Tag: student leadership

Democracy Thrives in Saklan Student Council

Another exciting Student Council election cycle has just come to an end here at Saklan! We all are once again reminded that democracy is still alive and well among our student body.

This year, sixteen out of forty Middle School students submitted their candidacies. A new Student Council office also has been created: Environmental Affairs Chair.

The Middle School Student Council officer candidates presented their lively and engaging speeches at CLAS last Friday. Balloting took place in Grades 1-8 classrooms afterwards, and the results of the Middle School election were announced just before the school day ended. 

Earning a seat as a Student Council officer involves more than simply winning the popular vote. Each candidate had to submit a Letter of Intent, make a campaign poster, sit for an interview conducted by Jennifer Lettieri and Kim Parks, and share slogans and stickers with the Lower School students during lunch recess. The speeches presented at CLAS were the culmination of their campaigning.

Candidates were awarded points for timeliness and quality when carrying out each of these tasks, and the candidates with the most points were the winners.

Lower School Student Council representatives were selected by their classmates and respective homeroom teachers in grades 1-5. 

Congratulations to our 2025-2026 Student Council members!

Middle School Officers

  • President – Skyler
  • Vice President – Haley
  • Activities Chair – Makena
  • Treasurer – Mae
  • Publicity Chair – Willow K.
  • Secretary – Corinne
  • Environmental Affairs Chair  – Aliya

Lower School Representatives

  • Grade 1 – Finley and Violet
  • Grade 2 – Amara and Alex
  • Grade 3 – Isla and Wren
  • Grade 4 – TBD
  • Grade 5 – Charlotte and Darcy

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Back by Popular Demand!

Every Saklan student knows how rewarding a snack can be at the end of a busy day of learning and having fun with one another here at school. Our dedicated and resourceful Student Council has been busy planning the return of Snack Shack this year!

Student Council officers and representatives in grades 1 through 8 decided on the final items for sale based on desirability, minimizing waste, and being able to set reasonable prices ranging from 50 cents to $2.00 per item. Yummy snacks for sale this year will include: goldfish, gummies, chips, Hello Panda, Pirate’s Booty, Rice Krispy treats, La Croix bubble water, Honest Juice, and Martinelli’s apple drink. 

Last year’s Student Council voted to spend some of the proceeds from Snack Shack for The Saklan School to participate in the Terracycle recycling program for markers, pens, glue sticks, and odd single-use products we use daily at school. Stay tuned for which charity or cause this year’s Student Council selects!

Snack Shack will open outside David’s office from 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. every Thursday starting on January 16th.  Saklan students are invited to come by and purchase a snack from our hardworking Student Council members. Cash only, please. 

Thank you, students and parents, for supporting our Student Council.

Snack on!

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