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January 9, 2025
INFORMATION FOR ALL DIVISIONS
The Patriot Progress Reports for January are now live!
These updates from your Division Heads provide thoughtful reflections on everything we have accomplished as a school community so far this year and share insights as we gear up for an exciting remainder of the school year. Be sure to watch these videos for a division-specific snapshot of our journey and what's ahead!
Come support our
Senior Athletes!
Monday, January 13
Soccer Senior Night
Senior Girls will be honored during half time of their game at 5:45 pm.
Senior Boys will be honored before their 7:00 pm game.
Tuesday, January 14th
Basketball Senior Night
Seniors will be honored before the 7:00 pm game.
Middle School Theatre presents...
The Addams Family Musical
January 24th & 25th
7:00 pm
Buy your tickets TODAY!
SPRING SPORTS REGISTRATION IS LIVE
Access the link to register through your Parent Portal in Veracross!
Join us for a Summer at CDS Virtual Information Session!
WHEN
Wednesday, January 15th
noon
ZOOM LINK
Brought to you by the CDS Counseling Department
Eating Disorders 101:
For Parents and Family
- Blakely P. (PK-3)
Miss Heather and Miss Lisa
Delaney B. (5th)
Mrs. Monty
Kellen B. (7th)
- 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!
WHO
Families with K-5 students
WHEN
Saturday, January 11th
6:30 pm
WHERE
NEW LOCATION:
Hayes Family Gymnasium
Purchase tickets HERE!
CDS Grandparents and Friends Day is coming soon!
If you know your grandparents and friends are coming, you can RSVP for them now.
Monday, January 27, 2025
Toddlers and PreK3
ECC Backyard
10:45 am
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
PreK4
ECC Backyard
10:45 am
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Kindergarten
ECC Backyard
1:00 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.
In case you missed the CDS Parent Partnership Panel Series, you can access the presentation HERE!
"What's Going on with Boys in School?"
Beyond the Bell Enrichment
Session Three Catalog
Power Hour Sessions
Session 3: January 15th - March 12th
Session 4: March 26th - May 14th
You can find the security department's newsletter HERE.
Just a reminder!
We are always collecting your gently used uniforms for the next Pop Up Shop.
Donation bins are located at each school entrance.
Wearable Devices in Lower School
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.
Read our IT guidelines HERE.
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.
Elementary
Dawn Wilson
Head of Lower School
Email me!
WHO
Families with K-5 students
WHEN
Saturday, January 11th
6:30 pm
WHERE
NEW LOCATION:
Hayes Family Gymnasium
Purchase tickets HERE!
CDS Grandparents and Friends Day is coming soon!
If you know your grandparents and friends are coming, you can RSVP for them now.
Friday, January 31, 2025
Elementary School (1st-5th)
International Square
12:00 pm
Doors open at 11:30 am for refreshments.
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!
Please sign up for Power Hour childcare if you plan on dropping your student off before 8:40 am on Wednesdays. While childcare is free, we need an accurate student count to ensure that we have adequate supervision.
Sign up HERE.
Beyond the Bell Enrichment
Session Three Catalog
Power Hour Sessions
Session 3: January 15th - March 12th
Session 4: March 26th - May 14th
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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.
Elementary Round Square Opportunity:
Tico Trek:
A Costa Rican Adventure -
an unforgettable eight day journey
June 2-9, 2025
REGISTRATION DEADLINE FEBRUARY 28TH!
Get more information and to apply, click HERE.
You can find the security department's newsletter HERE.
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.
Winter/Spring 2025 Meeting Schedule
January 21
February 11
March 11
April 15
May 13
Location: Student Union
Time: 7:00 am
Breakfast available for purchase
More Info & RSVP
BRRR...IT'S COLD OUTSIDE!
With the cooler weather, elementary students are welcome to wear any jacket or sweatshirt for outside play. When indoors, they must be in CDS uniform, which includes CDS sweatpants and sweatshirts. No non-uniform clothing will be permitted inside. Please see the Parent-Student Handbook for further details.
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.
Wearable Devices in Lower School
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.
Read our IT guidelines HERE.
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.
Just a reminder!
We are always collecting your gently used uniforms for the next Pop Up Shop.
Donation bins are located at each school entrance.
In case you missed the CDS Parent Partnership Panel Series, you can access the presentation HERE!
"What's Going on with Boys in School?"
Middle School
Dr. Chuck Maddox
Head of Middle School
Email me!
WHAT
Eight Grade S'mores and Movie Night
WHEN
January 17, 2025
7:00 pm
WHERE
Wimbledon
Bring blankets to sit on the field!
CDS Grandparents and Friends Day is coming soon!
If you know your grandparents and friends are coming, you can RSVP for them now.
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Middle School
Student Union
7:45 am
Beyond the Bell Enrichment
Session Three Catalog
Power Hour Sessions
Session 3: January 15th - March 12th
Session 4: March 26th - May 14th
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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.
Just a reminder!
We are always collecting your gently used uniforms for the next Pop Up Shop.
Donation bins are located at each school entrance.
Upper School
Stephen Higgins
Head of Upper School
Email me!
CDS Grandparents and Friends Day is coming soon!
If you know your grandparents and friends are coming, you can RSVP for them now.
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Upper School
Theater
7:45 am
-
It's time to start preparing for the IB Visual Arts Learner Profile Contest!
This year's theme: INQUIRER
Click HERE for more information.
Beyond the Bell Enrichment
Session Three Catalog
Power Hour Sessions
Session 3: January 15th - March 12th
Session 4: March 26th - May 14th
Just a reminder!
We are always collecting your gently used uniforms for the next Pop Up Shop.
Donation bins are located at each school entrance.
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!
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
You can find the security department's newsletter HERE.
In case you missed the CDS Parent Partnership Panel Series, you can access the presentation HERE!
"What's Going on with Boys in School?"
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.
Remember to check the Senior Parent Portal page on the website for the latest senior information.
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.
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
3/14
5/1
5/23
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.
Keeping you informed and safe.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- 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.
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.
- 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.
Attention parents and CDS supporters, visit our ONLINE SPIRIT STORE for all your spirit wear needs!
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?
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.
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.
The CDS Counseling Department has grown this year! Take a moment to "Meet the CDS Counselors" who 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
Patriot Nation Community Connection
Archived Thursday Folders
Here you'll find links to all the Thursday Folders from the 2024-2025 school year.
August 8, 2024
August 15, 2024
August 22, 2024
August 29, 2024
September 5, 2024
September 12, 2024
September 19, 2024
September 26, 2024
October 3, 2024
October 17, 2024
October 24, 2024
October 31, 2024
November 7, 2024
November 14, 2024
November 21, 2024
December 5, 2024
December 12, 2024
December 19, 2024