Harry Hoag
Elementary School Student Council is composed of
representatives from each grade, 4-6, plus an elected president,
vice president, secretary, and treasurer. Only sixth grade
students may run for president; only fifth grade students may
run for vice-president; anyone may run for secretary and
treasurer. Candidates must have at least an average of 70 and
submit petitions signed by at least 20 students. Candidates for
president and vice president also need a teacher recommendation.
All students in grades 4-6 vote for officers with each grade
level voting for its own representatives. Candidates l make
campaign speeches in the gym in front of all students in grades
4 - 6. Council members help make decisions and organize events.
Student Council 2011-12 Officers
President: Rhyonn Ford
Vice president: Baileigh Behan
Secretary: Kendall Kennedy
Treasurer: Bryce Thibedeau
6th grade Reps: Eliza
Cechnicki, Jacob Hazlett, and Emily Marsh
5th grade Reps: Emily Abrams,
Dakota Cohn, and Solomon Parker
4th grade Reps: Megan Behan,
Taylor Gifford and Gus Snow.
Talented and Gifted Program
CHALLENGING MINDS is
open to any student in grades 3-6 and starts in January, 2012. The group meets once per month,
usually on Fridays, from 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. in room 61. Activities are directed by Lauri Dahlin, Talented and Gifted
Co-Advisor
CHALLENGING MINDS JR. is
this year working with students in grades 1-3. Students meeting in
October worked on trivia games, tested their general knowledge and
competed with both teams and head-to-head.November's session was
riddles and word Games. Students participated in a variety of
activities that let them use their problem solving, reasoning and
special planning skills. MATH FACTS challenges
students in grades 3-6 to become a Math Fact “Fiend,” “Fanatic," or
“Phenom.” A Fiend is able to correctly complete 100 math facts in
addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division in five minutes
or less. A Fanatic correctly completes the 100 math facts in four
minutes or less; and the Phenom completes the facts in three minutes
or less.
Students who become Fiends, Fanatics,
or Phenoms will have their names displayed in the district
newsletter, receive a certificate, and earn Topper Bucks, according
to the student’s level and type of facts being tested. Memorizing
math facts is an important skill that improves a student's chance to
be successful in math.
Math Facts runs from January, 2012 to
June, 2012 and sessions are from 2:45 –
3:45 p.m., usually on Fridays in room 61. Math Facts is directed by Lauri Dahlin, Talented and Gifted
Co-Advisor.
Chess
Club
ADVISORS: Ted Arndt, Liz Arndt
WHO CAN JOIN: Starting in January, 2012, students in grades 3-6. After students from previous
chess clubs have been invited to participate, the remainder of
players will be chosen on a first-come, first-served basis. Total
membership is a maximum of 34 students. A minimum threshold of
academic and behavioral performance is required in order to
participate.
The chess club season lasts about six weeks.
Purpose: Students will learn basic chess and participate in informal
competition . A tournament will be held in February.
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ubs have been invited to participate, the remainder of
players will be chosen on a first-come, first-served basis. Total
membership is a maximum of 34 students. A minimum threshold of
academic and behavioral performance is required in order to
participate.