Note from School Leaders

Dear Rising Tide Students and Families,

We hope that you and your families had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. We are grateful for the students, staff members, and families that come together in our Rising Tide community.

This week, we are asking for support for our community from our current families, alumni, families of alumni, and friends of Rising Tide. Please consider making a gift to the Student Exploration Fund this week. The fund directly supports enrichment programming for all students that enhances their educational journeys, and specifically enables all students, regardless of economic status, to be able to participate in extra-curricular programs. You can click here to make a donation this week.

Have a wonderful week.

Sincerely,

Michael O'Keefe

Head of School

Zahra Williams

Interim Principal/Assistant Head of School

Monday, November 27 & Tuesday, November 28: Auditions for the Upper School winter play, Dracula, will be held after school from 3:30 - 5:00 pm.

Wednesday, November 29: The Student Government will hold a bake sale to raise money for an Upper School event taking place on December 22.

Wednesday, November 29: Prospective Rising Tide families are invited to join Michael O'Keefe at 8:30 am for Coffee & Conversation to learn about the school's curriculum and programs.

Wednesday, November 29: Rising Tide's Health Advisory Committee, a group of staff members, students, and parents/guardians, will meet at 1p.m.

Thursday, November 30: Students in grades 5 and 6 can try out for the Middle School Talent Show during lunch and recess.

Thursday, November 30: Crew interviews for the upper school winter play, Dracula, will be held from 3:30 - 5:00 pm.

Thursday, November 30: The next SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council) meeting will be held at 7:00 pm.

Friday, December 1: Students in grades 7 and 8 can try out for the Middle School Talent Show during lunch and recess.

Friday, December 1: Their will be a holiday movie event for middle school students at 3:30 pm in the Atrium.

Tuesday, December 5: Upper school students in Local History will travel to the State Archives in Boston for fieldwork.

Tuesday, December 5: Grade 7 students will travel to Gillette Stadium to participate in a STEM project.

Tuesday, December 5: Rising Tide will host a Virtual Information Session at 7:00 pm for prospective families to learn more about the school.

2023-2024 School Calendar

Announcements

Upper School Play Auditions Take Place This Week

Auditions for the upper school winter play, Dracula, will be held Monday, November 27 and Tuesday, November 28 after school from 3:30 - 5:00 pm. Crew interviews will be on Thursday, November 30 from 3:30 - 5:00 pm. Packets for both can be picked up in Room 120 and are due back by November 20th. All students in grades 9-12 are welcome to audition or interview for the backstage crew.

Join Us for the Next SEPAC Meeting

The next SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council) meeting will be held this Thursday, November 30 at 7:00 pm. Click here to join the meeting.

Middle School Talent Show Auditions

Middle School Movie Night

All middle school students are invited to attend Movie Night on Friday, December 1 at 3:30 pm in the Atrium. Popcorn and water bottles will be provided. Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased during lunch on Monday, November 27 through Thursday, November 30. Proceeds from the event will support a local Toys for Tots. Parent pick up is promptly at 5:30 pm. Parents must come into the building to pick up their children.

Rising Tide to Host Enrollment Information Sessions and Open Houses

Rising Tide is currently accepting applications for enrollment for grades 5-12 for the 2024-2025 school year. The school will be hosting events for those interested in learning more about Rising Tide. Please encourage interested families, friends, and neighbors to attend one of our Information Sessions or Enrollment Open Houses:

• In-person Coffee & Conversation: Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at 8:30 am (RSVP here.)
• Virtual Information Session: Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 7:00 pm (Click here to join!)
• In-person Coffee & Conversation: Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 8:30 am (RSVP here.)
• In-person Open House: Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 9:00 am
• In-person Open House: Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 6:30 pm
• Virtual Information Session: Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Enrollment applications are due by Tuesday, February 13, 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. The application is available both online and through a paper form. Students can apply online by clicking here. Students can also download a paper application here, or get an application at the Main Office of the school. Completed paper applications can be faxed to (508) 747-1826, emailed to mjackson@risingtide.org, mailed, or dropped off to the front desk.

Athletics Update

Try-Outs Begin This Week

Girls' Varsity Basketball: November 27 and 28 from 5:00-6:30 pm at Sacred Heart

Boys' JV and Varsity Basketball: November 27 and 28 from 3:30-5:00 pm at Sacred Heart

Dance: November 28 and 30 from 3:15-5:00 pm in the Middle School Dance Room

Middle School Boys' Basketball: December 4 and 7 from 3:30-5:00 pm at Village Sports Club in Pine Hills

Middle School Girls' Basketball: December 5 and 8 from 3:30-5:00 pm at Village Sports Club in Pine Hills

All varsity practices will normally be held Monday-Friday from 3:30-5:00 or 5:00-6:30 pm and some Saturdays at Sacred Heart through December. All middle school practices are 2-3 days a week from 3:30-5:00 pm at Village Sports Club in Pine Hills. Dance practices will be in the Middle School Dance Room.

Recent Happenings At Rising Tide

Middle School Students Enjoy Creating in Their Discover Class

Fifth- and sixth-grade students in the Arts & Crafts Discover Class created a special craft for their families that included colorful feathers of gratitude and sweets in a Mason jar. 

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 lunches for students each day at Rising Tide. Check out November's lunch menu here and December's lunch menu here.

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 Questions: Contact Nurse Leader, Lisa Hughes, at lhughes@risingtide.org. You can also call (508) 747-2620 x115.

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