Playa Student Council Elections 2011

  In October, Playa held its annual Student Council Elections.  Students volunteered to run for office, prepared their election speeches, spoke before the 3-5 grade students, created election posters, and voted in the election.  Classroom Representatives were selected in each classroom.

Coordinated by: Mrs. Zeidman, Mrs. Elliott, and Mrs. Villalba


Monday, Octrober 17, 2011
Playa Student Council elected
President-C. Robles
Vice-President: N. Alvarez
Secretary: C. Conover
Treasurer: E. Varnous
Parliamentarian: C. Nakatsuka

Purpose of Student Council

The purpose of the student council is to introduce elementary school students to the workings of government and parliamentary procedure. The purpose of student council is also to provide leadership to the student body by providing various opportunities for students’ social, academic, and physical growth.

Goals of Student Council

• Act as an intermediate representative between the student body and the administration

• Promote the general welfare of the students through encouraging the development of student clubs, and other school events (school spirit, fundraisers,  presentations, etc.)

• Provide leadership • Be self-supporting

• Develop a budget and allocating funds for various student  body activities

• Enhance positive school climate

• Serve as ambassadors for the school

K-Kids
K-Kids members were de-installed, installed as well as received membership certificates for their year of community service efforts.
*Outgoing officers
-Co-Presidents     D. Gomez and P. Buckley
-Vice President    C. Conover
-Secretary            C. Robles
*Incoming officers:
-President                C. Conover
-Vice President        X. Connor
-Secretary                C. Robles
-Sgt. at Arms            G. Pierce
-Events co-chairs     E. Varnous and M. Sieber
-One Meal, One family chair         D. Gomez
Again, we thank all members for providing a wonderful service to the school community this year.