Student Recognition and Celebration (or, the way to maintain staff sanity)
Contests Press Conferences offered through CHSPA Random Contests offered through CHSPA Annual Awards and Critiques (individual and staff) JEA NSPA CSPA CHSPA
Monthly Awards Staff Nominations Stories Photos Design Secondary/Alternative Copy Staff Member of the Month Make Certificates!
Induction Ceremony/Banquet For Quill and Scroll End of Year celebration End of Year awards (staff and adviser determined) Invite administrators
Simple Recognition Good Photos Well-written stories Completed pages s, letters, cards from outside people Scholarship recommendations Recognition in school newsletters Birthdays
Ways to bring in the fun Work Nights = Staff Dinners Secret Santa Bonding Anonymous cards Uncovering editor positions Distribution parties Senior goodbye party
Originality Come up with something that is unique to your staff and to you This is a love/hate situation, and you have to find the balance. Know what keeps your staff going.