Note from School Leaders

Dear Rising Tide Students and Families,

We hope that you and your families had a great February break. In this memo you can see ways for students to get involved in the spring musical and spring athletics. Among many upcoming events, please save the dates for STEM Night on Thursday, March 14 and our 2nd Annual 5K on Saturday, May 11!

This morning, we released another view of current third term grades for students in their courses through the Community Portal. Please note that these grades will be unlocked for a limited amount of time and can be viewed on the Community Portal until Wednesday, February 28 at 8:00 a.m. Students and Parents/Guardians can use the print screen option on their computer (windows option; mac option) to capture this release of current grades.

Have a wonderful week.

Sincerely,

Michael O'Keefe

Head of School

Zahra Williams

Principal/Assistant Head of School

Monday, February 26: 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 27: Beginning tomorrow though March 29, members of the National Honor Society (NHS) will be hosting a book drive. Donated books will be given to Rosie's Place, a non-profit women's shelter in Boston for poor and homeless women.

Tuesday, February 27: A representative from Bridgewater State University will be presenting about the college search process to students in grade 11 at 12:55 pm.

Thursday, February 29 & Friday, March 1: Auditions for the spring musical, You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown, will take place after school from 3:30 - 5:00 pm.

Thursday, February 29: The second pre-departure meeting for those registered for the Ireland Trip will take place at 6:30 pm in the Atrium.

Wednesday, March 6: Rising Tide will host Accepted Students Day in the afternoon for students newly admitted for the 2024-2025 school year and their families.

Thursday, March 7: Rising Tide students in grades 9-12 will be participating in a PhotoVoice field trip to Bridgewater State University. They will be joining students from over 15 different school districts across Plymouth County to learn from their peers, program staff, and other experts in the field related to substance use prevention and other related topics. Students will give presentations and hear guest speakers.

Thursday, March 7: Crew interviews for the spring musical, You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown, will take place after school from 3:30 - 4:30 pm.

Thursday, March 7: Rising Tide will host a Spring Meet the Coaches Night at 6:00 pm in the Atrium. Families will have the opportunity to meet the spring coaches and receive information about the upcoming sports season.

Friday, March 8: Middle school students in grades 5 and 6 will participate in the Middle School Spelling Bee.

Monday, March 11 and Tuesday, March 12: Students in grades 8-12 who take Latin will be taking the National Latin Exam.

Tuesday, March 12: Students in the Harry Potter Club will host a bake sale during middle school lunch for club activities.

Wednesday, March 13: This will be a full-day professional day. School is closed for the day.

Thursday, March 14: STEM Night will take place at Rising Tide beginning at 6:30 pm. All students and families are welcome to enjoy STEM-related activities.

Monday, March 18: Rising Tide students in grades 5 and 7 will host a visit from middle school students who attend the Showa Institute in Tokyo, Japan. These visits provide our students with the opportunity to learn from others their own age about another culture and traditions.

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

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.

Announcements

Spring Musical Play Auditions Take Place This Week

Auditions for the spring musical play, You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown, will be held Thursday, February 29 and Friday, March 1 after school from 3:30 - 5:00 pm. Crew interviews will be March 7 from 3:30 - 4:30 pm. You can access the interview packet here. Additionally, audition and crew packets can be picked up in Room 103 (Upper School Theater Room) and Room 264 (Middle School Dance/Theater Room) and are due back by February 29 for actors, and on March 4 for crew. All students in grades 8-12 are welcome to audition or interview for the backstage crew.

Rising Tide to Host College Planning Night for Juniors 

We will host a College Planning Night for grade 11 students and their families on 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. Confirmed to date are representatives from UMass Dartmouth, Wheaton College, and Cape Cod Community College. 

Rising Tide's School Store is Now Open

Rising Tide's School Store is now open for students and families to purchase school merchandise. The store will be open until midnight on March 11.

Save the Date: 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 will open Friday, March 1. 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. We look forward to seeing you on May 11!

Design the 5K T-Shirt

Students are invited to create the 5K t-shirt design. Those interested should create their design on this form and return completed designs to the mailbox outside of Mrs. Kincade's office, Room 132, on the upper school side of the building. All entrees are due by March 1. The winner will receive a T-shirt and free registration into the race! 

Athletics Update

Meet the Coaches Night for Spring Sports is March 7

Rising Tide will host a Meet the Coaches Night on Thursday, 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 18. Spring sports include boys' and girls' tennis, baseball, and softball. Students interested in trying out for a spring sport should register online here. 

Recent Happenings At Rising Tide

Seniors Selected to Speak at the Rotary Club

Lucy Duell and Abigail Brine 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.

Fifth Graders Write Convincing Essays to Olympic Committee

In January, our fifth-grade students began a unit of study on expository texts by researching a weird sport. This unit, which helped them develop research skills, note taking, and essay writing, culminated in a persuasive essay in which the students had to try to convince the International Olympic Committee to include their sport in the 2028 games. Before break, one student for each sport presented their case for inclusion in the 2028 Olympics. The six students expressed their reasons in front of the entire fifth grade, and four guest faculty judges. The unit culminated with a medal presentation.

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 February'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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