03/23/23
March 23, 2023
YOU'RE INVITED!
April 22nd from 6:30 - 9:30 pm
We are closing out our 40th anniversary year with a FREE family picnic and movie night! Mark your calendars for what will be an amazing night of community and celebration. There will be a variety of food trucks with food to purchase. We will showcase an 80's family-friendly movie on the field and end the night with celebration fireworks.
Don't miss the Ruby Gala Auction items still available for bid. The auction will close at 9:00 pm on Sunday, March 26th.
Don't Miss Items Like:
- Wakeboarding/Wakesurf Experience with X Games Gold Medalist Steel Lafferty
- USF and UF Football Tickets
- Michael Kors Backpack or Michael Kors Crossbody with $95 in gift cards
- ECC
- Elementary
- Middle School
- Upper School
- Athletics Info & Dates
- Upcoming Events
- Key Info
- Archived Thursday Folders
ECC
ECC CALENDAR
WHAT
Lower School Family Fun Day
Hawaiian Theme
WHEN
Saturday, April 1, 2023
11:00 - 2:00 pm
WHO
All ECC and Elementary families
Join us for our annual Lower School Family Fun Day put on by the CDS PTO. Bouncy houses, slides/obstacle courses, face painting, a balloon artist, a DJ, and so much more. Food for purchase. Admission is FREE!
FILL OUT THE FOOD QUESTIONNAIRE
STUDIO ARTISTRY PICTURES |
Studio Artistry has a new online ordering system for the CDS Class Pictures. Pictures will be viewed and purchased online and shipped directly to your home - no more waiting for everyone to turn in their orders. You can find your students pictures by the grade or simply take/upload a picture of your child and it will magically find the pictures your child is in. Once ordered you will get your pictures in days instead of weeks.
To view and order please do one of the following:
Text: CDSClass23 to 90738
or
PATRIOT PLAYHOUSE PRESENTS |
The Carrollwood Day School Community Theatre, Patriot Playhouse, is excited to present:
Friday, March 24th @ 7pm
Saturday, March 25th @ 2pm & 7pm
Sunday, March 26th @ 2pm
Please note, this is not a CDS Theatre Department show and therefore FOPA tickets can not be used.
Power Hour Session 4
Registration Closes 3/31!
SIGN UP TODAY!
Aftercare Session 4
Registration Closes 3/31!
SIGN UP TODAY!
IB Learner Profile Visual Arts Contest
As an IB school, Carrollwood Day School invites all of our students to participate in the IB Learner Profile Art Contest! This year we are asking students to depict what they think “caring” or “thinker” looks like in an artistic form.
Submissions due by May 2, 2023
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.
Elementary
ELEMENTARY CALENDAR
PATRIOT PLAYHOUSE PRESENTS |
The Carrollwood Day School Community Theatre, Patriot Playhouse, is excited to present:
Friday, March 24th @ 7pm
Saturday, March 25th @ 2pm & 7pm
Sunday, March 26th @ 2pm
Please note, this is not a CDS Theatre Department show and therefore FOPA tickets can not be used.
WHAT
Lower School Family Fun Day
Hawaiian Theme
WHEN
Saturday, April 1, 2023
11:00 - 2:00 pm
WHO
All ECC and Elementary families
Join us for our annual Lower School Family Fun Day put on by the CDS PTO. Bouncy houses, slides/obstacle courses, face painting, a balloon artist, a DJ, and so much more. Food for purchase. Admission is FREE!
FILL OUT THE FOOD QUESTIONNAIRE
Lower School Student Council is raising funds to purchase two bat houses and a foam mat for the Gaga Ball pit!
With the goal of controlling the CDS mosquito population near the lower school lunch tables, the LS Student Council will be selling snow cones to raise funds.
11:00 - 11:30 am
Outside the Multi-purpose Room
$2 for Large/$1 for Medium
March 27th - 1st Grade
March 28th - 2nd Grade
March 29th - 3rd Grade
March 30th - 4th Grade
March 31st - 5th Grade
*This is a student-driven initiative
WHAT
P.E. Class with the Tampa Bay Lightning at CDS
WHEN
Friday, March 31, 2023
WHO
2nd - 5th Graders
Waiver must be signed
Let's welcome back the Tampa Bay Lightning for some street hockey during P.E. While this is for 2nd - 5th grade, the entire Elementary school is invited to show their hockey spirit by wearing TB Lightning gear on Friday, March 31st.
Want more information about the visit? Click Here
IB Learner Profile Visual Arts Contest
As an IB school, Carrollwood Day School invites all of our students to participate in the IB Learner Profile Art Contest! This year we are asking students to depict what they think “caring” or “thinker” looks like in an artistic form.
Submissions due by May 2, 2023
STUDIO ARTISTRY PICTURES |
Studio Artistry has a new online ordering system for the CDS Class Pictures. Pictures will be viewed and purchased online and shipped directly to your home - no more waiting for everyone to turn in their orders. You can find your students pictures by the grade or simply take/upload a picture of your child and it will magically find the pictures your child is in. Once ordered you will get your pictures in days instead of weeks.
To view and order please do one of the following:
Text: CDSClass23 to 90738
or
Power Hour Session 4
Registration Closes 3/31!
SIGN UP TODAY!
Aftercare Session 4
Registration Closes 3/31!
SIGN UP TODAY!
WHAT
2023 Senior Send-Off Patriot Buddy Event
WHEN
Tuesday, April 25th at 1:00 pm in the Hayes Family Gymnasium
WHO
1st and 12th Grade Parents
Join us for this very special program as our 1st-grade Patriot Buddies send our 12th-graders off with fanfare and memories.
RSVP Today
Parents only, please.
WHAT
5th Grade Parent Coffee
WHEN
Friday, April 14, 2023
8:00 - 9:00 am
WHO
5th Grade Parents
Join us for some coffee and conversation on the transition from elementary school to middle school. Administrators from each division will be on hand to answer any of your questions.
Please join us for an All Pro Dad meeting during the 2022/23 school year.
All meetings start at 7:00 am
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.
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
Parents of rising 9th graders - Course Selection
Please have your student use the following links to navigate through the student portal & select their Art & Elective for 9th grade, if they haven't done so already. The portal link for course selection will remain open until April 3rd.
Veracross Student Portal
How to Veracross Video
Rising 9th Grade Course Selection
2023-2024 Curriculum Guide
4-year Pathway Planning
Thursday, April 6th
Students should bring attire appropriate for water activities outside for the afternoon "Spring Sun & Fun" event.
MIDDLE SCHOOL CALENDAR
PATRIOT PLAYHOUSE PRESENTS |
The Carrollwood Day School Community Theatre, Patriot Playhouse, is excited to present:
Friday, March 24th @ 7pm
Saturday, March 25th @ 2pm & 7pm
Sunday, March 26th @ 2pm
Please note, this is not a CDS Theatre Department show and therefore FOPA tickets can not be used.
COLLEGE NIGHT |
March 28th, 2023
5:30 - 7:00 pm
Student Union
8th - 11th grade families
Over 25 colleges, ranging from Bucknell and The Ohio State Universities to High Point and Southern Methodist University (just to name a few), will be on our campus to provide valuable information about their schools, answer questions, and provide admission information. Click here for a full list of participating colleges/universities.
Please join us for what promises to be an informative event. Students in grades 8–11 are invited to attend. Parents are also welcome!
Tuesday, March 28
6:45 - 7:45 pm
Theater
Time to get a head start on planning for college! Classes of 2026 & 2027, please join us for an introduction to the college admission process.
This is considered a mandatory event for grade 9 students and at least one parent. Students and families in grade 8 are welcome and encouraged.
Middle School Trips |
7th Grade Trip
Florida Keys
April 25 - 28, 2023
Parent Meeting Presentation
More Info
IB Learner Profile Visual Arts Contest
As an IB school, Carrollwood Day School invites all of our students to participate in the IB Learner Profile Art Contest! This year we are asking students to depict what they think “caring” or “thinker” looks like in an artistic form.
Submissions due by May 2, 2023
STUDIO ARTISTRY PICTURES |
Studio Artistry has a new online ordering system for the CDS Class Pictures. Pictures will be viewed and purchased online and shipped directly to your home - no more waiting for everyone to turn in their orders. You can find your students pictures by the grade or simply take/upload a picture of your child and it will magically find the pictures your child is in. Once ordered you will get your pictures in days instead of weeks.
To view and order please do one of the following:
Text: CDSClass23 to 90738
or
Power Hour Session 4
Registration Closes 3/31!
SIGN UP TODAY!
Aftercare Session 4
Registration Closes 3/31!
SIGN UP TODAY!
Want to get a head start on your volunteer hours? Join us over the summer for a fun filled time with kids! Applications are now open through March 31st! We're looking for volunteers that will be reliable, hands-on, and possess a can-do attitude. Volunteers who are confident to follow through a schedule of activities including snack, outdoor play, arts & crafts, music and more are encouraged to apply!
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
UPPER SCHOOL CALENDAR
PATRIOT PLAYHOUSE PRESENTS |
The Carrollwood Day School Community Theatre, Patriot Playhouse, is excited to present:
Friday, March 24th @ 7pm
Saturday, March 25th @ 2pm & 7pm
Sunday, March 26th @ 2pm
Please note, this is not a CDS Theatre Department show and therefore FOPA tickets can not be used.
UPPER SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS |
10th Grade Boston Trip
April 11 - 14, 2023
Trip Information
IB Learner Profile Visual Arts Contest
As an IB school, Carrollwood Day School invites all of our students to participate in the IB Learner Profile Art Contest! This year we are asking students to depict what they think “caring” or “thinker” looks like in an artistic form.
Submissions due by May 2, 2023
Parents of rising 10th graders - Course Selection
Please have your student use the following links to navigate through the student portal & select their elective for 10th grade, if they haven't done so already. The portal link for course selection will remain open until April 3rd.
Veracross Student Portal
How to Veracross Video
Rising 10th Grade Presentation
2023-2024 Curriculum Guide
4-year Pathway Planning
COLLEGE NIGHT |
March 28th, 2023
5:30 - 7:00 pm
Student Union
8th - 11th grade families
Over 25 colleges, ranging from Bucknell and The Ohio State Universities to High Point and Southern Methodist University (just to name a few), will be on our campus to provide valuable information about their schools, answer questions, and provide admission information. Click here for a full list of participating colleges/universities.
Please join us for what promises to be an informative event. Students in grades 8–11 are invited to attend. Parents are also welcome!
Tuesday, March 28
6:45 - 7:45 pm
Theater
Time to get a head start on planning for college! Classes of 2026 & 2027, please join us for an introduction to the college admission process.
This is considered a mandatory event for grade 9 students and at least one parent. Students and families in grade 8 are welcome and encouraged.
STUDIO ARTISTRY PICTURES |
Studio Artistry has a new online ordering system for the CDS Class Pictures. Pictures will be viewed and purchased online and shipped directly to your home - no more waiting for everyone to turn in their orders. You can find your students pictures by the grade or simply take/upload a picture of your child and it will magically find the pictures your child is in. Once ordered you will get your pictures in days instead of weeks.
To view and order please do one of the following:
Text: CDSClass23 to 90738
or
SENIOR PARENTS |
March 29, 2023
6:30 pm
Student Union
Don't forget to contribute to the Senior Class Legacy Gift DONATE TODAY!
WHAT
2023 Senior Send-Off Patriot Buddy Event
WHEN
Tuesday, April 25th at 1:00 pm in the Hayes Family Gymnasium
WHO
1st and 12th Grade Parents
Join us for this very special program as our 1st-grade Patriot Buddies send our 12th-graders off with fanfare and memories.
RSVP Today
Parents only, please.
Want to get a head start on your volunteer hours? Join us over the summer for a fun filled time with kids! Applications are now open through March 31st! We're looking for volunteers that will be reliable, hands-on, and possess a can-do attitude. Volunteers who are confident to follow through a schedule of activities including snack, outdoor play, arts & crafts, music and more are encouraged to apply!
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.
MS Athletics
US Athletics Event
Upcoming Events
ALL SCHOOL CALENDAR
Key Info
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.
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.
Access your Magnus Health portal from Veracross! Once you are signed into your Veracross Portal, you can automatically get into Magnus. Update your students health records easily!
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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
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
Pikmykid
Are you still using the old Pikmykid app? The old app will be discontinued and no longer functional starting April 1st.
To ensure a smooth transition, PikmyKid has a new and improved app that is already available for download in app stores. The new app offers several convenient features, including the ability to:
- Schedule early pickups or mark students absent
- Update emergency contact information
- Upload images of delegates for added security
- View the school's event calendar
- Easily announce their arrival
- Follow schools directions for emergency dismissals
Your username and password is the exact same in both apps.
Click here for more information on downloading the new app.
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to the success team at success@pikmykid.com.
FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE |
CDS Nurses are seeing a high volume of allergy related symptoms. Click the link below for some ways to fight seasonal allergies.
Questions? Please email the school nurse at nurse@carrollwooddayschool.org.
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!
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.