Madi prepared her speech last night. We reviewed it in the car this morning and she read it to us as we drove. Then she rewrote it neater once we were at school so that she could read it without having to read through things she had crossed out. She told me this morning that she said a prayer about the elections. I told her that I hoped that everything turned out great for her! We then prayed about the day and how she would feel good about trying for a spot for her class even if she didn't get it.
Her speech was written excellent! She and I talked over some things that would make her a good representative and I asked her what things she has done in the past that would show she is a leader. I didn't get much time with her to work on it and really wanted her to write her as it would be more sincere and if she spent the time on it, she'd care more about it.
There were a lot of girls in her class who were hoping to be on student council. A few that had been on student council last year and are fabulous leaders and examples in class. The kids all take turns reading their papers or poems or whatever they have prepared for the class. They all vote for one boy and one girl. Some of the kids put up posters - most did not. The posters are usually made from cardstock or posterboard and say "Vote for___!"
One of the kids did the most awesome posters I've seen in a long time. One had Chuck Norris and said "Chuck Norris isn't running for Student Council because he's voting for Andrew!" Another one said "I pity the fool who doesn't vote for Andrew!" They were awesome!!
Other kids brought in bribes and tried to win over classmates by giving candy pieces or small bags of chips with small papers attached with "Vote for ___" or whatever. Most kids see right through this and love the food, but don't necessarily vote just because of candy. So we wouldn't let Madi do it. We told her that if she was voted in, it would be because she was thought of as being able to be responsible and that she'd do a great job.
This afternoon she came into my room with a huge smile and thumbs up. She was SOOO excited!!! We think it is awesome that she was elected. I think it will be a big boost to her self esteem and give her responsibility in an area that will be excellent for her. They will meet one Friday every month after school and she'll be involved in activities and assignments and things for the school.
Has been a great start to the week for sure!!!
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