12/14/23
December 14, 2023
INFORMATION FOR ALL DIVISIONS
The Patriot Gala
March 2, 2024
Presale tickets on sale now!
Save $25/each ticket or $50/couple. Reserve your table for 10 and enjoy the company of the guests you choose.
And don't forget your Golden Ticket! Only 74 tickets left!
Did you miss the winter Patriot Progress Report from Head of School, Sara Rubinstein?
WATCH NOW!
Thursday, January 11th
5:00 pm
V Girls Soccer vs. Tampa Prep
5:30 pm
JV/V Boys Basketball vs. Berkeley Prep
Friday, January 12th
4:30 pm
Booster Winter-Themed Tailgate
FREE food & fun!
6:00 pm
V Boys Soccer vs.
Berkeley Prep
Mark your calendars for
NO POWER HOUR DAYS
December 20th
January 10th
(1st day back from break)
Cannoli Maddox, C.G.C., is a certified therapy dog that will be on campus to uplift and energize students. She officially passed the Canine Good Citizen test in November and has been officially recognized as a Canine Good Citizen by the American Kennel Club. Welcome to the Patriot Nation Cannoli!
PARENTS
Ahead of re-enrollment, please ensure you have access to your respective Veracross accounts as each parent will be required to sign the re-enrollment contracts. Contracts will be posted at the end of December. If you have specific questions regarding your account, please contact Cayce French.
- 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
Private Suzuki & Traditional Violin Lessons with Jill Tompkins
WHO
Students aged 2 and up
Interest meeting on 12/12 at 12:30 pm zoom and in-person and on 12/14 at 6:00 pm. RSVP
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87041227940
Meeting ID: 870 4122 7940
Questions? GDAE432@gmail.com/813-484-3143
Let's Get in the Holiday Spirit!
December 18 - 22
Monday: Holiday Head Gear
Tuesday: Holiday Socks
Wednesday: Holiday Attire
Thursday: Holiday Flannel
Friday: Festive PJ's
The Patriot Spirit Shop will be open this month on December 17 - 24, 2023
While items ordered will not be delivered by the holidays, CDS spirit wear always makes a great gift!
IB Learner Profile Art Contest
BALANCED
Submissions due February 20, 2024
As an International Baccalaureate School, Carrollwood Day School invites all of our students to participate in the IB Learner Profile Art Contest! This year we are asking students to depict what they think “balanced” looks like in an artistic form.
SAVE THE DATES!
Monday, January 29, 2024 - Friday, February 2, 2024
This is an annual event for grandparents/grandfriends to spend time on campus with their grandchild. More details to come with the specific schedule and program.
Toddlers & PreK 3 - January 29th
PreK 4 - January 30th
Middle/Upper - January 31st
Kindergarten - February 1st
Elementary - February 2nd
In Case You Missed It!
December 7th Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents Virtual Session
Recording
Presentation
Presentations & documents from the Parent Education Series events are all on our Vimeo channel.
A cone in a parking space means it is reserved. Please do not move it.
THE CDS ADMISSIONS DEPT
FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE |
Tips to keep healthy during the holiday season!
American Academy of Pediatrics Tips
Tips to maintain a routine through the busy holiday season
CDS is excited to roll out the 2023-2024 Carrollwood Day School Friends of the Performing Arts!
New membership levels for every division.
We have recently expanded our use of PikMyKid to more accurately reflect where students are after 3 p.m.
If you receive a notification that your child has been checked into aftercare, this is not a change in placement for your child and it will not change your delegation for pick-up, etc., it it simply being used to more accurately represent the location of each student after the school day. Should you have any questions or concerns about this functionality, please email Dawn Wilson.
Elementary
Dawn Wilson
Head of Lower School
Email me!
2023 - 2024
Elementary School Key Dates
WHAT
Private Suzuki & Traditional Violin Lessons with Jill Tompkins
WHO
Students aged 2 and up
Interest meeting on 12/12 at 12:30 pm zoom and in-person and on 12/14 at 6:00 pm. RSVP
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87041227940
Meeting ID: 870 4122 7940
Questions? GDAE432@gmail.com/813-484-3143
CDS is excited to roll out the 2023-2024 Carrollwood Day School Friends of the Performing Arts!
New membership levels for every division.
The Patriot Spirit Shop will be open this month on December 17 - 24, 2023
While items ordered will not be delivered by the holidays, CDS spirit wear always makes a great gift!
Elementary Student Council is helping students in need from Davis Elementary.
Each class will be assigned a student to support during the holidays. Please look in SeeSaw for more information about specific items needed. Wrapped and labeled items are due Dec. 15th
In Case You Missed It!
December 7th Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents Virtual Session
Recording
Presentation
Presentations & documents from the Parent Education Series events are all on our Vimeo channel.
Chorus Registration is OPEN For Semester 2!
After school lessons begin on January 16th for grades 3rd - 5th. For more information please contact Gabriela Shephard, Elementary Music Teacher.
Come enjoy the 4th and 5th grade Winter Wonderland performance!
Tuesday, December 19th
6:30 pm
Multi-purpose Room
SAVE THE DATE!
This is an annual event for grandparents/grandfriends to spend time on campus with their grandchild. More details to come with the specific schedule and program.
Toddlers & PreK 3 - January 29th
PreK 4 - January 30th
Middle/Upper - January 31st
Kindergarten - February 1st
Elementary - February 2nd
IB Learner Profile Art Contest
BALANCED
Submissions due February 20, 2024
As an International Baccalaureate School, Carrollwood Day School invites all of our students to participate in the IB Learner Profile Art Contest! This year we are asking students to depict what they think “balanced” looks like in an artistic form.
Let's Get in the Holiday Spirit!
December 18 - 22
Monday: Holiday Head Gear
Tuesday: Holiday Socks
Wednesday: Holiday Attire
Thursday: Holiday Flannel
Friday: Festive PJ's
The Lost and Found will be cleaned out over the winter break.
A cone in a parking space means it is reserved. Please do not move it.
THE CDS ADMISSIONS DEPT
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.
We have recently expanded our use of PikMyKid to more accurately reflect where students are after 3 p.m.
If you receive a notification that your child has been checked into aftercare, this is not a change in placement for your child and it will not change your delegation for pick-up, etc., it it simply being used to more accurately represent the location of each student after the school day. Should you have any questions or concerns about this functionality, please email Dawn Wilson.
FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE |
Tips to keep healthy during the holiday season!
American Academy of Pediatrics Tips
Tips to maintain a routine through the busy holiday season
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.
Middle School
Chuck Maddox
Head of Middle School
Email me!
2023 - 2024
Middle School Key Dates
WHAT
Private Suzuki & Traditional Violin Lessons with Jill Tompkins
WHO
Students aged 2 and up
Interest meeting on 12/12 at 12:30 pm zoom and in-person and on 12/14 at 6:00 pm. RSVP
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87041227940
Meeting ID: 870 4122 7940
Questions? GDAE432@gmail.com/813-484-3143
WHAT
Holiday Sing-Along
WHEN
Tuesday, December 19th during morning opening
Middle School students are permitted to wear holiday sweaters with uniform bottoms.
The Patriot Spirit Shop will be open this month on December 17 - 24, 2023
While items ordered will not be delivered by the holidays, CDS spirit wear always makes a great gift!
SAVE THE DATE!
This is an annual event for grandparents/grandfriends to spend time on campus with their grandchild. More details to come with the specific schedule and program.
Toddlers & PreK 3 - January 29th
PreK 4 - January 30th
Middle/Upper - January 31st
Kindergarten - February 1st
Elementary - February 2nd
IB Learner Profile Art Contest
BALANCED
Submissions due February 20, 2024
As an International Baccalaureate School, Carrollwood Day School invites all of our students to participate in the IB Learner Profile Art Contest! This year we are asking students to depict what they think “balanced” looks like in an artistic form.
6th Grade Space Coast Trip
Date Change - January 18-19, 2024
Parent Meeting Recording
7th Grade Keys Trip
Parent Meeting Recording
Trip Flyer
8th Grade D.C. Trip
Parent Meeting Recording
Trip Flyer
CDS is excited to roll out the 2023-2024 Carrollwood Day School Friends of the Performing Arts!
New membership levels for every division.
A cone in a parking space means it is reserved. Please do not move it.
THE CDS ADMISSIONS DEPT
The Lost and Found will be cleaned out over the winter break.
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.
FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE |
Tips to keep healthy during the holiday season!
American Academy of Pediatrics Tips
Tips to maintain a routine through the busy holiday season
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 8th grader 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"
FLEX TIME |
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.
MS CONTACTS |
Ever wonder who to call for what? Here is a quick and easy Middle School Contact Card.
Upper School
December 2023 Midterm Exam Schedule
Monday, December 18 - Friday, December 22
CLICK FOR DETAILED SCHEDULE
Stephen Higgins
Head of Upper School
Email me!
2023 - 2024
Upper School Key Dates
WHAT
Private Suzuki & Traditional Violin Lessons with Jill Tompkins
WHO
Students aged 2 and up
Interest meeting on 12/12 at 12:30 pm zoom and in-person and on 12/14 at 6:00 pm. RSVP
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87041227940
Meeting ID: 870 4122 7940
Questions? GDAE432@gmail.com/813-484-3143
WHAT
11th Grade Science Collaborative Project
WHEN
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Thursday, March 7, 2024
The Patriot Spirit Shop will be open this month on December 17 - 24, 2023
While items ordered will not be delivered by the holidays, CDS spirit wear always makes a great gift!
Class of 2025 Students & Families
WHAT
13th Annual Tampa Bay Case Studies Program
WHEN
Sunday, January 21
1:00 - 4:00 pm
WHERE
Academy of the Holy Names
3319 Bayshore Blvd.
WHY
The Tampa Bay Case Studies Program is designed for students and parents to better understand the application review process by being part of a simulated admissions committee. More than fifty seasoned admissions professionals will be present to moderate the Case Studies portion of the program. More Info
IB Learner Profile Art Contest
BALANCED
Submissions due February 20, 2024
As an International Baccalaureate School, Carrollwood Day School invites all of our students to participate in the IB Learner Profile Art Contest! This year we are asking students to depict what they think “balanced” looks like in an artistic form.
SAVE THE DATE!
This is an annual event for grandparents/grandfriends to spend time on campus with their grandchild. More details to come with the specific schedule and program.
Toddlers & PreK 3 - January 29th
PreK 4 - January 30th
Middle/Upper - January 31st
Kindergarten - February 1st
Elementary - February 2nd
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
CDS is excited to roll out the 2023-2024 Carrollwood Day School Friends of the Performing Arts!
New membership levels for every division.
WHAT
SAT Spring Test Prep
WHEN
Power Hour Semester 2 starts January 17, 2024
A cone in a parking space means it is reserved. Please do not move it.
THE CDS ADMISSIONS DEPT
The Lost and Found will be cleaned out over the winter break.
In case you missed the Scuba Club interest meetings.
Links to Information Session
Certification and Dive Information Sheet
SCUBA Presentation Slides
Virtual Parent/Guardian Interest on 12/13 Zoom Recording
Veracross Registration
Certification Registration & Optional Equipment Purchase
Are you already certified? Then join us for our January Dive to Rainbow River on January 21st! Additional links will become live next week.
- January 21, 2024 - Rainbow River for $160/diver, Capacity: 6-10 divers
- March 23, 2024 – Betty Rose Barges and Army Tank Reef for $250/diver, Capacity: 4-6 divers
- Option 1: 7:30 AM - 12 PM
- Option 2: 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM
- April 27, 2024 – 3 Dives in 1 Day for Cost: $250, Capacity: 6-10 divers
There are numerous academic clubs and organizations our upper school students can join.
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.
FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE |
Tips to keep healthy during the holiday season!
American Academy of Pediatrics Tips
Tips to maintain a routine through the busy holiday season
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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