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Rising Tide

Welcome to Rising Tide - Enrichment For All

People enjoying the beach as the tide rises, with the words "rising tide" written in the sand.

 

Montauk School has adopted an enrichment program based on the Renzulli Model. Joseph Renzulli, a research professor at the University of Connecticut, has created a "Schoolwide Enrichment Model" for developing children's talents. The model focuses on enrichment for all students through the use of enjoyable and challenging learning experiences. The experiences are driven by students' interests, styles of learning and higher-order thinking skills. Lessons are developed with the goal of providing students with learning educational standards and sophisticated content in an engaging way.

    • Pre-K
      • Quogue Wildlife Refuge

    • Pre-K
      • I Am Yoga
      • Joy Hear
      • Lauren Hanna
      • Maypole
      • Stretchy Band
    • Kindergarten
      • Art Barge

    • 1st Grade
      • Art Barge

    • 1st Grade
      • Block Spot
      • Building with Boxes
      • Centers
      • Dick White Bus Tour of Montauk
      • Paul Massi
      • Tom Muse
    • 2nd Grade
      • Art Barge

    • 3rd Grade
      • Long Island Science Center
         
        • A woman in a lab coat teaches children about science at the Long Island Science Center.  Woman guiding kids in a science project at the Long Island Science Center.  Two boys playing with a pixelated display at the Long Island Science Center.

          Children interact with a magnetic wall at Long Island Science Center.  Group of children relaxing on grass.  Children playing with an interactive map on a table at the Long Island Science Center.

          A woman in a lab coat teaches children about science at Long Island Science Center.  Two boys at Long Island Science Center building a tower with wooden blocks.  A woman in a lab coat engages with children at the Long Island Science Center.​​​​​

     

    • Art Barge
    • Lifesaving Station/Dino Dig
      • A woman giving a talk to children at Dinosaur Dig/Lifesaving Station.  Four children gaze out window at ocean.  A group of kids posing with a wooden dinosaur sculpture at the Dinosaur Dig/Lifesaving Station.

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    • 4th Grade
      • ARF
        • A woman and two children at ARF, engrossed in observing something.  Gray cat lounging on cat tree at ARF.  Two boys examining a small object during a visit to ARF.

          Young girl interacting with a cat in a cat room.  A woman engaging with children a visit to ARF.  A girl gently pets a cat on a cat tree.

          A group of people sitting in a room with a cat.  A woman and children diligently working on a project.

     

    • Dell Cullum

      • The students’ interest in learning about animals and local Dell Cullum’s love of wildlife was the perfect match on Valentine’s Day. Dell is an experienced wildlife handler, wildlife rescuer, and educator, who paid Montauk School a visit to talk about all sorts of different animals that can be found in our area (and some that can’t!). He brought a plethora of his own photography as well as models of the animals being discussed. Our students were so engaged in his presentation that the hour flew by before anybody knew it! We look forward to another visit from him soon, and in the words of Dell Cullum, “wildlife matters!”

      • giving a presentation to a group of people, engaging and sharing valuable information.  A group of children and adults posing for a picture.  A man and woman signing papers at a table
        A man giving a presentation to kids in a school classroom.  A man in camouflage giving a presentation to children

     

    • Hamptons International Film Festival Screening

      • Hamptons International Film Festival focuses on Compassion, Justice, and Animal Rights.
        A red carpet entry was followed by a viewing of short films focusing on compassion, justice, and animal rights at an in-school event provided for the 4th and 5th grades by HIFF. School counselors were invited to conduct a short question and answer session about the films, and a learning packet was provided to facilitate post-screening discussions in the classroom. The students were enthusiastic in their response to the films, and we hope that the ethical content of the films made a lasting impact on the 4th and 5th grade students.
        Who needs Hollywood when you've got Montauk? Check out the article below!

      • A diverse group of children and adults posing for a photo  A diverse crowd of people sitting in chairs in a gymnasium, engaged in an event or gathering.  People watching the screen displaying the words "I am brave."

     

    • Seal Walk
      • Seal Haulout Trail photo  Three girls smiling in front of a wooden sign amidst a lush forest  A group of kids standing on a wooden boardwalk near the ocean, enjoying the scenic view and the fresh sea breeze.
        Two kids sitting on a beach rock, looking out at the sea under the clear blue sky.  A group of people standing on the beach near the water, enjoying the scenic view and the refreshing ocean breeze.  Two boys sitting on the edge of a wooden house, enjoying each other's company.
        calming blue ocean on a sunny day.  Two young women posing by the beach

     

    • Quogue Wildlife Refuge

    • 5th Grade
      • Drawing in the Sand

        • Creativity, collaboration and hands on exploratory activities initiated the 5th grade enrichment program at the beautiful Turtle Cove Beach, located next to the Montauk Lighthouse. 

          After viewing and discussing a video and images of temporary beach art, students were inspired to comb the beach and cooperatively collect rocks, sand, water and grasses to create and construct a temporary, natural drawing and sculpture in the sand.

          The company of local wildlife, including the sighting of a magnificent seal, underscored the fragility and importance of respect for the sea and shoreline that we share.

        • Three children drawing a spiral on the sand  A circle formed by people on the beach, with the ocean waves gently crashing in the background.
           

      • Hampton International Film Festival Visit
      • Hamptons International Film Festival Screening

        • Hamptons International Film Festival focuses on Compassion, Justice, and Animal Rights.
          A red carpet entry was followed by a viewing of short films focusing on compassion, justice, and animal rights at an in-school event provided for the 4th and 5th grades by HIFF. School counselors were invited to conduct a short question and answer session about the films, and a learning packet was provided to facilitate post-screening discussions in the classroom. The students were enthusiastic in their response to the films, and we hope that the ethical content of the films made a lasting impact on the 4th and 5th grade students.
          Who needs Hollywood when you've got Montauk? Check out the article below!

        • A diverse group of children and adults posing for a photo  A diverse crowd of people sitting in chairs in a gymnasium, engaged in an event or gathering.  People watching the screen displaying the words "I am brave."
      • Maria Bowen - Documentary Filmmaker

        • Maria Bowen (documentary filmmaker) inspired fifth grade students via Skype to begin the process of developing their own documentary. Topics of discussion included researching, writing, filming and editing a film based on individual student interests. Maria’s personal stories of working as a production executive with a documentary company, her work on the American Masters Series documentaries on PBS, and her experiences filming while traveling to the countries of Georgia and Russia during the downfall of the Soviet Union, gave students insight to the information needed to embark on the creative and technical processes required for filmmaking.

          We would also like to thank Maria Bowen for her generous loan and donation of film equipment to the Montauk School to help begin our filmmaking!

        • Samples of Maria's Work

          Maria shared some of her experiences with documentary filmmaking, citing a juggling festival in Georgia that she covered. Students quickly related to this topic as they are learning to juggle themselves!

        • Juggling
        • Students sitting on classroom floor listening to teacher.  Students sitting on the floor in a classroom, attentively listening to their teacher's instructions.  A group of children sitting on the floor, engrossed in watching a video on a screen.
           
      • Take Two Film Academy

        • The Young Voices Workshop (provided by the Hamptons Documentary Film Festival) invited the Take Two Film Academy to Montauk School for a special in-school workshop with 5th grade. Students participated in a mini-documentary lesson focused on the history of Montauk to learn about and demonstrate how to turn research into a short film. By using stock images, footage, and recorded voice overs from the students, the presenters from Take Two did a live demonstration on how to create and edit a documentary in Final Cut Pro. The workshop also allowed for some students to participate in a live reenactment which was included in the final edit.

        • A teacher presenting to students in a classroom  A group of diverse children sitting at desks in a classroom  A teacher instructing a diverse group of students in a classroom setting.
          A classroom of children engrossed in a movie on a screen  Two children standing in front of a classroom with a projector screen.  A teacher presenting to a classroom of children

    • 6th Grade
      • "Cooked" Screening
        • A group of girls sitting in chairs, enjoying popcorn together.  Students enjoying popcorn and soda during a classroom activity.
           
      • Blue Duck Bakery Visit
      • Fairview Farm Corn Maze

        • Students navigated their way through the Mecox Farm corn maze guided by 6th grade curriculum-based questions. The botany of corn and its various uses were discussed, as well as its nutritional value. We learned that all the grains (corn, wheat, and rye) the farm produces can be used for cover crops (a crop grown for the protection and enrichment of the soil), animal feed, and human consumption. Farmer Harry Ludlow demonstrated the grinding of grains and provided a tasting of the farm’s delicious homemade breads. His son, Nathan, gave students a hands-on demonstration of the various tools and equipment needed to plant and harvest the grains. Students were very excited to ask the farmers questions about all aspects of the farming process. The farmers were kind enough to send us back to school with three different farm-produced flours, which we put to use in our pretzel baking project. We had an a-maize-ing time!

      • Gardiners Mill/Clinton Academy
      • Life is Good T-Shirt Art Contest
      • Pretzel Making

        • The Long Island Farm Bureau’s Project Food, Land People - “Breads from Around the World” and Homebaking.com’s recipe of “Bread With a Twist - Soft Pretzels”, inspired an in-school pretzel baking activity. The enriched whole wheat flour gifted by the Fairview Farm visit earlier in the month provided 6th grade students with a hands-on activity using local ingredients. In cooperative groups students shared tasks and duties, read directions, measured ingredients, timed the rise, kneaded dough and formed individual pretzel knots. Groups were responsible for problem solving and strategizing within their groups to ensure a successful outcome. Knot kidding, they were delicious!

      • Suffolk County Community College Culinary Arts Center
        • A woman in a white coat giving a presentation to a class of students.  A diverse group of individuals observing a delightful assortment of pastries on a display counter.  A chef serving food to students in a classroom.

    • 6th Grade
      • Alison Seiffer
      • Animations
        • Check out the video below:

    Thanks!

     

    • Museum Trip
    • Stop Motion Animations​​​​​​​
    • The Little Animation Studio
       
    • 7th Grade
      • Hamptons International Film Festival United Nations Education Program

        • 7th and 8th Grade Trip to Guild Hall & HIFF
          ​​​​​​​          7th and 8th grade students attended the United Nations Plural Plus Program at Guild Hall which encouraged compassion and respect for all by screening documentary films about diversity, migration, and social inclusion. The films were followed by a Q&A panel with the filmmakers of the short documentary Shipu. You can find links to some of the films we viewed below.

          The program was sponsored by 2018 HIFF’s (Hampton International Film Festival) United Nations Educational program.

        • A woman presenting on stage at a conference with a large screen displaying a presentation.  People sitting on stage at Hamptons International Film Festival.  Group of people posing in front of a banner.
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        • Links to the documentaries shown at the screening!

    • 8th Grade
      • Hamptons International Film Festival United Nations Education Program

        • 7th and 8th Grade Trip to Guild Hall & HIFF
          7th and 8th grade students attended the United Nations Plural Plus Program at Guild Hall which encouraged compassion and respect for all by screening documentary films about diversity, migration, and social inclusion. The films were followed by a Q&A panel with the filmmakers of the short documentary Shipu. You can find links to some of the films we viewed below.

          The program was sponsored by 2018 HIFF’s (Hampton International Film Festival) United Nations Educational program.

        • A woman presenting on stage at a conference with a large screen displaying a presentation.  People sitting on stage at Hamptons International Film Festival.  Group of people posing in front of a banner.

        • Links to the documentaries shown at the screening!

      • Take Two Documentary Film Festival

        • Take Two Documentary Film Festival - Bay Street Theater
          The students from the Montauk School participated in the Take Two Film Academy program at Bay Street Theater, collaborating with other local middle schools to produce a short documentary together. After viewing two professional documentaries, students had hands on experience in creating their own sound/visual effects. Students directed, edited, acted, filmed and produced a documentary using professional cameras and Final Cut Pro X.

        • Two women on stage at the Hamptons Doc Fest, engaging with the audience during a captivating presentation.  Two individuals standing in front of a screen, illuminated by a projector's light.   A man in a chicken mask performing on stage.  A man filming a scene with a camera.