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PLBS Student Council plays an essential role to bridge communication between student body and school administrations.   Operated solely by the students, PLBS Student Council members contribute their time and efforts to assist promoting school spirit and better citizenship, encouraging youth participation and involvement in community services for charitable causes, and providing opportunities for fellow students to develop leadership skills and nourish their inner compassion towards all living beings. 

PLBS Student Council Mission Statement (a summary)

1. Serve as a liaison to establish understandings and close communication among student body, teachers and school administrations.
2. Enhance student life at PLBS by volunteering to assist needed students academically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually.
3. Promote school spirit, pride and a positive/friendly environment through encouraging and organizing meaningful, fun, and educational student activities.
4. Nurture better citizenship by being of service to our local communities.
5. Develop leadership and self-government skills through empowering Council members to propose and manage student activities and fundraising events.
6. Work for and represent the general welfare, opinion, and interests of the PLBS students by providing a means for student expression.

Basic Structure of PLBS Student Council
PLBS Student Council is operated under the supervision of two groups – the Executive Board and Semi-Executive Committee.  

The Executive Board is consisted of Chairperson (President), Vice-Chairperson (Vice-President), Secretary and Treasurer.   The Semi-Executive Committee is consisted of 3 Student Advisors elected from 9th to 11th Graders.

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Highlight of Activities during 2007-2008 School Year

• 10/07/07               “Trip to San Francisco” – watching the Blue Angels air                               show and visiting Japan town & Fisherman’s Wharf
• 10/13/07               Volunteer Day – Volunteering for Happy Fish Run 4                               Education
• 10/21/07               Fall Basketball Tournament
• 10/31/07               “Halloween Fun!” – Halloween student performances &                               evening Trick-or-Treat.
• 12/14/07               “Merry Christmas!” – Christmas Banquet & Secret Santa
• 01/27/08               Volunteer Day – Volunteering at Umenoki Gardens                               Senior Home
• 02/23/08               Spring Indoor Tournament
• 02/14/08               “Happy Valentine!” – Valentine’s Day gift sale & Secret                               Valentine
• 02/27/08               “Great Homage Day” (spiritual day)
• 03/02/08               Volunteer Day – Volunteering at Umenoki Gardens                               Senior Home
• 03/09/08               Spring Basketball Tournament
• 03/17/08               St. Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt
• 03/21/08               Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt
• 03/22/08               “Fun Weekend!” – Ice Skating
• 03/29/08               Volunteer Day – Volunteering at AAUW’s ‘Tour de                               Fremont’
• 04/01/08               “Spring Break Fun” – Movie Day
• 04/02/08               “Spring Break Fun” – Gilroy Outlet and San Luis                                              Reservoir
• 04/04/08               “Spring Break Fun” – Outdoor Day to Quarry Lakes                               Regional Park

Upcoming Events:

• 04/19/08                Cherry Blossom Festival – Japan Town performances.
• 04/26/08               “Fashion Show” – Academy of Art University
• TBD                         Annual Hiking Trip
• TBD                       “Relay for Life” – American Cancer Society

Student Clubs

• Purple Lotus Chronicles
• Book Club
• Foreign Language Club

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