Note from School Leaders

Dear Rising Tide Students and Families,

We would like to address the terrible events that began over a week ago and continue in Israel and Gaza. We expect that members of our Rising Tide community have had a range of exposure to the violence, suffering, and loss of civilian lives. For those who would like more support in discussing the news at home, the American Psychological Association has shared an article with suggestions for talking about war. Many news outlets have also reported concerns about misinformation and about graphic images of violence being shared over social media, and we encourage students and families to be cautious with social media use. The Digital Wellness Lab with Boston Children's Hospital is a great resource for helping students and families navigate a range of topics related to the digital world and social media.

If your family has any direct ties to the region of the conflict and are in need of more support, please let us and our wellness team know. We want Rising Tide to continue to be a place where individuals feel seen, heard, and supported.

Sincerely,

Michael O'Keefe

Head of School

Zahra Williams

Interim Principal/Assistant Head of School

Wednesday, October 18: School will be closed for students. This will be a full day of professional development for faculty and staff.

Thursday, October 19: The first pre-departure meeting for those registered for the Ireland Trip will take place at 6:30 pm in the Atrium. This is a virtual meeting.

Friday, October 20: Rising Tide will host a social event from 3:00 to 5:00 pm. for students in grades five and six.

Saturday, October 21: All families are invited to attend our Homecoming event taking place at Sacred Heart School in Kingston. Our soccer and volleyball teams will be playing. Games will start at 1:00 pm (girls' soccer), 2:00 pm (volleyball), and 3:00 pm (boys' soccer).

Monday, October 23: The Rising Tide Board of Trustees will have its monthly meeting at 7:00 pm. This meeting is open to the public.

Wednesday, October 25: Rising Tide will be hosting the PSAT/NMSQT exam for 10th and 11th graders at 7:45 am.

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 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.

2023-2024 School Calendar

Join Us for Homecoming This Saturday!

The Rising Tide community looks forward to celebrating Homecoming on Saturday, October 21 from 1:00 - 5:00 pm at Sacred Heart Fields in Kingston. Come cheer on the Herons from our soccer and volleyball teams!

Middle & Upper School Spirit Week is This Week

Meeting for Those Registered for Trip to Ireland

Hello Travelers! The first pre-departure meeting for the Ireland Trip will take place this Thursday, October 19 at 6:30 pm. This is a virtual meeting, which you can join here. This is a mandatory meeting for all who are registered and going on the trip. Please email trip leader, Ms. Martz, at hmartz@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 the week of October 23 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.

Yearbook Information Packets for Seniors

Hello Seniors and Senior Families! The Yearbook Team is sending out the Senior Information Packet, which contains information about what materials families and students need to submit to help the Yearbook Club create Rising Tide’s 2023-2024 Yearbook. Please read through the packet and reach out to Holly Martz, Yearbook Advisor, at hmartz@risingtide.org with any questions. Students should be on the look out for an invite to the Yearbook Google Classroom where they can upload their senior/baby photos and their student bios.

Update from the Parent Group 

MUFFINS IN THE MORNING for Middle School Families. Mark your calendars for Thursday, October 26, from 7:35 am to 8:53 am, when each middle school student is encouraged to bring a special guest to school 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. 

Middle School Parents, we’re looking for donations for refreshments for this fun event.  Click here to see how you can help.  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:

Tuesday, October 17

• Worcester Polytechnic University
• Smith College

Thursday, October 19

• Lynn University
• Brandeis University

Friday, October 20

• Southern New Hampshire University
• University of Massachusetts - Boston

Monday, October 23

• Colby-Sawyer College
• Western New England University

Rising Tide Alumni Highlighted in Local Magazine

A local publication, Plymouth, America's Hometown, recently highlighted three Rising Tide graduates, Samhitha Vundi, Ben Mahoney, and Cody Salvesen, to share news about their college acceptances and fields of study. A few copies of the publication will soon be available in the main office.

Athletic Games This Week

Monday, October 16th

Varsity Girls' Soccer travels to Sturgis East at 3:00 pm

Location: Old Townhouse Fields, Yarmouth

Varsity Golf travels to Sturgis East at 3:15 pm

Location: Bayberry Hills Golf Course

Tuesday, October 17th

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

Location: Sacred Heart

Boys' & Girls' Cross Country hosts Falmouth Academy at 4:00 pm

Location: Morton Park

Middle School Boys' & Girls' Soccer travel to Cape Cod Academy at 4:00 pm

Location: Cape Cod Academy

Wednesday, October 18th

Varsity Volleyball travels to Monomoy at 4:00 pm

Location: Monomoy Regional High School

Boys' & Girls' Cross Country at

Cape Cod Super 6 Middle School Championships at 4:00 pm

Location: Cape Cod Academy

Boys' Middle School Soccer travels to Trinity Christian Academy at 4:00 pm

Location: Trinity Christian Academy, Barnstable

Thursday, October 19th

Varsity Volleyball hosts Atlantis Charter at 4:00 pm - SENIOR DAY

Location: Sacred Heart

Varsity Boys' Soccer hosts Falmouth Academy at 4:00 pm

Location: Sacred Heart

Varsity Girls' Soccer travels to Falmouth Academy at 4:00 pm

Location: Falmouth Academy

Friday, October 20th

Cross Country Fun Run for Students & Staff at 4:00 pm

Location: Morton Park

Saturday, October 21st - HOMECOMING

Varsity Girls' Soccer hosts Sturgis East at 1:00 pm

Varsity Volleyball hosts Sturgis East at 2:00 pm

Varsity Boys' Soccer hosts Sturgis East at 3:00 pm

Dance team will perform at halftime of each soccer game!

Location: Sacred Heart

Recent Happenings At Rising Tide

Spirit Week at Rising Tide

This week is Spirit Week for middle and upper school students. Today's theme was Beach 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.

Monday Memo Translated: If you are interested in translating the Monday Memo into another language, you can do so by clicking on the button below for instructions. Each issue of the Monday Memo will be added to this website page the day after an issue is published.