Note from School Leaders

Dear Rising Tide Students and Families,

This afternoon, our students and teachers handled the shift from external power to generator power with grace and determination. Despite the shift, the final hours of the day were calm and productive.

If external power is restored to the building, we will run a standard school day tomorrow. We will not start a school day with only generator power, so there is a chance that school will be delayed or canceled tomorrow. We will notify families by 5:30 a.m. tomorrow if we are unable to run a standard school day.

We have released another view of current second term 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, December 20 at 8:00 a.m. Students and Parents/Guardians can use the print screen option on their computer (windows option; mac option) capture this release of current grades.

Have a wonderful week.

Sincerely,

Michael O'Keefe

Head of School

Zahra Williams

Interim Principal/Assistant Head of School

Monday, December 18: The Rising Tide Board of Trustee meeting scheduled for this evening has been postponed due the external power outage at the school and throughout the region. When the new date for the meeting has been confirmed, it will be posted on the school's website.

Tuesday, December 19 - Friday, December 22: The Rising Tide Junior Classical League (JCL) will host a bake sale during middle and upper school lunches.

Wednesday, December 20: Rising Tide's upper school students will host a talent show beginning at 11:30 a.m. Family members of student performers are invited to attend.

Friday, December 22: Rising Tide's middle school students will host a talent show beginning at 9:00 a.m. Family members of student performers are invited to attend.

Friday, December 22: Early release day. Students will be dismissed at noon. No Extended Day Program.

Monday, December 25 - Monday, January 1: School will be closed for the holiday recess.

Tuesday, January 2: School reopens and classes resume.

Wednesday, January 3: 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.

Thursday, January 4: Rising Tide will welcome recent graduates back to school for several alumni panels for current students during Advisory.

Wednesday, January 10: 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.

Thursday, January 11: There will be an Italy Trip Pre-Departure Meeting at 6:30 pm in the Atrium for parents/guardians of eighth-grade students traveling to Italy in April.

Monday, January 15: School will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Wednesday, January 17: Rising Tide will host a Winter Arts Show featuring the creative work and performances of students in grades 5-12. It will take place at 6:00 pm at Rising Tide.

Saturday, January 20: Rising Tide will host an Enrollment Open House for prospective students and their families interested in applying to Rising Tide for the 2024-2025 school year. The Open House will begin at 9:00 am in the School's Atrium.

2023-2024 School Calendar

Announcements

It's Spirit Week!

Grade 8 Students to Learn about Roman Holiday

Students in grade 8 will be participating in Saturnalia activities at school during the week before winter break. Students are being asked to bring in traditional Roman foods for the event. Please click here for details.

Yearbook Club Seeking Parent Page Submissions & Photos

Hello Seniors and Senior Families!

The Yearbook Club is looking forward to your parent page submissions, which are due Tuesday, January 30. Senior photos, bios, and baby pictures are due this Friday, December 22. Please reach out to Ms. Martz, hmartz@risingtide.org, or Ms. Llera, ellera@risingtide.org, if you have any questions. Directions for submitting a parent page are located in the Senior Packet here. 

-The Yearbook Club

Pre-Departure Meeting for Grade Eight Students Traveling to Italy

Parents/guardians of eighth-grade students traveling to Italy in April are invited to attend this first of two pre-departure meetings on Thursday, January 11 at 6:30 pm in the School's Atrium. We will go over the expectations for the trip and how best to prepare. Staff members will also collect medical forms, any missing paperwork, and copies of passports.

Parent Group Update

UPPER SCHOOL FAMILIES: The Upper School Student Government has been busy planning a fun week of spirit and celebration for this week leading up to the holiday break, December 18-22. The student leaders have requested donations of desserts for Friday’s school-wide Holidays in the Hall celebration.

Click here for the Sign-Up Genius to support the student leaders’ efforts to create an inclusive and joy-filled pre-holiday break week. Thank you to all who have supported this.

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: Wednesdays, January 3 and 10, 2024 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

Weekly Athletic Schedule

Tuesday, December 19

Varsity Girls' Basketball hosts Atlantis Charter at 4:30 pm

Site: Sacred Heart

Thursday, December 21

Varsity & J.V. Boys' Basketball hosts Sturgis West

J.V. at 4:00 pm, Varsity at 5:30 pm

Site: Sacred Heart

Middle School Girls' & Boys' Basketball at St. John Paul II

Boys at 3:45 pm, Girls at 5:15 pm

Site: Saint John Paul II School, Hyannis

Recent Happenings At Rising Tide

Seniors Selected to Speak at the Rotary Club

Michael Keif and Kaia Chebiniak represented Rising Tide today as senior speakers at the Plymouth Rotary Club. Two seniors from Rising Tide are invited each month to speak at the Rotary Club of Plymouth meetings.

Students Learn about Career Resources

Last Friday, Carol Crosby, Associate Director of Life Design from Bridgewater State University's Career Services Office, came to speak with our senior internship students. She led students in a "life design" brainstorming exercise and spoke about the resources available at any college's career services office. Internships, study abroad, alumni networking, job search, and resume review: all of these opportunities are available to college students at any time and students should take advantage!

Students Build Bridges

Rising Tide STEM students worked hard to design truss, arch, beam, and suspension bridges with popsicle sticks and then tested them with weights. They conducted data analysis and graphing of the final results to reveal the strongest bridges.

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

Attendance Line: Call (508) 747-2620, ext. 102 to report your child's absence from school. You can also complete a Notes from Home to Rising Tide Office Form to report an absence or share other 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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