Note from School Leaders

Dear Rising Tide Students and Families,

We hope you and your families had a great long-weekend and found time to get out into the sunshine. This is the final week of the third term for our students, and it is the first week of spring athletic contests for our tennis, softball, and baseball teams. This year, the third term Student-Advisor-Parent/Guardian report card conferences will take place after April break from April 24 through April 26. Please look out for communication from your child's Advisor for scheduling your conference towards the end of this month.

Have a wonderful week.

Sincerely,

Michael O'Keefe

Head of School

Zahra Williams

Principal/Assistant Head of School

Thursday, April 4: There will be a final pre-departure meeting for those registered for the Trip to Ireland at 6:30 pm in the Atrium.

Monday, April 8 and Tuesday, April 9: All middle school students (grades 5-8) will participate in the ELA MCAS test.

Tuesday, April 9 - Thursday, April 11: Rising Tide will host a Scholastic Book Fair.

Thursday, April 11: The Theater Club will host an ice cream fundraiser for upper school students. Proceeds will got towards materials for the spring musical.

Friday, April 12: All upper school students will participate in Spring 2024 US Fieldwork Day.

Monday, April 15: This is the early-bird deadline for registering for Rising Tide's 2nd Annual 5K to be held on May 11.

Monday, April 15- Friday, April 19: School will be closed for April recess.

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.

Announcements

Parent Group Update

Thanks to those who attended the last Parent Group meeting! It was an interesting conversation, recapping fall activities and discussing how to support school activities this spring. Mr. O’Keefe provided a School Administration Update, which is always invaluable information. Click here to see the notes from the meeting. 

Stay tuned to this space and the RTCPS Parents Page on Facebook for ways that families can get involved in Staff Appreciation, the 5K, or family community building activities this spring!

Scholastic Book Fair is April 9-11

Our Scholastic Book Fair will take place from April 9-11, with set-up on April 8. Visit our Book Fair website to get a preview of the books and to sign up as a volunteer. Middle school students will visit the Book Fair with their classes, and we are hosting a special after-school shopping event on Thursday, April 11 from 3:00 - 5:00 pm.

It is our intention that every student who wants a book is able to go home with one. If you need financial assistance, please contact your child's advisor or email Research and Teaching Librarian, Meghan Stellman, at mstellman@risingtide.org if you have any questions.

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 now open. Early-bird pricing is $20 (only $10 for a Rising Tide student) and includes a t-shirt for runners who register on or before April 15. All registrations are $20 after April 15. We have many sponsorship opportunities available. Please click here if you would like to be a 5K sponsor. If you have any questions, please email: 5k@risingtide.org.

Recent Happenings At Rising Tide

Aviation Students Conducted Lab on Rigid Fluid Lines

Last week, Rising Tide students participating in the Aviation Maintenance Technology Pathways Program, through a partnership with Cape Cod Community College, conducted a lab where they each made a section of a rigid fluid line and tested its durability against leakage at Plymouth Airport. These lines are important aspects of airplane maintenance and safety.

Barbie Club Raises Money for BWHT

Rising Tide's Barbie Club held a bake sale during middle school lunch last week to raise money for the Boston Women's Heritage Trail (BWHT). This also is in recognition of Women's History Month. The mission of the BWHT is to restore women to their rightful place in the history of Boston and in the school curriculum by uncovering, chronicling, and disseminating information about the women who have made lasting contributions to the City of Boston.

Quick Links and Contacts

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.

Monday Memo Translated: If you are interested in translating the Monday Memo into another language, you can do so by clicking on the button below for instructions. Each issue of the Monday Memo will be added to this website page the day after an issue is published.

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