Note from School Leaders

Dear Rising Tide Students and Families,

Thank you for your flexibility during a busy December for our faculty to participate in a full professional development day last week. These days are important opportunities for our teachers to focus on collaboration and action-planning in an effort to collectively improve our approach to teaching and learning and achieving excellent student outcomes. The majority of the professional development day was focused on our collective work in supporting all learners. Our general education team focused on additional ways to use the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework as another tool to design our teaching and learning practices to embrace student variability. Our special education team focused on the IEP Improvement Project, preparing to use the state’s new IEP form by the start of next school year. Additionally, teachers gathered in professional learning groups (often called PLCs) to support one another with their own goals for instructional practice and student learning, and all staff participated in additional training for emergency preparations.

Have a wonderful week.

Sincerely,

Michael O'Keefe

Head of School

Zahra Williams

Interim Principal/Assistant Head of School

Wednesday, December 13: 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.

Monday, December 18: The Rising Tide Board of Trustees will have its monthly meeting at 7:00 pm at 59 Armstrong Road. This in-person meeting is open to the public, and will also be accessible via Zoom.

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

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.

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

Tuesday, January 2: School reopens and classes resume.

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

2023-2024 School Calendar

Announcements

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 next 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

Parent Group Update

UPPER SCHOOL FAMILIES: The Upper School Student Government has been busy planning a fun week of spirit and celebration for next 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. 

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: Wednesday, December 13, 2023 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 12th

Varsity & J.V. Boys' Basketball host Bristol Aggie

JV at 4:00 pm, Varsity at 5:30 pm

Site: Sacred Heart

Varsity Girls' Basketball at Bristol Aggie at 4:30 pm

Site: Bristol County Agricultural School, Dighton

Friday, December 15th

Varsity & J.V. Boys' Basketball hosts Avon

JV at 4:00 pm, Varsity at 5:30 pm

Varsity Girls' Basketball at Avon at 4:00 pm

Site: Avon Middle/High School

Recent Happenings At Rising Tide

Rising Tide Students Participated in Classics Day at BU

Last week, several students from grades eight and nine traveled to Boston for the Massachusetts Junior Classical League's "Classics Day". They participated in workshops, lectures, and fun activities regarding the ancient classical world. A collaboration with the Boston University Classics Department, the event brings students interested in classics to BU for a day of seminars and events led by classics graduate students and faculty. 

Rising Tide Students Continue to Support Those in Need

In the spirit of the holidays and giving, Rising Tide's Service Learning Club made holiday cards for patients in Hospice Care and for veterans.

Additionally, the middle school student leaders raised $435 for local Toys for Tots through the Home Alone movie event. Thank you to everyone who supported this event.

Grade 7 Students Visit Gillette Stadium & Work on a STEM Project

Last Tuesday, seventh-grade students traveled to Gillette Stadium and participated in a STEM project where they created their own football team name and logo. They then drafted several players using an assigned budget for salaries and looked at statistics to choose the best players. They also had time to explore the Patriots Hall of Fame.

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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