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Meet Ashley: The Parent Leading Our Parent Committee
Every great community has people who step forward and say, “I want to help build this.” At Rise Above, that person is Ashley, our Parent

Twenty Years of Showing Up: A Celebration for Ms. Meghan
There are teachers who work at a school. And then there are teachers who become part of a school’s identity, woven into the fabric of

From Pea Gravel to Possibility: Rise Above Families Helped Build Something Special
Something really special happened at Rise Above this season, and it all started with our amazing community. In a beautiful display of generosity, our families

Why the Father’s Day Lunch Is One of Our Favorite Days of the Year
Fathers hold a unique place in the life of a young child. The way a dad laughs, the way he gets down on the floor

Brownies, Learning, and a Father’s Day Gift Made by Little Hands
There is something remarkable about watching a child hold a mixing bowl with both hands and stir with total concentration. That’s what happens every month

Our Children Are Going Places: Inside the I Am a traveler Project
At Rise Above, learning has no walls, and this month, our children are proving it. The June project, I Am a traveler, is taking the

Ms. Maria Brings a World of Warmth to Our Preschool Room
There is something special about a teacher who arrives with both experience and genuine eagerness. Ms. Maria joined the Rise Above preschool room recently, and

Our Favorite Summer Tradition Is Back: Splash Days Return This June
Summer at Rise Above means one thing: Splash Days are back. Starting Thursday, June 4, our children will head outside every Thursday for water play

Kindergarten Is Ready for Them: A Letter to Our Pre-K Graduates
They came to us small and wondering. And now, they are ready. Our Pre-K graduates have spent this year learning to ask questions, work through

Teacher Spotlight: Meet Ms. Bri
Some teachers take months to find their footing in a new place. Ms. Bri was not one of them. She recently moved to the area

Baked with Love: Our Children Made Muffins for Mom
There is something about making something for someone you love that changes the whole experience. Last week, our children baked muffins, and they were not

Why We Host a Mother’s Day Tea Party Every Year
Every May, we do something simple: we put out the tea, set out the pastries, and invite our moms to stop in. It sounds small.