6th Grade Link Crew at Fox Creek 2016-2017

Link Crew will provide short-term opportunities for 6th graders to develop leadership qualities that are
aligned with the Habits of Character.

Purpose:
Link Crew will provide you with growth opportunities to further your leadership skills. As a Link Crew
member you will fulfill a role as a student representative and be a major voice in furthering the vision of
Fox Creek Elementary.

Time Commitment:
There will be two different Link Crews for the 16-17 school year. The Fall Crew will meet from October -
January and the Spring Crew will meet from February - May.

Link Crew meetings will be a working lunch from 12:20 - 1:00pm every Friday. You must be willing to
give up your lunch recess on Fridays in order to participate in Link Crew.

As a Link Crew member you will agree to bringing a sack lunch for our meeting days. We have limited
time to meet so we won't have enough time for kids to get hot lunch on meeting days.

Staff Sponsors:
The FCE Link Crew is sponsored by Brian Rodda and Heather Carroll.

Crew Member Qualities:

As a Link Crew member you must demonstrate thorough application of our Habits of Character. If
selected, you will sign a contract committing to using your Habits of Character everywhere you go.
Failure to demonstrate our Habits of Character will result in you losing your opportunity to serve on Link
Crew.

Our specific Link Crew behavior targets are:

Courage - I can publicly share my thoughts and opinions on how to make Fox Creek even better.
Respect - I can demonstrate respect in my tone of voice and word choice with everyone.
Collaboration - I can effectively collaborate with others by actively listening to their ideas.
Integrity - I can do the right thing, even when no one's watching.

Selection:
If you would like to be considered for Link Crew this year you must apply. Link Crew selections will be
made based on the application and an interview.
If you are interested in becoming a Link Crew member, please complete the following steps:
1. Fill out the permission form and get a parent signature.
2. Prepare your personal statement.
3. Turn in your personal statement to your crew leader by November 1st. Your crew leader will
schedule an interview with Mr. Brian and Ms. Heather.
4. Meet with your crew leaders to have a conversation about why you want to be a Link Crew
member.
5. Link Crew members may be selected for the Fall or Spring Crews, but not both.
Schedule:

Selection:

Friday, Nov 4 - personal statements due to your crew leader

Friday, Nov 4 & Monday, Nov 7 - Link Crew interviews
Wednesday, Nov 9 - Link Crew selections announced

Fall Link Crew Spring Link Crew

11/16 training day for both crews 11/16 training day for both crews

11/11 2/3 (combined mtg)

11/18 2/10
12/2 2/16 (Thur)
12/9 2/24
12/15 (Thur) 3/3
1/6 3/10
1/12 (Thur) 3/31
1/20 4/7
1/27 4/14
2/3 (combined mtg) 4/20

Personal Statement:
Your personal statement will be your thoughts on three different questions. Write down the three
questions below and answer each one:
1. At Fox Creek we believe that every student can be a leader of their own learning. What does it
mean to you be a leader and citizen at Fox Creek?
2. At Fox Creek we believe that perseverance is an important skill for success in life. How does
challenge make you better?
3. At Fox Creek we believe that each of us should strive to be the best version of ourselves. What
do you do to bring out the best in others?

Your personal statement should meet the following standards:

1. Professional standards - your statement should be typed and printed.
2. High Quality - revising, editing, and getting feedback on your writing will make it better.
3. Your voice - this statement should be uniquely yours. Add your voice and perspective into it!

Questions:
Check with Mr. Brian or Ms. Heather on any questions you have!
Permission to apply and interview for Link Crew:

Student applying for Link Crew: ________________________________ (please print)

Crew Leader: ________________________________________ (please print)

I have read and understand the requirements for becoming a Link Crew member. Im
fine with bringing a sack lunch and having a working lunch meeting once a week during
my lunch and recess time.

Student signature __________________________________ Date _____________

I have read and understand the requirements Link Crew members. Ill support my child
in applying for Link Crew. Im also good with providing my student with a sack lunch
once a week for the working meeting.

Parent signature ___________________________________ Date _____________

Link Crew Interview Questions
2016-2017

1. What leadership strengths have you developed as a student at Fox Creek?

2. Describe an activity in school that has pushed you as a learner.

3. What does CREW mean to you?

4. If you were able to be part of a positive change at Fox Creek, what would
you want to see changed?

5. What would you like us to know about you before your interview is over?