Culture & Climate Impact Team

Task: Run one student feedback loop to capture authentic voice.

How It Works:

1. Design the Questions: Students craft three short, meaningful prompts. Example: 
   • What connects you to our school? 
   • What needs improvement? 
   • What should never change here?

      

2. Collect Responses: Choose a simple method that fits your school culture: Google Form, QR code posters, advisory slips, or even a lunch-table sticky note wall.

    

3. Sort into Themes: Students review the raw input, group responses into 3-4 themes (e.g., “school spirit,” “communication,” “safety”).

    

4. Generate a Student Idea: For at least one theme, students create a tangible improvement idea (e.g., add a student voice segment to announcements, redesign hallway traffic flow, host a spirit week with student-chosen themes).

    

5. Share with Adults: Students present the themes + their improvement idea in a staff meeting, using 5 minutes and 2 slides. 

Outcome:

• Students gain skills in data collection, synthesis, and advocacy. 
• Staff receive a quick, clear pulse on climate and culture,  straight from kids. 
• The school models a cycle of listening, acting and improving that can be repeated any time.

   

Events & Recognition Impact Team

Task: Plan and deliver one recognition activity during the winter season.

How It Works:

1. Brainstorm Quick Wins: Students list low-cost, high-impact recognition ideas (examples: shout-out wall, surprise cocoa for bus drivers, sticky notes of gratitude on lockers, “thank-you video” for teachers).

    

2. Select & Scope: The team picks one idea, then outlines: 
   • Roles: Who’s in charge of supplies, communication, setup? 
   • Supplies/Cost: What do we need, how much will it cost? 
   • Communication: How will we spread the word or keep it a surprise?

      

3. Get Approval: Students bring a one-page plan to admin for a green light on budget and logistics.

    

4. Execute: Students carry out the recognition activity, documenting it with photos or a short recap.

    

5. Reflect: Afterward, they ask: What worked well? What should we do differently next time?

    

Outcome:

• Students experience end-to-end project ownership, from brainstorming to delivery to reflection. 
• The school community sees visible, positive recognition led by students. 
• Creates momentum for future projects by proving student teams can pull things off.