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Monday Memo
April 22, 2024
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Dear Rising Tide Students and Families,
We hope that you and your families had a great April break. We are looking forward to having our parents, guardians, and caregivers in this week to join students at their Student/Parent/Advisor conferences. We plan to share the report cards to the Community Portal on Wednesday morning in advance of the conferences. As in the past, students are able to stay at school for afternoon conferences in a study hall in the Atrium on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday afternoons.
The Rising Tide 5K is coming up in a few weeks. Please register below and support our athletics program!
Have a wonderful week.
Sincerely,
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Michael O'Keefe
Head of School
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Zahra Williams
Principal/Assistant Head of School
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Monday, April 22 - Friday, April 26: All upper school students in Spanish courses will be taking the American Council of Teachers of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Assessment of Performance toward Proficiency in Languages (AAPPL). All upper school Latin students will be taking the Standards-based Measurement of Proficiency (STAMP) this week as well. Both tests are used to assess student proficiency in their chosen language of study.
Monday, April 22: The Rising Tide Board of Trustees will have its monthly meeting at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. This meeting is open to the public.
Saturday, April 27: There will be a reunion for those seniors and former 8th grade students who attended 8th grade at Rising Tide in the 2019-2020 school year. The event will be held from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm at Rising Tide.
Saturday, April 27: There will be a PhotoVoice Exhibition for upper school students to showcase their work from 2:00 - 4:00 pm at Rising Tide.
Monday, April 29 and Tuesday, April 30: Students in grade 8 will participate in the Civics MCAS test.
Wednesday, May 1 - Friday, May 3: Students will be performing their spring play, You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown, at 6:00 pm each evening in the Atrium at Rising Tide.
Friday, May 3: Rising Tide juniors will be visiting the New England Association for College Admission Counseling (NEACAC) College Fair at the Boston Convention Center.
Monday, May 6 and Tuesday, May 7: All middle school students will participate in the Middle School Mathematics MCAS test.
Monday, May 6 - Friday, May 17: Upper School students will be taking Advanced Placement (AP) Exams.
Tuesday, May 7: Rising Tide's chapter of the National Honor Society will hold an induction ceremony at the school at 6:00 pm.
Wednesday, May 8: Upper School Field Day will be held from 8:00 am to noon.
Friday, May 10: The Junior & Senior Prom will take place from 7:00 - 10:00 pm at the
Waverly Oaks Golf Club in Plymouth.
Saturday, May 11: Rising Tide will host its 2nd Annual 5K beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Monday, May 13 and Tuesday, May 14: Students in grades 5 and 8 will participate in the Science and Technology/Engineering MCAS test.
Tuesday, May 14: The Senior Class will take a field trip to the Prudential Center's View Boston and to Franklin Park Zoo.
Friday, May 17: Students in grade 6 will take a field trip to the New England Aquarium.
Monday, May 20: The Rising Tide Board of Trustees will have its monthly at 7:00 pm. This meeting is open to the public.
Tuesday, May 21 and Wednesday, May 22: Students in grade 10 will participate in the High School Mathematics MCAS test.
Thursday, May 23: The Rising Tide Special Education Parent Advisory Council (RT-SEPAC) will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00 pm.
Monday, May 27: School will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.
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Rising Tide Students to Perform, You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown
Rising Tide students will perform their spring musical, You're A Good Man Charlie Brown, next week. This delightful play features Charlie Brown and the entire Peanuts gang who explore life's great questions as they play baseball, struggle with homework, sing songs, swoon over their crushes, and celebrate the joy of friendship. There will be three performances: Wednesday, May 1, Thursday, May 2, and Friday, May 3 at 6:00 pm each evening. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. Tickets can be purchased at the door.
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Junior/Senior Prom Tickets Now on Sale The Rising Tide Junior/Senior Prom will take place on Friday, May 10 at 7:00 pm at the Waverly Oaks Golf Club. Tickets are $105 each and are on sale now during upper school lunch. Tickets are only available to seniors and juniors (unless approved by a member of the Upper School Administration Team). Outside guests need to have a permission form signed to attend.
Upper school students will be hosting a Hilliard's Chocolate Sale during upper school lunch all this week to help fund the Junior/Senior Prom. Chocolate bars are $3 each and include a variety of options, such as milk chocolate, dark chocolate, rich milk chocolate filled with caramel, rich milk chocolate filled with peanut butter, and rich milk chocolate crispy.
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Rising Tide to Host Senior Luncheon
Rising Tide will host a Senior Luncheon on Wednesday, April 24. Interested seniors can pay $5 to have lunch delivered to school from either Chipotle or Chick-fil-A on April 24th. To participate, please pay $5 at the Prom/Hilliard's Chocolate table during upper school lunch. Proceeds will help fund the Senior Trip.
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Rising Tide Juniors Invited to Attend NACAC National College Fair
On Friday, May 3rd, their will be a field trip for grade 11 students to the NACAC National College Fair at the Boston Convention Center. Students will be able to chat with representatives from colleges located in New England and across the country, as well as military/ROTC programs. Following the fair, we will travel across Boston to the Fenway, where we will tour Emmanuel College and Wentworth Institute of Technology. The cost for the field trip is $21. Here is a list of schools participating in the fair.
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Senior Class Plans Trip to "View Boston"
On Tuesday, May 14, the Senior Class will take a field trip to the Prudential Center's “View Boston” in Boston, MA followed by a visit to Franklin Park Zoo in Boston, MA with their classmates and advisors. Students will depart from the Upper School at 8:15 am and return after afternoon dismissal at approximately 3:45 PM**.
Tickets cost $30. Payment and permission slips should go directly to the student’s advisor. Payment options include: cash, check, or MySchoolBucks. This includes access to the Prudential Center “View Boston”, Franklin Park Zoo, and transportation. If you qualify for free/reduced lunch, the school will cover the cost.
Permission slips and itinerary will be handed out on Monday, April 22, during Advisory. Please return them by Monday May, 13.
**Please have transportation prepared for your child when they arrive back at the school, since they will be arriving after normal dismissal hours.
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Rising Tide Opens Additional Enrollment Period for the 2024-2025 School Year
Rising Tide has opened an additional enrollment period for the 2024-2025 school year. This additional enrollment period is open now through Friday, May 10, 2024. The school currently has limited seats available for grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 and is therefore accepting applications for only those grades. Interested families can apply online here or download an application here.
Enrollment applications are due by Friday, May 10, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. All applicants, including siblings of current students, must submit the one-page application by the deadline to be eligible for enrollment.
Rising Tide currently has waiting lists in grades 5-8, determined through the Primary Enrollment Lottery held on February 15, 2024; therefore the school is not able to accept applications for grades 5-8 in this additional enrollment period. If necessary, Rising Tide will conduct an additional enrollment lottery for applicants for grades 9-12 in a virtual public forum from the school on Monday, May 13, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.
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Seniors, Please Share Your Future Plans
We invite all Rising Tide seniors to share your future planning news. Please email announcements and photos to Martha Popoloski at mpopoloski@risingtide.org. Announcements might include college acceptances and intended majors or other final post-Tide plans. In the past, photos have often shown students sporting their college gear or holding up an acceptance letter. We know decisions are still rolling in and financial awards are not yet finalized, so feel free to share updates whenever you have the chance.
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Rising Tide's 2nd Annual 5K is Saturday, May 11th
Join us for Rising Tide Charter Public School's 2nd Annual 5K on Saturday, May 11, beginning at 9:00 am. There will be music, raffles, snacks, and t-shirts. This event is open to the public and all ages are welcome. Runners of the 5K will be officially timed and enjoy a challenging course complete with Plymouth's own heartbreak hill. Check out the race course here.
9:00 am: Check In
9:30 am: Kids' 1/4 Mile Fun Run (Ages 10 and under)
10:00 am: 5K Begins
Registration for runners and walkers is $20 (only $10 for a Rising Tide student). If you have any questions, please email: 5k@risingtide.org.
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Weekly Athletic Schedule
Wednesday, April 24th
Boys' Varsity Tennis vs. Sturgis East/West at 4:00 pm
Location: Sagamore Country Club
Girls' Varsity Tennis @ Sturgis East at 4:00 pm
Location: Johnny Kelley Courts
Baseball @ SJPII at 4:00 pm
Location: SJPII
Softball vs. SJPII at 3:45 pm
Location: Forges Field
Friday, April 26th
Boys' Tennis @ Cape Cod Academy at 4:00 pm
Location: Cape Cod Academy
Girls' Tennis vs. Cape Cod Academy at 4:00 pm
Location: Sagamore Country Club
Baseball vs. Sturgis East/West 3:45 pm
Location: Siever Field
Softball @ Sturgis East/West 4:00 pm
Location: Lopes Field
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Recent Happenings At Rising Tide | |
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Shane Breska Named First Runner-Up for Youth of the Year at the Boys and Girls Club
Congratulations to Rising Tide student, Shane Breska, for being named the First Runner-Up for Youth of the Year at the Boys and Girls Club of Plymouth.
Each year, the Boys' and Girls' Club of Plymouth nominates three active club members for Youth of the Year. Shane Breska was one of the nominees this year. The nomination takes into consideration leadership skills as well as the ability to take on a very active role in the club. Congratulations, Shane!
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Students Traveled Abroad Over Spring Break
Middle and upper school students enjoyed traveling abroad last week during April vacation. One group of students traveled to Ireland. They toured Dublin where they visited historical landmarks and attended a traditional River Dance with Irish music. They explored the south coast and enjoyed highlights that included visits to the Rock of Cashel, the Ring of Kerry, the Blarney Castle, and the Bunratty Castle.
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A group of eighth graders headed to Naples, Italy where they enjoyed seeing the archaeological sites of Pausilypon and Pompeii, the city of Sorrento, and the Naples Archaeological Museum. They visited Rome where they explored the Campus Martius, including Campo dei Fiori and the square of Largo Argentina, as well as seeing the Colosseum, the arch of Constantine, and the Forum Romanum. They also visited the Capitoline Museum and enjoyed a pizza-making class in Trastevere. | |
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Students Learn About Bioacoustics
Today in the Local Science Discover Class, students had the opportunity to learn about bioacoustics, the study of animal sound communication, from our guest speaker from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI). Students learned how to differentiate between the sounds made by baleen whales, toothed whales, and pinnipeds!
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Breakfast and Lunch at Rising Tide: Rising Tide's breakfast and lunch program, catered by the Plymouth Public Schools, offers free breakfast and lunch for students each day at Rising Tide. Check out April's lunch menu here.
Attendance Line: Call (508) 747-2620, ext. 102 to report your child's absence from school. You can also complete a Notes from Home to Rising Tide Office Form to report an absence or share other daily communication with our office staff at Rising Tide, including dismissal information.
Health Questions: Contact Nurse Leader, Lisa Hughes, at lhughes@risingtide.org. You can also call (508) 747-2620 x115.
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