Making Waves In Education at Our Sisters' School  July 1, 2016 Celebrating Achievement The Festival of Arts and Student Achievement is an expansion of our traditional Art Show. Student artists became instructors sharing methods and strategies for mediums from pastel (below) to stained glass. The two day interactive event showcased student works of art, music and drama, with an original student production of "Oh, the Places You'll Go!"   We set lofty goals and celebrate them together.  Our 6th graduation ceremony was held before a standing-room-only crowd at the Whaling Museum. We celebrated the hard work and completion of study by the Class of 2016 (below). Families, volunteers, alumnae and friends applauded awards and words of wisdom.  Follow your dreams, girls!     Our mission, as an independent, tuition-free, nonsectarian middle school, is to educate and inspire economically disadvantaged girls from the New Bedford area. Our Sisters' School empowers girls to step into the future with valuable life skills and a mindset of achievement and excellence by providing a safe, supportive, and academically challenging environment. To learn more about Our Sisters' School please click here. UPCOMING EVENTS July 2  Cape Verdean Parade July 4 Independence Day OSS Closed July 13 - August 18 Summer Tutoring* Wednesdays & Thursdays 4:00 - 5:30 PM              *By Appointment   July 18 - 22 OSS Summer Programs: Outdoor Classroom Design 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Student Council Leadership 1:00 - 4:00 PM   July 25 - 29 OSS Summer Programs: Field Ecology Adventure 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Studio Art 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Bookmaking & Journaling 1:00 to 4:00 PM   View Calendar for details Follow on Twitter | Friend on Facebook | Forward to Friend  Copyright © 2016 Our Sisters' School, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: 145 Brownell Avenue New Bedford, MA 02740 unsubscribe from this list | update subscription preferences

What's new at Our Sisters' School? Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Making Waves In Education at Our Sisters' School  June 1, 2016 Graduates Give Back "I feel that it's right to give back to the place that directed me on the right path," said Rabiet Dasher '11 (above center), recipient of the Endeavor Scholarship at UMass Dartmouth. She is a graduate of Voc-Tech, a member of the National Honor Society, and completed her first year of college successfully. Expressing gratitude like this seems to create its own positive energy. For example, after a full day of classes at Bishop Stang, sophomore Maya Tavares '14 (above left) enthusiastically coaches the OSS chorus with Jarynette Gonzalez '11 (above right). Jary graduated from Lincoln School in 2015 and currently serves OSS as an intern. "I'm glad I can give back to the place that started it all. I wouldn't be going to Berklee College of Music if not for OSS."   Academic coaching from Rabiet motivates 6th graders Alejandra Mendez, left and Isadora Sylvia-Ribeiro, center.   Math teacher Victoria Wood, left, an Endeavor Scholar from UMass Dartmouth, also began as a volunteer at OSS. Our mission, as an independent, tuition-free, nonsectarian middle school, is to educate and inspire economically disadvantaged girls from the New Bedford area. Our Sisters' School empowers girls to step into the future with valuable life skills and a mindset of achievement and excellence by providing a safe, supportive, and academically challenging environment. To learn more about Our Sisters' School please click here. UPCOMING EVENTS June 2 & 3 The 8th Annual Festival of Arts and Student Achievement 5:00 - 7:30 PM Theatre Performance Oh the Places You'll Go starts at 6:30 PM   June 5 Car Wash 10:30 - 2:00 PM   June 10 Family Picnic 5:00 - 7:00 PM   June 15 Graduation Ceremony Cook Memorial Theatre Whaling Museum 18 Johnny Cake Hill New Bedford 6:30 - 8:00 PM   June 20 NO SCHOOL Professional Work Day   June 21 & 22  Dismissal at 11:45 AM    June 23  Field Day Last Day of School July 2  Cape Verdean Parade   July 4  Independence Day OSS Closed   July 11 - August 19  Summer Tutoring Summer Programs Morning Speakers Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:55 to 8:15 AM View Calendar for details Follow on Twitter | Friend on Facebook | Forward to Friend  Copyright © 2016 Our Sisters' School, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: 145 Brownell Avenue New Bedford, MA 02740 unsubscribe from this list | update subscription preferences

What's new at Our Sisters' School? Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Making Waves In Education at Our Sisters' School  May 1, 2016 Dr. Jane Goodall's Message:  Make a difference in our world When Dr. Jane Goodall came to speak at UMass Dartmouth on April 7th, our entire school was there. We prepared for weeks and when the time came, OSS presented powerfully. Above, two of our 6th graders, Keeilah and Amelia, tell Dr. Goodall about their eco-art. We participated in the eco-parade, carrying artistic statements of support for the environment, we set up an entire gallery of eco-oriented art which included work from all OSS students, and we had a table where we showcased some of our most impressive science fair projects. Nariah (OSS '19, below) explored how food impacts growth of tiny sea life known as daphnia.       Taking Dr. Goodall's message to heart, students have established a chapter of Roots & Shoots to continue actively supporting our green goals. Our good work continues, so stay tuned. Our mission, as an independent, tuition-free, nonsectarian middle school, is to educate and inspire economically disadvantaged girls from the New Bedford area. Our Sisters' School empowers girls to step into the future with valuable life skills and a mindset of achievement and excellence by providing a safe, supportive, and academically challenging environment. To learn more about Our Sisters' School please click here. UPCOMING EVENTS May 4 The 6th Grade's Gallery Opening "Through Our Sister Sailors' Eyes" San Francisco Room Whaling Museum 18 Johnny Cake Hill New Bedford 4:00 - 5:00 PM   May 10 Family Meeting 5:30 - 6:30 PM   May 16 - 27 Portfolio Presentations Daily 4:15 - 6:45 PM   May 18 Early Dismissal 11:45 AM Professional Development 12:00 - 5:00 PM   May 21  SSAT  (7th grade) Nativity Prep 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM May 25  Board Meeting 5:30 - 7:00 PM   May 27  7th & 8th Grade Dance Nativity Prep May 30  Memorial Day OSS Closed Morning Speakers Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:55 to 8:15 AM View Calendar for details Follow on Twitter | Friend on Facebook | Forward to Friend  Copyright © 2016 Our Sisters' School, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: 145 Brownell Avenue New Bedford, MA 02740 unsubscribe from this list | update subscription preferences

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Making Waves In Education at Our Sisters' School  April 1, 2016

Time for Inspiration March included many inspiring moments. Students from Voc-Tech gave an interactive presentation about nontraditional careers (Victoria with firefighter Jolene Menard, above). Morning speakers in careers from media to medicine shared their stories. And closer to home, the Class of 2012 returned to tell where they applied to college.    Alumnae happily take a selfie (above) as OSS celebrates their approaching graduation from secondary schools at the Senior Honor Dinner.   8th graders watch presentations at the alumnae event, where students inspire one another.   Our mission, as an independent, tuition-free, nonsectarian middle school, is to educate and inspire economically disadvantaged girls from the New Bedford area. Our Sisters' School empowers girls to step into the future with valuable life skills and a mindset of achievement and excellence by providing a safe, supportive, and academically challenging environment. To make a donation to Our Sisters' School please clickhere. UPCOMING EVENTS April 6 Science Fair 5:00 to 6:15 PM   April 7 Dr. Jane Goodall Events at UMass Dartmouth 4:00 - 5:30 Green Fair 5:30 - 6:30 Dinner 7:00 - 8:00 Lecture Tripp Athletic Center   April 12 Admissions Open House 5:00 - 6:00 PM   April 13 Volunteer Luncheon 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM OSS Community Room   April 15  NO SCHOOL Professional Development April 18 - 22  School Vacation Week OSS office open 9 - 4 Tuesday - Friday April 27  Board Meeting 5:30 - 7:00 PM Morning Speakers Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:55 to 8:15 AM View Calendar for details

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