News & Updates

- SPRING 2025 -

Join Ossining MATTERS for a special evening of shopping, sipping, and giving back!

15% of all proceeds will support learning opportunities for Ossining School District students.

📅 Thursday, May 1, 2025

⏰ 5–7 PM

📍 Holbrook Cottage

1143 Pleasantville Rd

Briarcliff Manor, NY

Karaoke Fundraiser Raises Over $3,800

The Ossining community came together in a big way at the Ossining MATTERS March Mixer, raising more than $3,800 to support local education initiatives. Held at the cozy and welcoming Sing Sing Kill Brewery, the event brought out neighbors, educators, and supporters for an evening of connection and giving back.

Guests enjoyed great company, local brews, and a festive atmosphere — all supporting Ossining MATTERS’ mission to support and enrich the learning opportunities for all children in the Ossining School District.

A big thank you to everyone who attended, donated, and helped make the night a success. Your generosity is making a real difference in the lives of Ossining students!

2024-25 Grant Spotlight

Newton’s Cradle and Stirling Engines Spark Curiosity at Claremont School

Newton’s Cradles and Stirling Engines have become vital hands-on learning tools for students at Claremont School, helping bring energy, motion, and thermodynamics lessons to life.

These interactive models allow students to directly observe scientific principles in action, deepening their understanding and sparking curiosity in the classroom. Teachers have reported increased engagement as students explore how energy transfers, how engines work, and why motion matters.

Special thanks to 4th grade teachers Aaron Mace and Saraj Rijos for bringing this experience to the entire fourth grade. Their dedication was key to the project’s success.

This initiative reflects Ossining MATTERS' ongoing commitment to innovative, experiential learning that inspires tomorrow’s thinkers and problem-solvers.

StoryWalk Grant Brings Music, Literacy, and Joy to Park School

Now in its second year, the StoryWalk at Park School continues to spark joy and curiosity by combining stories, music, and movement. The currently featured book, My Community/Mi Comunidad, has captivated Pre-K students, especially after an exclusive live performance by its authors and musicians, 123 Andrés.

With engaging classroom activities and a QR code linking to the story’s accompanying song, the StoryWalk offers a fun, hands-on approach to building early literacy skills. A new photo gallery, designed by artist Eliana de Gennaro, will soon showcase student participation and the learning inspired by each story.

One more book launch is planned this school year: Paletero Man, another musically enriched story that helps bring reading to life for young learners.

Ossining MATTERS is proud to support initiatives like the StoryWalk that foster a love of reading and promote literacy development in our youngest students.

A special thank-you to Greta Ringel, longtime Pre-Kindergarten teacher at Park School Early Childhood Center, whose passion and dedication have been instrumental in bringing the StoryWalk to life.

Save the Date! 21st Annual Ossining MATTERS 5K/2M Run-Walk Set for Sept. 6, 2025

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

The 21st Annual Ossining MATTERS 5K/2M Run-Walk for Education is happening on Saturday, September 6, 2025.

Join us for a fun-filled morning that brings the community together in support of Ossining students. Whether running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, it's a great way to kick off the school year and make a difference.

Stay tuned for registration info and event details — and get ready to move for a great cause!

SPONSOR INFORMATION

Grant Applications for the 2025-26 School Year Due May 14, 2025

Are you an administrator or teacher in the Ossining Union Free School District? Consider applying for an Ossining MATTERS grant to support innovative programs and initiatives beyond the regular school budget.

To learn more or to discuss your ideas, contact the Grants Committee at grants@ossiningmatters.org. Don’t miss this opportunity to bring your creative ideas to life!

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Looking to Make a Difference in Your Community?

Joining the Board of Ossining MATTERS is a meaningful way to help shape the future of education in our community. More than volunteering, it’s a chance to collaborate with others who are passionate about creating opportunities for Ossining’s students.

Whether you're interested in planning events, supporting programs, or amplifying our mission, your time and talents can make a lasting impact.

Be part of something bigger. Contact us today!

LEARN MORE

The mission of the Ossining MATTERS Education Foundation is to support and enrich the learning opportunities for all children in the Ossining School District. The goal of the foundation is to generate community awareness and support for the Ossining School District in order to provide an ongoing source of funds, through grants and other fundraising efforts, to augment the programs offered in the Ossining Public Schools. The funds will be used to develop and support programs in accordance with the Ossining School District’s mission statement in the areas of (but not limited to) academics, cultural arts, and athletics to ensure that each student realizes his or her fullest potential.

Ossining MATTERS Education Foundation | PO Box 1012 | Ossining, NY 10562

info@ossiningmatters.org | www.ossiningmatters.org