NatStuCo E-Bulletin: September 2017

Your complete rundown of NatStuCo news and activities.

SEPTEMBER 2017

You and National Student Council: Better Together

NASC is now National Student Council—still the same respected organization, with a new name, fresh look, and enhanced programming to appeal to you and your student leaders. Whether you are a new or veteran adviser, we know that you’ll find NatStuCo helps propel your council to the next level. Visit our new website to learn more.

PROJECTS OF EXCELLENCE

There are more than 6,200 project ideas available at your fingertips! Log on now to the National Student Project Database on the NatStuCo website for ideas from other schools and to submit your own successful projects.

Welcome

Fiesta Catracha

American School of Tegucigalpa, Honduras
Fiesta Catracha is an annual student-based ceremony to celebrate the month of independence. This ceremony includes a feast of Honduran food to allow each grade and the student council to raise funds for future projects.

LEARN MORE

Welcome

Mix It Up Lunch

Frank Seale Middle School, Midlothian, TX
The counseling department partnered with the FSMS StuCo to participate in Mix It Up Day, an international campaign designed to encourage students to meet new people and start conversations with timid classmates.

LEARN MORE

Top News

Welcome

Helping You Help Hurricane Victims

Is your council planning to help with Hurricane Harvey relief? FEMA recommends the National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster website as a source of legitimate organizations that provide relief and victim aid during and after federal disasters.

LEARN MORE

Welcome

Join the Adviser Online Community

NatStuCo advisers have a new online community to network with peers, share resources, and seek ideas and solutions. Join the conversations or start your own in a members-only virtual space.

JOIN HERE

Welcome

Advisory Committee Needs You

NASSP is accepting applications for student council adviser seats on the Student Leadership Advisory Committee. The two-year positions include one high school and one middle level NatStuCo adviser with the middle level adviser selecting one of his/her student leaders to serve.

LEARN MORE

Welcome

Call for Presenters

How would you or one of your students like to present a workshop at LEAD Orlando? Here’s your chance. Apply by October 13.

GET TOPIC IDEAS AND LEARN DETAILS HERE

Welcome

Principals Month Video Contest Deadline Approaching

September 29 is the deadline to enter the National Principals Month video contest. Students can use their video talents to tell us why their principal is awesome and what their principal means to them, the school, and the community.

LEARN MORE

Welcome

Who Are Your Top Volunteers?

The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program is the nation’s largest youth recognition program based exclusively on volunteer community service. It is open to students in grades 5–12.

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED

Welcome

Senate Youth Program Seeks Applicants

The United States Senate Youth Program, an intensive weeklong educational experience, is seeking outstanding students interested in public service careers. High school juniors and seniors serving as a student, state, or community elected official are eligible.

SHARE THIS LINK WITH YOUR LEADERS

Trending in the Adviser Online Community

“What role does student council play in your school?”

“School has started in Florida! What are effective strategies for welcoming new council members?”

Student Council Tips and Tools

In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, your student council may decide to do a special fundraiser to assist in relief efforts. Before diving into the planning, take time to review our best practices for fundraising and selecting charities of choice by visiting Plan Projects and Activities, found in the Adviser Resource Center on NatStuCo.org.

Important Dates

September
1	2018 National Council of Excellence Awards application open online
5	2017–18 NASSP List of Approved Contests, Programs, and Activities available online
12	2018 NatStuCo Warren E. Shull National Adviser of the Year Awards application available online
October
	National Principals Month
6	Orlando LEAD Conference early-bird registration deadline
13	Orlando LEAD Conference workshop presenter application deadline
20	Orlando LEAD Conference regular registration deadline

In The Latest Advise

The NatStuCo Update column in your September issue of Advise provides a nice overview of the programs and services from National Student Council rolling out over this 2017–18 academic year. Watch your mailbox for your copy or read it online.

Tell us your story! If you’d like to contribute an article to Advise, view the editorial calendar and send your ideas to [email protected].

What’s In Store?

New products are being created with the new NatStuCo name and logo. Once the online store reopens, you should know we now accept e-checks for web orders.

Social Media

Stay connected! Follow us on social media for the latest National Student Council news.