10/12/23
October 12, 2023
INFORMATION FOR ALL DIVISIONS
All students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to wear pink tops (uniform bottoms) to honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month and our fighters and survivors at CDS.
Parent Teacher Conference Day links are live!
Conference Day is Thursday, October 19th. Please log into your Veracross Parent Portal to schedule meetings with your student(s) teachers. You will also see the Fall Progress Report under the reports tab for your review.
Volleyball Senior Night
Thursday, October 12th @ 6:15 pm in the Hayes Family Gymnasium
Come support our seniors!
MAP Parent Meeting
Monday, October 16th, 8:30 am in the Multi-purpose Room
Come learn how to read those MAP reports!
Artificial Intelligence Presentation by Petter Kolm
Wednesday, November 8th, 7:00 pm in the Wagner Entrepreneurial Center
RSVP Now, limited seating
Only 9 days until the big event! Don't miss out on the fun.
8:00 am Check-in & FREE Breakfast
9:00 am Races Begin
DJ Jessie from Staar Entertainment & Photobooth by Hawkins Photography
- 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!
WHAT
Parent Education Event: Learning Through the Primary Years Programme
WHEN
Friday, October 13th
9:00 am
WHERE
Virtual Meeting
Link
Learning Through the Primary Years Programme” will provide parents with an overview of academics at CDS through the lens of the Primary Years Programme. Led by our PYP Coordinator, Lisa Vicencio, this session will be virtual and interactive.
All Lower School Parent Education Program sessions will be recorded and shared with parents for asynchronous viewing.
For presentations and documents from previous Parent Education Series events, please visit here.
Upper School Theatre Presents
All CDS Families are invited to find out who dun it at this fun-filled, comedy by our upper school theatre department.
November 3rd & 4th
7:00 pm
Disclaimer: This content may contain elements such as gunshots, murder, humorous interactions with deceased bodies, and sexual innuendos. Please be advised that these elements are presented in a lighthearted and innocent manner. Viewer discretion is advised, and we encourage individuals to exercise their judgment while engaging with this content.
Connections Matter at CDS!
Registration for Winter Sports is Open!
SIGN UP TODAY
FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE |
Flu season is here if you have not gotten your Flu Shot now is a perfect time! Influenza and Influenza Like Illness stats are starting to climb in Hillsborough and surrounding counties.
CDS is excited to roll out the 2023-2024 Carrollwood Day School Friends of the Performing Arts!
New membership levels for every division.
Elementary
Dawn Wilson
Head of Lower School
Email me!
2023 - 2024
Elementary School Key Dates
Please join us for an All Pro Dad meeting during the 2023-2024 school year.
All meetings start at 7:00 am
October 24
November 14
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.
WHAT
Parent Education Event: Learning Through the Primary Years Programme
WHEN
Friday, October 13th
9:00 am
WHERE
Virtual Meeting
Link
Learning Through the Primary Years Programme” will provide parents with an overview of academics at CDS through the lens of the Primary Years Programme. Led by our PYP Coordinator, Lisa Vicencio, this session will be virtual and interactive.
All Lower School Parent Education Program sessions will be recorded and shared with parents for asynchronous viewing.
For presentations and documents from previous Parent Education Series events, please visit here.
WHAT
Parent Coffee - Moving up to 6th
WHEN
Tuesday, October 17
8:30 - 10:00 am
WHERE
Wagner Entrepreneurial Center
WHO
Families of 5th graders
CDS is excited to roll out the 2023-2024 Carrollwood Day School Friends of the Performing Arts!
New membership levels for every division.
Registration for Winter Sports is Open!
SIGN UP TODAY
FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE |
Flu season is here if you have not gotten your Flu Shot now is a perfect time! Influenza and Influenza Like Illness stats are starting to climb in Hillsborough and surrounding counties.
A NOTE FROM ELEMENTARY
The elementary office is not regularly staffed after 4:00 pm daily. Access to the building can be gained through International Square or the Multi-purpose Room.
Upper School Theatre Presents
All CDS Families are invited to find out who dun it at this fun-filled, comedy by our upper school theatre department.
November 3rd & 4th
7:00 pm
Disclaimer: This content may contain elements such as gunshots, murder, humorous interactions with deceased bodies, and sexual innuendos. Please be advised that these elements are presented in a lighthearted and innocent manner. Viewer discretion is advised, and we encourage individuals to exercise their judgment while engaging with this content.
Connections Matter at CDS!
Middle School
6th Grade Space Coast Trip
Date Change - January 18-19, 2024
Parent Trip Meeting - October 13
8:15 - 9:00 am in the Wagner Entrepreneurial Center
(There will also be a Zoom link for virtual attendance.)
7th Grade Keys Trip
Parent Meeting Recording
Trip Flyer
Sign-up Link
Sign Up Date Extended - October 20th
8th Grade D.C. Trip
Parent Meeting Recording
Trip Flyer
Chuck Maddox
Head of Middle School
Email me!
2023 - 2024
Middle School Key Dates
Upper School Theatre Presents
All CDS Families are invited to find out who dun it at this fun-filled, comedy by our upper school theatre department.
November 3rd & 4th
7:00 pm
Disclaimer: This content may contain elements such as gunshots, murder, humorous interactions with deceased bodies, and sexual innuendos. Please be advised that these elements are presented in a lighthearted and innocent manner. Viewer discretion is advised, and we encourage individuals to exercise their judgment while engaging with this content.
CDS is excited to roll out the 2023-2024 Carrollwood Day School Friends of the Performing Arts!
New membership levels for every division.
WHAT
MYP Induction
(6th grade & new 7th & 8th graders)
WHEN
Monday, October 16th
8:00 am
WHERE
Theatre
WHO
Parents are invited to attend.
Coffee provided
Community Service Fair
WHEN
Friday, October 20th @ 11:30 am in the Quad
WHO
All Middle & Upper School students
WHAT
Middle School Fall Dance!
WHEN
Friday, October 20th
6th & 7th: 6:30 - 8:15 pm
8th: 6:30 - 8:45 pm
WHAT
Solar Eclipse Event
WHEN
Saturday, October 14th
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Weather Permitting
WHERE
Wagner Athletics Complex
WHO
Middle School Students
Reminder: All middle school students must be accompanied by a parent.
WHAT
Parent Coffee - Moving up to 9th
WHEN
Tuesday, October 24
8:15 am
WHERE
Wagner Entrepreneurial Center
Connections Matter at CDS!
WHAT
Power Hour writing lab where creativity meets critical thinking
WHEN
Every Wednesday!
7:45 - 8:45 am
WHERE
Room 138
WHO
All middle school students
Registration for Winter Sports is Open!
SIGN UP TODAY
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"
FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE |
Flu season is here if you have not gotten your Flu Shot now is a perfect time! Influenza and Influenza Like Illness stats are starting to climb in Hillsborough and surrounding counties.
MS CONTACTS |
Ever wonder who to call for what? Here is a quick and easy Middle School Contact Card.
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
12th Grade Families
Whether your 12th grader is attending the Disney field trip or not, classes will resume regular schedule on Wednesday, October 18th.
Stephen Higgins
Head of Upper School
Email me!
2023 - 2024
Upper School Key Dates
Upper School Theatre Presents
All CDS Families are invited to find out who dun it at this fun-filled, comedy by our upper school theatre department.
November 3rd & 4th
7:00 pm
Disclaimer: This content may contain elements such as gunshots, murder, humorous interactions with deceased bodies, and sexual innuendos. Please be advised that these elements are presented in a lighthearted and innocent manner. Viewer discretion is advised, and we encourage individuals to exercise their judgment while engaging with this content.
CDS is excited to roll out the 2023-2024 Carrollwood Day School Friends of the Performing Arts!
New membership levels for every division.
Community Service Fair
WHEN
Friday, October 20th @ 11:30 am in the Quad
WHO
All Middle & Upper School students
WHY
Come find out how you can get your community service hours for graduation!
Students not attending the field trip do not have to be at school.
10th Grade Boston Trip
When: April 9 - 12, 2024
Itinerary
Parent Meeting Recording
WHAT
Solar Eclipse Event
WHEN
Saturday, October 14th
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Weather Permitting
WHERE
Wagner Athletics Complex
WHO
Upper School Students
WHAT
PSAT/PreACT
WHEN
Wednesday, October 25
8:30 am - 12:00 pm
9th & 10th - PSAT
11th - PreACT
Thursday, October 26
8:30 am - 12:00 pm
9th & 10th - PreACT
11th - PSAT
WHERE
8:30 am International Square for Check-in NEW TIME
Students will be testing in classrooms. Testing will start right at 8:45 am. If students arrive late, testing will begin without them
Seniors do not have class these days. Seniors should check in with their teachers & EE supervisors as some will be required to report to campus to get back on track with any items that might need make-up work.
Starting March 2024, the PSAT and SAT will move to a digital format.
Please refer to the email sent on 9/26 for more information.
Connections Matter at CDS!
WHAT
Power Hour writing lab where creativity meets critical thinking
WHEN
Every Wednesday!
8:15 - 9:00 am
WHERE
Room 138
WHO
All upper school students
Registration for Winter Sports is Open!
SIGN UP TODAY
FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE |
Flu season is here if you have not gotten your Flu Shot now is a perfect time! Influenza and Influenza Like Illness stats are starting to climb in Hillsborough and surrounding counties.
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.
WHAT
11th Grade Science Collaborative Project
WHEN
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Thursday, March 7, 2024
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.
Volleyball Senior Night
Thursday, October 12th @ 6:15 pm in the Hayes Family Gymnasium
Come support our seniors!
Volleyball District Games
October 16 - 19, 2023
CDS hosts on Monday, 10/16
Time: TBD
Swim Districts
Thursday, October 19th @ Berkeley Prep
5:30 pm
Registration for Winter Sports is Open!
SIGN UP TODAY
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
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
For new students, if you have not yet received a Schoology account, please contact Ms. Benziger in the Admissions 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?
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.
MESSAGE FROM FLIK DINING
Students with zero or negative balances on their Flik account will not be allowed to purchase snacks.
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.
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