10/3/24
October 3, 2024
INFORMATION FOR ALL DIVISIONS
The CDS Athletics Department is grateful for your support of the 2024 Patriot Run!
On behalf of the CDS community, we would like to extend our deepest gratitude for your support and dedication to making this year’s Patriot Run a huge success. Your contributions, whether through sponsorship or volunteering your time and energy, have made a meaningful impact in our community.
To our Title Sponsor, The Caplan Family and all of our sponsors, thank you for your generosity and support of our athletics program. A shout out to our amazing volunteers that ensured that everything ran smoothly, from start to finish.
Title Sponsor - The Caplan Family |
Timing System Sponsor - No Name Volleyball Club |
Patriot Sponsors |
One Vault - The Babbitt Family |
Mandelbaum Trichler Law Center, P.A. |
The Rubinstein-Rifenberick Family |
Tint World |
Riot Sponsor - Ashley Ridgeway Travel |
This year's race also gave our CDS community the opportunity to gather and help those affected by Hurricane Helene. Your generosity is a testament to what we can achieve when we come together for a greater cause.
Thank you once again for your invaluable support. We look forward to seeing you next year!
National Merit Semifinalists | National African American Scholars |
Aryan "Leo" A. | Moses A. |
Aarnav C. | Mariam G. |
Samantha H. | Sophia V. (and National Hispanic Scholar) |
Alba H. | |
Rohan P. | National First Generation Scholar |
Evan S. | Jada C. |
Jago S. | |
National Hispanic Scholars | |
Commended Scholars | Jacob C. |
David L. | Audrey M. |
Kathy P. | Addison P. |
Michael R. |
Want to learn more about MAP testing?
WHAT
MAP Parent Information Session for all divisions
Led by Dawn Wilson
WHEN
October 10th at 8:15 am
WHERE
Multi-Purpose Room
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!
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.
RESCHEDULED
*BLUE OUT DAY AT CDS*
Join us on October 16th @ 4:30 pm for National Blue Out Day 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!
Patriots around the world—alumni, students, parents, friends, neighbors, faculty, and staff— will come together for CDS Day of Giving 2024, a 24-hour online initiative to make Every Connection Count in Patriot Nation. Every dollar donation to Day of Giving goes directly to the Patriot Fund which supports academic and extra curricular programs, faculty and staff needs, facilities maintenance, and enhancements to the student experience. All of which, help us live our mission of creating entrepreneurial thinkers for a global society. Help move the mission of CDS forward by supporting Day of Giving on October 29, 2024!
- 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!
Come Support Our Senior-Athletes!
Volleyball
Oct. 10th @ 5:45 pm Hayes Family Gymnasium
Football, Cheer, Golf, & Cross Country
Football @ 6:30 pm (before game)
Cheer, Golf, & XC @ Halftime
Wagner Athletic Complex
SAVE THE DATE!
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, October 11th
*stay tuned for more info*
The Fall Festival now includes a Talent Show!
All students in the lower school are encouraged to submit their applications for the talent show. It’s going to be a great event.
Videos showcasing your talent are due October 18th.
WHO
Parents of Lower School Students
WHAT
Screenagers:
Elementary School Age Edition
New Release Film Viewing
WHEN
October 7th
WHERE
CDS Theater
This new version of the original Screenagers movie addresses issues that elementary school aged kids, parents and educators are facing, i.e., smartwatches in class, unhooking from and monitoring video gaming, social media pressures, exposure too young and what research shows is a healthy amount of screen time. With many solutions to these and other challenges. Screenagers: Elementary School Age Edition, is an essential watch for all those looking to address and support mental wellbeing in the digital age.
*PARENTS ONLY*
Join your child at the ECC for
Donuts & Drop-Off
Toddlers & PreK 3
Tuesday, October 15th @ 8:00-8:30 am
PreK 4
Thursday, October 17th @ 8:00-8:30 am
Kindergarten
Friday, Oct. 18th @ 8:00-8:30 am
Did your student miss picture day?
WHAT
Retakes & Class Pictures
WHEN
November 12th
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.
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.
Elementary
Dawn Wilson
Head of Lower School
Email me!
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
Come Support Our Senior-Athletes!
Volleyball
Oct. 10th @ 5:45 pm Hayes Family Gymnasium
Football, Cheer, Golf, & Cross Country
Football @ 6:30 pm (before game)
Cheer, Golf, & XC @ Halftime
Wagner Athletic Complex
WHAT
Class Picture Day
WHEN
November 14th
*Make up individual photos will be October 8th.
Want to know more about Middle School?
Don't miss out on an opportunity to learn more about Middle School!
WHEN
Tuesday, October 15th
8:15am-10:00am
WHERE
Wagner Entrepreneurial Center
WHO
Open to all parents of elementary students
Click HERE to RSVP!
The Fall Festival now includes a Talent Show!
All students in the lower school are encouraged to submit their applications for the talent show. It’s going to be a great event.
Videos showcasing your talent are due October 18th.
WHO
Parents of Lower School Students
WHAT
Screenagers:
Elementary School Age Edition
New Release Film Viewing
WHEN
October 7th @ 6:00 pm
WHERE
CDS Theater
This new version of the original Screenagers movie addresses issues that elementary school aged kids, parents and educators are facing, i.e., smartwatches in class, unhooking from and monitoring video gaming, social media pressures, exposure too young and what research shows is a healthy amount of screen time. With many solutions to these and other challenges. Screenagers: Elementary School Age Edition, is an essential watch for all those looking to address and support mental wellbeing in the digital age.
*PARENTS ONLY*
From 3:30 - 4:00 pm the cut-through is open only to dismiss carline from the MS/US side.
Elementary families, please do not come from the elementary side to the west side during this time.
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!
Attention parents and CDS supporters!
Do YOU want a Spirit Shirt?
They are NOW available at our online Spirit Store!
It’s wonderful seeing so many parents at Morning Opening on Mondays and Fridays this year!
Please remember that parents need to stand behind the assembled students in the courtyard so that the children can see.
After Morning Opening students go back to their classes and begin learning for the day so please refrain from disrupting them.
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.
Did you miss Richard Guerry's presentation on Digital Safety & Mindfulness and the responsible use of technology?
You can access the information you missed HERE!
Username: CDS
Password: Community
Institute for Responsible Online and Cellphone Communication
PLEASE NOTE:
May 1st
Lower School conferences have been canceled.
Middle School
Dr. Chuck Maddox
Head of Middle School
Email me!
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
*Make up individual photos will be October 8th.
Did you miss Richard Guerry's presentation on Digital Safety & Mindfulness and the responsible use of technology?
You can access the information you missed HERE!
Username: CDS
Password: Community
Institute for Responsible Online and Cellphone Communication
8th Grade Sunrise Breakfast has been RESCHEDULED!
New Date: October 11th @ 7:15 am
WHERE
Wimbledon
IB Middle Years Program Induction
All 6th-grade parents and new 7th and 8th grade parents are invited to attend!
WHEN
October 10th
8:00am
WHERE
CDS Theater
MIDDLE SCHOOL FALL DANCE TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE!
$25/ticket
October 18th
6th & 7th grades
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
8th grade
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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
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
Come Support Our Senior-Athletes!
Volleyball
Oct. 10th @ 5:45 pm Hayes Family Gymnasium
Football, Cheer, Golf, & Cross Country
Football @ 6:30 pm (before game)
Cheer, Golf, & XC @ Halftime
Wagner Athletic Complex
Join us for a VIRTUAL 6th grade class trip meeting!
WHAT
6th Grade Space Coast Trip
Parent Meeting
WHEN
October 16
5:00 pm
virtual only
Attention parents and CDS supporters!
Do YOU want a Spirit Shirt?
They are NOW available at our online Spirit Store!
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.
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
October 22nd
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.
Upper School
Upper School Class Trips
10th Grade
11th Grade
Class of 2026
St. Augustine and UCF
Wednesday, January 8 - Friday, January 10
11th graders will embark an exciting educational adventure to historic St. Augustine and the University of Central Florida (UCF) campus! In St. Augustine, students will explore the rich history and culture of America’s oldest city. The trip will continue with a visit to UCF, where students will tour the campus, learn about academic programs, and get a taste of college life. This trip offers a perfect blend of history and higher education, designed to inspire our students as they prepare for their futures.
ITINERARY
Early Bird Cost - $899 until 7/15/2024
Regular Cost - $951
Registration deadline 10/5/2024
12th Grade
Class of 2025
Disney World
Thursday, January 9 - Friday, January 10
12th Graders will enjoy a two-day Disney trip for the Class of 2025. Students will be visiting Magic Kingdom and 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
Stephen Higgins
Head of Upper School
Email me!
WHAT
Class Picture Day
WHEN
December 10th
Did you miss Richard Guerry's presentation on Digital Safety & Mindfulness and the responsible use of technology?
You can access the information you missed HERE!
Username: CDS
Password: Community
Institute for Responsible Online and Cellphone Communication
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.
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 10th
5:45 pm
WHERE
CDS Theater
Attention parents and CDS supporters!
Do YOU want a Spirit Shirt?
They are NOW available at our online Spirit Store!
Come Support Our Senior-Athletes!
Volleyball
Oct. 10th @ 5:45 pm Hayes Family Gymnasium
Football, Cheer, Golf, & Cross Country
October 11th
Football @ 6:30 pm (before game)
Cheer, Golf, & XC @ Halftime
Wagner Athletic Complex
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
WHERE
Check-in will be in International Square
These are ½ days for grades 9-11.
Were you unable to attend Back to School Night? Below are some of the presentations from the evening.
10th Grade
Personal Projects Presentation with voiceover by MYP Coordinator, Sabrina McCartney
Personal Projects Presentation
11th Grade
IB DP 101 Presentation
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
UPDATED TIME
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
October 10th
6:30 - 8:00 pm
WHERE
CDS Theater
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
October 22nd
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.
WHAT
11th Grade Science Collaborative Project
WHEN
Thursday, October 31st
Tuesday, November 19th
These dates are MANDATORY for students.
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.
Athletics Info & Dates
STAY TUNED
Winter Athletics Registration Opens Friday, 10/4
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
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
Oct. 10th @ 5:45 pm Hayes Family Gymnasium
Football, Cheer, Golf, & Cross Country
October 11th @ 6:30 pm
Wagner Athletic Complex
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.
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