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Burnett Elementary School

Houston, Texas

Principal: Jae Lee
Advisors: Karina Diaz, Jessica Arnold
Student Council Officers: 4

Projects

“Burnett Elementary School Student Council Pillow Drive”

The BES Student Council had a meeting to decide who they wanted to serve in the community. They selected a local shelter for women and children that was in need of pillows and mattresses. A school-wide drive for donations was organized with council members promoting and organizing the two-week event. During and after the project, the impact on families in need was discussed with students. Over 35 people received a brand new pillow and four families were able to take a new mattress to sleep on. Community leaders joined the student council in delivering the donations, where they learned about the history and mission of the shelter.  

“Burnett Elementary Feather Fundraiser”

To raise money to beautify the school, the student council held a turkey feather fundraiser. A turkey was created for each teacher and posted in the hallways. Turkey feathers were sold and purchasers glued them on to a teacher’s turkey. Teachers became very competitive with the event and sold feathers at family events and during the school’s Thanksgiving luncheon. Student council members made the turkeys and feathers, publicized the event, sold the feathers each morning, and tracked the daily earnings. Enough money was raised to buy new entryway rugs for each grade level.