10/17/24
October 17, 2024
INFORMATION FOR ALL DIVISIONS
Please note the following date changes for the 24/25 school year
FULL DAYS instead of ½ days or no student days
10/24
11/8
11/22
12/20
1/7
3/14
5/1
5/23
Winter Athletics Registration is Open
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Soccer and Track and Field start the week of November 4th and end January 13th
Click below for more information about each sport
Track
Soccer
1st Day of Practice for
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Boys+Girls Soccer: 10/28
Boys+Girls Basketball: 11/4
1st Day of Practice for
UPPER SCHOOL
Boys+Girls Soccer: 10/15
Boys and Girls Basketball: 10/28
Come Support Our Senior-Athletes!
Volleyball
October 19
10:15 am
Football
November 1
Halftime
ECC Tunnel
Cheer, Golf, & Cross Country
November 7
Halftime
Family Community Engagement Opportunity
WHAT
Metropolitan Ministries Volunteering
WHEN
November 2
8:30 - 11:30 am
Read more about several options for volunteering.
Only 20 spots available. Sign up today!
Upper School Presents
PIPPIN
New Dates!
October 24th and 26th
7:00 pm
CDS Theater
Important Notice: Strobe Lights in Use
Please be advised that this performance of Pippin will feature strobe lighting effects. These lights may cause discomfort or trigger seizures for people with photosensitive epilepsy. Viewer discretion is advised. If you are sensitive to flashing lights, please take the necessary precautions before the show begins. Thank you for your understanding.
RESCHEDULED
Join us on November 4th @ 4:00 pm for a Rally and show your support by wearing BLUE as part of the Team Protectors National Awareness Campaign!
The students of See Us Now here at CDS are leading this national campaign, and they need your help to raise awareness!
Join Mrs. Witherspoon in supporting Sisters Empowering Women.
Donate a formal dress, or get a formal dress!
WHEN
November 7th
WHERE
International Plaza
WHAT
BAC Individual Picture RETAKE Day
WHEN
October 24th
8:00 - 9:00 am (ES)
9:00 - 10:00 am (MS)
10:00 - 11:00 am (US)
11:00 am last call
WHERE
Multi-Purpose Room
- ECC
- Elementary
- Middle School
- Upper School
- Athletics Info & Dates
- Key Info
- Patriot Nation Community Connection
- Archived Thursday Folders
ECC
WHAT
Lower School Fall Festival
WHEN
November 7th
11:30 am - 2:30 pm
SCHEDULE
11:30 am - Fall Festival & Market Opens
This year there will be food trucks & market vendors for a fee.
The bookfair will be open in the MPR
Provided by the PTO
Inflatables
Gratitude Garden
Caramel Apple Station
Face Painting
Games
And so much more!
FALL FESTIVAL MAP
Talent Show
11:30 am - 12:00 pm - 1st group of talent show performers
1:00 - 1:30 pm - 2nd group of talent show performers
This is a half day. ECC will dismiss at 11:30 am. There will be NO Aftercare at the ECC.
There will be a shuttle bus from ECC to Bearss for parents to pick up their students from the MPR to attend the Fall Festival as a family. Registration to ride the free shuttle bus is required. If your student is not riding the bus to the Bearss Ave. campus, please make plans to have your child(ren) picked up at 11:30 from ECC. ECC students are not allowed to join the Bearss aftercare program due to DCF rules, so please plan accordingly to ensure your child is picked up by you or a guardian at the Bearss campus.
Registration for Fall Festival care and ECC Shuttle Bus is available through CampBrain which can be found on the Auxiliary page on your Parent portal.
All students must be accompanied by a parent at the Fall Festival.
Dawn Wilson
Head of Lower School
Email me!
Support Breast Cancer Awareness by wearing PINK on October 25th!
DATE CHANGE
WHO
ECC Students
WHAT
The ECC students proudly take to the field, forming an arch to welcome the football players as they make their grand entrance at Senior Night!
WHEN
Senior Night, November 1st
*stay tuned for more info*
Parent Teacher Conferences will be virtual this year.
The sign-up for your Parent Teacher Conference will be live this Friday, October 18th on your Veracross Parent Portal.
Progress Reports will go live on Tuesday, October 22nd.
Talent Show Submissions are now closed.
All video submissions should be emailed by October 25th. Once all the submissions are received, talent show performers will receive a performance schedule.
First set: 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM (15 acts)
Second set: 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM (15 acts)
10-minute break in between
Winner announcements after the second set
Did your student miss picture day?
WHAT
Retakes & Class Pictures
WHEN
November 12th
Support a CDS Alumni by ordering pizza from NEW YORK NEW YORK PIZZA! Use discount code TALON to get 10% off for the month of October!
Keeping you informed and safe.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Flu Season is coming! Read more.
- There has been an uptick in the flu and COVID.
- There has been an increase of Par B19 virus. Read more.
- FDA approves first nasal spray for treatment of anaphylaxis. Read more.
Beyond the Bell Enrichment
SESSION 2 - Starts 10/21
Catalog and Registration are NOW OPEN!
Power Hour Sessions
Session 1: August 21st - October 9th
Session 2: October 16th - December 11th
Session 3: January 15th - March 12th
Session 4: March 26th - May 14th
Catalog and Sign Up will be done through your Veracross Parent Portal - Auxiliary Tab.
Attention parents and CDS supporters!
Do YOU want a Spirit Shirt?
They are NOW available at our online Spirit Store!
CDS is excited to roll out the 2024-2025 Carrollwood Day School Friends of the Performing Arts!
We are looking for FOPA Division Ambassadors. If you're interested, contact FOPA at FOPA@carrollwooddayschool.org.
Membership levels for every division. Free entry to all theatre shows, all year!
If you would like to volunteer, please contact FOPA. Volunteers get reserved seating.
Elementary
We are so excited for this year's revamped Community Cultural Celebration, Fall Festival, and Fall Market on November 7th. This is a half day for all lower school students. All students must be accompanied by a parent at the Fall Festival.
SCHEDULE
10:30 am - Community Cultural Celebration
11:30 am - Fall Festival & Market Opens
This year there will be food trucks & market vendors for a fee.
The bookfair will be open in the MPR
Provided by the PTO
Inflatables
Gratitude Garden
Caramel Apple Station
Face Painting
Games
And so much more!
FALL FESTIVAL MAP
Talent Show
11:30 am - 12:00 pm - 1st group of talent show performers
1:00 - 1:30 pm - 2nd group of talent show performers
If you will not be able to attend the Fall Festival with your child and need after school care, please register on the Auxiliary page on your Parent portal.
All students must be accompanied by a parent at the Fall Festival.
Dawn Wilson
Head of Lower School
Email me!
Support Breast Cancer Awareness by wearing PINK on October 25th!
All Pro Dad Chapters provide an opportunity for dads to spend quality time with their children that will strengthen their relationship. For one hour each month you'll get to join other dads and kids at school for a fun, memory-making event.
Fall 2024 Meeting Schedule
Tuesday, November 12th
Tuesday, December 10th
Location: Student Union
Time: 7:00 am
Breakfast available for purchase
More Info & RSVP
Parent Teacher Conferences will be virtual this year.
The sign-up for your Parent Teacher Conference will be live this Friday, October 18th on your Veracross Parent Portal.
Progress Reports will go live on Tuesday, October 22nd.
WHAT
Class Picture Day
WHEN
November 14th
Want to know more about Middle School?
Don't miss out on an opportunity to learn more about Middle School!
WHEN
DATE CHANGE
Thursday, November 21st
8:15 -10:00 am
WHERE
Wagner Entrepreneurial Center
WHO
Open to all parents of elementary students
Click HERE to RSVP!
Talent Show Submissions are now closed.
All video submissions should be emailed by October 25th. Once all the submissions are received, talent show performers will receive a performance schedule.
First set: 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM (15 acts)
Second set: 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM (15 acts)
10-minute break in between
Winner announcements after the second set
WHAT
Parent Training with Julie Porceli from Jr. Achievement
WHEN
Grades 1-2
January 27, 2025 8:30-9:30
WHERE
Multipurpose Room
2 volunteers needed per grade level
Questions?
Please contact Lisa Vicencio at Lvicencio@cdspatriots.org
Click HERE for more information!
Beyond the Bell Enrichment
SESSION 2 - Starts 10/21
Catalog and Registration are NOW OPEN!
Power Hour Sessions
Session 1: August 21st - October 9th
Session 2: October 16th - December 11th
Session 3: January 15th - March 12th
Session 4: March 26th - May 14th
Catalog and Sign Up will be done through your Veracross Parent Portal - Auxiliary Tab.
Attention parents and CDS supporters!
Do YOU want a Spirit Shirt?
They are NOW available at our online Spirit Store!
Support a CDS Alumni by ordering pizza from NEW YORK NEW YORK PIZZA! Use discount code TALON to get 10% off for the month of October!
Keeping you informed and safe.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Flu Season is coming! Read more.
- There has been an uptick in the flu and COVID.
- There has been an increase of Par B19 virus. Read more.
- FDA approves first nasal spray for treatment of anaphylaxis. Read more.
Middle School
NEW DATES FOR YOUR CALENDARS
October 23rd @ 5:00 pm - Space Coast Parent Meeting Virtual
Google Meeting Link
Otherwise, to join by phone, dial +1 585-433-5731 and enter this PIN: 984 558 697#
October 24th @ 8:00 am - MYP Induction
October 25th - Middle School Fall Dance
November 1st - All school Pep Rally
November 8th - 8th Grade Sunrise Breakfast
November 18th & 19th - 8th Grade Shadow Days
Dr. Chuck Maddox
Head of Middle School
Email me!
Support Breast Cancer Awareness by wearing PINK on October 25th!
8th Grade Sunrise Breakfast has been RESCHEDULED!
New Date: November 8th @ 7:15 am
WHERE
Wimbledon
There's something for everyone in the middle school! Check out the club list below.
8th Grade Yearbook Ads are on sale now.
Click the "Buy My Ad" button below and make sure to select 8th grade ad under Create an Ad.
Ads are due January 6th.
WHAT
Class Picture Day
WHEN
December 10th
Please welcome our newest CDS Patriot
Lucas M.
7th Grade
Progress Reports will go live on Tuesday, October 22nd.
The sign-up for your virtual Parent Teacher Conference Days (10/30 & 11/13) will be live 10/22 on your Veracross Parent Portal.
Don't miss an opportunity to learn all about Upper School!
Calling all current Middle School parents! Please Join Upper School Administration and Admissions to learn more about 9th grade and beyond!
Tuesday, October 22nd
8:30-10:30 am
Wagner Entrepreneurial Center
IB Middle Years Program Induction
All 6th-grade parents and new 7th and 8th grade parents are invited to attend!
WHEN
October 24th
8:00am
WHERE
CDS Theater
DATE CHANGE
MIDDLE SCHOOL FALL DANCE TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE!
$25/ticket
October 25th
6th & 7th grades
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
8th grade
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Keeping you informed and safe.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Flu Season is coming! Read more.
- There has been an uptick in the flu and COVID.
- There has been an increase of Par B19 virus. Read more.
- FDA approves first nasal spray for treatment of anaphylaxis. Read more.
Beyond the Bell Enrichment
SESSION 2 - Starts 10/21
Catalog and Registration are NOW OPEN!
Power Hour Sessions
Session 1: August 21st - October 9th
Session 2: October 16th - December 11th
Session 3: January 15th - March 12th
Session 4: March 26th - May 14th
Catalog and Sign Up will be done through your Veracross Parent Portal - Auxiliary Tab.
Registration deadlines extended to 10/31
7th and 8th Grade Trip Info
If you missed the parent meetings for the 7th and 8th grade trips, you can view Mr. DeHate's presentations below.
7th Grade Keys Trip Meeting Recording
8th Grade DC Trip Meeting Recording
REGISTRATION LINKS
Register for the 7th Grade Trip HERE
Register for the 8th Grade Trip HERE
Deadline for registration has been extended to 10/31.
Community Engagement Fair
WHO
Parents with students needing community service hours are invited to attend the Community Engagement Fair
WHAT
The Community Engagement Fair features representatives from over 20 agencies that will share information on ways your student can get engaged
WHEN
November 8th
11:15 am - 12:30 pm
Any parents who are involved with an agency that would like to be a part of this event can complete this form.
Support a CDS Alumni by ordering pizza from NEW YORK NEW YORK PIZZA! Use discount code TALON to get 10% off for the month of October!
Attention parents and CDS supporters!
Do YOU want a Spirit Shirt?
They are NOW available at our online Spirit Store!
Upper School
Stephen Higgins
Head of Upper School
Email me!
Support Breast Cancer Awareness by wearing PINK on October 25th!
WHAT
Class Picture Day
WHEN
December 10th
Keeping you informed and safe.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Flu Season is coming! Read more.
- There has been an uptick in the flu and COVID.
- There has been an increase of Par B19 virus. Read more.
- FDA approves first nasal spray for treatment of anaphylaxis. Read more.
Support a CDS Alumni by ordering pizza from NEW YORK NEW YORK PIZZA! Use discount code TALON to get 10% off for the month of October!
WHAT
11th Grade Science Collaborative Project
WHEN
Thursday, October 31st
Tuesday, November 19th
These dates are MANDATORY for students.
Progress Reports will go live on Tuesday, October 22nd.
Parent Teacher Conferences will run in the afternoon on 10/29 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm.
The sign-up for your Parent Teacher Conference will be live 10/22 on your Veracross Parent Portal.
BETA CLUB INDUCTIONS
WHEN
October 29th
5:30 - 6:15 pm
WHERE
Theater
WHEN
Tuesday, October 29th
Check-in: 7:45 - 8:00 am
Exam Start: 8:30 am
Dismissal Time: 12:00 pm
Students with accommodations have a dismissal time of 1:00 pm
WHERE
Check-in will be in International Square
WHEN
Wednesday, October 30th
NO POWER HOUR
Check-in: 7:45 - 8:00 am
Exam Start: 8:30 am
Dismissal Time: 12:00 pm
Students with accommodations have a dismissal time of 1:00 pm
Parent Teacher Conferences will run in the afternoon on 10/29 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm.
WHERE
Check-in will be in International Square
These are ½ days for grades 9-11.
12th graders are not required to be here these days
Class of 2027
Boston Trip
Monday, November 18 - Thursday, November 21
Itinerary
Class of 2025
Disney World
Thursday, January 9 - Friday, January 10
Magic Kingdom & Hollywood Studios.
Cost $450 + food expenses for two lunches and one dinner (approx. $75-100) will be the students' responsibility
Registration deadline 10/31/2024
Attention parents and CDS supporters!
Do YOU want a Spirit Shirt?
They are NOW available at our online Spirit Store!
Senior Yearbook Ads are on sale now.
Click the "Buy My Ad" button below and make sure to select senior ad under Create an Ad.
Ads are due January 6th.
Beyond the Bell Enrichment
SESSION 2 - Starts 10/21
Catalog and Registration are NOW OPEN!
Power Hour Sessions
Session 1: August 21st - October 9th
Session 2: October 16th - December 11th
Session 3: January 15th - March 12th
Session 4: March 26th - May 14th
Catalog and Sign Up will be done through your Veracross Parent Portal - Auxiliary Tab.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Make sure to subscribe to your Veracross Household calendar to ensure you don't miss an event!
Take a look at the College Counseling NEWSLETTER!
College Representative Visits to CDS Fall 2024
These dates are subject to change so check back often.
Students must register 24 hours prior to the scheduled visit as well as obtain a prepared absence form from the college counseling office and have it signed by their affected block teacher.
College Financial Aid Night
Bradley Wood from The College Funding Coach will discuss the CSS Profile
&
Dameion Lovett- Campus Director of Financial Aid at USF Tampa will discuss the FAFSA form
WHEN
NEW TIME - October 29th
6:30-8:00 pm
WHERE
CDS Theater
Are you curious about how your student earns their IB Diploma?
WHAT
Are you curious about how your student earns their IB Diploma or college credit for IB courses?
Prior to the College Financial Aid program, DP Coordinator, Jenna Alpert, will review the key components of the Diploma Programme and walk you through the process of how students can successfully meet the requirements for both full DP students and Course Candidates.
This optional session will review how students are assessed by IB, the role IB Core plays, and the overall benefits to earning the IB Diploma.
WHEN
October 29th
5:45 pm
WHERE
Wagner Entrepreneurial Center
Remember to check the Senior Parent Portal page on the website for the latest senior information.
Community Engagement Fair
WHO
Parents with students needing community service hours are invited to attend the Community Engagement Fair
WHAT
The Community Engagement Fair features representatives from over 20 agencies that will share information on ways your student can get engaged
WHEN
November 8th
11:15 am - 12:30 pm
Any parents who are involved with an agency that would like to be a part of this event can complete this form.
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.
Join the 2024-2025 Carrollwood Day School Booster Club!
We are a community of parents, alumni, and friends who, in close cooperation with the CDS Athletics Department, support and encourage the passion of all Patriot Nation athletes. We are planning many exciting events for this year.
In addition, we always need volunteers to help us support all these amazing athletes. Please click the link if you would be willing to do so.
Your membership is good for the entire 2024-2025 school year so, join today!
Volunteer to help
Please put "I want to help" in the subject line of your Volunteer to Help email.
Come Support Our Senior-Athletes!
Volleyball
October 19
10:15 am
Football
November 1
6:30 pm (before game)
Cheer, Golf, & Cross Country
November 7
Halftime
GAME DAY MAP
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. 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 2024-2025 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: Melissa Lisi
For new students, if you have not yet received a Schoology account, please contact the CDS Help Desk.
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.
- Billing for the unlimited meal plan began on September 3rd via Veracross. Your Veracross account will be automatically charged monthly if you did not opt-out.
- The Flik Opt-out Dining Plan has three options: Pay for the year, Pay for a 25 pack, Pay by meal. All of these options are billed through Veracross billing on a monthly basis.
- To participate in the 25-pack meal plan, use the Opt-out form and select the option to participate in the 25-pack meal plan.
- The Meal Plan includes the hot food lunch line, grab and go items, salad bar, and sandwich bar. Only sides, salad bar, and deli station are unlimited visits.
- The Meal Plan does not include the food truck, the Patriot Marketplace retail items, or the smoothie machine. Those items can be purchased with your QuickCharge account or Apple Pay
- Breakfast is also available using the Quick Charge App or Apple Pay
Read more about the Flik Dining Program.
Your Veracross account will be automatically charged monthly.
To opt-out or back in, please contact the business office.
If your student has any food allergies or dietary restrictions, please fill out this form so our dining staff are aware.
FLIK Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month in September
In coordination with our Hispanic Heritage Festival on September 16th, the Flik kitchen will enjoy a "Kitchen Takeover" by Chef Julio who will be cooking up some hispanic cuisine!
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.
Reminder if your CDS students will be riding the bus, please fill out the 2024-2025 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 uses two text systems to get information out to our families. Please save these numbers in your phone.
While this is an opt-out text service, please note, we use this service for reminders about class trips, meetings, etc.
EMERGENCY/SCHOOL CLOSING TEXTS
73959 (from Veracross)
REMINDER TEXTS
833.754.1170
Wonder how to subscribe to your Veracross household calendar or update your phone number in Veracross? Check out the CDS How To Video channel.
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
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
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?
FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE |
Notes from the Nurse Video Series
Questions? Please email the school nurse at nurse@carrollwooddayschool.org.
GET INVOLVED |
There are many ways to get involved at CDS. Check out iVolunteer for your options.
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.
STRATEGIC PLAN |
Check out our 2022-2027 Strategic Plan.
The CDS Counseling Department has grown this year! Take a moment to "Meet the CDS Counselors" here to take care of your students.
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.
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