Mission Statement
The purpose of this organization shall be to promote active involvement in service to others, to arouse a spirit of pride within St. Vincent’s, to encourage a high standard of academics, and to continue to promote the general welfare of the school and the community.

Membership
Student Crew is open to students in grades 5 through 8. Crew members are encouraged to live the gospel message through service to others and are expected to be good role models for the St. Vincent de Paul student body by exhibiting Christ-like qualities.
       Members are expected to be:
                 Respectful
                 Responsible
                 Cheerful
                 Courteous
                 Helpful
                 A good example to others
                 Kind to others
                 Rule abiding
                 Willing to serve others

Members are expected to follow the rules and regulations of St. Vincent de Paul School and complete and submit homework assignments on time. The 7/8th graders must have and maintain a “C” or better in all academic classes, and the 5/6th graders must maintain satisfactory grades.

Meetings
Meetings will be held during school hours (recesses or lunch) as necessary for planning events. Students who are members of a particular crew are expected to attend these meetings.

Student Crews and Responsibilities:
       I. Service Crew (Limited to 20 members)
                 Food Drive
                 Penny Drive
                 Work (chairs, tables, physical assistance)
                 New Family Night
                 Catholic Education Week Open House

II. Spirit Crew (Limited to 10 members)
                 Assemblies
                 Family Reunion
                 Spirit Days

III. Dance Crew (Limited to 5 members; Open to 7/8th grades only)
                 Planning for junior high dances

Application Process
Students should inform Mrs. Burnaby of his/her intent to apply for Crew. Approval to apply will be given to those students who meet the membership requirements. If there is a concern regarding membership requirements, Mrs. Burnaby and/or Mrs. Stewart will talk with the student.

Once the student has received approval to apply, he/she will be given a Student Application. Each student must have parent permission and recommendations from two of his/her current teachers in the following subjects: homeroom, math, science, social studies, or religion.

Students must also answer questions outlining which Crew group he/she wishes to be a part of, his/her reasons for wanting to be a member of Crew, any previous service experience, and the qualities he/she possesses that would be of benefit to the group.

All forms must be turned in to Mrs. Burnaby by deadlines.