09/07/23
September 7, 2023
Sponsorships and tickets secured before Wednesday, September 27, 2023 will be guaranteed an event shirt.
FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE |
COVID POLICY
Students/Faculty/Staff who have tested positive for COVID should stay home and away from other people for at least 5 days. The date of your symptoms or positive test is considered day 0. Day 1 is the first full day of your required isolation.
Student may return to school on day 6 after testing positive or exhibiting symptoms, provided they have been fever free for 24 hours.
There is no need to quarantine for exposure.
Questions? Please email the school nurse at nurse@carrollwooddayschool.org.
Message from FLIK
Students with zero or negative balances on their Flik account will not be allowed to purchase snacks.
WHAT
Hurricane Idalia Relief Efforts
WHEN
September 1 - September 8 @ Noon
WHERE
Donations boxes are located in International Square & Multi-purpose Room.
ECC
Dawn Wilson
Head of Lower School
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Hey Patriot Nation
CDS 2024-2025 Application Now Open
Tell your family. Tell your friends. It's time to book a tour and apply. To be considered for the first round of admissions decisions, applications must be complete by January 31st.
These are for new applicants only. Currently enrolled students are on perpetual enrollment. Preference is given to qualified sibling applicants if they apply in September.
CDS is excited to roll out the 2023-2024 Carrollwood Day School Friends of the Performing Arts!
New membership levels for every division.
WHAT
ECC Individual Picture Day
WHEN
Wednesday, September 13th
Make-up pictures will be January 23rd.
Elementary
Reminder
The east gate is closed between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. for security purposes. Should you need to come to the ES office during that time, please enter through the west gate, call the number indicated on the sign and let them know who you are and who you are here to see. They will let you through the gate and you can go around the back of the Entrepreneurial Center - “through the cut-through” - and then pull up the the ES office. You will leave campus the same way.
Dawn Wilson
Head of Lower School
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2023 - 2024
Elementary School Key Dates
CDS is excited to roll out the 2023-2024 Carrollwood Day School Friends of the Performing Arts!
New membership levels for every division.
Hey Patriot Nation
CDS 2024-2025 Application Now Open
Tell your family. Tell your friends. It's time to book a tour and apply. To be considered for the first round of admissions decisions, applications must be complete by January 31st.
These are for new applicants only. Currently enrolled students are on perpetual enrollment. Preference is given to qualified sibling applicants if they apply in September.
WHAT
ES Back to School Night
WHEN
Thursday, September 7th
Grades 1 - 3
6:00 pm in classrooms
7:00 pm in Multipurpose Room
Grades 4 & 5
6:00 pm in Multipurpose Room
7:00 pm in classrooms
Back to School Night is only for parents. Students should not attend.
WHAT
ES Individual Picture Day
WHEN
Thursday, September 14th
ATTIRE
CDS Uniform Polo & approved bottoms
Make-up pictures will be October 12th.
WHAT
Hispanic Heritage Festival
WHEN
Friday, September 22nd
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
WHAT
Auditions for Bye Bye Birdie Production
WHEN
Saturday, September 9th
WHO
1st - 12th Grade Students. You do not need to be a CDS student.
Want to know more about the CDS Patriot Playhouse? Click here.
Beyond the Bell Session 1
Starts September 4
Bearss Avenue SIGN UP + Catalog
*Musical Theatre & Chorus sign-ups coming soon. Students will need to audition. The schedule will be Tuesday & Thursday. For more information please contact Ms. Mosher or Ms. Shephard.
All students being dropped of during Power Hour Wednesday's needs to register. This includes morning care at Bearss Avenue. This is to ensure staffing is appropriate for the number of students.
WHAT
Elementary Chorus with Ms. Mosher & Ms. Shephard
WHEN
Tuesdays
3:30 - 4:30 pm
WHO
Grades 3 - 5
COST
$350 (Entire Semester)
Get excited for
FALL ELEMENTARY SPORTS
Pep Squad Info
If you are new to the Pep Squad, please contact Coach Nayda Hawkins to ensure you have all necessary information.
Middle School
Chuck Maddox
Head of Middle School
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2023 - 2024
Middle School Key Dates
It's time to buy your 8th Grade Yearbook Ad!
Ad Sales will run September 1st - January 3rd.
Don't miss the opportunity to purchase an ad for your senior in this year's yearbook. For the Class of 2028, we are offering a ¼ page option.
8th grade ads are listed as "Business Ads"
CDS is excited to roll out the 2023-2024 Carrollwood Day School Friends of the Performing Arts!
New membership levels for every division.
Overnight Trip Parent Meeting Presentations
7th Grade Keys Trip
Parent Meeting Recording
Trip Flyer
Sign-up Link
8th Grade D.C. Trip
Parent Meeting Recording
Trip Flyer
Sign-up Link
WHAT
MS Back to School Night
WHEN
Tuesday, September 12th
6:30 pm
Back to School Night is only for parents. Students should not attend.
HONOR CODE CEREMONY |
September 12, 2023
Professional dress day for students.
The middle school is hosting the annual Honor Code Ceremony. Students will assemble to learn about the meaning of honor, the significance of one’s signature, and what it means to honor one’s word. The assembly concludes with students signing the middle school honor code books.
WHAT
MS Individual Picture Day
WHEN
Thursday, September 14th
ATTIRE
CDS Standard Uniform
Please have students arrive ready and on time. Pictures start at 8:00 a.m. Students who have PE C block should arrive picture-ready and bring their PE uniforms to change into afterward.
Make-up pictures will be on October 12th, 2023
WHAT
Hispanic Heritage Festival
WHEN
Friday, September 22nd
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
WHAT
Jr. Beta Club Induction
WHEN
Wednesday, September 27th at 6:30 pm
WHERE
CDS Theater
WHO
Invited Middle School Students
MS CONTACTS |
Ever wonder who to call for what? Here is a quick and easy Middle School Contact Card.
Hey Patriot Nation
CDS 2024-2025 Application Now Open
Tell your family. Tell your friends. It's time to book a tour and apply. To be considered for the first round of admissions decisions, applications must be complete by January 31st.
These are for new applicants only. Currently enrolled students are on perpetual enrollment. Preference is given to qualified sibling applicants if they apply in September.
WHAT
Auditions for Bye Bye Birdie Production
WHEN
Saturday, September 9th
WHO
1st - 12th Grade Students. You do not need to be a CDS student.
Want to know more about the CDS Patriot Playhouse? Click here.
The deadline for students to finish middle school MAP testing is next Friday, September 15th. Students should see Ms. Killion if they have any questions.
2023 - 2024
Middle School Clubs
Students can sign up for a club they are interested in by reaching out to the club sponsor via Schoology.
Beyond the Bell Session 1
Starts September 4
Bearss Avenue SIGN UP + Catalog
All students being dropped of during Power Hour Wednesday's needs to register. This includes morning care at Bearss Avenue. This is to ensure staffing is appropriate for the number of students.
FLEX TIME |
Middle school is a wonderful time for exploration and discovery, and students are encouraged to try something new. From Model UN, Math Counts, and Art Club, 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
UPPER SCHOOL PARENTS: Please do not arrive for pick up prior to 3:20 pm. Middle school dismisses until 3:30 pm. With the goal of timeliness, we appreciate your help in making dismissal run smoothly.
Stephen Higgins
Head of Upper School
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2023 - 2024
Upper School Key Dates
WHAT
US Back to School Night
WHEN
Thursday, September 14th
6:00 pm
Back to School Night is only for parents. Students should not attend.
WHAT
11th Grade Science Collaborative Project
WHEN
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Thursday, March 7, 2024
9th Grade Pathfinders
When: 9/18 - 9/20
Information Packet
Packing List
10th Grade College Trip
When: 9/18-9/19
Where: FSU and UF
Information Packet
11th Grade Circle F
When: 9/18 - 9/20
Information Packet
Packing List
12th Grade Disney
When: 10/16 & 10/17
Where: Magic Kingdom & Typhoon Lagoon
Itinerary
WHAT
US Individual Picture Day
WHEN
Tuesday, September 12th
ATTIRE
CDS Uniform Polo & approved bottoms
Make-up pictures will be October 12th.
Upper School Club Fair
Thursday, Sept. 14th
during Advisory
Students will learn about various clubs and activities here at CDS including Breaking Ground Clubs, Clubs, and Honor Societies. Opportunities to join these outstanding organizations will be shared! Students interested in starting a new club should see Ms. Eby, US Dean of Students.
WHAT
Junior Parent Info Coffee
WHEN
Tuesday, September 19th at 8:45 am
WHERE
Wagner Entrepreneurial Center
WHY
Parents of current Juniors can get a better understanding of the IB Core which includes TOK, the EE, and CAS.
WHAT
Hispanic Heritage Festival
WHEN
Friday, September 22nd
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
CDS is excited to roll out the 2023-2024 Carrollwood Day School Friends of the Performing Arts!
New membership levels for every division.
Hey Patriot Nation
CDS 2024-2025 Application Now Open
Tell your family. Tell your friends. It's time to book a tour and apply. To be considered for the first round of admissions decisions, applications must be complete by January 31st.
These are for new applicants only. Currently enrolled students are on perpetual enrollment. Preference is given to qualified sibling applicants if they apply in September.
WHAT
Auditions for Bye Bye Birdie Production
WHEN
Saturday, September 9th
WHO
1st - 12th Grade Students. You do not need to be a CDS student.
Want to know more about the CDS Patriot Playhouse? Click here.
Remember to check the Senior Parent Portal page on the website for the latest senior information.
It's time to buy your Senior Yearbook Ad!
Ad Sales will run September 1st - January 3rd.
Don't miss the opportunity to purchase an ad for your senior in this year's yearbook. For the Class of 2024, we are offering two different sizes: Full and ½ page options.
Beyond the Bell Session 1
Starts September 4
Bearss Avenue SIGN UP + Catalog
All students being dropped of during Power Hour Wednesday's needs to register. This includes morning care at Bearss Avenue. This is to ensure staffing is appropriate for the number of students.
Athletics Info & Dates
Registration is open for all Fall Sports
Click the link below and log into your Veracross portal to see what sports are available for your CDS Patriot!
Get excited for
FALL ELEMENTARY SPORTS
Pep Squad Info
If you are new to the Pep Squad, please contact Coach Nayda Hawkins to ensure you have all necessary information.
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.
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.
CDS is excited to roll out 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
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.
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
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?
CDS has once again 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
For new students, if you have not yet received a Schoology account, please contact Ms. Benziger in the Admissions office.
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