Weekly Update: September 25, 2026
It is impossible to keep up with all that happens in a week at Our Sisters’ School, and this update highlights only a collection of meaningful moments, events and learnings. Thank you for taking the time to feast your eyes on our stories each week.
We received very positive feedback about our Back to School Night efforts, and we always welcome more! If you missed it, here is another shot at the feedback form, and the photos below illustrate the energy, joy and productive involvement that took place throughout the evening.
We are digging into our service learning!
We launched this year's Community Partnership Program last Friday with the 7th and 8th grade volunteering at YMCA Share the Harvest. This field learning experience is a hands-on way to support local hunger relief while enjoying a rewarding community experience and reminding us all of the value of service. Students picked tomatoes, washed bok choy, sorted and weighed butternut squash, and helped dig a new garden bed. Playing in the dirt is always a fun time!
We are delighted to have over 21 community partners this year with 100% of our 7th and 8th graders out every Friday afternoon helping New Bedford organizations. Learn more about our partnership program: https://www.oursistersschool.org/community-partnerships
Sister Sailors Out to Sea…
This past week our 6th graders embarked on an unforgettable three-day open-sea expedition aboard the Denis Sullivan, a three-masted schooner. Students became part of the crew, learning firsthand what it takes to sail a schooner. They hoisted sails, coiled ropes, scrubbed decks, worked as a team, and experienced life at sea. With all of this first hand experience, students built an enormous amount of context to support their upcoming study of whaling in New Bedford. Thank you World Ocean School for this amazing opportunity for our 6th graders.
Adventure, teamwork, and learning beyond the classroom. That’s OSS!
Guitar, Uke, Clarinet, Saxophone, Flute, African Drum, STEP, HipHop, Voice, Keyboard….
The options abound, and on Friday mornings our school pulses with rhythm and tune.
It is a glorious time of the week, and we are excited to make joyful noise and learn together!
Important Information:
Know a curious and creative non-OSS student who might be interested? Share this program with a family or friend and help us share the OSS magic.
SECONDARY SCHOOL FAIR
Calling all 7th and 8th-grade Families and Students!
Please join us for our Secondary School Fair on Wednesday, September 30 from 5:30-7:30pm here at OSS. You and your student will be able to meet representatives from high schools and learn more about school options!
SECONDARY SCHOOL PLANNING
8th-grade families whose students are planning to apply to an independent school (day or boarding) – please plan to attend a required family meeting to talk about steps in the application process (both admissions and financial aid). Choose to attend either Monday, Oct. 5 from 4:15-5:00 pm OR 5:15-6:00 pm. If neither works, please arrange a time to meet with Ms. Sanders individually. asanders@oursistersschool.org or 774-328-6694.
We are looking for family volunteers to help with student transportation on several Fridays in October.
We need a volunteer driver to transport three OSS students one way from Our Sisters’ School to Round the Bend Farm on the following dates: Oct: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
If you are interested in helping with transportation on any of these dates, please reply to this email. Driving time will count toward your family service credits. Email Ms. Cinnamond to follow up: gcinnamond@oursistersschool.org
Sleep away camp highlight
Believe it or not, NOW is the time to submit applications for summer ‘27 to Chimney Corners and other sleepaway camps. If you’d like information about sleepaway camps and didn’t already fill out a form at Back-to-School night, please let us know about your interests here.
If your student misplaces an item, please ask Ms. Cinnamond in the office for help with our Lost & Found. Some sleeping bags came back from Brantwood that weren’t a part of our lending library. If you’re missing one, please be in touch with the office.
Community Resources:
Softball, Chorus, Farm Days, Culture, Diversity, Super Art, Teen Ambassadors… all sorts of goodness! And remember ~ full scholarships are available for programs we highlight. Just ask us.
Stay dry this weekend. See you Monday!
Ms. Herman and the OSS Team