MASC December 2021 Bulletin |
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MASC Executive Board Meeting
Saturday, December 11, 2021Registration Closes 11:59 p.m., Dec 7
South Hagerstown HS, Washington County MASC's second executive board meeting will provide students the opportunity to ask questions about pre-recorded officers, staff, regional, and SMOB reports; take action on legislative items, and participate in several mini-workshops among other things. Students and advisors who are not able to join us in person may join via live stream. Click on the link below for details and registration. (Remember, all executive board members need to register whether they plan to attend or not.) | | |
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Service Project for the December Executive Board Meeting |
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As winter approaches, many individuals are lacking sufficient clothes and coats to keep themselves warm this season. So, we are calling on you all to donate winter clothes: hats, gloves, coats, scarves, and anything else you can think of. Please bring items to the meeting. Anything helps !! If you are not able to attend, please consider donating to your local clothing closet! |
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December Green Goals As the holiday season approaches, we would like to help simplify your act of giving sustainably by focusing on wrapping paper. Surprisingly, half the paper used in America is used to wrap consumer products. Therefore, having an alternative option is necessary to help decrease that statistic. First, always make sure to look at the labeling and choose wrapping paper made of hemp or consists of recycled content. Below are other significant suggestions that can make all the difference include: |
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AVOID buying metallic or glossy foil material wrapping paper. ALWAYS reuse paper if possible, instead of buying more paper, use things lying around the house. DO NOT overuse tape as it will inhibit you to save the wrapping paper for another time.
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Call for Workshop Presenters
Legislative SessionMust be from a MASC member school App Deadline: 11:59 p.m, 12/31/21 MASC just completed a successful Fall Leadership Conference and we are now into major planning for the Legislative Session. This event will hopefully be in-person, but we have contingency plans for a virtual event if needed. MASC needs certified workshop presenters from member schools to apply to present. The workshops have been written, so there is not as much "prep" time required. Presenters would have to attend the in-person January 22nd training as well as the in-person February 12th event. Please check your calendars, check with your school advisor, and apply today! Thanks! | | |
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Hosts Needed for MASC Events
Legislative Session and Convention MASC would like to have an "in-person" Legislative Session and Convention. These events may look different than in past years (i.e. Convention might be a one-day event with a pre-conference virtual component instead of the overnight stay as that may not be approved by most school systems), but we are trying to move forward with safe in-person events. Please check with your school system and consider hosting! Please check with your school system and consider hosting! | | |
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Get Involved: Committees, Task Forces, Focus Groups Throughout the year, MASC, the State Department of Education (MSDE), and other organizations request to have interested students involved in their organization to present a student perspective. MASC will advertise these opportunities. Currently, MASC has open applications for two committees. Click on the link below for details. | | |
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MASC Awards & RecognitionsMASC Member Schools OnlyDeadline: 5:00 p.m., Sat. February 12, 2022 Each year, MASC recognizes our state’s finest student councils, principals, and advisors. Regions may nominate one middle and high school principal and advisor. Individual schools may apply directly for the Felix Simon Award for Leadership and Service. In addition, there are regional recognitions for outstanding student leaders and activity/projects – the annual deadline for that is March 1st. All awards are submitted online. Click on the link below for more information. | | |
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MASC Membership MASC invites school student councils/governments to join MASC. There are many reasons to join MASC, but most importantly MASC offers leadership development, resources, and a podium to support student voices. Note - Applications must be completed by a school advisor or administrator. | | |
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"The month of December has more to offer than just holiday preparations. Special days and observances can be a way to explore a variety of subjects, including awareness of health conditions, safety issues, and ways to promote a healthy lifestyle. It's a bit on the lighter side when it comes to daily observances this month. That's because there are a handful of major annual holidays this month that takes up most of December." Click on the link below for daily, weekly, and monthly holidays and observances | | |
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Here's to December - a Month of... * Celebrating how far we have come * Reflecting on all we have learned this year * Knowing we are not alone if we are grieving or hurting. * Remembering that even though there are 100 things to do, we are not wrong for needing time to rest and regroup. * Being grateful for things both great and small. * Believing that some of the best gifts we can give are time, empathy, and love." Morgan Harper Nicholas During this season of giving, let us take time to slow down and enjoy the simple things. We wish you a holiday that sparkles with moments of love, laughter, and goodwill. May the year ahead be filled with contentment and joy. Nicete Moodie & Karen Crawford |
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McDonald’s® HACER® National ScholarshipHispanic American Commitment to
Education Resources (HACER) Deadline: February 3, 2022 This scholarship and website are geared toward Latino students. Scholarship are awarded between $1,000 up to $20,000 IF: • You’re a high school senior • You’re a legal U.S. resident • You’re younger than 21 years old • You carry a minimum 2.8 GPA • You’re eligible to attend a two- or four-year college or university with a full-time course of study • You’ll disclose other scholarship programs that you’ve applied for • You’ll enroll and attend an accredited institution in the academic year after your selection (verification needed, as scholarship funds are paid directly to the schools) • You have at least one parent of Hispanic heritage The site also has great resources for financial planning and learning about more scholarships. | | |
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Horatio Alger National ScholarshipNow open for Juniors (NEW)Deadline: March 15 If integrity, determination, and courage describe you - you have what it takes to be a Horatio Alger Scholar. To qualify, you must have at least a 2.0 GPA and require financial assistance to attend college. Awardees will receive financial aid counseling and college selection advising! (If not selected, applications are automatically applied toward the $10,000 State Scholarship.) | | |
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Free Webinar: Cultivating a Service Mindset vs. Collecting Service Hours5:00 p.m., December 2, 2021 Join admissions leaders and representatives from leading service organizations like NHS as they share and reflect on 1) the value of reading about applicants’ service activities, 2) service as action vs. service as a mindset, and 3) the various types of service that are helpful for counselors, admissions leaders, and practitioners to consider as we communicate to students about the true value of service. | | |
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Free Advisor Webinar: Using the Distinguished Student Leaders Program to Enhance Leadership Development 7:00 p.m., December 15, 2021
This informative session is about the Distinguished Student Leader program for high school students and how it can be integrated into a leadership class. The DSL program features a demonstration-based curriculum that challenges high school students to expand and apply their leadership knowledge and skills and reflect on themselves as leaders.
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Free Webinar: Assessing Equity in Your Student Activities 5:00 p.m., January 13, 2022
Presenters will discuss the role of diversity and inclusion in student activities, even in clubs and organizations such as the National Honor Society, which may be perceived as exclusive. Practitioners and counselors will speak to ways that they have conducted outreach and in-reach to transform and build student activities and leadership programs. The panel conversation and interactive Q&A will include best practices for creating equitable opportunities in your school community. | | |
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The National Council of Excellence (NCOE) The National Council of Excellence recognizes and celebrates middle and high schools that support and demonstrate highly effective student councils meeting high standards and evidence of student service, leadership, voice, and engagement. The program is designed to track activities throughout the school year, so check out the program details early! Congratulations to Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School (Montgomery County) and River Hill High School (Howard County) for earning the Gold National Council of Excellence and Maryvale Preparatory School (Baltimore) for the National Council of Excellence award this past year. MASC would love to see other schools apply for this distinguished recognition! |
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High School: The Distinguished Student Leader Program is a rigorous and challenging skill and knowledge-based recognition program created to identify outstanding individual student council leaders in high schools. The program is designed to track skills and activities throughout the school year, so check out the program details early. Students who earn the NatStuCo Distinguished Student Leader designation have demonstrated exemplary leadership abilities. |
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Middle School: Great leaders are not born—they practice—and the best practice starts early. With the Emerging Student Leader program, middle school students have their own recognition program that identifies outstanding student council leaders who have made significant strides in developing their skills as young leaders. The program is designed to track skills and activities throughout the school year, so check out the program details early. Students who earn the Emerging Student Leader designation have shown strong leadership aptitude and a willingness to continue improving. |
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Please consider an "end of the year" donation to MASC. All donations are tax deductable! Any amount helps! | | |
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