Note from School Leaders

Dear Rising Tide Students and Families,

Thanks to the many students and families who came to our STEM Night last week, and to our Math & Computer Science and Science faculty members for putting together an evening of exploration.

Next week begins the spring MCAS testing season. Our students in grade 10 will participate in two sessions of the English Language Arts (ELA) MCAS test next Tuesday and Wednesday. In early April, students in grades 5-8 will participate in the ELA MCAS test. In late April, grade 8 students will participate in the Civics Field MCAS test. In May, students in grades 5-8 will participate in the Mathematics MCAS test, and students in grades 5 and 8 will participate in the Science MCAS test. In early June, students in the Upper School who have not yet taken a High School Science MCAS test, mostly in grade 9, will participate in the Science MCAS test.

At Rising Tide, our courses are aligned with the MA Curriculum Frameworks in addition to our own Schoolwide Objectives in Benchmark Skills. We believe that we can push our students to think, give them practice to develop skills, and provide opportunities for them to deepen their understandings while also preparing them for success on these statewide tests that ask students to demonstrate their progress on standards of the MA Curriculum Frameworks. We ask that at home you help your children to get a good night's sleep before the scheduled test sessions, and encourage them to do their best to show how much they have been learning this year.

Have a wonderful week.

Sincerely,

Michael O'Keefe

Head of School

Zahra Williams

Principal/Assistant Head of School

Monday, March 18: 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.

Tuesday, March 19 and Wednesday, March 20: Rising Tide's Indian Folklore Music Club will host a bake sale during middle school lunch to raise money for the National Wildlife Federation, supporting conservation work that helps wild camels.

Tuesday, March 19: Parents/guardians of upper school students and current grade 8 students are invited to attend an informational meeting about the Spring 2025 Trip to Spain at 6:30 pm in the Atrium.

Wednesday, March 20: Rising Tide's National Honor Society will host a bake sale in the morning to raise money for the Malala Fund.

Thursday, March 21: Rising Tide will host a College & Future Planning Night for juniors and their families at 6:00 pm in the Atrium.

Friday, March 22: Middle school students in grades 5 and 6 will participate in the championship round of the Middle School Spelling Bee.

Monday, March 25: The Barbie Club will hold a bake sale during middle school lunch to raise money for the Boston Women's Heritage Trail.

Tuesday, March 26: Students in grade 10 will participate in session 1 of the ELA MCAS test.

Wednesday, March 27: Students in grade 10 will participate in session 2 of the ELA MCAS test.

Wednesday, March 27: There will be a fundraising event at the Red Robin restaurants in Plymouth and Wareham, MA.

Wednesday, March 27: The second pre-departure meeting for those registered for the Trip to Italy will take place at 6:30 pm in the Atrium.

Thursday, March 28: The next SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council) meeting will be held at 7:00 pm via Zoom. Interested families can join the meeting by clicking on the meeting link here.

Friday, March 29: School will be closed in observance of Good Friday.

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.

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

Announcements

Join Us for the Next Parent Group Meeting This Wednesday

Mark your calendars for Rising Tide's Parent Group meeting on Wednesday, March 20 from 6:30 - 7:30 pm on Zoom. This is a great opportunity to hear an update directly from our Head of School. And we will discuss how families can support spring activities at school.    

Join via Zoom Here

Zoom Meeting ID 833 9169 4108

Passcode 181879

Don’t fret – this is a no guilt, no pressure situation. But we need your input!

We are hoping to engage families from all grade levels. We would love to see you on Wednesday evening. 

Seeking Photos for Rising Tide's Yearbook

The Yearbook Staff is looking for photo submissions from upper school families. We know many of you have taken some great photos throughout the years, and we would appreciate it if you would share them with us! Please view the flyer here for directions on where you can submit your photos for consideration. We will be accepting photos until April 1, 2024. Please reach out to yearbook@risingtide.org with any questions!

Openings in Plymouth Boys & Girls Club Compass Zone Program

2025 Upper School Trip to Spain

Parents/guardians of upper school students and current grade 8 students are invited to attend an informational meeting about the 2025 Trip to Spain on Tuesday, March 19 at 6:30 pm in the Atrium. RSVP to attend the meeting here.

Rising Tide to Host College Planning Night for Juniors 

Rising Tide will host a College Planning Night for grade 11 students and their families next Thursday, March 21 at 6:00 pm in the Atrium. This will serve as an introduction to the college process and feature a lively panel of admissions representatives from different kinds of colleges who are all looking forward to answering questions. Visitors include representatives from UMass Dartmouth, Wheaton College, Cape Cod Community College, and Mass Maritime Academy. 

Fundraiser on Wednesday, March 27 at Red Robin Restaurants

Rising Tide Charter Public School will receive 20% of sales* during this fundraiser at both Plymouth and Wareham Red Robin locations. Participate on March 27 by showing the Plymouth location flyer  or Wareham location flyer to your server, or by ordering online at redrobin.com or on the Red Robin mobile app.

Important Reminder About Dismissals

As a reminder, aside from truly exceptional situations or for sports dismissals, dismissals are not accommodated after 2:30 p.m. on regular school days, nor after 11:30 a.m. on early dismissal days.

Registration is Open for Summer Painting Studio Enrichment Classes--Only a Few Spots Remain

This July, we will once again be offering two weeks of our popular Summer Painting Studio class. These classes are open to all students in grades 5-12, as well as incoming students who will be new to Rising Tide in the 2024-25 school year. Students of all levels of experience will expand on their visual art skills while exploring painting in this fun and informative studio workshop. Each student will be working with easy-to-learn techniques to take their ideas from small sketches to larger-sized compositions with confidence. Students will enjoy learning a variety of new application techniques to incorporate into their own style and creativity as they compose their own work. Please note: there are only a few spots left each week.

Session One runs July 15-19 and Session Two runs July 22-26, 2024. Classes start at 8:00 am and end at 12:00 pm each day. The cost is $225 per week-long session. If you have any questions about these classes, please feel free to contact Mr. Walker at 508-747-2620 ext. 300 or via email at twalker@risingtide.org.

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

Seniors Selected to Speak at the Rotary Club

Matthew Roosevelt and Connor O'Neil represented Rising Tide today as senior speakers at the Plymouth Rotary Club. Two seniors from Rising Tide are invited each month to speak at the Rotary Club of Plymouth meetings.

STEM Night

Rising Tide's STEM Night took place last Thursday. Students and family members participated in a variety of STEM-related activities. They also celebrated Pi Day with a variety of baked pies! During the evening, alumni who have chosen STEM professions were highlighted in the video here.

Students from Japan Visit Our Middle School Students

Today, middle school students who attend the Showa Institute in Tokyo, Japan visited with Rising Tide students today. This visit provided the students with the opportunity to learn from others their own age about another culture and traditions.

Arts & Crafts Discover Class

Last week in the Arts & Crafts Discover class, the students thoroughly enjoyed making salt dough and shaped it into different creations. Once they are baked, the students plan to paint them.

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 March'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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