Note from School Leaders

Dear Rising Tide Students and Families,

We look forward to seeing families this week during the Student-Advisor-Parent Conferences. We will share the report cards through the Community Portal on Wednesday morning, and the conferences will take place Wednesday through Friday. Please remember that if your conference is scheduled near the end of the school day next week, your child is able to stay at school, in a quiet study hall in the Atrium, until the conference. On Wednesday, November 15, students will be able stay at school until 1:30 p.m. On Thursday and Friday, students will be able to stay at school until 4:15 p.m.

We encourage you to review the course narratives prepared by our teachers to share an overview of the work of each course through the first term. You can view these course narratives through the links below:

Middle School First Term Narratives 2023-2024

Upper School First Term Narratives 2023-2024

When you are in the building for the conference this week, please stop by the book fair in the library! We also encourage you to shop at the Rising Tide school store by the end of the day on Wednesday.

Thank you to the many families who joined the Rising Tide Parent group in supporting our staff members by stocking our Staff Commons with amazing fruit, snacks, and instant meals. Your support is appreciated by all of us at Rising Tide.

Have a wonderful week.

Sincerely,

Michael O'Keefe

Head of School

Zahra Williams

Interim Principal/Assistant Head of School

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: 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 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.

Friday, November 17: Students in grade 6 will take a field trip to the Blue Hills Reservation where they will hike trails and visit the Observation Center and Ranger Station.

Monday, November 20: The Rising Tide Board of Trustees will have its monthly meeting at 7:00 pm. This meeting is open to the public.

Monday, November 20: This is the deadline for students interested in trying out for a winter sport to register.

Tuesday, November 21: Rising Tide alumni will meet with our seventh and eighth graders for a panel discussion.

Wednesday, November 22 - Friday, November 24: School will be closed for Thanksgiving Recess.

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.

Thursday, November 30: Crew interviews for the upper school winter play, Dracula, will be held 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.

Friday, December 1: Their will be a holiday movie event for middle school students at 4:00 pm in the Atrium.

2023-2024 School Calendar

Announcements

Tomorrow is the Deadline to 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.

Scholastic Book Fair is This Week

Our Scholastic Book Fair will take place from November 15-17, with set-up tomorrow. Visit our website to get a preview of the books and to sign up as a volunteer.

It is our intention 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, at mstellman@risingtide.org if you have any questions!

The School Store Hours Have Been Extended

Rising Tide's School Store is now open through Wednesday, November 15 at 11:59 pm. Items ordered during this time period should arrive in time for holiday gift-giving in December. You can view the flyer of items here.

Upper School Play Auditions

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.

Seeking Health Advisory Committee Members

Rising Tide is seeking interested parents to sit on our Health Advisory Committee. This committee includes students, staff, and parents who meet to review the school's wellness policy. They meet three times a year virtually with the first meeting scheduled for November 29th. If you are interested in being a part of this committee, please email Lisa Hughes, Nurse Leader, at lhughes@risingtide.org.

Update from the Parent Group 

Thank you to the families who donated to our Stock the Breakroom effort this week! We were able to stock the staff breakroom with fruit, fresh baked goods, instant meals, and all kinds of grab-and-go snacks to sustain them through this crazy week of Term 1 Report Cards and Conferences. Photos of the fully stocked break room will be available on Facebook on the RTCPS Parents Page. 

It is important to show our appreciation for all that the Rising Tide staff does to support our children and families. We are so glad that our RT families stepped up to help show our thanks! 

The Enrollment Period for the 2024-2025 School Year is Open

Rising Tide has opened the Annual Enrollment Period for the 2024-2025 school year from Wednesday, November 1, 2023 through Tuesday, February 13, 2024.

Rising Tide is currently accepting applications for enrollment for grades 5-12 for the 2024-2025 school year. 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. Please note that no proof of residency is required along with a student’s application.

If there are more eligible applicants than available spaces, the school will hold an Annual Enrollment Lottery. The Annual Enrollment Lottery will be conducted in a public forum at the school, and has been scheduled on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.

Coffee & Conversation for Prospective Families

Rising Tide invites prospective families to join Michael O'Keefe, Head of School, for Coffee & Conversation to learn about our curriculum and programs on Wednesdays in November. Please share this invitation with families who may be interested. They can RSVP here.

Upcoming College Visitors

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. Upcoming visitors include:

Thursday, November 16

• Air Force ROTC at Boston University (during Advisory, not lunch)

Wednesday, November 29

• University of New Haven

Athletics Update

Meet the Coaches Night for Winter Sports is Tomorrow

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 on the link below. 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.

Recent Happenings At Rising Tide

Rising Tide Weclomed Two Special Veterans to Speak at School Today

In honor of Veterans’ Day, Rising Tide welcomed two veterans to speak during Morning Meeting today. The speakers included John Shaw, School Psychologist at Rising Tide, and Cal Gibbs, Rising Tide alumnus from the class of 2019 who is serving in the Air Force. Both veterans spoke about their experiences. The students applauded them for their service.

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.

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.