Southern Star

How to become a “super-council” with a few simple guidelines

By: Shae Haycock

Introduction

Opening Activity

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8iGRaJ301U• -Before you start a mission, it is best to have a

predetermined plan• -Captain America surveys the scenario and determines

what needs to be done in order to defeat Loki• -The requirements for Southern Star are a

predetermined plan to ensure success for your council• -Southern Star is designed to help all NASC schools

share ideas and goals so that each school can have greater success on their own campus

Brother School Activity

• Like the Blood Brothers, your super human strength can be increased when in proximity to your Brother School!

• Combine forces to share ides, or have a community service project

Brother School Activity

• You must have one charitable/service activity OR two contacts. It is highly recommended for schools to do a charitable/service activity together, but two brother school contacts are acceptable.

• Evidence: Contacts should include a picture or receipt and/or a thank you note from your brother school. Activities must include pictures clearly identifying both groups of students.

Community Service

• Be a super hero in your community!

Community Service

• You must complete one community service project with your entire school student body. You must also include at least one testimonial from a student who participated or benefitted from the activity. (Canned food or book drive, etc)

• Evidence: Must include pictures clearly identifying students involved in the service AND a thank you note from those who benefitted from the service/testimonial of one who participated.

Presidents Meeting Attendance

• Peter Parker goes searching for knowledge in a museum, and as a result, he gains his spidey senses!

• Student Body Presidents can learn from other presidents, and return back to their schools with new ideas and powers.

Presidents Meeting Attendence

• - A member from your council must represent your school for four of the monthly presidential meetings.

• Evidence will be verified by Ms. Ginger.

School Spirit Activities

• Captain America was invented to raise the spirit during war time in America.

• Have pride in your school and work towards having at least 2 school spirit activities to improve your school spirit.

School Spirit Activities

• You must have at least two.• Evidence: Must include pictures of the events.

Student/Staff Recognition/Appreciation

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aP1FZToPFxA

Student/Staff Recognition/Appreciation

• Every hero needs a sidekick, so make sure you give credit where credit is due! You can’t be a hero all on your own!

• “Not all heroes wear capes.”

Student Recognition/Appreciation

• You must have at least one, recognizing students or student groups for achievements.

• Evidence Must include pictures of the recognition.

Staff Recognition/Appreciaton

• You must have at least one staff appreciation project.

• Evidence Must include a picture of the project and/or a thank you note from a member of your staff. (Remember teachers are not the only ones that work at your school!)

Zone Workshop

• Green Lantern has a ring that glows. He uses his light to help other heroes in need.

• Share your light with other heroes in need by sharing your ideas at zone!

Zone workshop

• You must submit at least one workshop from your school. Although an accepted workshop is not required, the submission must be completed and on time to count.

• Evidence: Submission will be verified by Southern Zone Rep.

Leadership Training

• Superman leads the Justice league to victory again and again.

• Just like Superman had to learn from great examples like his dad, teach your council how to step up!

Leadership Training

• You must have at least one training with your council.

• Evidence: Must include pictures and/or lesson plan of training. (This should teach your council how to be leaders)

Mid Level Involvement

• Citezens and young kids look to “friendly neighborhood spider man,” to serve and protect them.

• Just like these kids idolize Spiderman, middle level councils idolize you!

• “With great power comes great responsibility” So be a great older school!

Mid Level Involvement

• You must have two contacts, OR one shadow day OR one charitable/service activity with your feeder school.

• Evidence: Must include pictures clearly identifying both groups of student involved and/or a tank you one from the middle/feeder school that participated

Additional Requirements

• The best heroes go above and beyond the call of duty, so don’t forget to complete 3 of the 5 additional requirements to receive Southern Star!

Additional Requirements• You must complete three (3) of the five (5) requirements listed below.

– Zone Roundtable- You must submit at least one roundtable from your school. Although an accepted roundtable is not required, the submission must be completed and on time to count.

– Evidence: Submission will be verified by Southern Zone Rep.– Attend regional community service event – Evidence: Attendance verified by Southern Zone Rep.– ADDITONAL Spirit Activity- – Evidence: Must include pictures of the additional event.– Pinterest Pin- Any member from your council must add a pin to the NASC Pinterest. State

Board officers and advisors are encouraged to pin, but WILL NOT count towards the award criteria; must be a current council member.

– Evidence: Must include a screenshot of the post. Pins must be constructive and relate to NASC goals and topics.

– Mid Level JC application- At least one pair from your council must apply to be JCs. Although an accepted application is not required, the submission must be completed and on time to count.

– Evidence: Submission will be verified by Southern Zone Rep

Closing

• If you learn how other schools find success in their councils, you can have greater success in yours. That is why we have required brother school contacts, presidents meeting attendance, and zone conference attendance.

• Southern Star exists as a guide to help us have super councils, and to be on track to receive Silver Star in April at state.

• Feel free to contact me at any time at southernrep@nevadastuco.org