Student leadership is something we often don't consider at the elementary level. Over my 7 weeks at Park Street I have come to see how valuable and achievable it can really be to have a Student Council. I observed as students took on the initiative to run for leadership positions and then meet weekly to discuss the issues and events that were relevant to their school community. The students keep record of their meetings and manage their own funds. One of the great fundraisers they planned was for a local girl who was diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. By making banana splits for over 300 students they raised just under $1000. Great work students!
Some of the girls in our video club created this film to inform the community on the topic of sharing. It was entirely their script and I was just there to support them and help with the editing process.
I believe that an important goal in my teaching is to have students collaborate with and learn from others all around the world. It is important that students learn to give back to those around them and not take anything for granted. I am excited to work alongside great organizations, such as KIVA micro loans, to teach students how to help make change and think globally. Having students choose and monitor the loans we give as a class also incorporates a responsible understanding of money from our math curriculum. I think it is so important to think globally and act locally at any age.
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