Friday, September 13, 2013

Copper Kids run for student council offices

29 children at Copperopolis Elementary are vying for 5 offices for the school student council.
Campaign posters line the walls of the multipurpose room with witty slogans and graphic art designs.
For many this is their first foray into the political machine for others the political bug has bitten them and they enjoy the position, honor and commitment of the job.
President - open to 6th grade only - runs all student council meeting and writes all articles for the Copper Cougar newsletter.
Vice-President - open to 5th grade only - assists the president with his/her duties and also handles publicity of student body events.
Secretary - open to 6th grade only - is responsible for all minutes of meetings and maintains a yearly calendar.
Treasurer - open to 5th grade only - responsible for keeping a balance of student body funds and approving payments at monthly meetings.
Historian - open to all - photojournalist of school events and maintains the office display case with up to date photos of events.
Sergeant At Arms - open to 4th grade only - promotes positive behavior choices during meetings, events and assemblies. This position also leads the school in the Pledge of Allegiance on Monday mornings.
Elections will be held today, 9-13-13.





by,
Charity Maness