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Monday Memo
October 21, 2024
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Dear Rising Tide Students and Families,
Thanks to the students, families, alumni, and staff members who supported our student athletes during Homecoming this past weekend.
We hope to see many Middle School parents/guardians/caregivers next Tuesday morning for our traditional Muffins in the Morning event. Thanks to the Rising Tide Parent Group for coordinating this special event.
The Rising Tide Student Directory is now available through the Community Portal. We know that the Rising Tide Parent Group is excited to have access to contact information for other families in our school community as they work to bring people together and build community. The Student Directory is property of Rising Tide and should not be shared outside of the school community. The directory includes options to filter and sort by grade level and town. All of our families have had the option to opt-out of having this Directory Information shared, but please let us know here if you would like your student(s) to be removed from the directory.
Please be sure to scroll through the entire memo to see lots of photos of recent events at Rising Tide.
Have a wonderful week.
Sincerely,
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Michael O'Keefe
Head of School
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Zahra Williams
Principal/Assistant Head of School
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Monday, October 21: The Rising Tide Board of Trustees will have its monthly at 7:00 p.m. This meeting is open to the public.
Friday, October 25: There will be a fall/Halloween-themed social event for students in grades 7 and 8 in the Atrium from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.
Tuesday, October 29: Middle school families can enjoy Muffins in the Morning from 7:35 am to 8:55 am. Each middle school student is encouraged to bring a special guest to school.
Wednesday, October 30: Rising Tide's Theatre Club will be hosting a Trunk or Treat event from 5:00 – 6:30 pm at the school.
Friday, November 1: Rising Tide will open the Annual Enrollment Period for the 2025-2026 school year and begin accepting applications for enrollment for grades 5-12.
Monday, November 4: LifeTouch photographers will return to Rising Tide for school picture retakes.
Thursday, November 7 & Friday, November 8: Middle school students will be performing their comedy, Show & Spell, at 6:00 pm. Tickets will be sold at the door.
Wednesday, November 13 - Friday, November 15: Rising Tide will host a Scholastic Book Fair. Set-up day will be Tuesday, November 12.
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Parent Group Update
Grades 7 & 8 Parents/Guardians: If you’re looking for something fun to do this Friday evening, October 25, between 6:00 - 8:00 pm while your middle schooler is at the Social, head on over to G Pub at 101 Carver Road (West Plymouth Square) in Plymouth. It’s down the road from the school, so it’s an easy stopover while the grade 7 & 8 students are attending their social event. Stop by for dinner or a beverage and meet other Rising Tide families – very casual, very simple. Bring the rest of the family or head over on your own -- it’s a great opportunity to get to know some Rising Tide families. We hope to see you there!
Middle School Families: Mark your calendars for Tuesday, October 29, from 7:35 to 8:55 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.
We’re looking for donations for refreshments for Muffins in the Morning. Click here to see how you can help. If you have questions, please contact the Parent Group at rtcpsparentgroup@gmail.com.
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Join Us Next Week for an Inaugural Trunk or Treat Event
Rising Tide's Theatre Club will be hosting a Trunk or Treat event on Wednesday, October 30th from 5:00 – 6:30 pm at the school. Families who wish to participate by having their car trunk at the event are asked to arrive on campus early to decorate their vehicles in Halloween decor and give out treats to visiting students.
If you would like to participate, please click on the button below. The deadline to sign up is Tuesday, October 29.
Registered "trunkers" are free, and "treater-only” tickets can be purchased for $5 at the event or pre-purchased during school lunch. Only those who have completed the form below, which also includes further details, will be allowed to participate as "trunkers" for this event. Please be ready to provide a treat, either edible or non-edible (stickers, pencils, erasers, etc.), for each treater. A contest will be held for the Best Decorated Trunk!
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Rising Tide's School Store Closes Tonight
The school store this evening, Monday, October 21st. There are over 80 items to choose from! Click on the link below and then enter Rising Tide's code: HJTNtegHDT.
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Middle Schoolers to Perform Show and Spell
Our middle school students will be performing their play, Show and Spell by Julia Brownell, in early November. This insightful comedy for young actors is about five middle schoolers who take on overzealous parents, crazy coaches, and nostalgic relatives as they prepare for the annual spelling bee. With contestants that range from an unflappable cheerleader who cheers all her words to the anxiety-prone daughter of a movie star, spelling the words correctly may be the least of these kids' worries. Performances will be on November 7th and 8th at 6:00 pm. Tickets will be $5 and available at the door!
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Update from the College and Future Planning Counselor
BSU Instant Decision Day: Bridgewater State Instant Decision Day is now scheduled for Tuesday, November 19th. To get an on-the-spot decision from BSU, simply sign this registration form and then submit your (free) application to BSU through the Common app by Tuesday, November 5th.
AP Exams: Rising Tide will be providing AP exams for students in advanced coursework to earn college credits and improve their college resumes. The deadline to register for AP Exams is Sunday, November 10th. Registration is a two-step process. Please follow the instructions on this form. The fee is $99 per exam or $20 for Free/Reduced Lunch students.
SAT/PSAT: All Rising Tide test-takers have received email instructions from Dr. Fisher about when their scores are expected to be released and how to access them through the College Board. You can find this information for the SAT here and for the PSAT here.
Upcoming College Rep Visits:
Wednesday, October 23 - Endicott College (Room 190)
Thursday, October 24 - Stonehill College (Room 190)
Monday, October 28 - Johnson & Wales University (Room 190)
Thursday, October 31 - MassArt (Room 190)
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Monday, October 21
Middle School Boys' Soccer at Trinity Christian at 3:45 pm
Site: Trinity Christian Academy
Tuesday, October 22
Varsity Volleyball v. Sturgis East at 4:00 pm
Site: Wolves Den, Pembroke
Boys' & Girls' Cross Country at Sturgis West at 4:00 pm
Site: Oak Crest Cove Park, Sandwich
Wednesday, October 23
Boys' & Girls' Middle School Soccer at St. Pius X at 4:00 pm
Site: Old Townhouse Park, Yarmouth
Thursday, October 24
Boys' & Girls' Cross Country at Cape Cod Super 7 Championships at 4:30 pm
Site: Cape Cod Academy
Day 1 Boys' & Girls' Middle School Soccer at Cape Cod Super 7 Playoffs
Sites/Times: TBA
Friday, October 25
Varsity Boys' Soccer v. Saint John Paul II at 4:00 pm
Site: Forges Field, Plymouth
Varsity Volleyball at Cape Cod Academy at 3:00 pm
Site: Cape Cod Academy
Varsity Girls' Soccer at Saint John Paul II at 4:00 pm
Site: Sandwich Water District Field #1
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Homecoming
Rising Tide hosted Homecoming last Friday and Saturday. Our volleyball team and middle school soccer team kicked off the weekend with games on Friday. Our boys' and girls' varsity soccer teams played on Saturday, along with our dance team who performed during the half-time of each game. Members from various Rising Tide clubs were on hand to host crafts and fun activities. The Homecoming photos below were taken by Emma Tracey, a senior and member of the Photography Club.
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Grade 5 Students Head to the Farm
Students in grade five spent a beautiful fall day at Sauchuk Farm in Plympton last week. They picked their own pumpkins and enjoyed a variety of fall activities.
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Juniors and Seniors Explore the Role of Set Designer
Using monologues from Anna Deavere Smith’s Twilight 1992: Los Angeles, juniors and seniors in Rising Tide's Theatre Directing and Technical Design class are building miniature sets. These 3D models will be help them explore the role of a set designer for a theatrical performance.
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Students in Grades 5 & 6 Enjoyed Social Event
Last Friday, students in grades five and six enjoyed a festive event at Rising Tide.
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Visual Art Gallery
Students in Mr. Walker's grade five visual art class are putting the finishing touches on prehistoric oil pastel landscapes that focus on the application of their understandings of structure, spatial depth, and basic color theory.
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Rising Tide's breakfast and lunch program, catered by the Plymouth Public Schools, offers free lunches for students each day at Rising Tide. Check the October lunch menu here.
Please note that even though meals will be free for all, it is very important for families to still complete the Household Application for Free and Reduced Price Meals for the 2024-2025 school year in order to qualify for free or reduced fees for bus, athletic, testing, and many club fees. You can view and complete the application 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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