FAB Day 2017-2018

What is it? A way to celebrate students who have good citizenship and academics During 7th period on a Friday, students who have no Ds or Us in any class and who have no referrals since the last FAB Day will get to participate in an activity of their choice

What are the activities? Dance-Large Gym Small Gym-Free gym time Basketball-Outside courts Football-soccer fields Kickball-baseball fields Arts and Crafts-Art Room Karaoke-Room 301 Computer/Board Games-Library Computer Games-Lyvers Computer Games-Jordan Video Games-Auditorium

How will I choose the activity? Students who are eligible to attend FAB Day will sign up for the activity of their choice. Since there is limited space at each activity, you may not get your first pick. Make sure to have a 2nd and 3rd choice in mind. To be as fair as possible, students will choose a random number to determine the order they get to choose their activity. Once you sign-up for your activity, you cannot change! Do not ask your teacher if you can switch.

What if I am not eligible to attend FAB Day? Teachers will let you know in advance if you have met the requirements to attend FAB Day Students will stay on team and have the opportunity to get makeup work to improve their grades All makeup work must be turned in on time to the appropriate teacher in order to get credit. The due date should be posted on the makeup work for each teacher. Use this time to improve! We will have a FAB Day every six weeks this year so you can work toward attending the next FAB Day!

student council 2017-2018

Student Council-What is it? A group of elected students who will meet 1-2 times per month either during school or after school on Thursdays The members of the council will work with teachers, school leaders, and parents to represent the interests of students and help improve the school

What will Student Council Members do? Help prepare and work at school activities Develop and implement fundraisers Help raise school spirit and pride Represent student body while collaborating with school leaders

What are the requirements to run for student council? Maintain good academic standing-Nothing lower than a C, zero referrals, up to teachers discretion Must be able to attend student council meetings Display leadership qualities and good citizenship The ability to work with others Possess the desire to make Westport Middle School a better place!

What do I have to do to run for student council? Fill out the application and questionnaire- Turn into team leaders by Monday September 18 Prepare and write a 1-2 minute speech to turn in with your application by Monday September 18. Speeches must focus on why students should vote for you!

How will student council representatives be chosen? Students on each team will vote for two of the candidates from their team to be on the student council Students will vote in secret by filling out a ballot. Students on each team will vote during Advisory by Friday Sep. 22. If you would like to create a sign or poster to hang up and “campaign” you may do so. All signs must be approved by your team leader before they are hung up and they must be hung in your team area.

Where can I get an application? Team leaders will have applications You may also get an application from the front office All applications should be turned into team leaders. Anymore questions? Ask Mrs. Custis (room 303), Mr. Koch, or Mr. West!

Video-What are the possibilities? Here is an example of some of the activities a student council could do! (Keep in mind this is a high school, we wouldn’t do all of the same things) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86mY6qyczEg Example of a student speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbH582jNm6Y