Sonic Leadership Day, Nov.
28
There is still time for both high schools and middle level schools to register for the popular Sonic Leadership
Day. Registration deadline is Nov. 14.
Photo: Adviser Caity
Karapostoles of Sequim MS leads her students through the post-keynote,
guided lesson plan at Sonic Leadership Day.
In this
Issue
Programs and Events
Activities and Timely Tips
Our Space: News from the WASC Board
Quote
GREETINGS
My son Brad
injured his leg and caught a bad cold a week before the District cross
country meet. His place in the District race would greatly
determine his team's chance of making it to State. Before the race I
asked him how he was handling the frustration and pressure of not being
in top form. He said, "If I go out and do my best, then I'll know it
was not my fault if we don't make it to State." Sometimes doing our best means giving 100% of what we can offer at the time, which is not
always the same as
our best. Brad ran 15 seconds slower than his fastest time of the
year...and helped his team make it to State! As you work through your
many student leadership responsibilities, remember to allow yourself the
grace of giving your best effort even if the results will be less than
your best performance under ideal conditions.
In the Loop editor, Joe Fenbert
PROGRAMS
AND EVENTS
Washington
Activity Coordinators Association Conference
March 19-21, Vancouver Hilton
A Shining Future, A Colorful
Past
Join ranks with the more than 400 student leadership advisers that attend the
annual professional conference sponsored by the Washington Activity Coordinators Association. After many years at
the Semi-Ah-Moo resort in Blaine, the conference is moving to Vancouver this
year to better serve the delegates.
Registration information
Be a presenter!
Share your ideas with others -- the
breakout sessions presented by delegates is the heart of the WACA experience.
Download the presenter
information, complete the form and send it to Tammy Caldwell, program
chair program@wacaonline.org
360.653.6347.
Registration Deadlines Approaching
Registration due Friday,
Nov. 2
Raising Student Voice and Participation (RSVP)
Training for High Schools
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.
Nov. 6,
Mariner High, Everett
Applications due Wednesday, Nov.
7
Adviser of the Year
Nominations/Applications
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
Registration
due Wednesday, Nov.
14
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.
WASC Membership Drive September to December
ACTIVITIES AND TIMELY
TIPS
Nov. 11: Veterans' Day
Look through these Veterans' Day
ideas and resources to begin planning a memorable observance.
Resources at
www.awsp.org/leadership
link: resources/related
links
Along with having favorite restaurants, stores and TV shows...we now
have added favorite Web sites to our modern living. Washington Student
Leadership is starting a collection of links related to student
leadership. Below are three you will find on our related links resource page.
Do
Something
Do Something is an excellent, student-friendly site for
community service advice. The site's mission is to inspire, support and celebrate a
generation of do-ers. The site includes a "Causes" link organized alphabetically
with each cause having a section on how to take action, related organizations
and resources. Grants are also available through the Do Something
organization.
Leadership to Go
Veteran student leadership adviser Ed Cinquini from Oregon has created a site
dedicated to student leadership. The purpose of the site is to provide
information for students and advisers to build leadership skills and to promote
student involvement. The site is free and all Ed asks of you is that you post
some of your ideas on the site.
Spirit Works
The Spirit Works company founded by Bob Burton is dedicated to sharing ideas to
improve school climate in school. The company's two books are full of ideas for
school spirit, games and activities and innovative ways to involve more students
in school activities.
OUR SPACE:
News from the WASC Board
The age of standards is upon us. Our leadership programs
can no longer focus on proms, pep assemblies and posters. Indeed, these are
integral parts of the leadership program, but our focus must no longer be the
event itself, but how the event will promote student success. With high-stakes
education in mind, the WASC Board members took the first step by creating a statewide
definition of a student leader that is relevant for today's schools.
Student leaders strive to
nurture and empower all
students to make a difference in their schools, communities and world. A
student leader displays integrity, cooperation and respect toward self and
others.
The
WASC Board is composed of representatives from across the state from Local
Associations of Student Councils (formerly known as Interhighs).
Meeting Announcements: 2007/08
Local
Associations of Student Councils
(formerly Interhighs)
complete
list of meetings
Columbia Bain
Nov. 28 (Wed) at Warden High
Edmonds
Oct. 31 (Wed) at Meadowdale High
Greater St. Helens
Nov. 14 (Thursday) Summit at Heritage High
Greater
Yakima Valley
Nov. 14 (Thursday) at Sunnyside High
KingCo
Nov.
13 (Tue) at Inglemoor High, topic: sportsmanship
Mid-Columbia
Dec. 5 (Wed) at Southridge High
Nisqually
Nov. 7(Wed) at Life Christian High
South Puget Sound
Nov. 14 (Wed) at Franklin Pierce High
Wesco
Nov. 28 (Wed) at Kamiak High
QUOTE
"Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the
key
to success."
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