The students are getting a good lesson in the basics of government and the election process this week while preparing for BizTown. Eight students turned in an "Intent to Run For Office" form stating their intention to run for mayor of BizTown. The students also recruted their own campaign managers. Since there was a high number of candidates for office, a primary election was held today. All 4th and 5th grade students, who had registered to vote, selected their top four choices. As a result, the field has been narrowed to four mayoral candidates: Jay Carr, Nate Bowman, Maddi Woods, and Hannah Burck. The selected candidates will start their campaigns on Tuesday. Posters and signs may be hung in the 4th and 5th grade hallway. After an introduction by their campaign manager, the students will give their speeches and convince the other BizTown citizens why they would be a good choice for mayor. The election will be on Friday.
Also on Friday, the students will interview for their BizTown jobs. Each citizen has filled out a job application which will be given to their interviewer. Each student will be given a time for their interview, and we have volunteer business people coming to school on Friday morning. Students should dress in business type clothing this Friday, April 6th. Girls should dress in skirts or nice slacks, no jeans, shorts, or sandals please. Skirts should be a modest length. Boys should wear a dress shirt and tie if possible, no jeans, shorts, or t-shirts please.
Permission slips with the fee are due this Friday.
