Note from School Leaders

Dear Rising Tide Students and Families,

The start of this week marks the third release of current 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, October 25 at 8:00 a.m. Students and Parents/Guardians can use the print screen option on their computer (windows option; mac option) capture this third release of current grades. The first term will end on Friday, November 3, and report cards will be shared on November 15 in advance of the Student/Parent/Advisor conferences from November 15 through November 17.

We hope to see many of our Middle School parents/guardians/caregivers this Thursday for the Muffins in the Morning event. The special guest of each student will be able to visit the morning Advisory and the first period class.

Sincerely,

Michael O'Keefe

Head of School

Zahra Williams

Interim Principal/Assistant Head of School

Wednesday, October 25: Rising Tide will be hosting the PSAT/NMSQT exam for 10th and 11th graders at 7:45 am. Students need to ensure their laptops are charged!

Thursday, October 26: Middle school families can enjoy Muffins in the Morning from 7:35 am to 8:53 am. Each middle school student is encouraged to bring a special guest to school.

Friday, October 27: Rising Tide students in grade 5 will take a field trip to Sauchuk Farm in Plympton, MA.

Friday, October 27: Rising Tide will host a social event from 6:00 to 8:00 pm for students in grades seven and eight.

Wednesday, November 1: Rising Tide will open the Annual Enrollment Period for the 2024-2025 school year and begin accepting applications for enrollment for grades 5-12. We will host a virtual enrollment information session for prospective families on Wednesday at 7:00 pm.

Thursday, November 2 and Friday, November 3: Middle school students will perform their fall play, The Seussification of Romeo & Juliet, at 6:00 pm.

Monday, November 6: LifeTouch photographers will return to Rising Tide for school picture retakes.

Friday, November 10: School will be closed in observance of Veterans' Day.

Tuesday, November 14: Rising Tide will host a Meet the Coaches Night at 6:00 pm in the Atrium. Families will have the opportunity to meet the winter coaches and receive information about the upcoming sports season.

Wednesday, November 15 through Friday, November 17: Student/Parent/Advisor conferences will be held at the school.

Wednesday, November 15 through Friday, November 17: Rising Tide will host a Scholastic Book Fair.

2023-2024 School Calendar

Middle School Students to Perform Their Fall Play Next Week

Rising Tide's middle school students will perform their fall play, The Seussification of Romeo & Juliet, a whimsical reinvention of Shakespeare's tragic love story, next Thursday, November 2 and Friday, November 3 at 6:00 pm at Rising Tide. Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased at the door as well as during middle school lunch, starting the week of October 30th.

Enrollment Information Session for Prospective Families

Rising Tide will host a Virtual Enrollment Information Session on Wednesday, November 1 at 7:00 p.m. Families of students entering grades 5 to 12 in the 2024-2025 school year are invited to attend and learn about the school’s curriculum and ask questions from Head of School. Please share this information with friends who may be interested in being a part of the Rising Tide community. Join the Information Session via this link.

Scholastic Book Fair to be Held November 15-17

We are thrilled to host a Scholastic Book Fair from November 15-17, with set-up on November 14. 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 here - we would love your help. Contact Meghan Stellman at mstellman@risingtide.org if you have any questions!

Postural Screenings for Grades 5-9

Rising Tide's Health Office will be conducting annual postural screenings beginning this week for grades 5-9. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health requires schools to screen students yearly in grades 5-9. The purpose is to find early signs of possible spinal problems.

This is not a diagnostic service but a program to identify young people who should have further medical evaluation. If your child has any unusual findings, you will be notified and asked to take your child to a physician as a precaution. The majority of students exhibit no findings. If nothing unusual is found, the nurse will not be contacting you again until the screening next year.

To facilitate the screening, any student who would feel more comfortable is asked to bring a two-piece swimsuit top or sports bra to school to have for the day of the screening. This type of clothing permits more accurate observation of the back. If you do not want your child screened, please send in a notice in writing to Lisa Hughes or send an email to LHughes@risingtide.org before October 23.

Register for AP Exams

Rising Tide students who are enrolled in advanced classes (offered primarily in 11th & 12th grade) are eligible to take AP Exams, as those courses align with the AP curriculum. AP Exams are offered through the College Board and students can potentially earn college credit or place out of certain college requirements. AP Exams take place each May, but registration is due on November 14th. Please reach out to Ms. Trauttmansdorff if you have any questions. 

Registration is a two-step process. Please follow the instructions on this form. You must register BOTH on the College Board website and with Rising Tide.

Update from the Parent Group 

We hope to see many middle school family members at Muffins in the Morning! Each middle school student is encouraged to bring a special guest to school on Thursday, October 26, from 7:35 am to 8:53 am to join the student’s morning routine, including their morning advisory and first academic class of the day. It is a great opportunity to gain insight into your child’s school day before first-term report cards and conferences.

It’s not too late to donate toward the coffee and refreshments for this fun event - click here to make a donation. If you have any questions, please contact Parent Coordinator Cory Mace at corymace@hotmail.com.

College Visits This Week

Representatives from college admissions offices visit Rising Tide to meet with students throughout the fall. These meetings take place during upper school lunch and are open to upper school students in all grades. Visitors for the upcoming week include:

Monday, October 23

• Colby-Sawyer College
• Western New England University

Tuesday, October 24

• Lesley University
• Sacred Heart University

Monday, October 30

• Dean College

Athletics Update

Meet the Coaches Night for Winter Sports is November 14

Rising Tide will host a Meet the Coaches Night on Tuesday, November 14 at 6:00 pm in the Atrium. Families will have the opportunity to meet the winter coaches and receive information about the upcoming sports season. Students interested in trying out for a winter sport should register online here. The deadline to register is November 20.

Try-Outs for Winter Sports Begin in November

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

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.

Athletic Games This Week

Monday, October 23rd

Middle School Boys' Soccer at Cape Cod Super 6 Tournament

vs. Trinity Christian Academy at 3:45 pm

Location: Trinity Christian Academy

Tuesday, October 24th

Varsity Boys' Soccer hosts Avon at 4:00 pm - SENIOR DAY

Location: Sacred Heart

Varsity Girls' Soccer vs. Avon at 3:45 pm

Location: Avon High School

Varsity Volleyball vs. South Shore Christian Academy at 4:00 pm

Location: The U in Hanover

Wednesday, October 25th

Varsity Girls' Soccer hosts South Shore Christian Academy at 4:00 pm

Location: Sacred Heart School

Middle School Girls' Soccer at Cape Cod Super 6 Tournament

vs. St. Pius X or Cape Cod Academy at 3:45 pm

Location: Old Townhouse Fields, Yarmouth

Thursday, October 26th

Varsity Girls' Soccer hosts St. John Paul II at 4:00 pm

Location: Sacred Heart School

Varsity Boys' Soccer vs. St. John Paul II at 4:00 pm

Location: Sandwich Water District Fields

Friday, October 27th

Varsity Boys' Soccer hosts Dennis-Yarmouth at 4:00 pm

Location: Sacred Heart

Varsity Girls' Soccer vs. Dennis-Yarmouth

Location: Dennis-Yarmouth

Saturday, October 28th

Boys' & Girls' Cross Country at Cape & Islands Championship Meet

First race starts at 11:00 am

Location: Dennis-Yarmouth

Recent Happenings At Rising Tide

Homecoming 2023

Thank you to the many Rising Tide families who came out to support our student athletes on Saturday even though the outdoor soccer games were postponed due to rain. We enjoyed cheering on our volleyball and dance teams!

Spirit Week at Rising Tide

Our middle and upper school students enjoyed dressing in different themes last week as the school held Spirit Week leading up to Homecoming. Tuesday's Spirit Week theme was Barbie World, Thursday was Dress Like a Teacher day, and Friday was Anything But a Backpack/Character day.

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 October'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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