Laurie's Leadership Society Requirements

Dear Rocco Laurie Families,

Laurie's Leadership Society is a prestigious fellowship unique to our school. It serves as a
powerful force for good in the greater community of Staten Island, by encouraging and
organizing student action to better the world. This society recognizes our students for their
exemplary leadership qualities, profound dedication, and service to their community. All students
in grades 6, 7 and 8 are eligible to apply.

To qualify for induction into Laurie’s Leadership Society, you must meet the following criteria:
1. Proof of 3 merits/acts of community service . Students must submit proof of evidence.
For example, pictures or certificates will have to be attached to the application form as
evidence. Examples of Community Service listed below:

● Rocco Laurie team or Club member
● Tutoring in person or virtual (helping a family member or friend with
schoolwork)
● Helping with chores around your home
● Babysitting, pet sitting, companion care
● Helping around the community (raking leaves, shoveling snow, picking up
trash etc.)
● Volunteered to perform in a Performing Arts show/ play/ musical
● Donating food to the community
● Donating clothing to the community
● Participated in filming a Good Morning Bulldogs episode
● Participate in any school spirit days or donation days
● Participating in an act of kindness;for example (messaging a friend/ family
member with a kind word of encouragement, a compliment)
● Other (please explain in the form)

2. All applicants must embody our Community Commitments of being
#BulldogSTRONG by having excellent or satisfactory citizenship in all classes .
Therefore, any student who receives an N or U on their report card will not be eligible to
apply.

3. Request (via email) a letter from a teacher of your choice who can provide examples
of you demonstrating leadership qualities in the classroom . (For example: helping a
friend, explaining a topic or concept, joining discussions, asking questions, leading a
breakout room etc.) This letter of recommendation will also need to be attached to the
application as evidence.

4. Applicants will be asked to submit a response on a google form to the following 3
questions :
a. What does being a good or effective leader mean to you? (1-2 paragraph
response)
b. How do you uphold our school’s 3 Core Values? (Respect, Loyalty, Service) as a
leader? (1-2 paragraph response)
c. What difference do you hope to make as a leader in our community? (1-2
paragraph response)

* Students must complete the Google Form and attach all evidence of performed service
activities by January 3, 2025 to be considered for Laurie’s Leadership Society. Please click
on the link below to submit your application.

Laurie's Leaders Application

* Students must submit their applications using their @nycstudents accounts. Submissions
from other emails will not be accepted. Students will be alerted regarding their acceptance
via email, which will include information about the induction ceremony.

If you or your child have any questions, please email Ms. Iburg MIburg@schools.nyc.gov or Ms. Bermudez Abermudez9@schools.nyc.gov for assistance.
We look forward to recognizing our #BulldogSTRONG leaders.

Sincerely,

Jessica Jackson

Principal