Welcome to the GMS Student Council webpage!

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Griffin Student Council

The GMS Student Council consists of one girl and one boy from each 4th grade classroom. In the fall of each school year, the 4th grade classes are given an overview of expectations for Student Council members and the opportunity to sign-up. Two names are randomly chosen from each classes’ sign-up, responsibilities and expectations are reviewed with the chosen students, and permission slips given to notify parents of their child’s leadership opportunity. Once all slips are in, the newly formed Student Council begins their work! These students take on the important role of being a student leader at GMS. Council members work closely with Miss Maghakian to plan and organize activities. Meetings normally take place during lunch and/or recess periods, one to two times per month. During those meetings many topics are discussed:

  • Building school spirit
  • Planning fundraisers
  • Initiating food and clothing drives
  • Deciding how to spend student funds to support the school and students

Joining Student Council is an important decision and a serious commitment. Members are required to share ideas, work well together, compromise, and be role models for other students. There are some after school responsibilities as well including School Board presentations, Kids Voting booth, carwash, etc. Student Council members are young leaders and role models. Each year the Student Council group brings new ideas and spirit to the GMS community as a whole

 

 

 

Students:  Do you have suggestions for the GMS Student Council?  Please click on the mailbox below and send us an email with your comments, questions, and ideas!  The Student Council wants to hear from YOU!

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Below are some thoughts from the current 2008-2009 Student Council members, what they learned and what they enjoyed about being a member.

Jaclyn djboy

"I learned being a Student Council member that you need to be a leader. Also, you should follow all the rules and be a model for other students." - Jaclyn

"In Student Council this year I learned how important it is to raise money so you can donate it to people who need it. Student Council has been very fun this year. My favorite thing was when we were on TV!" -DJ
aliesha michael

"Student Council is a very responsible job.  It is very fun and important.  I had a great time doing Student Council this year and I hope I can do it next year, too!" -Aliesha

"School is not just about learning, it is about responsibility, too.  You learn a lot about responsibility in Student Council.  My favorite activity this year was the car wash." -Michael
amy tanner

"The Student Council has taught me many things about our community and how to help it.  Also, it helps us learn how to help our school for things we need.  We have learned that we need to take care of our school so we can help it to be better than it already is.  It was a great experience and I will always remember it." -Amy

"Student Council is fun.  You earn a lot of respect from people around you.  But, you must have courage to stand up for your ideas.  Responsibility is also key.  You make decisions for the students." -Tanner
morgan tjboy

"I learned Student Council takes a lot of courage and responsibility.  I really enjoyed doing the car wash.  It was fun!" -Morgan

"I learned on the GMS Student Council that it takes a lot of courage because you must help the school.  Something else I learned was you must be serious most of the time, but it is fun helping people." -TJ
annie cole

"Student Council is the best part of the year, that's why many students wanted to be a Student Council member.  Since the start, I have had fun in Student Council with my classmates." -Annie

"I have had fun doing fundraisers and helping the community with the GMS Student Council." -Cole