Weekly Update: April 11, 2026
It is almost time for Spring Break. We have a 4 day week coming up with no school on Friday April 17th.
This weekend you will find 3rd quarter report cards in your Friday Folders. We put a lot of effort into the comments and hope you take some time with them.
On Monday in science class, 5th Grade watched Artemis II flyby the Moon, surpassing a distance record set over 50 years ago during the Apollo era! It was perfect timing as 5th graders were finishing their space mission storyboards!
Grade 7 hosted an incredible event Thursday night at the Whaling Museum to present their interdisciplinary Science and Creative Suite artwork, “When Data Tells a Story: Art, Climate, and the Future We Shape.” Students analyzed real-world scientific datasets collected and organized by Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute (WHOI) and the Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen’s Alliance (CCCFA), and integrated it into watercolor pieces inspired by Jill Pelto.
Family members, friends, OSS Staff and Board members, WHOI Scientists, and more came together to celebrate our students and their impressive presentations about their art pieces.
Grade 6 presented their art and skits on Wednesday night. They did an incredible job! Thank you to everyone for all your support in making this possible. Each 6th grader received a year-long membership to the New Bedford Whaling Museum! The work is up through the end of May, so please stop by if you haven’t had a chance to do so yet!
Calendar Highlights:
Tues. April 14 ~ Science of Building Habits Workshop 6-7:30pm
Wed. April 15 ~ OSS Spirit Day: YOUNGER YOU Day
Thurs. April 16 ~ Family Improv Night, 5:30-6:45pm
Friday April 17 ~ No School; begin Spring Break; returning April 27
Free Community Programming in the Arts!
United Way of Greater New Bedford is providing April Break snack packs for families during the school vacation week. Each pack will include items such as mac & cheese, applesauce cups, peanut butter, jelly, granola bars, and cereal. Snack packs will be available for pick-up during student dismissal on April 15–16.
If you are interested please register here.
FUN fundraiser with GREAT prizes!
Follow the EASY instructions above.
Buy a few calendars - and let’s PLAYYou get 31 chances to win!
Click here to participate!
Family service credits are due for Grade 8 on March 31st!
5th, 6th, and 7th grade families have until May 31st.
If you refer a family to OSS and they attend an admissions event and complete an application, you can earn a service credit. The more families you refer, the more credits you can earn! Click here to learn more.
Start planning your vacation activities…
See you Monday!
Ms. Herman and the OSS Team