04/25/24
April 25, 2024
INFORMATION FOR ALL DIVISIONS
Carrollwood Day School is thrilled to announce this year's Class of 2024 Co-Valedictorians and Salutatorian. Congratulations to Ava O'Connor, Anika Shah, and Adele Sands. Read more about these incredibly accomplished students here.
India & South Asia Street Festival
WHEN
May 6th
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Each division will have a designated time.
We are culminating this year's street festival series with a visit to India and South Asia. There will be games, food, chai, art and clothing displays, craft booths, and entertainment.
We are looking for volunteers to help make this day special. CLICK HERE TO HELP!
CDS Ambassador families help connect new families to our Patriot Nation.
Want to know more about being an Ambassador? CLICK HERE
The CDS PTO is already gearing up for an exciting 2024-2025 school year!
Want to get involved?
- ECC
- Elementary
- Middle School
- Upper School
- Athletics Info & Dates
- Key Info
- Patriot Nation Community Connection
- Archived Thursday Folders
ECC
Dawn Wilson
Head of Lower School
Email me!
In Case You Missed It!
Presentations & documents from the Parent Education Series events are all on our Vimeo channel.
Video by Nishant S. '27
Middle & Upper School Theatre presents
Shrek, the Musical!
April 26 - 28, 2024
Friday & Saturday at 7:00 pm
Sunday at 2:00 pm
Class Photos Are Ready!
Click the link below to view and purchase this years class photos. Customers can also text code PGFJ75555 to 90738 and receive gallery communications via text message.
Mark Your Calendars!
Risse Brothers is offering 10% off all items throughout the month of June in-store and online.
ECC Conference Day
May 1, 2024
This is a No School Day for students. Sign up is live on your Veracross Portal.
It’s almost time to begin the classroom assignments for next year.
Our goal is to provide the best possible learning environment for all students. To accomplish this, our Elementary Administration, the grade level team, our specials teachers and our counselor work together to determine classroom placement for next year.
As a partner in our educational process, you have valuable insights into your child’s needs. If you have a specific concern you wish to have considered in the process, we invite you to complete the this form. The information you provide can be valuable help to us with our placement process.
All submissions must be collected by 5 p.m. on May 6th to be considered for the upcoming school year. *Please complete a form for each lower school student.
Elementary
Dawn Wilson
Head of Lower School
Email me!
2023 - 2024
Elementary School Key Dates
Class Photos Are Ready!
Click the link below to view and purchase this years class photos. Customers can also text code PGFJ75555 to 90738 and receive gallery communications via text message.
Video by Nishant S. '27
Middle & Upper School Theatre presents
Shrek, the Musical!
April 26 - 28, 2024
Friday & Saturday at 7:00 pm
Sunday at 2:00 pm
April 22-26, 2024
1st - April 22nd
2nd - April 23rd
3rd - April 24th
4th - April 25th
5th - April 26th
Please join us for the next All Pro Dad's meeting.
Tuesday, May 14 at 7 a.m. in the CDS Student Union!
Flik will have breakfast items available for purchase and there will be raffle prizes for the kids as well. Hope to see you then!
Middle School Cheerleading Zoom Informational Meeting
WHEN
Wednesday, May 1st
6:00 pm
WHAT
Informational meeting about middle school cheerleading
Zoom meeting link
Passcode will be sent via email on
The Exhibition is the culminating experience of the Primary Years Program. Students create the topic of study and lines of inquiry based on their interests. They investigate, research, and offer solutions to real-life issues and problems surrounding their topic. Students work collaboratively exhibiting the learner profile and approaches to learning (ATL) skills, which are elements of the IB program.
PRESENTATIONS
May 13-17, 2024
8:00 am
Elementary parents are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Mark your calendars for MAP TESTING
5th Grade: 4/22 - 4/26
1st - 4th: 4/29 - 5/10
ECC Conference Day
May 1, 2024
This is a No School Day for students. Sign up is live on your Veracross Portal.
It’s almost time to begin the classroom assignments for next year.
Our goal is to provide the best possible learning environment for all students. To accomplish this, our Elementary Administration, the grade level team, our specials teachers and our counselor work together to determine classroom placement for next year.
As a partner in our educational process, you have valuable insights into your child’s needs. If you have a specific concern you wish to have considered in the process, we invite you to complete the this form. The information you provide can be valuable help to us with our placement process.
All submissions must be collected by 5 p.m. on May 6th to be considered for the upcoming school year. *Please complete a form for each lower school student.
Mark Your Calendars!
Risse Brothers is offering 10% off all items throughout the month of June in-store and online.
In Case You Missed It!
Presentations & documents from the Parent Education Series events are all on our Vimeo channel.
Middle School
Dr. Chuck Maddox
Head of Middle School
Email me!
2023 - 2024
Middle School Key Dates
Middle School Cheerleading Zoom Informational Meeting
WHEN
Wednesday, May 1st
6:00 pm
WHAT
Informational meeting about middle school cheerleading
Zoom meeting link
Passcode will be sent via email closer to the event.
Mark your calendars for MAP TESTING
6th and 8th Grade - Week of April 29th
7th Grade - Week of May 6th
MS CONTACTS |
Ever wonder who to call for what? Here is a quick and easy Middle School Contact Card.
Video by Nishant S. '27
Middle & Upper School Theatre presents
Shrek, the Musical!
April 26 - 28, 2024
Friday & Saturday at 7:00 pm
Sunday at 2:00 pm
The 7th Grade Florida Keys Field Trip is quickly approaching!
Tuesday, April 30 - Friday, May 3
Fill out all waivers, meal selections, and medication forms.
Email being sent with all the information. Email nauman@cdspatriots.org with any questions.
Round Square Opportunity for November 2024
WHAT
Round Square Conference
Theme: Adventure - Rural and Urban
More Info
WHEN
November 2 - 14*, 2024
WHERE
Madrid, Spain
WHO
9th - 11th Grade
(must be in upper school for the 2024-2025 school year)
COST
$4,200*
*estimated
WHAT
Last College Counseling Coffee Program of the 2023-2024 School Year
WHEN
Thursday, May 2, 2024
8:45 am
WHERE
Wagner Entrepreneurial Center
Please join the CDS College Counseling Department as they recap the year of college admissions for the Class of 2024.
To be discussed:
Application Geography
Acceptance Rates
Standardized Testing
Merit-based Scholarship Outcomes
Admission Trends & Impact on the future of college admissions
Click to read the latest CDS College Counseling News
Join the CDS Scuba Club
Information Sheet
Certification Registration & Optional Equipment Purchase
- April 27, 2024 – 3 Dives in 1 Day for Cost: $325, Capacity: 6-10 divers Register Today
8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony
Wednesday, May 22nd at 6:30 pm in the Theater
Reminder to please send a baby or elementary years photo of your student to hburkowske@cdspatriots.org by May 17th.
Mark Your Calendars!
Risse Brothers is offering 10% off all items throughout the month of June in-store and online.
Class Photos Are Ready!
Click the link below to view and purchase this years class photos. Customers can also text code PGFJ75555 to 90738 and receive gallery communications via text message.
FLEX TIME |
The Middle School FLEX (Flexible Learning EXperiences) Program offers something for everyone.
FLEX activities meet before school, during lunch, and after school and are for students to get academic assistance. Parents should email teachers, club sponsors, or MS Learning Specialist, Aliya Killion with any questions.
Upper School
Stephen Higgins
Head of Upper School
Email me!
2023 - 2024
Upper School Key Dates
Mark your calendars for MAP TESTING
9th & 10th Grade
Week of May 6th
Video by Nishant S. '27
Middle & Upper School Theatre presents
Shrek, the Musical!
April 26 - 28, 2024
Friday & Saturday at 7:00 pm
Sunday at 2:00 pm
WHAT
Last College Counseling Coffee Program of the 2023-2024 School Year
WHEN
Thursday, May 2, 2024
8:45 am
WHERE
Wagner Entrepreneurial Center
Please join the CDS College Counseling Department as they recap the year of college admissions for the Class of 2024.
To be discussed:
Application Geography
Acceptance Rates
Standardized Testing
Merit-based Scholarship Outcomes
Admission Trends & Impact on the future of college admissions
Click to read the latest CDS College Counseling News
WHAT
10th Grade Parent Coffee
Come learn about CAS/Service/TOK!
WHEN
Thursday, May 9th
8:15 am
WHERE
Babb Lab
Please join Shelly Hollingsworth, Nancy Hsu, and Dr. Campbell Whitaker as they discuss all things DP!
All 9th graders are finishing the CPR/AED/First Aid portion of their PE curriculum on Friday, April 19th. There is no cost to the students for this training & certification, however if you would like a printed certification card, the fee is $36.
Certification is good for two years from completion date of course.
Round Square Opportunity for November 2024
WHAT
Round Square Conference
Theme: Adventure - Rural and Urban
More Info
WHEN
November 2 - 14*, 2024
WHERE
Madrid, Spain
WHO
9th - 11th Grade
(must be in upper school for the 2024-2025 school year)
COST
$4,200*
*estimated
WHEN
Friday, May 17th at 6:00 pm
WHERE
Hilton Tampa Downtown
211 North Tampa Street
Tampa, FL 33602
COST
Graduates' dinners will be complimentary. Parents and Guests are $50 each. Families will not be limited to the number of guests they can invite.
Invitations will be provided by CDS. Guests will be instructed to RSVP to their host/graduate family. Parents must make reservations for all guests, including their graduate by Monday, April 29th. No walk-in guests permitted
COMMENCEMENT REHEARSAL
SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2024
9:00 am to 11:00 am
All graduating seniors must participate in the full length of the commencement rehearsal on May 18th in order to participate in commencement. Seniors who do not participate in the entire commencement rehearsal will not be allowed to participate in the commencement ceremony.
COMMENCEMENT
SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2024
5:00pm
Remember to check the Senior Parent Portal page on the website for the latest senior information.
Join the CDS Scuba Club
Information Sheet
Certification Registration & Optional Equipment Purchase
- April 27, 2024 – 3 Dives in 1 Day for Cost: $325, Capacity: 6-10 divers Register Today
Class Photos Are Ready!
Click the link below to view and purchase this years class photos. Customers can also text code PGFJ75555 to 90738 and receive gallery communications via text message.
Mark Your Calendars!
Risse Brothers is offering 10% off all items throughout the month of June in-store and online.
Athletics Info & Dates
CDS Athletics uses GoFan online ticketing.
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.
GoFan is the official digital ticketing partner for FHSAA, and is used for playoff games in the state of Florida.
MONDAY
April 15, 2024
Food & Drinks @ 6:00 pm
Come enjoy Varsity Softball and Baseball Senior Night and a spirit night celebration hosted by the CDS Booster Club!
CDS is excited about the 2023-2024 Carrollwood Day School Booster Club!
We will offer three windows for membership. The first window is from now until the first home football game, on October 6th. We will open again for a two-week window for winter sports and again in the spring.
Your membership is good for your family for the entire 2023-2024 school year so,
MS Athletics
US Athletics Event
Key Info
HEALTH POLICY REMINDER
With the increase in illness this time of year, please make sure you have read and understand the CDS illness policy found in our student/parent handbook on page 21. As a reminder, if your child has a fever, sore throat, or cold, please keep him/her home. Runny and congested noses can spread germs. After an illness, the CDS policy on returning to school is designed to protect against the spread of illness and, also, to protect the child who has been out from a possible recurrence. A student must be fever-free for 24 hours without motrin or tylenol to return to school. This also applies to vomiting.
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.
With the changing needs of technology for our students, we have updated our tech requirements for the 2024-2025 school year. If you are buying computers for holiday gifts, please take a moment to review the specifications our IT department recommends.
For the 2023-2024 school year, all student medical and sports information will be in Magnus Health. Make sure you have completed your students State Required Forms prior to the first day of school. You can access your Magnus Health account via your Veracross Parent Portal.
FOR HELP WITH
Accessing Account: Cayce French
Health Forms: CDS Nurse
Athletic Forms: Jill Bondurant
For new students, if you have not yet received a Schoology account, please contact Ms. Benziger in the Admissions office.
CDS is excited to roll out the 2023-2024 Carrollwood Day School Friends of the Performing Arts!
New membership levels for every division.
NOTE ABOUT CDS TEXT MESSAGES
Please note that any texts that are sent from CDS will have "From CDS:" at the beginning of it. If you receive a text without our heading in front of it, please assume it is not from our school. Email CDS if you have any questions.
A MESSAGE FROM FLIK |
Flik serves scratch prepared lunches to students in all divisions. You can also order FLIK lunches for some field trips.
Reminder if your CDS students will be riding the bus, please fill out the 2023-2024 Transportation Agreement form.
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.
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?
Early Dismissal and Absences should now be recorded in Veracross. Log into your Parent Portal and click the "Submit an Absence" on the right hand side.
BEARSS AVE ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL MAP
Per your 2023-2024 CDS enrollment agreement, all Do Not Photo requests must be made to the CDS Marketing Department. If you do not want your child to be photographed during the school year please fill out the Do Not Photo request.
DISMISSAL REMINDERS |
CDS uses the PikMyKid app to help improve the flow of traffic during dismissal. By default, all children have been set up in the app to be picked up in carline. See page 3 of the PikMyKid Instruction packet to make adjustments to your child's dismissal plan. (These changes can be done daily or scheduled for a block of days.)
- Indicate if your child will be staying for aftercare.
- You can add other approved contacts to pick up your child. Be sure to have your non-CDS parent contacts (grandparents, nanny, etc.) set up the PikMyKid app on their smartphone as well.
- If your child is carpooling with another family, be sure to indicate that change on the applicable calendar date.
- PikMyKid Parent FAQs
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.
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.
SEESAW FOR LOWER SCHOOL |
Stay Informed with SeeSaw
Seesaw is the primary communication tool used by Elementary and 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.
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.
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.
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.
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