HKMS 8th Grade Council

Responsibilities

• Marketing and communicating the activity:
  • Plan to announce both the start and the end of the activity and provide updates, as relevant.
  • Create digital (PNG/JPEG formats only) and print flyer(s) for the weekly newsletter and posting in designated spots.
  • Announcements (morning audio and for The Den)
• Regular meetings between either 7:00am - 8:00am or 3:00pm - 4:00pm (or later,if applicable). Be in location prior to start. If after school, stay with all students until all are picked up.
• Communicate via Parent Square or Email with the parent of the club members regarding schedule, schedule changes and cancellations. Please give as much notice as possible when canceling and be sure this information is communicated tothe parents, not just announced in the building.
• Setup and cleanup the area used for the activity.
• Please request custodial assistance, with sufficient notice, when appropriate.
• Maintain roster and attendance of students, submit or share at midpoint and endof activity.

Our 8th-grade council advisors provide and develop leadership skills and foster agency of the involved students. They help to facilitate the annual toy drive with Curielle School (or other similar school), and facilitate two annual fundraising events, the Pancake Breakfast and Pasta Dinner. They help students facilitate a class legacy gift/project while maintaining all related financial responsibilities.

The advisors help students to plan their end of year picnic as well as assist with the end of year trip and closing ceremony.

Minimum of 75 Hours

½ Stipend Paid in December, ½ Paid in June