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Dear Rising Tide Students and Families,
With just over 6 weeks of school remaining, we want to confirm with everyone some important dates that we shared back in March.
Our last day of school for students in grades 5-11 will be Tuesday, June 18, which will be an early release day. Please keep in mind that students will be participating in school activities, including finals and culminating assessments, through June 18.
The final day of classes for our seniors will be Wednesday, May 29, and graduation will be on Friday, May 31 at 2:00 p.m.
As we shared back in March, Friday, May 31 has shifted to become an early release day (12:00 p.m.) for students in grades 5-11. This shift will enable us to hold our May 31 commencement ceremony at Plymouth Memorial Hall that afternoon, with the ceremony beginning at 2 p.m. We are excited to celebrate this group of seniors in downtown Plymouth this year.
Please see below for a number of special events this month. We hope to see lots of students and families at the 5K event this Saturday!
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, 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 7:45 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.
Thursday, May 16: Students in grade 9 will participate in an MCAS infrastructure trial.
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. Join via Zoom here.
Monday, May 27: School will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.
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National Honor Society Induction is Tomorrow, May 7
A group of sophomores and juniors will be inducted into Rising Tide’s chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) on Tuesday, May 7, at 6:00 pm in the Atrium. Family and friends are welcome and encouraged to attend. After the ceremony, which is free to attend, the students will be holding a charity dinner (catered by Moe's) to benefit Sandy Hook Promise, an organization that works to prevent gun violence through programs and policy-making. During the dinner, the students will also raffle off items donated from local businesses. All proceeds from the raffle will benefit Sandy Hook Promise.
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National Latin Exam Award Winners Announced
Latin teachers, Jen Papillo and Joshua Whelan, awarded medals to Rising Tide students who took the the National Latin Exam (NLE). The NLE is a test given annually to Latin students across the United States and around the world.
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Rising Tide JCL Places Fourth in State Convention and Lexi Pettine is Elected Treasurer
Members of the Rising Tide Junior Classical League (JCL) attended the JCL State Convention this past weekend. During the Convention, freshman Lexi Pettine was elected to be the Treasurer for the Massachusetts State Board of the Junior Classical League for the 2024 - 2025 school year. Lexi, who is currently serving as the 2023 - 2024 President for Rising Tide's Chapter of the JCL, will handle the finances of the Mass JCL and attend monthly meetings to help guide the club at the state level throughout the year. Congratulations, Lexi!
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Our JCL members competed very well at the State Convention. Our team's results:
- Third place in both the A and B chariot races.
- Third place in the promotional video
- Fourth place overall at convention (out of 11 schools)
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Update from the Parent Group
May is Staff Appreciation Month! The RTCPS Parent Group is organizing activities throughout May to express our gratitude for our Rising Tide staff. Please read below to see how you can participate in showing your appreciation for the incredible Rising Tide staff. Everything is listed in this Sign Up Genius -- Click to see what you can do to help.
We know how busy everyone is these days -- please know that you can donate funds toward these efforts if shopping and dropping doesn’t seem possible this month. (We hear you!)
You can always sign up, make a monetary donation, and ask us to do the shopping. Donations in any amount can be made to Staff Appreciation activities via your My School Bucks account. Click on View All in the Store, you'll see the Rising Tide Parent Group (not Rising Tide SEPAC or the general school Donation), click there, and enter your donation.
We would love to have every Rising Tide family participate in some way to help us say THANK YOU to our thoughtful and dedicated middle and upper school staff. Thank you for helping show our Rising Tide staff how grateful we are for all they do for our children! If you have any questions, please email us at RTCPSParentGroup@gmail.com.
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Rising Tide's 2nd Annual 5K is This 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. If you have any questions, please email: 5k@risingtide.org.
If you would like to help out, we are seeking volunteers and donations for the 5K. Click here to view volunteer opportunities and a list of items needed to help fuel the runners along the route and at the finish line. We appreciate your time and donations to this event!
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Yearbooks Now on Sale
Yearbooks are currently on sale for $55. Yearbooks can be purchased on MySchoolBucks or by bringing in cash/checks/money orders to Ms. Martz. Please make checks payable to Rising Tide Charter Public School. Yearbooks will be given out to seniors on Wednesday, May 22 during lunch. Please let Ms. Martz (hmartz@risingtide.org) know if you have any questions.
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This Week is Upper School Spirit Week with Field Day on Wednesday | |
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Rising Tide Fundraiser
Upper school students are 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.
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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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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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Weekly Athletic Schedule
Monday, May 6
Softball @ Avon at 3:30 pm
Location: Avon HS
Baseball vs. Avon at 3:45 pm
Location: Siever Field
Wednesday, May 8
Girls' Tennis vs. Sturgis West at 4:00 pm
Location: Sagamore Colony Club
Baseball vs. Wareham at 3:30 pm
Location: Siever Field
Softball @ Mashpee at 3:45 pm
Location: Mashpee HS
Thursday, May 9
Boys' Tennis @ Sturgis East/West at 4:00 pm
Location: Johnny Kelley Courts
Girls' Tennis vs. Sturgis East at 4:00 pm
Location: Sagamore Colony Club
Baseball vs. SJPII at 3:45 pm
Location: Siever Field
Softball @ SJPII at 4:00 pm
Location: SJPII
Saturday, May 11
Rising Tide 5K!
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Recent Happenings At Rising Tide | |
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Rising Tide Students Performed, You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown
Last week, Rising Tide students put on three fantastic performances of You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown.
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Juniors Attend the NACAC National College Fair
Last Friday, Rising Tide juniors visited the NACAC National College Fair at the Boston Convention Center. They met with representatives from colleges located in New England and across the country, as well as military/ROTC programs. Following the fair, they toured Emmanuel College and Wentworth Institute of Technology.
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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 May'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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