This year we’re launching Families Helping Families, an effort aimed at bringing Alma families together and harnessing the energy and wisdom of our parents toward supporting each other and our scholars. As part of this effort, we’re looking for your input on the types of events you’d like to see. We’re also looking for mentors… read more
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Afterschool Program offerings for Fall 2019
Alma del Mar scholars in grades 2-8 are now able to sign up for our Afterschool Program. The programming will begin on Tuesday, September 10 and run on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays each week this fall. Scholars at both the Sarah D. Ottiwell Campus and Frederick Douglass Campus, who are in grades 2-8, are eligible to participate… read more
High School Info night for 7th & 8th grade scholars
Dear 7th and 8th Grade Families, Welcome Back! As the school year unfolds and our 7th and 8th grade scholars are getting back in the routine of being role models for our elementary scholars; it is important that they began to think about life after Alma del Mar. We want to make sure that all… read more
How to contact our Frederick Douglass Campus
The Frederick Douglass Campus is located at 145 Davis Street in New Bedford. Please arrive at the main entrance on Davis Street and press the button at the intercom to be allowed inside. Main Office: 774-762-4064 Nurse’s Office: 774-762-4062 Fax: 774-202-3791
Alma announces new campus names
Find this story at SouthCoastToday.com NEW BEDFORD — Alma del Mar will rename both itself and its two campuses. Its new school, which will open on Monday, will be named after Frederick Douglass, the renowned 19th abolitionist who first lived in New Bedford after he escaped from slavery; its original school, which opened in 2011,… read more
Alma ESL teacher gets close-up look at Puerto Rican protests
View the story at SouthCoastToday.com By Aimee Chiavaroli Posted Jul 28, 2019 at 4:51 PM NEW BEDFORD — Rachel Brainard, an English as a second language teacher at Alma del Mar Charter School, spent the last three weeks in Puerto Rico. She set out to practice her Spanish skills and learn more about the island where many of her students are… read more
Alma Family Day of Service on Friday!
**DATE AND TIME CHANGE** Due to a forecast for thunderstorms on Thursday, we will instead clean up Clasky Common at 8 AM on Friday, August 9th. Light breakfast items will be provided. We will still also clean up after the Creative Courts event, at 2 PM. Help us spread the word!