A
Word
The phrase we
need to "include all students" is often heard from student leaders. But
what does this really mean? Who is "all" and how do you "include" them?
The WASC Board recently explored these questions. A meaningful
discussion of the concept of inclusion is the beginning of a student
leadership team's attempt to live up to the noble quest of including
all students. Discover what inclusion means to you and how you can
create opportunities for it in this 45-minute lesson
plan.
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.
Local Associations
(formerly Interhighs) Meeting Announcements: 2007/08
Wesco Association of Student Councils
Sept. 19 (Wed.) at Cascade High
Nov.
15 (Wed.) at Kamiak High
Jan.
11 (Fri.) at Mountlake Terrace High
Feb. 15 (Fri.) at Marysville High, Jostens Conference
March
TBA- Shoreline Conference Center
Greater Yakima Valley
Association of Student Councils
Sept. 19 (Wed.) at West Valley High
Nov. 14 (Wed.) at Sunnyside High
Jan. 9 (Wed.) location TBD at Sept 19 meeting
Feb. 20 (Wed.) at Grandview High
May 14 (Wed.) at Prosser High
KingCo Association of
Student Councils
Sept. 25 (Tue.) at Roosevelt High, topic: Kick-off meeting
Nov.
13 (Tue.) at Inglemoor High, topic: sportsmanship
Feb. 28 (Thur.) Student school exchange
Apr. 22 (Tue.) at Bothell High, topic: community service
May 29 (Thur.) at Eastlake High, topic: new officers
QUOTE
"
Leadership offers an opportunity to make a difference in
someone's life, no matter what the project."
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