Note from School Leaders

Dear Rising Tide Students and Families,

Happy New Year! We hope that you and your families were able to have a restful holiday break. Here at school, we are looking forward to all of the amazing things that our students will accomplish in 2024.

We hope to see many of you at our Winter Arts Show featuring the creative work and performances of students in grades 5-12 on Wednesday, January 17.

This month, we ask for your help in letting friends and neighbors know about our upcoming Information Sessions, in-person Open House events, and Coffee and Conversation sessions. Our enrollment period is open until February 13, and this first part of the new year is a great opportunity for families to learn about joining our school community and making plans for the next school year.

Please note the the current last day of school (for students in grades 5-11) is now Monday, June 17 after we needed to cancel one day the week before the holiday break.

Have a wonderful week.

Sincerely,

Michael O'Keefe

Head of School

Zahra Williams

Interim Principal/Assistant Head of School

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.

Monday, January 8: The Rising Tide Board of Trustees will have its meeting that was postponed from December at 7:00 pm at 59 Armstrong Road. This in-person meeting is open to the public, and will also be accessible via Zoom.

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.

Thursday, January 18: Rising Tide will host a College Financial Aid & FAFSA Information Meeting for parents of seniors (and curious juniors) on Thursday, January 18 at 6:00 pm at the school.

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

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.

Save the Date: College Financial Aid & FAFSA Info Meeting

Rising Tide will be hosting a College Financial Aid & FAFSA Information Meeting for parents of seniors (and curious juniors) on Thursday, January 18 at 6:00 pm at the school. FAFSA is (finally) open, and the financial-aid application process is underway. Join us for a quick walk-through of the FAFSA and CSS Profiles. Understand the terms that financial-aid offices will use in their financial-aid decision letters, and learn how to approach the financial-aid appeal process. Ask any question, big or small, about the college process and financial aid. 

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

Wednesday, January 3rd

Varsity Girls' Basketball hosts Bristol Aggies at 3:30 pm

Site: Wolves Den, Pembroke

Varsity & J.V. Basketball at Bristol Aggies

J.V. at 4:30 pm, Varsity at 6:00 pm

Site: Bristol Country Agricultural School, Dighton

Thursday, January 4th

Boys' Middle School Basketball hosts Derby Academy at 3:45 pm

Site: Village Sports Club at Pine Hills, Plymouth

Friday, January 5th

Varsity Girls' Basketball hosts Avon at 4:00 pm

Site: Wolves Den, Pembroke

Varsity & J.V. Boys' Basketball at Avon

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

Site: Avon Middle/High School

Recent Happenings At Rising Tide

Rising Tide middle school students and teachers participated in the annual talent show on the Friday before break.

Middle school students in Mr. Walker's art class enjoyed making ornaments.

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 January'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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