Dear Rising Tide Students and Families,

I am excited to share that Rising Tide's charter to operate has been renewed unconditionally, the highest possible outcome from the renewal process. As you may know, all charter public schools must go through a rigorous renewal process every five years. For those who want to know more about the process, you can see the considerations for a charter school renewal established by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Congratulations to all of our students, staff members, and families for this achievement of our school community.

This evening we will be monitoring the weather and the potential impact of snow on the operation of school tomorrow. If school is delayed or cancelled, we will contact families directly through our calling system and email by 5:15 a.m. tomorrow. We will also list information through local news stations.

Have a wonderful week.

Sincerely,

Monday, February 27: 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, February 28: Our Boys' Varsity Basketball Team will play in the MIAA State Tournament at 6:30 pm against Kipp Academy Lynn Collegiate at Kipp Academy in Lynn, MA.

Friday, March 3: Rising Tide's Chapter of the National Honor Society will hold a bake sale during lunch to raise funds to benefit the victims of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria.

Friday, March 3: Progress reports will be issued.

Monday, March 6: Middle school students will participate in a brief infrastructure trial to help prepare them for the upcoming MCAS test sessions that will take place later this spring.

Tuesday, March 7: Rising Tide will hold a Spring Meet the Coaches Night at 6:00 pm for students and parents to hear from the spring season coaches.

Wednesday, March 8: Rising Tide will host Accepted Students Day in the afternoon for students newly admitted for the 2023-2024 school year and their families.

Monday, March 13: Students in grade 10 will participate in a brief infrastructure trial to help prepare them for the upcoming MCAS test sessions that will take place later this spring.

Monday, March 13 - Friday, March 17: The Massachusetts Charter Public School Association will host a statewide virtual Advocacy Week.

Tuesday, March 14: STEM Night will be open to all students and families beginning at 6:00 pm. Attendees will enjoy STEM-related activities facilitated by STEM staff and science club students.

Wednesday, March 15: This will be a full-day professional day. School is closed for the day.

Thursday, March 16: Rising Tide will host a College Planning Night & a Sports & College Info Night from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.

2022-2023 Academic Calendar for Families

Boys' Varsity Basketball Team Heads to State Tournament

Our Boys' Varsity Basketball Team has qualified for the MIAA State Tournament! They will be playing tomorrow, Tuesday, February 28, at 6:30 pm against Kipp Academy Lynn Collegiate at Kipp Academy, 90 High Rock Street, Lynn, MA. Admission is free. Join us to cheer on our boys' varsity team. Go Herons!

College Planning Night & Sports & College Info Night

Rising Tide's College & Future Planning and Athletics have teamed up to bring you two events on one information-packed evening! On Thursday, March 16, from 6:00 - 8:00 pm, college representatives will be at Rising Tide to share information with our students.

College Planning Night ~ 6:00 - 7:00 pm

• Get an overview of the college application process
• Hear from colleges themselves about the range of options: STEM school, liberal arts, public, community, etc.
• Schools represented on the panel (so far) include Stonehill College, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, and Cape Cod Community College... additional panelists still to be confirmed.

Sports & College Info Night ~ 7:00 - 8:00 pm

• Hear from a panel of college coaches from a variety of divisions and sports about the athletic recruitment process and what it's like to be a college athlete
• Schools represented on the panel (so far) include Wheaton College, Stonehill College, and Bridgewater State University

(You can be ANY level of student athlete to play sports in college.)

Students and parents are welcome to attend either/both sessions. Panelists will be available after each session to chat and answer questions.

Register for Summer Painting Studio Enrichment Classes

This July, we will once again be offering two weeks of our popular Summer Painting Studio classes. 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 2023-2024 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.

Session One runs July 10-14 and Session Two runs July 17-21, 2023. Classes start at 8:00 am and end at 12:00 pm each day. The cost is $225 per week-long session.

These classes fill up quickly, so early sign-ups are highly recommended. 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.

The Massachusetts Charter Public School Association is Hosting Advocacy Week 

From March 13 - 17, 2023, the Massachusetts Charter Public School Association (MCPSA) is hosting a statewide virtual Advocacy Week. In just five minutes per day, over five days, charter public school supporters from all across the state will work together to ensure our elected officials understand the value of our schools and what our children need in order to thrive. Rising Tide is excited to be part of this powerful week, and we hope you will join us! Sign up today to help us speak out on behalf of our school and our students! Once you sign up, you will be able to participate in as many of the planned activities as you wish. The more voices we have, the greater our impact will be!

Alicia Spitzner, Class of 2017

Alicia Spitzner credits the support from Rising Tide’s teachers and staff for helping her learn valuable professional skills and strategies she still uses today. Additionally, Rising Tide’s Internship Program played a pivotal role in her future and sealed the deal on what she plans to do with her future. Read more here.

Athletics Update

Meet the Coaches Night for Spring Sports is March 7

Rising Tide will host a Meet the Coaches Night on Tuesday, March 7 at 6:00 pm. Families will have the opportunity to meet the spring coaches and receive information about the upcoming sports season, which begins on March 20. Spring sports include boys' and girls' tennis, baseball, and softball. Students interested in trying out for a spring sport should register online here. 

Spring Sports Registration Now Open until March 14

Save the Date:

Rising Tide's 5K, Fun Run, & Health Fair

May 20, 2023

Recent Happenings At Rising Tide

Seniors Selected to Speak at the Rotary Club

Lily Taber and Bronwyn Currie-Powers 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.

Rising Tide Eighth-Graders Spend Week in Italy

A group of Rising Tide eighth graders enjoyed the school's annual trip to Italy during February break last week. They visited many notable places, including the ruins at Pompeii, the Villa of Poppaea at Oplontis, Sorrento, and Rome, where they saw Castel Sant’Angelo, the Pantheon, many famous Roman ruins in the Roman Forum, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, and the Colosseum.

Quick Links and Contacts

Breakfast and Lunch at Rising Tide: The state government has extended the eligibility for all students in our breakfast/lunch program for the 2022-2023 school year. This means that all Rising Tide students have access to one free breakfast meal and one free lunch meal each school day. Please note that students still need to walk through the cashier lines for recording purposes and will need their PIN numbers (located on the upper right hand side of their schedules) in order to do so. Rising Tide's breakfast and lunch program is catered by the Plymouth Public Schools. Check out February's lunch menu here and March's menu here.

Attendance Line: Call (508) 747-2620, ext. 102 to report your child's absence from school.

Complete a Notes from Home to Rising Tide Office Form to share daily communication with our office staff at Rising Tide, including dismissal information.

Health and COVID-19 Questions: Contact Nurse Leader, Lisa Hughes, at lhughes@risingtide.org. You can also call (508) 747-2620 x115.

IT Help: Complete the IT Help Desk Form.

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