Pinwheels for Peace

In September, students from BASEC@ Burbank and Chenery made over 300 pinwheels for the pinwheels for peace international student campaign that takes place annually on International Peace Day. Our students joined thousands of others from around the world in making pinwheels and installing them outside of their schools as a symbol for encouraging peace.

Car Wash Fundraiser

In the end of September, students spent an Indian summer afternoon washing cars to raise money for the Tujatane School in Zambia. We raised $120 for school supplies for children in need.

School Store

6th grade after school students have been selling products from the school store as a way to raise money for a charity. They also help in selecting what items to purchase as well as maintaining and organizing the window display. It is a great way for our students to exhibit their sales skills while supporting a good cause. All proceeds send a student to school for a year at the Tujatane School.

Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF

During Halloween this year BASEC students participated in the annual trick-or-treat for UNICEF campaign. Students collected change and they went from house to house. We raised $300, which will go towards UNICEF's efforts in protecting health.

Food Drive

In October and November, students collected can goods to donate to the Belmont Food Bank.

Coat Drive

In November and December the BASEC community participated in Anton's Coats for Kids coat drive. We collected and donated over 80 coats this year for families in this area in need of warmth.

Knitting for Charity

The BASEC @ Chenery youth spent several Friday afternoons learning how to knit and creating scarves to donate to knitforboston, which distributes its creations to local charities.

MSCPA Supplies Drive

Currently we are kicking off a drive for the MSPCA animal shelter, which provides much needed care to our area pets. Items needed include everything from blankets and towels to toys and treats.

Coins for Cures

Starting March 1st through April 13th, Students will be participating in Children's Hospital Coins for Cures. We will be collecting change and raising money to support this world-renowned hospital in its goal of helping kids and finding cures.

Walk for Hunger

For the 10th year, Team BASEC will walk for hunger. Last year, we raised over $3000 for Project Bread, which seeks to combat hunger in Massachusetts. This year the walk is May 6th, and we are looking forward to a large turnout.

Model United Nations

This is the 4th year a group of students from ChenEx will participate in two Model United Nations Conferences. Model United Nations provides an authentic simulation of the UN and the chance for delegates to debate with hundreds of students from across the country and around the globe. At these conferences, students play the role of an ambassador from a country and research and debate current global issues. This November we had a great time at a conference at Northeastern University. This March, we are looking forward to attending the Annual Global Classrooms International Middle School Conference in New York City.