Note from School Leaders

Dear Rising Tide Students and Families,

We encourage you to come out this week and support the production of the after-school musical, You're a Good Man Charlie Brown. Students in grades 8-12 are a part of the cast and crew and have been working together since February to put this show together for our community. Please see below for details.

Today, we released a view of current fourth 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, May 1 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, April 29 and Tuesday, April 30: Students in grade 8 will participate in the Civics MCAS test.

Wednesday, May 1 - Friday, May 3: Students will be performing their spring play, You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown, at 6:30 pm each evening in the Atrium at Rising Tide. Doors open at 6:00 pm.

Friday, May 3: Rising Tide juniors will be visiting the New England Association for College Admission Counseling (NEACAC) College Fair at the Boston Convention Center.

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.

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. 

Monday, May 27: School will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.

Announcements

Rising Tide Students to Perform, You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown

Rising Tide students will perform their spring musical, You're A Good Man Charlie Brown, this week. This delightful play features Charlie Brown and the entire Peanuts gang who explore life's great questions as they play baseball, struggle with homework, sing songs, swoon over their crushes, and celebrate the joy of friendship. There will be three performances: Wednesday, May 1, Thursday, May 2, and Friday, May 3 at 6:30 pm each evening. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. Tickets can be purchased at the door beginning at 6:00 pm.

Rising Tide Juniors Invited to Attend NACAC National College Fair

On Friday, May 3, their will be a field trip for grade 11 students to the NACAC National College Fair at the Boston Convention Center. Students will be able to chat with representatives from colleges located in New England and across the country, as well as military/ROTC programs. Following the fair, we will travel across Boston to the Fenway, where we will tour Emmanuel College and Wentworth Institute of Technology. The cost for the field trip is $21. Here is a list of schools participating in the fair.  

National Honor Society Induction is Next Tuesday, May 7

A group of sophomores and juniors will be inducted into Rising Tide’s chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) next 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, they 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.

Junior/Senior Prom Tickets Now on Sale The Rising Tide Junior/Senior Prom will take place on Friday, May 10 at 7:00 pm at the Waverly Oaks Golf Club. Tickets are $105 each and are on sale now during upper school lunch. Tickets are only available to seniors and juniors (unless approved by a member of the Upper School Administration Team). Outside guests need to have a permission form signed to attend.

Rising Tide Fundraisers

Use the Chick-fil-A app to place an order this Wednesday, May 1, and a portion of sales will go towards the end-of-year activities for Rising Tide's senior class.

Additionally, 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.

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 $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!

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. 

Rising Tide Opens Additional Enrollment Period for the 2024-2025 School Year

Rising Tide has opened an additional enrollment period for the 2024-2025 school year. This additional enrollment period is open now through Friday, May 10, 2024. The school currently has limited seats available for grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 and is therefore accepting applications for only those grades. Interested families can apply online here or download an application here.

Enrollment applications are due by Friday, May 10, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. All applicants, including siblings of current students, must submit the one-page application by the deadline to be eligible for enrollment.

Rising Tide currently has waiting lists in grades 5-8, determined through the Primary Enrollment Lottery held on February 15, 2024; therefore the school is not able to accept applications for grades 5-8 in this additional enrollment period. If necessary, Rising Tide will conduct an additional enrollment lottery for applicants for grades 9-12 in a virtual public forum from the school on Monday, May 13, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. 

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. 

Athletics Update

Weekly Athletic Schedule

Monday, April 29

Boys' Varsity Tennis @ Mashpee at 4:00 pm

Location: Mashpee High School

Girls' Varsity Tennis vs. Mashpee at 4:00 pm

Location: Sagamore Colony Club

Softball vs. Atlantis Charter at 3:45 pm

Location: Forges Field

Wednesday, May 1

Boys' Tennis vs. SJPII at 4:00 pm

Location: Sagamore Colony Club

Girls' Tennis @ SJPII at 4:00 pm

Location: Mid Cape

Baseball @ Nantucket at 4:00 pm

Location: Nantucket

Softball vs. Nantucket at 3:30 pm

Location: Forges Field

Friday, May 3

Boys Tennis vs. Nantucket at 4:00 pm

Location: Sagamore Colony Club

Girls Tennis @ Nantucket at 4:00 pm

Location: Nantucket HS

Baseball @ Monomoy at 4:00 pm

Location: Monomoy HS

Softball vs. Martha's Vineyard at 3:45 pm

Location: Siever Field

Recent Happenings At Rising Tide

Rising Tide Hosts PhotoVoice Exhibition

This past Saturday, Rising Tide hosted a PhotoVoice Exhibition for upper school students from Rising Tide. The 14 Rising Tide students who participated are a part of Rising Tide's PhotoVoice Club. PhotoVoice is a youth-centered approach that engages students to help prevent underage and problem gambling. Students received education on social justice, advocacy, public speaking, and gambling. They then applied this knowledge to capture photographs and engage in group reflections to create a call to action around underage gambling. During the event on Saturday, students presented their photos, captions, and community action plan.

Fifth-Grade Students Study Astronomy

Fifth graders recently began their Astronomy and Space Systems Unit. Each student or small group chose a topic of interest and conducted research. Then, they created models or posters. Check out some of their amazing work! 

Rising Tide Students Enjoy a Unique Reunion

Last Saturday, Rising Tide welcomed back about 50 students from the Grade 8 class of 2020 (all currently seniors at various schools) to have the opportunity to have a reunion since they were unable to gather in 2020 due to COVID.

Upper School Students Learn About Aviation Careers

Upper school students learned about careers in aviation through the Air Force last Thursday when Sergeant Kyle Watson visited.

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 and 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.

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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