Busy bees….gardening, cooking, sailing, building, learning. Check it all out below…
Our Wellness classes and our Outdoor Classroom work is productive - and we’ve got a massive turnip to prove it!
Below you can see harvesting in action - who knew there was food in that dirt?! You can admire our bounty, and our students preparing healthy and delicious food with their very own produce! It is a glorious month of October at OSS.
When not in the garden, you know that we are often on the water… and look at that fantastic Wampanoag Mishoon!
Thursday night we had 40 people gather in the Community Room for a STEAM-y construction event. Fueled by curiosity and tasty snacks, we built headphones, flashlights and even a hydraulic claw!
Earlier in the week all of our students traveled to Bridgewater State University to conduct science and engineering labs. 5th grade created sail-cars that were tested in a wind tunnel. 6th grade learned about BSU’s green parking lots and used micropipettes and photospectrometers to test for phosphorus. 7th grade solved genetics puzzles in a biology lab, and 8th grade studied cybersecurity.
NEW social media platform…
OSS is officially on Tik Tok! In an effort to share more of daily life at OSS, we have launched our page @OurSisters_School. From spirit days to highlighting students achievements, we hope to give our broader community a glimpse of what we love about OSS.
Want to earn a half hour of service? Follow our page and repost a video! Screenshot the follow and email it to Ms.Pires tpires@oursistersschool.org
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Events also highlighted below:
11/12 - AHA! Night: Made in New Bedford | 3–8p | Downtown New Bedford
Explore free arts, culture, music, and family-friendly activities. Visit GNBYA members like the NB Free Public Library, 3rd Eye, and the Z while shopping for unique, locally made art and goods.
11/14 - Girls Leadership Conference | 10 am–3 pm | YWCA, 20 S. Sixth Street, NB
A conference for young people in grades 6-8 to explore leadership, build confidence, connect with others, and discover their strengths. Lunch provided; cost is $10 with scholarships available. Details and registration
11/20 - 3rd Annual SouthCoast Youth Climate Summit | 9a–1:30p | Bristol Community College, Fall River, MA
High school students are invited to explore local climate solutions through workshops on energy advocacy, environmental justice, and more. Lunch provided; and individuals, classrooms, and school groups are welcome. Register as an individual | Register a group
We have 2 iMac desktop computers to give away. They work and are wiped clean.
Please email Ms. Shwartz at mshwartz@oursistersschool.org if you would like to take one home with you. You will need to pick it up; it can not go home on the bus with your student.
*Nov. 3rd is also election day. There is no school for students, and we encourage everyone to VOTE!
Community Resources:
Have a safe weekend. See you Monday morning!
Ms. Herman and the OSS Team