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Weekly Update: January 17

Dear OSS Families,

Today we end the second quarter of our school year. Teachers will be busy grading and writing comments for report cards, which will be sent home in 2 weeks. We are energized by all that has been accomplished, and excited for what lies ahead!  In this update we often highlight learning moments from the week, just to offer a taste of what we were up to:

Eighth graders who applied to independent schools for high school completed their applications due on January 15. This is a  considerable process — students write and revise numerous essays and complete interviews. Teachers have an opportunity to share students’ strengths and community involvement through recommendations. We recognize this important milestone and the learning and self-reflection that happens through the process.

In case you want to visit, next weekend some 5th grade Humanities classwork will be included in an exhibit at the New Bedford National Park. Saturday, January 25th, from 1-3pm. You can visit with the artist and see their work! 

Editing HerStory presentations.

7th graders are preparing their HerStory presentations for Jan 23, 4:30-5:15pm.  8th graders are working with guest artist Judith Kalaora to tell the story of the Suffrage movement, Jan 30, 4:30-6pm.

The editing process.

Please check your inbox for an email sent by Ms. Sanders, who shared information and a link to our summer programs website. It’s time to start planning for Summer 2025, so we hope you’ll explore both sleepaway and day camp options with your student. Please be in touch with Ms. Sanders (asanders@oursistersschool.org) with any questions.

Community

Friday Folders include a 1 page reminder of drop off and pick up traffic patterns.  The point we are most concerned with is encouraging morning drop off to be 1 line, so that students are safe when they cross to the building.  If there are two lanes at drop off, an accident is more likely to occur.

We encourage families to take part in MLK Day events in our community. “Bridging Divides: The Legacy of Hope” is the theme of the city’s annual commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, to be held on Sunday, Jan. 19. The event honoring the slain civil rights leader is organized by the city’s Human Rights Commission. It will be held from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, 136 Rivet St. Find out more here

Calendar

This link to the calendar on our OSS website is a valuable reference tool.  Listed below are events you definitely want to keep in mind:

  • TODAY Jan 17 end of 2nd quarter

  • MONDAY Jan 20 MLK Day; No School  - Service day event from 9:30am to noon at GiftsToGive for those who signed up with Ms. McSweeny

  • Jan 23 7th grade HerStory Exhibit 4:30-5:15pm

  • Jan 24th End current Clubs session

  • Jan 25th NB National Park event, 1-3pm

  • Jan 27th PD for staff; No School 

  • Jan 30 Whaling Museum trip for 6th grade 8:45am-2:30pm

  • Jan 30 Suffrage Play by 8th grade, 4:30-6pm

In the spirit of MLK, have a meaningful weekend,

Ms. Herman and the OSS Team

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Weekly Update: January, 10

Here’s an update from Our Sisters’ School for January 11, 2025.

Who Am I non fiction historical figure book reports.

Dear OSS Families,

Welcome back from winter break; it feels like winter has truly arrived!  

We kicked off 2025 energetically, and encourage you to join us! 

This week, among other things, 5th graders made movies using green screens in Creative Suite class, and in Humanities they wrote book reports about historical figures. Enjoy these fun photos.

Video creation using green screens.

Community

Family Service Hours

If you are looking to fulfill your Family Service Hours please see the SignUp form and/or reach out to Ms. McSweeny to see what you can do. We especially need support to transport students to Community Partnerships and swim class on Friday, 1/17 (at 1:15pm and 2pm).

Know your Rights

In the spirit of safety and allyship, we share this “Know your Rights” article for immigrant families.  Let’s be informed on this topic.

Free

Marquee Theatre Academy is generously offering tickets to see Annie March 7th, 8th (7pm shows) or 9th (2pm show).  All shows are at BCC in Fall River; it is a beautiful theatre.  If you are interested, please email Ms. Cinnamond (gcinnamond@oursistersschool.org) and let her know which day you wish to attend, and how many tickets you will want. Our updated deadline for reserving tickets  is Jan 31st.

Scholarships

Alford Lake Camp has a January 31st deadline for their financial aid application. Our Sisters’ School has carefully curated a collection of sleep-away camps and programs we recommend, and we can help you get scholarships to attend.  We strongly encourage you to start looking now. If you have any questions please email Ms. Sanders or Ms. Herman; we are eager to support your exploration of summer opportunities!

Calendar

This link to the calendar on our OSS website is a valuable reference tool.  Listed below are events you definitely want to have in mind:

  • Jan 17 ~ End of 2nd Quarter; report cards distributed Jan 31

  • Jan 23 ~ Community Showcase of Grade 7HerStory, 4:30-5:25

  • Jan 27 ~ No School (Professional Day)

Stay warm this weekend!

Ms. Herman and the OSS Team

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