11/21/24
November 21, 2024
INFORMATION FOR ALL DIVISIONS
CDS PTO invites YOU to a parent, faculty, and staff Pre-Holiday Social!
WHEN
December 17th
8:00 am
WHERE
International Square
Come and enjoy a hot chocolate bar, coffee, and cookies!
CDS PARENT SURVEY
The annual CDS Parent Survey will be sent shortly. This will only be sent to the Primary Household Email. If you are unsure of which family member this is, please watch the video below.
CDS Grandparents and Friends Day is coming soon!
Click HERE and we'll send your grandparents and friends an invitation.
Monday, January 27, 2025
Toddlers and PreK3
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
PreK4 and Kindergarten
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Middle School
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Upper School
Friday, January 31, 2025
Elementary School
- 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!
Due to the hurricane makeup days, the Lower School rotation calendar has been changed. If you subscribed through Veracross, the incorrect days are currently displayed. To resolve this issue, please unsubscribe from the calendar on your devices and then resubscribe.
Here is a quick video on how to subscribe to the calendar.
Join us in participating in the "Choose Love with Gratitude" movement in November, and take a moment daily to express your gratitude!
The Haven Bend Community is not a drop-off/pick-up location for CDS families not living in that community.
Please be respectful of our neighbors and use the regular carline at school.
Tampa Bay Lightning invites you to
CARROLLWOOD DAY SCHOOL SPIRIT NIGHT
WHEN
November 27th
Click HERE for more event information, and HERE to buy tickets.
A portion of each ticket sold is donated back to CDS.
Wear your CDS spirit shirt!
Event Coordinated by CDS Alumni and Tampa Bay Lightning Account Executive, Emma Architetto.
Read Emma's feature on the Portrait of a Patriot Blog!
Click HERE to RSVP to the ECC Movie Night.
The Patriot Playhouse presents
WHEN
December 6 - 8, 2024
Friday @ 7:00 pm
Saturday @ 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm
Sunday @ 2:00 pm
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It's time to start preparing for the IB Visual Arts Learner Profile Contest!
This year's theme: INQUIRER
Click HERE for more. information.
Wearable Devices in Lower School
As many families gear up for holiday shopping, please remember that LS students are not permitted to have phones or wearable devices at school. These include smartwatches (Gizmo watches, Bark watches, Apple, Android, etc.). Even when worn in school mode, these devices are very distracting to our youngest learners and encroach upon their school day.
All students entering 4th grade in August are required to have a Chromebook (not an iPad or Macbook) so that can be a nice alternative if a tech purchase is desired. Read our IT guidelines HERE.
Beyond the Bell Enrichment
Catalog and Registration are NOW OPEN!
Power Hour Sessions
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, visit our ONLINE SPIRIT STORE for all your spirit wear needs!
Keeping you informed and safe.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- There has been an uptick of Mycoplasma Pneumonia Infections. Read more.
- Flu Season is here! Read more.
- 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!
Due to the hurricane makeup days, the Lower School rotation calendar has been changed. If you subscribed through Veracross, the incorrect days are currently displayed. To resolve this issue, please unsubscribe from the calendar on your devices and then resubscribe.
Here is a quick video on how to subscribe to the calendar.
The Haven Bend Community is not a drop-off/pick-up location for CDS families not living in that community.
Please be respectful of our neighbors and use the regular carline at school.
Tampa Bay Lightning invites you to
CARROLLWOOD DAY SCHOOL SPIRIT NIGHT
WHEN
November 27th
Click HERE for more event information, and HERE to buy tickets.
A portion of each ticket sold is donated back to CDS.
Wear your CDS spirit shirt!
Event Coordinated by CDS Alumni and Tampa Bay Lightning Account Executive, Emma Architetto.
Read Emma's feature on the Portrait of a Patriot Blog!
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, December 10th
Location: Student Union
Time: 7:00 am
Breakfast available for purchase
More Info & RSVP
The Patriot Playhouse presents
WHEN
December 6 - 8, 2024
Friday @ 7:00 pm
Saturday @ 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm
Sunday @ 2:00 pm
The CDS Parent Partnership Panel Series is returning!
WHEN
December 13th
8:15 a.m.
WHERE
Multipurpose Room
Parents of 5th - 8th grade students invited!
STAY TUNED... topic will be announced soon.
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It's time to start preparing for the IB Visual Arts Learner Profile Contest!
This year's theme: INQUIRER
Click HERE for more. information.
Join us in participating in the "Choose Love with Gratitude" movement in November, and take a moment daily to express your gratitude!
Wearable Devices in Lower School
As many families gear up for holiday shopping, please remember that LS students are not permitted to have phones or wearable devices at school. These include smartwatches (Gizmo watches, Bark watches, Apple, Android, etc.). Even when worn in school mode, these devices are very distracting to our youngest learners and encroach upon their school day.
All students entering 4th grade in August are required to have a Chromebook (not an iPad or Macbook) so that can be a nice alternative if a tech purchase is desired. Read our IT guidelines HERE.
If you missed the Screenagers viewing, you can access a parent handout HERE.
Beyond the Bell Enrichment
Catalog and Registration are NOW OPEN!
Power Hour Sessions
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, visit our ONLINE SPIRIT STORE for all your spirit wear needs!
Keeping you informed and safe.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- There has been an uptick of Mycoplasma Pneumonia Infections. Read more.
- Flu Season is here! Read more.
- There has been an increase of Par B19 virus. Read more.
- FDA approves first nasal spray for treatment of anaphylaxis. Read more.
WHAT
Parent Training with Julie Porceli from Jr. Achievement
WHEN
Grades 1-2
January 24, 2025
8:30 - 9:30 am
WHERE
Multipurpose Room
2 volunteers needed per grade level
Questions?
Please contact Lisa Vicencio at Lvicencio@cdspatriots.org
Click HERE for more information!
This year, as we continue to reflect on and refine our practices, we have worked with the PTO to improve our chaperone selection process for field trips in K-5.
If you are interested in chaperoning a field trip this year, we ask that you complete this form to express your interest and availability.
Middle School
CONGRATULATIONS to the 6th Grade who earned
PAJAMA DAY on Friday, November 22nd
for having the highest Middle School parent participation on Day of Giving!
Dr. Chuck Maddox
Head of Middle School
Email me!
Join us in participating in the "Choose Love with Gratitude" movement in November, and take a moment daily to express your gratitude!
-
It's time to start preparing for the IB Visual Arts Learner Profile Contest!
This year's theme: INQUIRER
Click HERE for more. information.
The CDS Parent Partnership Panel Series is returning!
WHEN
December 13th
8:15am
WHERE
Multipurpose Room
Parents of 5th - 8th grade students invited!
STAY TUNED...
Topic will be announced soon.
Tampa Bay Lightning invites you to
CARROLLWOOD DAY SCHOOL SPIRIT NIGHT
WHEN
November 27th
Click HERE for more event information, and HERE to buy tickets.
A portion of each ticket sold is donated back to CDS.
Wear your CDS spirit shirt!
Event Coordinated by CDS Alumni and Tampa Bay Lightning Account Executive, Emma Architetto.
Read Emma's feature on the Portrait of a Patriot Blog!
The Haven Bend Community is not a drop-off/pick-up location for CDS families not living in that community.
Please be respectful of our neighbors and use the regular carline at school.
WHAT
Class Picture Day
WHEN
December 10th
The Patriot Playhouse presents
WHEN
December 6 - 8, 2024
Friday @ 7:00 pm
Saturday @ 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm
Sunday @ 2:00 pm
8th grade students will take MIDTERM EXAMS in math and language acquisition the week of December 16.
There will be no early release days for 8th grade students during midterm exam week.
There's something for everyone in the middle school! Check out the club list below.
Beyond the Bell Enrichment
Catalog and Registration are NOW OPEN!
Power Hour Sessions
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, visit our ONLINE SPIRIT STORE for all your spirit wear needs!
Keeping you informed and safe.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- There has been an uptick of Mycoplasma Pneumonia Infections. Read more.
- Flu Season is here! Read more.
- There has been an increase of Par B19 virus. Read more.
- FDA approves first nasal spray for treatment of anaphylaxis. Read more.
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.
Upper School
CONGRATULATIONS to the 9th Grade who earned
PAJAMA DAY on Friday, November 22nd
for having the highest Upper School parent participation on Day of Giving!
Stephen Higgins
Head of Upper School
Email me!
Join us in participating in the "Choose Love with Gratitude" movement in November, and take a moment daily to express your gratitude!
-
It's time to start preparing for the IB Visual Arts Learner Profile Contest!
This year's theme: INQUIRER
Click HERE for more. information.
The Haven Bend Community is not a drop-off/pick-up location for CDS families not living in that community.
Please be respectful of our neighbors and use the regular carline at school.
Class of 2025
Disney World
Thursday, Jan. 9 - Friday, Jan. 10
Magic Kingdom & Hollywood Studios
Tampa Bay Lightning invites you to
CARROLLWOOD DAY SCHOOL SPIRIT NIGHT
WHEN
November 27th
Click HERE for more event information, and HERE to buy tickets.
A portion of each ticket sold is donated back to CDS.
Wear your CDS spirit shirt!
Event Coordinated by CDS Alumni and Tampa Bay Lightning Account Executive, Emma Architetto.
Read Emma's feature on the Portrait of a Patriot Blog!
The Patriot Playhouse presents
WHEN
December 6 - 8, 2024
Friday @ 7:00 pm
Saturday @ 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm
Sunday @ 2:00 pm
CALLING ALL 9TH GRADERS!
Freshman will have the opportunity to collect canned goods for the Community Food Pantry during the month of December for a special grade level service project.
This experience will also include an assembly from the staff at the Pantry and an opportunity to volunteer on the morning on Saturday, December 7.
If your student (parents are welcome, too) is interested, complete this FORM.
For more information, email Ms. Lisa Harman, Grade Level Lead.
WHAT
Class Picture Day
WHEN
December 10th
9th and 10th grade students with accommodations may have until 1:00pm if needed.
11th grade students with accommodations may have until 2:00pm if needed.
See Mrs. Kiner if you have any questions about testing accommodations.
WHO
Upper School Students
WHAT
Upper School students are invited to join Mr. Firestone on an all-inclusive trip to San Francisco and Los Angeles. Itinerary includes visits to iconic historical sites, theaters, museums, and more!
WHEN
January 17-21, 2025
FULL ITINERARY
PRICING AND COVERAGE
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.
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.
Tampa Bay Area Independent Schools 14th Annual Tampa Bay Case Studies Program
CDS JUNIORS ONLY
Sunday, February 2, 2025
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Hosted by Carrollwood Day School
RSVP by Wednesday, January 15th
Keeping you informed and safe.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- There has been an uptick of Mycoplasma Pneumonia Infections. Read more.
- Flu Season is here! Read more.
- There has been an increase of Par B19 virus. Read more.
- FDA approves first nasal spray for treatment of anaphylaxis. Read more.
IB DIPLOMA 101
Want to learn more about the benefits of earning an IB Diploma, and missed the presentation?
You can access it now, HERE.
Attention parents and CDS supporters, visit our ONLINE SPIRIT STORE for all your spirit wear needs!
Remember to check the Senior Parent Portal page on the website for the latest senior information.
Beyond the Bell Enrichment
Catalog and Registration are NOW OPEN!
Power Hour Sessions
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.
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.
GAME DAY MAP
MS Athletics
US Athletics Event
Key Info
Please note the following date changes for the 24/25 school year
FULL DAYS instead of ½ days or no student days
11/22
12/20
1/7
3/14
5/1
5/23
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.
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.
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