Weekly Update: May 10, 2026
SCHOOL HAPPENINGS:
Last week we recognized our amazing squad of OSS volunteers with a tribute to their efforts. This week we celebrated our most active Community Partners, as well as the multicultural richness present at our small - but very diverse school! Thursday we hosted our 9th annual Sensata Day of Service, and once again, they knocked it out of the park. Thank you Sensata!
Sensata impact-highlights include new benches, garden beds, replaced whiteboards, an overhauled staff-lounge kitchen, and even an installed weather station. You can explore data from OSS’s weather station using this link. You’ll be excited to hear that 5th graders are currently learning about ecosystems and weather, and we’ll be analyzing the weather station data starting next week.
Calendar Highlights
May ~ TEACHER APPRECIATION MONTH
May 12~ Spring Carnival w/ Nativity 2:30-4pm
May 13 ~ Tabor Boy for 6th grade + available staff, family members + volunteers
May 14 ~ AHA Night
May 16 ~ Family Service Saturday
May 20 ~ Spirit Day “Be You”
May 21 ~ May, June, July, & August Birthday Celebration
May 22 ~ Spring Performing Arts Showcase 8:30-9:45am
May 25 ~ Memorial Day; No School
May 29 ~ End of Q4
May 29 ~ FAA 3:30-6pm
May 31 ~ Family Service Credits due for grades 5-7
June 3 ~ Last day of School, Field Day, ½ Day
June 4 & 5 Portfolio Presentations
June 5 ~ 8th graduation 5:30-6:30
Also: There are still a few spots left in some of our OSS Summer programs, which we offer to OSS families at no cost. If you missed our April 10 deadline but are still interested in adding fun activities to your summer plans, please register your student using our late registration form.
Community Service Credits
Click here to participate!
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.
May 2026 Calendar Raffle
This Week’s Winners
We pulled the first round of prizes and the winners are:
Hollie Rodrigues - $50 Domino's gift card
Amanda Perreira - $30 Panera gift card
Joceline Andrade - $50 Domino's gift card
Julia Pires - $50 Servedwell gift card
Angela Shea - $25 BesTeas gift card
Sue Nowicki - $50 Domino's gift card
James Bumpus - $25 Bocca gift card
Joy Macomber - CAT Studio Youth aerial class for 2
It isn’t too late! Use the QR code above and join in!
Upcoming events
Community Events
Check out this HipHop arts series hosted at the Z, celebrating local artists including our very own Mr. Diaz and Sy’ah’s dad, Siahlaw. This event includes a series of highly recommended workshops for all ages, and covers topics ranging from graphic design and making beats to spoken word and more. Do check it out.
And, if you like to swim… see above flier - a collaboration between New Bedford Public Schools and New Bedford Parks and Rec. Also, Pastor Whitley is hosting a listening session at the NB Boys & Girls club. Youth and adults are welcome to join and explore thoughts about beliefs, relationships and life. All welcome - Monday May 11, 5-7pm.
Finally, do you know a rising 3rd or 4th grade girl looking for a FREE 1-week summer program? Encourage them to sign up for SPARK at OSS. Students will participate in various STEAM and Art activities such as engineering with water, robotics and coding, harvesting plants from our outdoor garden, tye-dye t-shirt and more!
See you Monday,
Ms. Herman and the OSS Team