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 Committee Chair, and we could not be more grateful she raised her hand. Ashley and her husband Logan have been together for 11 years and will celebrate their 8th wedding […]
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 the place itself. Ms. Meghan is the second kind. This summer, we celebrated a truly remarkable milestone: 20 years of Ms. Meghan at Rise Above Early Learning Center. Two decades […]
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 and local neighbors contributed nearly $2,000 toward the evolution of our playground. This is a significant milestone that speaks volumes about the deep-seated care and intentional investment our community holds […]
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 to play, the way he listens, it shapes something deep. At Rise Above, we believe in celebrating those relationships, and our annual Father’s Day Lunch is one of the best […]
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 at Rise Above during Cooking Class, and this month, the children are making brownies for their dads. On June 17, our children will gather in the kitchen with Ms. Patty […]
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 children on an extraordinary journey through different countries, states, ways of getting around the world, and even through time itself. Classrooms are exploring what it means to travel: the excitement […]
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 from her first days with the children, it has been clear she belongs here. Before coming to Rise Above, Ms. Maria spent years teaching English in Venezuela. She brings that […]
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 all summer long. Sprinklers, wading pools, water tables, and for our older kids, the slip and slide. We rotate the setup each week to keep the excitement going, and our […]
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 hard moments, care for one another, and take ownership of their own learning. They painted and built and planted and discovered. They practiced being a friend and being brave. Kindergarten […]
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 and joined the Rise Above team, and from her very first days, the children have made clear how they feel about her. They come home and talk about her. They […]
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 just following a recipe. They were making something for their moms. Every scoop, every stir, every careful pour into the tin had a purpose behind it: tomorrow’s Mother’s Day Tea […]
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. And in some ways, it is. But in another way, it is one of the most meaningful things we do all year. The Mother’s Day Tea Party is not a […]