MASC November 2021 Bulletin |
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Don't wait - time is running out! Registration for the Fall Leadership Conference closes at 11:59 p.m., Saturday, November 6th! |
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Fall Leadership Virtual Conference
Saturday, November 20, 2021Registration Closes 11:59 p.m., Nov. 6 The first conference of the year is MASC's annual Fall Leadership Conference. Participating in this conference helps students hone their leadership skills while meeting other student leaders from across the state. Due to school systems' current restrictions on field trips, this conference will be virtual. Dr. Anthony Clark Arend, the first voting student member of any Board of Education in Maryland and current Chair of the Department of Government at Georgetown University will be our opening keynote speaker! Schools do NOT need to be a member of MASC for this first conference, so click below for more details. | | |
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MYAC Virtual Community Conversation2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 6, 2021 The Maryland Youth Advisory Council (MYAC) is extending an invitation to Maryland's students to attend their virtual Community Conversation. This is an opportunity for young leaders and activists to share their thoughts on areas of concern affecting Maryland's youth, as well as help members of the council develop ideas for innovative solutions to the issues discussed. Interested students and community members need to register for this event using the link below. | | |
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Application for the 2022-2023 State Student Member on the Board of Education (SMOB)Part I - School Nomination Deadline: 5:00 p.m., Monday, November 15, 2021 Each public high school in Maryland is invited to nominate one student for this position. The student nominee must be regularly enrolled in a public high school, in good standing, and a junior or senior as of July 1, 2022. The responsibilities of this position are extensive, so students should read, research, talk to the current and former state SMOBs, and consider carefully. Please carefully read the packet, observing the different deadlines and parts of the application process. There are no exceptions to deadlines as this is the selection of a public official. | | |
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National Advisor Conference!! |
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National Conference on Student ActivitiesRegistration Deadline, Nov. 19th The 49th annual National Conference on Student Activities will take place this December 3-5, 2021, as a VIRTUAL EVENT. Advisors are invited for a weekend of learning, networking, and fun so that they are inspired to return to their homes and communities to make the most significant differences possible in the lives of their students, colleagues, and community members! |
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Registration entitles participants extended access to the conference portal to view recorded General Sessions, Breakout Workshops, Meet the Pros, Conversation Cafe, etc., through June 2022. In addition, first or second-time attendees can apply for the Barrie E. Finnemeyer Scholarship – Deadline November 5, 2021 Link to apply: https://njasc.wufoo.com/forms/m1tnbobj1vqls2f/ |
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Host Needed: Dec. 11, 2021
Executive Board Meeting MASC would like to have an "in-person" executive board meeting in December. Having this meeting in a media center, auditorium, or cafeteria, students would be able to social distance. We would also require all participants to wear masks except when eating. Please read the details for hosting in the link below. | | |
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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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Monthly Observances Native American Indian/Alaska Native Heritage Month National Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Awareness Month Academic Writing Month (also National Noval Writing Month National Family Literacy Month National Peanut Butter Lovers Month
Other Special November Events:
• 7th – Daylight Savings Time Ends • 11th – Veteran's Day • 25th – Thanksgiving • 26th – Native American Heritage Day |
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Daylight Savings Time Ends
Sunday, November 7th Don't forget to set your clocks back an hour before you go to bed on Saturday, November 6th. Daylight Savings Time ends at 2:00 a.m., on Sunday, November 7th. |
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Veterans Day - November 11 On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month comes down to just two simple words to say, “Thank You.” Stop and think about this day, Veterans Day, celebrating the service of all U.S. Military Veterans. Notice the correct spelling holds no apostrophe. It is not needed. This day is for all who have served. Look around you and see that gentleman overthrew with a hat that says “USMC”…the woman with a tea-shirt that says “Navy.” Your co-worker whose son was in the Army. The pilot who just flew you in, his ring says “Air Force.” The car in the parking lot that says “Coast Guard.” Stop, ask, and THANK them for their service. Not just today, but every day. To the Veterans of the past, THANK YOU. To the Veterans of the present, THANK YOU. Because of you, we will remember to say THANK YOU to the veterans of the future. (Jennifer Kiesling (c) 2014) |
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"Gratitude is the inward feeling of kindness received. Thankfulness is the natural impulse to express that feeling. Thanksgiving is the following of that impulse." Henry Van Dyke The MASC family wishes you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving. |
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Free Webinar: National Council of Excellence (NCOE)7:00 p.m., Saturday. November 3, 2021 NatStuCo is offering a webinar about the NCOE Awards and the ways it can benefit your council program. Earning the NCOE award is more than simply an accolade for your middle or high school council. During the session, the three-step application process will be reviewed and questions about the process answered. Advisors and students are invited to attend. Register as soon as possible! |
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The National Council of Excellence (NCOE) 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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Free Webinar: Raising Student Voice & Participation in Your School Community5:00 p.m., November 9, 2021 In this session, student leadership experts outline what the student voice is, how to capture it, and how to use it to start making a meaningful impact in your school. Highlighted will be NASSP’s RSVP (Raising Student Voice & Participation) program that guides students through exercises that shows them how to share their ideas and gather meaningful solutions. | | |
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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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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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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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