Student Leadership

The Student Council at Laurel elementary  provides students with the opportunity to engage in school leadership and decision-making, helping to shape their school environment. By taking on roles such as president, vice president, secretary, or class representative, students gain hands-on experience in leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving. Students learn responsibility, communication skills, teamwork, decision making , problem solving, empathy and advocacy. Through their involvement, students build confidence, learn to serve their school community, and develop leadership skills that will benefit them in future endeavors.

The Student Council Newsletter is a regular publication created by and for elementary school students to keep everyone informed, engaged, and involved in school activities. The newsletter is a fun and informative way to highlight important events, share student achievements, and promote school spirit. It allows students to voice their ideas, share announcements, and stay up-to-date on what’s happening around the school.

Safety Patrol at elementary schools provides students with a unique opportunity to develop leadership qualities while promoting safety and responsibility. By taking on duties such as helping younger students cross the street, monitoring hallways, and assisting with school safety. Safety Patrol builds responsibility, communication skills, empathy, kindness, confidence, problem solving and teamwork. Safety Patrol members learn valuable skills that extend beyond their school years.

This girls group is designed to empower young girls in elementary school by focusing on key aspects of personal development, including confidence, self-awareness, affirmations, healthy habits, friendship, and self-expression. Through engaging activities and group discussions, girls will gain valuable skills that will help them build a positive self-image, strengthen relationships, and confidently navigate conflicts by teaching them the power of positive affirmations to improve self-esteem. Activities that focus on communication skills, resolving conflicts, and being a supportive friend are practiced. Activities that focus on discovering different forms of self-expression and exploring emotions promote social-emotional development. Journaling and reflection activities to enhance self-understanding promote character development.

By participating in this group, girls will develop a strong sense of self, learn how to maintain positive friendships, and find effective ways to express their thoughts and emotions. The ultimate goal is for each girl to feel empowered, confident, and ready to take on the world with a positive mindset.