Student Council provides Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Graders the wonderful opportunity to be leaders in their school. Each child serves as part of Student Council for one-third of the school year. The Sixth Graders are assigned the responsibility of being co-presidents, treasurer, secretary and school reporters for their “term in office.” Parliamentary procedure keeps the Monday lunch meetings running smoothly, as all the students offer suggestions as to what projects to take on, and how to organize, advertise, and, implement them. Activities can range from sponsoring a winter coat collection for those in need, to a beautification project in connection with Earth Day that includes a fundraiser to buy flowers for the whole school to plant on campus, to promoting less waste in the lunchroom via posters and announcements. A perennial favorite is organizing a “Grub Day” - the opportunity to dress outside of Tenacre’s dress code (celebrity day, pajama day, beach day) in exchange for bringing in $1 to be donated to a charity. The children are enthusiastic and creative, and thoroughly enjoy their opportunity to make suggestions which can impact school life.