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Monday Memo
Tuesday Edition, March 27, 2023
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Dear Rising Tide Students and Families,
This is the final week of the third term, and we ask families to join us in encouraging students to put forth their best effort to close out the term this week.
This week also begins the spring testing season for the statewide Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) testing. On Tuesday and Wednesday this week, students in grade 10 will participate in the MCAS English Language Arts (ELA) test sessions. Next week, students in grades 5-8 will participate in MCAS ELA test sessions.
These tests are an opportunity for students to do their best in demonstrating the skills they have been developing across the curriculum as well as in their English classes. Please make sure that your child(ren) bring their school-issued Chromebooks to school each day of testing. We also ask that students ensure that their Chromebooks are fully charged.
You may have seen the separate email today regarding the 5K Fun Run and Health Fair community even in May. We are looking forward to bringing our community together later this spring and encourage you and your family to register for this great event.
Have a wonderful week.
Sincerely,
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Michael O'Keefe
Head of School
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Tuesday, March 28: Students in grade 10 will participate in session 1 of the ELA MCAS test.
Wednesday, March 29: Students in grade 10 will participate in session 2 of the ELA MCAS test.
Wednesday, March 29: Rising Tide will hold a Financial Planning for College Information Night with a MEFA representative beginning at 6:00 pm in the Atrium.
Thursday, March 30: Rising Tide's SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council) will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00 pm. Interested families can join the meeting by clicking on the meeting link here.
Friday, March 31: The third term ends.
Monday, April 3: Students in grades 5-8 will participate in session 1 of the ELA MCAS test.
Tuesday, April 4: Students in grades 5-8 will participate in session 2 of the ELA MCAS test.
Thursday, April 6: Upper school students will be participating in Field-Work Trips. Our 9th graders will visit the Museum of Science, 10th graders will visit the MIT Museum, 11th graders will visit the New England Aquarium, and 12th graders will be doing their Senior Service Projects.
Friday, April 7: School will be closed in observance of Good Friday.
Tuesday, April 11 - Friday, April 14: Rising Tide will host a Scholastic Book Fair.
Wednesday, April 12 - Friday, April 14: Report cards issued and Student/Advisor/Parent Conferences will take place.
Thursday, April 13: The Parent Group will hold its next meeting at school and/or online. Hope to see you there to help plan Staff Appreciation Week activities.
Monday, April 17- Friday, April 21: School will be closed for April recess.
2022-2023 Academic Calendar for Families
2023-2024 School Calendar
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Financial Planning for College Information Night
Recommended for Families of Students in All Grades
Rising Tide will hold a Financial Planning for College Information Night with Jonathan Hughes from the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority (MEFA) on Wednesday, March 29 at 6:00 pm. This event is open to the parents of Rising Tide students in all grades. Mr. Hughes will speak about saving and paying for college. He will discuss the reasons and strategies for saving, savings plan options in Massachusetts, and the myths and realities about college costs and financial aid. MEFA is a non-profit organization and lender that offers education programs on planning and paying for college, as well as tax-advantaged savings plans, low-cost loans, and expert guidance in financing for families in Massachusetts.
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Prom 2023: Enchanted Forest
Rising Tide's Junior & Senior Prom will take place on Friday, May 12, at Waverly Oaks Golf Club in Plymouth from 7:00 pm until 10:00 pm. Dinner will be provided, along with B_Entertained DJ. Tickets will be pre-sold for Prom during lunch this week. Presale ticket prices are $80 for a single ticket and $150 for two. A single ticket will be $90 and a two-ticket bundle will be $150 from April 3-7.
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Women's History Month
Rising Tide staff and students worked to research and create a bulletin board celebrating the many accomplishments of women over the years for Women's History Month. Staff have also been recognizing famous women with "shout-outs" during morning meetings each week in order to bring attention to the many women who have made history with their accomplishments.
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Scholastic Book Fair to be Held April 11-14
We are thrilled to host a Scholastic Book Fair from April 12-14, with set-up on April 11. Visit our website to get a preview of the books and to sign up as a volunteer. It is our mission that every student who wants a book is able to go home with one. If you need financial assistance, please contact your child's advisor or email Research and Teaching Librarian, Meghan Stellman. If you have some time to volunteer, please click on the "sign up" button here - we would love your help. Contact Meghan Stellman at mstellman@risingtide.org if you have any questions!
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Advocacy Week 2023: Lifting Our Voices Together
Tim Nicolette, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Charter Public School Association (MCPSA) recently sent out a note about Advocacy Week, which we have shared below:
Dear Friends,
Last week, charter public school supporters from all across Massachusetts came together to raise our voices in support of our students and our schools. Families, educators, and others shared incredible stories of impact, demonstrating that when given the opportunity, every child can achieve their dreams. Together, we asked our state representatives and state senators to support the passage of policies that will ensure all children have access to high-quality, equitable educational opportunities.
While this year’s Advocacy Week is over, the truth is that the work is not done, and we will never stop raising our voices on behalf of our students. Let’s continue what we’ve begun, and take it to the federal level! Right now, Congress is allocating funds for the upcoming year, and this is our chance to tell them why charter schools are so important to us. Take 30 seconds now to ask Congress to fund the Charter Schools Program and include flexibility for facility funding.
We are incredibly grateful to everyone who helped make this year’s Advocacy Week such a success. We truly could not do this without you, and we look forward to continuing to advocate, together, on behalf of our children!
Gratefully,
Tim Nicolette
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Summer 2023 Friendship and Social Skills Group
This summer, we will be offering a Friendship and Social Skills Group for incoming and existing Grade 5, Grade 6, and Grade 7 students. The purpose of the group is to help students foster new friendships and learn/develop age-appropriate social skills while engaging in fun and cooperative activities, projects, and games. The group will run during the weeks of July 10 to July 14 and July 17 to July 21 from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm on the Rising Tide campus. The group will be facilitated by Caroline Cartmill, Wellness Educator and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), and Marissa Carde, Middle School Paraeducator.
There are a minimum of 18 with a maximum of 20 spots per week. To register for the group, please fill out the Google Form here. The cost for the summer group is $225.00 for the week. To pay, please use your SchoolBucks account or drop off a check at Rising Tide. The deadline to sign up and pay is Friday June 9. If you have questions, please contact Caroline Cartmill at ccartmill@risingtide.org.
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Summer Painting Studio Enrichment Classes
Only a few spaces remain in each week. Sign up now!
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. 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.
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Madison Mark, Class of 2017
Madison believes the real-world experiences like Rising Tide’s internship program helped her succeed in college and the world beyond. According to Madison, “Rising Tide teaches skills and methods of research that are above the average level of a lot of schools, especially in writing." Read more here.
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Winter Sports Photos Available to Purchase
Rising Tide's sports photos taken this winter by our professional photographer are available to purchase now until Monday, April 3. Fifty percent of the sales will go towards Rising Tide's Athletic Program. All photos ordered can be picked up at the school. We will notify families when they are available. Please click here to review and order photos.
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Registration is Now Open for the 5K Fun Run! | |
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Join us at Rising Tide Charter Public School for a 5K Fun Run & Health Fair on Saturday, May 20th, beginning at 9:00 am. There will be music, food trucks, a health fair with many local vendors, and more. 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 (10 and under)
10:00 am: 5K Begins
Early-bird pricing is $20 and includes a t-shirt for runners who register on or before April 19th. Regular pricing is $25 from April 20-May 19. We have many sponsorship opportunities available. Please use the links below to access registration and the sponsorship form. If you have any questions, please email: 5k@risingtide.org. We look forward to seeing you on May 20th!
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Recent Happenings At Rising Tide | |
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Seniors Selected to Speak at the Rotary Club
Each month, two Rising Tide seniors are selected to speak at the Plymouth Rotary Club meeting. Because our January speakers were delayed to March, we had two sets of speakers this month. Anna Piccuito and Samhitha Vundi were today's rotary speakers. Last week, Eamon Godzik and Cam Perkins were selected to speak.
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Anna Piccuito and Samhitha Vundi | |
Eamon Godzik and Cam Perkins | |
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Fifth Graders Study the History of Piracy
Last Tuesday, fifth-grade students enjoyed a field trip to the Whydah Pirate Museum in Yarmouth for an in-depth look at deep sea recovery and the history of piracy. They learned about the artifacts found on ships and about the chemical processes the museum staff use to conserve them.
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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 March's lunch menu here and April's lunch menu here. | |
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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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