Note from School Leaders

Dear Rising Tide Students and Families,

Earlier today there were some emergency response vehicles at the school, as our team asked for first responders to help support us with one of our Upper School students. The first responders were able to provide the necessary support to the student and our team without disrupting any of our school program today.

We want to remind everyone that we will conduct a safety drill tomorrow in cooperation with members of the Plymouth Police Department. Tomorrow’s ALICE drill will include the announcement of a scenario that is designed for the staff and students to actively think about the best common sense action to take, and then take the action. Please note that this safety drill will not include the use of any simulated weapon, and we will not have a mock intruder walking through the hallways.

At the end of the practice, students will be able to debrief the process with their teachers. As we shared last week, preparing for a potential intruder can raise anxiety for students, staff members, and families, but the goal of this preparation is for members of our community to feel knowledgeable and empowered through learning best practices for safety. Members of our Wellness team will be available to support our students through the ALICE drill tomorrow. Thank you for your support of this important safety practice.

First semester report cards will be shared through the Community Portal on Wednesday, and students will have an opportunity to review their report cards in their Advisories this week. We will send a reminder to families when the report cards are available.

Have a wonderful week.

Sincerely,

Michael O'Keefe

Head of School

Zahra Williams

Principal/Assistant Head of School

Tuesday, February 6: Rising Tide will hold an ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate) Practice with students and the Plymouth Police.

Wednesday, February 7: Second term (first semester) report cards will be issued through the Community Portal.

Wednesday, February 7: Rising Tide will host a Coffee & Conversation at 8:30 am to share information about the school's curriculum and programs to prospective families. Additionally, a Virtual Information Session will be held at at 7:00 p.m. to share similar information. Prospective students and their families interested in applying to Rising Tide can join the Virtual Session via Zoom here.

Thursday, February 8: There will be a bracelet sale for upper school students at 11:00 a.m. Proceeds will go to Ava's Foundation.

Thursday, February 8 and Friday, February 9: Performances of the Upper School winter play, Dracula, will take place at 6:00 p.m. each night in the school's Atrium. 

Monday, February 12 - Friday, February 16: The Massachusetts Charter Public School Association will host a statewide virtual Advocacy Week.

Tuesday, February 13: The deadline for submitting an enrollment application to Rising Tide is February 13 at 3:00 p.m. If you already have a child attending Rising Tide and plan to enroll another child for the upcoming year, you must submit an enrollment application by the deadline to have your child included in the lottery.

Tuesday, February, 13 - Thursday, February 15: The middle school student leaders will hold a bake sale to support Boston Children's Hospital - Miles for Miracles Run.

Thursday, February 15: The Annual Enrollment Lottery will be held in a public forum at 9:00 a.m. at 59 Armstrong Road in Plymouth. The event will be live streamed.

Monday, February 19 - Friday, February 23: School will be closed for February Vacation.

Thursday, February 29: A representative from Bridgewater State University will be presenting about the college search process to students in grade 11 at 12:55 pm.

Thursday, February 29: The second pre-departure meeting for those registered for the Ireland Trip will take place at 6:30 pm in the Atrium.

Announcements

Join us for Rising Tide's Production of Dracula 

Upper school students have been working hard to present Rising Tide's latest theatrical production, Dracula. Performances will be on Thursday, February 8 and Friday, February 9 at 6:00 pm each night. Tickets are $5 for students/$7 for everyone else, cash only, and can be purchased at the door the night of each performance.

Rising Tide to Host College Planning Night for Juniors 

We will host a College Planning Night for grade 11 students and their families on Thursday, March 21 at 6:30 pm in the Atrium. This will serve as an introduction to the college process and feature a lively panel of admissions representatives from different kinds of colleges who are all looking forward to answering questions. Confirmed to date are representatives from UMass Dartmouth, Wheaton College, and Cape Cod Community College. 

Final Enrollment Information Sessions Offered

Deadline to Apply for the 2024-2025 School Year is February 13, 2024

The deadline to apply for enrollment at Rising Tide for grades 5-12 for the 2024-2025 school year is 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 admissions@risingtide.org, mailed, or dropped off to the front desk.

Rising Tide will host two more opportunities for prospective families to learn more about the school this Wednesday, February 7:

• Coffee & Conversation with Head of School at 8:30 am. RSVP here.
• Virtual Enrollment Information Session at 7:00 pm. You can join via this link here.

Please share this information with your friends who may be interested in applying. Applications for grade 5 and grade 9 have the highest chances of acceptance.

The Massachusetts Charter Public School Association is Hosting Advocacy Week 

One week from today, Massachusetts’ charter public school community will officially kick-off Advocacy Week 2024 with a memorable and inspiring virtual event featuring the voices of students, alumni, and families from across the state. 

If you have not yet registered, there’s still time to do so! Register now to join charter school families on Monday, February 12th from 6:00 - 6:30 pm! We hope you will join us.

Athletics Update

Weekly Athletic Schedule

Monday, February 5th

J.V. Boys' Basketball hosts Sturgis East at 3:40 pm

Site: Wolves Den, Pembroke

Tuesday, February 6th

J.V. Boys' Basketball hosts Sturgis West at 3:40 pm

Site: Village Sports Club, Pine Hills

Middle School Boys' & Girls' Basketball at St. Pius X

Girls at 4:00 pm, Boys to follow

Site: St. Pius X School, Yarmouth



Varsity Girls' Basketball at Sturgis West at 5:30 pm

Site: Hyannis Youth & Community Center

Thursday, February 8th

Middle School Boys' & Girls' Basketball hosts St. Pius X

Boys at 3:50 pm, Girls to follow

Site: Village Sports Club, Pine Hills

Recent Happenings At Rising Tide

Service Learning Club Helps Hospice Patients

Students in Rising Tide's Service Learning Club have been making Valentine's Day cards, as part of the 'Hearts for Hospice' challenge. The students are creating a special valentine for every patient in hospice care!

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 February'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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