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Wish List

The following is a “wish list” of items that would allow the OSS girls and staff to more adequately support the current needs and future growth of our school. Some of these items have a price point, while others will require further research once a donor has been established. If you have any questions regarding our Wish List, please contact Our Sisters’ School, 508-994-1255 or bhickey@oursistersschool.org. We thank you for your interest and support.

Uniforms

  • Additional uniforms: shirts @ $20 per student, sweatshirt @ $25 per student
  • Sports uniforms

Classroom

  • Wooden cubbies for 7th & 8th grade classrooms: $1,300 per grade
  • Installation of paddle fans in all classrooms and offices with speed switch

Sports Equipment

  • Shin guards for soccer & field hockey $10 per pair, $150 per class
  • Helmets in assorted sizes for rollerblading 16 units enough for one class
  • Knee Pads and elbow pads in assorted sizes 16 pairs of each, enough for one class
  • Soccer balls (size 5) & basketballs $25 each (we’d like 8 of each for pair
  • (2) Field size Soccer Goals ($1,600 each)

Enrichment Programs

  • Line painting in parking lot to include: basketball court, and four-square
  • Tickets to School Time Performances at the Zeiterion $8 per student per class, $240 for the school
  • Field Trip tickets to Museum of Fine Arts, Museum of Science, or Aquarium
  • Transportation to outside events and programs: $100/local, $300/Boston or Providence

Teachers

  • New or gently used refrigerator for storing teacher lunches
  • Auto mechanic services to repair teacher vehicles
  • New or gently used furniture for teacher house. Beds, bureaus, computer desks, sofas & chairs, dining room furniture
  • Household goods; new sheets, towels, curtains, bathroom rugs, etc.

Technology

  • Electrical wiring and Ethernet wiring for computer lab and staff offices
  • Wireless internet for the entire school
  • New laptop computers for eighth grade classroom

Musical Instruments including:

  • 6 Flutes - can be used but in working condition
  • Drum set
  • 8 guitars best if they are all Yamaha C-40 jumbo fret classical guitar @$90.00 each
  • Music lessons
  • Upright piano and a volunteer to tune it
  • Used keyboards, Yamaha or Casio
  • Violins - 16 count full sized with bows and cases
  • 8 clarinets - can be used but in working condition

Outside

  • Outdoor Storage Shed for sports equipment: $1,000
  • Landscaping and sports field maintenance
  • Security Camera System

Library

  • Rolling cart for Library: $600

Signage/Tenting

  • Portable presentation screen $500
  • Banners for special events: (2) $250
  • (1) Tent/canopy for outside events: $500
  • Outside awning to provide coverage from parking area to school entrance

Visual Arts Wish List

  • Books and DVDs for art resources – Age Appropriate
  • Laminating machines
  • Sewing machines
  • Studio design flat Files
  • Light Boxes
  • Large mat cutter or several small ones
  • Drawing materials
  • Paints & Brushes
  • Printmaking & Bookmaking

145 Brownell Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02740  Phone: 508.994.1255  Fax: 508.994.1355   info@oursistersschool.org