ChenEx Winter 2010 Newsletter

Winter is Here!
After a rejuvenating winter break we are ready to start our winter workshop schedule! This winter we are excited to offer new workshops such as woodworking, film, and baking as well as our favorite reoccurring workshops. Every Friday we will be offering different activities such as new games, Karaoke, and Dance Party Fridays. Our Performing Arts Department has over 25% of the student body involved and our schedule is full for the remainder of the year. Nicole Heisler is directing SNL, to be performed at the Family Dinner and an original play by the advanced playmaking class. Malia Morris is directing ChenEx Idol, which will be a showcase of our students’ talents. Alysa Escobar will direct a One-Act Play for our final show of the year, auditions will be held April 5-9th.    

Performing Arts Schedule
March – Saturday Night Live
April – Chenex Idol            
May – Playmaking              
June – One Act TBA

Pack Your Gear for Cold Temperatures and Snow
Getting outside for some fresh air and playtime on these short winter days can be fun, but cold and wet. Those students who wish to play in the snow must wear the proper attire.  Snow boots and jackets are required, and gloves, hats and snow pants are recommended. Stay warm and dry, and enjoy the New England winter!

Locks of Love
This February, ChenEx students and staff will be working with Roberts Salon and Spa in Belmont Center to collect hair donations for Locks of Love on February 23rd at 3:00pm. Locks
of Love is a public non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children under age 21 suffering from long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosis. Donations must be 10 inches or longer to be used in a hairpiece. www.locksoflove.org Sign up at the front desk to participate.

The ChenEx School Store
The ChenEx school store is located in the main hallway of the Chenery. Students volunteer and run the store, keeping track
of inventory, helping customers and working the cash register. 
At the end of the year, all of the money earned at the store is donated to a charitable cause. Volunteer opportunities are available to all students, but sixth graders  and students who have not participated previously are given preference to help them fulfill their community service requirements. All proceeds from the school store will go to help aid the food program at the Tongabezi Trust School in Zambia. Donations help provide healthy, nutritionally balanced lunch and snack to the 170 students daily. For more information on the Tongabezi, you can visit, www.tujatane.com If you are interested in participating please sign up on the workshop sign up page.

ChenEx Sweatshirts
They are finally here! For the first time ChenEx will be selling custom sweatshirts with the ChenEx logo on the front. There are two fun designs to choose from! Proceeds go towards financial aid 2010-2011.