01/26/23
January 26, 2023
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All School
CDS Ruby Gala
Saturday, March 4, 2023
Get your Tickets & Sponsorships - Ticket deadline is February 10th!
Exciting Gala Opportunities
50/50 Raffle Drawing: $50 for single chance, $100 for 3 chances
This is your opportunity to support Carrollwood Day School, with the winner of the drawing splitting the pot 50/50 with CDS. The maximum prize value is $5,000. If the pot exceeds $10,000, the winner will receive $5,000 and CDS will retain the remaining balance.
Send Your Teacher Packing: $20 for a single chance, $50 for 3 chances
The winning ticket will send a CDS Employee of your choice (teacher, office administrator, or facilities team member) for a local "staycation."
Book your room at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay today. Room Block available until February 3rd.
2022-2023 KEY CALENDAR DATES |
- Spring Break: Monday - Friday, March 13 - 17
- Friday, May 26: Last day of school for students
Always check the website calendar for the most accurate information.
The 2023-2024 Key Calendar Dates have been published.
WE NEED YOUR HELP! |
Ever wonder how you can get involved and help at CDS? iVolunteer is where you'll find numerous opportunities. From events to classroom activities, it's all there. It takes a village!
PATRIOT PLAYGROUND |
We are still actively fundraising for the Patriot Playground. Help us reach our goal of $200,000 so that our students can be playing on the new equipment this year!
There are still 2 naming opportunities for the turf and playground for your family or company to be recognized as the exclusive donor. Contact Michelle Robinson for more information.
The CDS Spirit Shop has closed for the month of January for order fulfillment. It will reopen Monday, February 20th - Sunday, February 26th for ordering.
CDS VIMEO CHANNEL |
Did you know that CDS has a VIMEO channel that houses all our recordings of parent coffees, event videos, and so much more?
JOIN FOPA |
Friends of the Performing Arts is an organization of parents, alumni, and friends who are dedicated to strengthening the Performing Arts program at Carrollwood Day School.
READ ALL ABOUT US |
Every week our CDS Community amazes us with their innovation, creativity, character, and excellence. Read some unbelievable stories about our CDS Patriots.
EXTENDED DAY AT CDS |
Our Bearss Avenue Campus offers an early morning care program that allows parents to drop their student/s off as early as 7:30 am. Students from the ECC campus can also enjoy this service at no charge. Bussing to our ECC is available. Please contact our Transportation Manager, Carl Storck for more information about the ECC shuttle bus.
More Info
A MESSAGE FROM FLIK |
Flik serves scratch prepared lunches to students in all divisions. You can also order FLIK lunches for some field trips.
It's important to make sure your student's My School Bucks account is up-to-date.
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS |
We are pleased to offer Patriot Nation Community Connections. This online business directory promotes businesses and talents of CDS current and alumni families. As a member of our community you have the opportunity to place a listing in the Patriot Nation Community Connections free of charge.
GET SOCIAL! |
CDS has partnered with The Social Institute (TSI), the leader in empowering students to navigate their social world -- online and offline-- to fuel their health, happiness, and future success.
Set up a free TSI account to get a Parent Toolkit.
SCHOOLOGY FOR MS & US |
Schoology is a web-based learning management system that provides a secure and safe, easy-to-use, way for teachers, students, parents, and administrators to seamlessly communicate and collaborate to enhance students’ learning and success.
SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING |
The Safe School Helpline is not for issues that are emergencies or immediate in nature.
If there is an emergency, please call 911
then contact the CDS Security Office.
Need Support Now?
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org
ECC
CDS Ruby Gala
Saturday, March 4, 2023
Get your Tickets & Sponsorships - Ticket deadline is February 10th!
Exciting Gala Opportunities
50/50 Raffle Drawing: $50 for single chance, $100 for 3 chances
This is your opportunity to support Carrollwood Day School, with the winner of the drawing splitting the pot 50/50 with CDS. The maximum prize value is $5,000. If the pot exceeds $10,000, the winner will receive $5,000 and CDS will retain the remaining balance.
Send Your Teacher Packing: $20 for a single chance, $50 for 3 chances
The winning ticket will send a CDS Employee of your choice (teacher, office administrator, or facilities team member) for a local "staycation."
Book your room at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay today. Room Block available until February 3rd.
ECC CALENDAR
CALLING ALL GRANDFRIENDS! |
REMINDER
ECC Grandfriends Day
January 30 - Toddlers & PreK 3
January 31 - PreK 4
February 1 - Kindergarten
10:45 - 11:45 am
IT'S TIME TO DANCE! |
Get your tickets now for the CDS Upper School Musical Footloose!
February 24th @ 7:00 pm
February 25th @ 7:00 pm
February 26th @ 2:00 pm
Please be advised when bringing younger audience members that this show uses some mild language.
PARENT DANCE |
K-5th Grade Parent Dance
It's a GLOW Party!
GET YOUR TICKETS!!!
February 10th
6:30 - 8:30 pm
$25/person
Hayes Family Gymnasium
CDS staff and parent are planning programming for Black History Month. We will be hosting speakers and events throughout the month of February. Parent participation across all divisions is encouraged! If you could not attend the in person meeting last week and would like to be involved, please contact Mrs. Tullis, middle school counselor or parent liaison Angela Smith, for more information.
OUR COMMUNITY |
Through our experience in Round Square we learned the importance of sharing and understanding cultures. To create a cohesive, welcoming community, we would like to share and celebrate the multitude of cultures among our families here at CDS. Below are questions to give you an opportunity to share a bit about your family.
Please share as little or as much information and pictures about your family. With this information we will create a slideshow (like the example slide below) that will be displayed to our community in International Square.
PATRIOT PLAYGROUND |
We are still actively fundraising for the Patriot Playground. Help us reach our goal of $200,000 so that our students can be playing on the new equipment this year!
There are still 2 naming opportunities for the turf and playground for your family or company to be recognized as the exclusive donor. Contact Michelle Robinson for more information.
WE WANT YOUR BEADS! |
Love the parades, but not sure what to do with the beads the day after? Drop off beads to Shelly Hollingsworth in the Upper School. Donated beads will be given to MacDonald Training Center and provide opportunities that will change the lives of your friends and neighbors with disabilities! Individuals and with disabilities and volunteers will repackage the beads, and keep the bounty out of Tampa Bay!
Beads will be collected until March 20 - after the St. Patrick’s Day parade!
SUMMER CAMP |
Summer at CDS information is coming soon. Click below for a sneak peek! Registration will be open next week.
The CDS Spirit Shop has closed for the month of January for order fulfillment. It will reopen Monday, February 20th - Sunday, February 26th for ordering.
Parents, please make sure that you are logging into your Veracross profile and updating your pick-up authorization section (under your household profile) as you have different people picking up your students. Moving forward, CDS will not be able to release students to unauthorized personnel.
SEESAW FOR ECC |
Stay Informed with SeeSaw
Seesaw is the primary communication tool used by ECC teachers. Seesaw provides a secure and safe, easy-to-use, way for students, teachers, and parents to seamlessly communicate and collaborate to enhance students’ learning and success. Seesaw is a digital portfolio that students will use to showcase what they are learning and doing at school and share with their family.
Once Seesaw is activated for this school year, returning families will use their same account. Access codes and instructions for creating parent Seesaw accounts will be sent home to new ECC parents during the first two weeks of school.
Pikmykid
Are you still using the old Pikmykid app?
With the new Pikmykid parent app you will be able to:
- Schedule early pickups
- Gain more specific pick up options
- Upload images of delegates for safety
- View the calendar
- Receive improved notifications
- Announce their arrival easier
Your username and password is the exact same in both apps.
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to the success team at success@pikmykid.com.
Elementary
CDS Ruby Gala
Saturday, March 4, 2023
Get your Tickets & Sponsorships - Ticket deadline is February 10th!
Exciting Gala Opportunities
50/50 Raffle Drawing: $50 for single chance, $100 for 3 chances
This is your opportunity to support Carrollwood Day School, with the winner of the drawing splitting the pot 50/50 with CDS. The maximum prize value is $5,000. If the pot exceeds $10,000, the winner will receive $5,000 and CDS will retain the remaining balance.
Send Your Teacher Packing: $20 for a single chance, $50 for 3 chances
The winning ticket will send a CDS Employee of your choice (teacher, office administrator, or facilities team member) for a local "staycation."
Book your room at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay today. Room Block available until February 3rd.
No outside food except for birthday lunches
No cellphones or smart watches during the day - off and in backpacks during school hours.
ELEMENTARY CALENDAR
CALLING ALL GRANDFRIENDS! |
REMINDER
Elementary Grandfriends Day
February 2
12:30 pm - Theater
CLASS PICTURE DAY! |
Elementary Class Pictures
Tuesday, February 7th
PARENT DANCE |
K-5th Grade Parent Dance
It's a GLOW Party!
GET YOUR TICKETS!!!
February 10th
6:30 - 8:30 pm
$25/person
Hayes Family Gymnasium
CDS staff and parent are planning programming for Black History Month. We will be hosting speakers and events throughout the month of February. Parent participation across all divisions is encouraged! If you could not attend the in person meeting last week and would like to be involved, please contact Mrs. Tullis, middle school counselor or parent liaison Angela Smith, for more information.
SUMMER CAMP |
Summer at CDS information is coming soon. Click below for a sneak peek! Registration will be open next week.
Please join us for an All Pro Dad meeting during the 2022/23 school year.
All meetings start at 7:00 am
January 24
February 28
March 28
April 25
All Pro Dads is a long-standing program at Carrollwood Day School for fathers and their elementary-school age kids (1st-5th) to spend time together to create community, have some breakfast and a little fun while exploring a character-based topic.
Siblings are welcome.
WE WANT YOUR BEADS! |
Love the parades, but not sure what to do with the beads the day after? Drop off beads to Shelly Hollingsworth in the Upper School. Donated beads will be given to MacDonald Training Center and provide opportunities that will change the lives of your friends and neighbors with disabilities! Individuals and with disabilities and volunteers will repackage the beads, and keep the bounty out of Tampa Bay!
Beads will be collected until March 20 - after the St. Patrick’s Day parade!
PATRIOT PLAYGROUND |
We are still actively fundraising for the Patriot Playground. Help us reach our goal of $200,000 so that our students can be playing on the new equipment this year!
There are still 2 naming opportunities for the turf and playground for your family or company to be recognized as the exclusive donor. Contact Michelle Robinson for more information.
OUR COMMUNITY |
Through our experience in Round Square we learned the importance of sharing and understanding cultures. To create a cohesive, welcoming community, we would like to share and celebrate the multitude of cultures among our families here at CDS. Below are questions to give you an opportunity to share a bit about your family.
Please share as little or as much information and pictures about your family. With this information we will create a slideshow (like the example slide below) that will be displayed to our community in International Square.
The CDS Spirit Shop has closed for the month of January for order fulfillment. It will reopen Monday, February 20th - Sunday, February 26th for ordering.
IT'S TIME TO DANCE! |
Get your tickets now for the CDS Upper School Musical Footloose!
February 24th @ 7:00 pm
February 25th @ 7:00 pm
February 26th @ 2:00 pm
Please be advised when bringing younger audience members that this show uses some mild language.
LATE NOTICE
All late arrivals and early dismissals need to come through the elementary front office. The gate to the east lot is closed from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. for security purposes. Please enter through the main gate at the west entrance, pull through the cut through behind the Center for Innovation, and into the west lot to enter the ES office.
Middle School
CDS Ruby Gala
Saturday, March 4, 2023
Get your Tickets & Sponsorships - Ticket deadline is February 10th!
Exciting Gala Opportunities
50/50 Raffle Drawing: $50 for single chance, $100 for 3 chances
This is your opportunity to support Carrollwood Day School, with the winner of the drawing splitting the pot 50/50 with CDS. The maximum prize value is $5,000. If the pot exceeds $10,000, the winner will receive $5,000 and CDS will retain the remaining balance.
Send Your Teacher Packing: $20 for a single chance, $50 for 3 chances
The winning ticket will send a CDS Employee of your choice (teacher, office administrator, or facilities team member) for a local "staycation."
Book your room at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay today. Room Block available until February 3rd.
MIDDLE SCHOOL CALENDAR
The Gala Committee will be collecting gift card donations in carline on the following dates:
January 31st
February 7th
Thank you for making this year's Ruby Gala a success!
Middle School Trips |
6th Grade Trip
Florida Space Coast
February 9-10, 2023
Space Coast is a one-night trip. The trip will include fun activities like Kennedy Space Center, bowling, and a visit to iFly.
7th Grade Trip
Florida Keys
April 25 - 28, 2023
Parent Meeting Presentation
More Info
8th Grade Trip
Washington D.C.
March 7 - 10, 2023
Parent Meeting Presentation
More Info
SUMMER CAMP |
Summer at CDS information is coming soon. Click below for a sneak peek! Registration will be open next week.
CDS staff and parent are planning programming for Black History Month. We will be hosting speakers and events throughout the month of February. Parent participation across all divisions is encouraged! If you could not attend the in person meeting last week and would like to be involved, please contact Mrs. Tullis, middle school counselor or parent liaison Angela Smith, for more information.
DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP |
Welcome Back Lori Smith
Lori's Bio
The Parents Playbook: Help your Teen Avoid Costly Mistakes Online
Middle and Upper School Parents
January 31, 2023
8:00 - 9:15 am
Wagner Entrepreneurial Center
CLASS PICTURE DAY! |
Middle School Class Pictures
Wednesday, February 8th
COURSE SELECTION NIGHT |
Rising 9th Grade Course Selection Night
February 9, 2023
6:00 pm
Wagner Entrepreneurial Center
RESTOCK YOUR SUPPLIES |
Parents, please remember to restock your students school supplies for the rest of the school year.
YEARBOOK ADS |
8th Grade Families
Purchase a quarter page yearbook ad celebrating your 8th graders graduation from middle school. Click the link below and select "Business Ad."
All ads are due February 1st.
The CDS Spirit Shop has closed for the month of January for order fulfillment. It will reopen Monday, February 20th - Sunday, February 26th for ordering.
WE WANT YOUR BEADS! |
Love the parades, but not sure what to do with the beads the day after? Drop off beads to Shelly Hollingsworth in the Upper School. Donated beads will be given to MacDonald Training Center and provide opportunities that will change the lives of your friends and neighbors with disabilities! Individuals and with disabilities and volunteers will repackage the beads, and keep the bounty out of Tampa Bay!
Beads will be collected until March 20 - after the St. Patrick’s Day parade!
CALLING ALL GRANDFRIENDS! |
REMINDER
Middle School Grandfriends Day
February 3
8:00 - 9:30 am
February 3rd
9:15 AM Late Start
If you are not participating in Grandfriends Day, the school day starts at 9:15 am.
Middle School will have study hall in the middle school band room (Callahan) starting at 7:30 am.
OUR COMMUNITY |
Through our experience in Round Square we learned the importance of sharing and understanding cultures. To create a cohesive, welcoming community, we would like to share and celebrate the multitude of cultures among our families here at CDS. Below are questions to give you an opportunity to share a bit about your family.
Please share as little or as much information and pictures about your family. With this information we will create a slideshow (like the example slide below) that will be displayed to our community in International Square.
IT'S TIME TO DANCE! |
Get your tickets now for the CDS Upper School Musical Footloose!
February 24th @ 7:00 pm
February 25th @ 7:00 pm
February 26th @ 2:00 pm
Please be advised when bringing younger audience members that this show uses some mild language.
Hear Ye, Hear Ye! |
Middle School Shakespeare Festival
March 1, 2023
9:15 am - 3:00 pm
The Shakespeare Festival is a long-standing CDS tradition. The costumes do not have to be elaborate. Click here for additional wardrobe ideas.
MS AFTER SCHOOL STUDY HALL |
Middle School students are welcome to remain on campus after dismissal. After school policies have been established to enable students to remain on campus and participate in athletic team practices/games and other supervised after school activities. No student will be allowed to "hang out" on campus unsupervised after dismissal.
Upper School
CDS Ruby Gala
Saturday, March 4, 2023
Get your Tickets & Sponsorships - Ticket deadline is February 10th!
Exciting Gala Opportunities
50/50 Raffle Drawing: $50 for single chance, $100 for 3 chances
This is your opportunity to support Carrollwood Day School, with the winner of the drawing splitting the pot 50/50 with CDS. The maximum prize value is $5,000. If the pot exceeds $10,000, the winner will receive $5,000 and CDS will retain the remaining balance.
Send Your Teacher Packing: $20 for a single chance, $50 for 3 chances
The winning ticket will send a CDS Employee of your choice (teacher, office administrator, or facilities team member) for a local "staycation."
Book your room at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay today. Room Block available until February 3rd.
UPPER SCHOOL CALENDAR
CDS staff and parent are planning programming for Black History Month. We will be hosting speakers and events throughout the month of February. Parent participation across all divisions is encouraged! If you could not attend the in person meeting last week and would like to be involved, please contact Mrs. Tullis, middle school counselor or parent liaison Angela Smith, for more information.
The Gala Committee will be collecting wine donations in carline on the following dates:
January 31st
February 7th
Thank you for making this year's Ruby Gala a success!
*Suggested retail value of $25 and up.
DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP |
Welcome Back Lori Smith
Lori's Bio
The Parents Playbook: Help your Teen Avoid Costly Mistakes Online
Middle and Upper School Parents
January 31, 2023
8:00 - 9:15 am
Wagner Entrepreneurial Center
YEARBOOK ADS |
Senior Families!
Celebrate your seniors graduation from CDS. Click the link below and select "Senior Ad."
All ads are due February 1st.
BREAKFAST TIME! |
11th & 12th Grade Parent Breakfast
February 1, 2023
8:30 am
Student Union
February 3rd
9:30 AM Late Start
If you are not participating in Grandfriends Day, the school day starts at 9:30 am.
Upper School will have study hall in the senior lounge starting at 7:30 am.
CALLING ALL GRANDFRIENDS! |
REMINDER
Upper School Grandfriends Day
February 3
8:00 - 9:30 am
10th GRADE COLLEGE NIGHT |
Rising 11th Grade Course Choices & College Night
January 31, 2023
6:45 pm
Student Union
This is considered a MANDATORY event
Upcoming Course Selection Dates
Class of 2027: 2/9 @ 6:00 pm
Class of 2026: 2/9 @ 7:00 pm
SENIOR PARENTS! |
Senior Parent Meeting
February 21, 2023
6:30 pm
Wagner Entrepreneurial Center
IB Exams, Graduation, and more!
CLASS PICTURE DAY! |
Upper School Class Pictures
Wednesday, February 8th
JOIN US! |
Smashing 3: Crew Battle Tournament @ CDS
February 18th, 2023
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Student Union
Four of the best competitors from different schools join together in order to compete in Super Smash Bros Ultimate Crew Battles.
IT'S TIME TO DANCE! |
Get your tickets now for the CDS Upper School Musical Footloose!
February 24th @ 7:00 pm
February 25th @ 7:00 pm
February 26th @ 2:00 pm
Please be advised when bringing younger audience members that this show uses some mild language.
WE WANT YOUR BEADS! |
Love the parades, but not sure what to do with the beads the day after? Drop off beads to Shelly Hollingsworth in the Upper School. Donated beads will be given to MacDonald Training Center and provide opportunities that will change the lives of your friends and neighbors with disabilities! Individuals and with disabilities and volunteers will repackage the beads, and keep the bounty out of Tampa Bay!
Beads will be collected until March 20 - after the St. Patrick’s Day parade!
COLLEGE COUNSELING EVENT |
March 6, 2023
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Student Union
This is an interactive event: families will work in small groups directly with an admission representative and make admission decisions on sample applications.
Representatives from various colleges will walk families through mock applications and provide insight as to how admission decisions are made in a committee review process.
Colleges Confirmed
Bryant University
University of Tennessee Knoxville
University of Miami
The Citadel
Michigan State University
Muhlenberg College
Penn State University
Southern Methodist University
Limited Spots. You will not want to miss this valuable opportunity!
SUMMER CAMP |
Summer at CDS information is coming soon. Click below for a sneak peek! Registration will be open next week.
The CDS Spirit Shop has closed for the month of January for order fulfillment. It will reopen Monday, February 20th - Sunday, February 26th for ordering.
OUR COMMUNITY |
Through our experience in Round Square we learned the importance of sharing and understanding cultures. To create a cohesive, welcoming community, we would like to share and celebrate the multitude of cultures among our families here at CDS. Below are questions to give you an opportunity to share a bit about your family.
Please share as little or as much information and pictures about your family. With this information we will create a slideshow (like the example slide below) that will be displayed to our community in International Square.
What: RoundSquare trip to Morocco
When: Friday, March 10th - Sunday, March 19th, 2023
Grades: 10th & 11th
Estimated cost: $3500 (financial aid available to those who qualify)
APPLICATIONS DUE SUNDAY, JANUARY 15th @ MIDNIGHT
UPPER SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS |
10th Grade Boston Trip
April 11 - 14, 2023 - date change
Registration has closed.
Trip Information
NEW Visual & Theatre Arts New York Trip
Open to all 9th - 12th graders
February 17-20, 2023
More Information
US AFTER SCHOOL STUDY HALL |
Upper School students are welcome to remain on campus after dismissal. After school policies have been established to enable students to remain on campus and participate in athletic team practices/games and other supervised after school activities. No student will be allowed to "hang out" on campus unsupervised after dismissal.
COLLEGE COUNSELING CALENDAR
Athletics Info & Dates
CDS Athletics is using GoFan online ticketing this year!
CDS GoFan page
Patriot fans can find upcoming events on the CDS GoFan page and purchase tickets quickly and easily in advance. This will save time at the gate and allow for a contactless and simple experience when fans arrive at the gym or the field.
Booster Members will receive an email invitation with their season pass link.
GoFan is the official digital ticketing partner for FHSAA, and is used for playoff games in the state of Florida.
WINTER SPORTS! |
Winter sports are underway and the bleachers are open to our fans! Good luck to all our Patriot Athletes!