Two great family-friendly shows are coming to CDS this spring!
Tickets will be on sale soon!

Elementary Presents
JUNIE B. JONES - THE MUSICAL

Friday, April 29 @ 7:00 pm
Saturday, April 30 @ 7:00 pm

Middle School Presents
YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN - THE MUSICAL

Friday, May 6 @ 7:00 pm
Saturday, May 7 @ 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm

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You can still donate to make this dream a reality.

For more information, contact Michelle Robinson, Director of Advancement at (813) 920-2288 x460.

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This online silent auction is open to everyone! Bid on items that are still available from the Gala!

Bidding will close at noon on Friday, March 25.

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There was one positive diagnosis in the past week; MS; the individual is quarantining in accordance with current health guidelines.

COVID Reporting Form 

Spring has sprung and with it comes a surge in seasonal allergies and more time in the sun. Here are some helpful tips to help identify common symptoms of allergies, COVID, flu and cold along with our school Sun Screen Procedure.

 Symptom comparison chart 

Sun Screen Procedures

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SUMMER at CDS will include:

• Themed day camps at the ECC and Bearss Avenue campus!
• Enrichment camps at the ECC and Bearss Avenue campus!
• Academic programs for students entering Grades 1 through 12! 

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SUMMER ACADEMIC COURSES

When you participate in the Amazon Smile program, and have selected Carrollwood Day School as your organization of choice, CDS will get a donation for each item you purchase.  Signing up for Amazon Smile is fast, easy and free, and you can find the details here.

The CDS Online Spirit Store is where you can shop your favorite brands.  In addition to apparel you can find something for everyone from bibs to stadium seats to wall decals. 

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Wednesday, April 6
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Scaglione Family Pavilion (at the Bearss Avenue Campus)

Join us for a celebration of our ECC artists! 

Please note there will be NO SCHOOL for ECC students, on Wednesday, April 6 as the teachers transform the Scaglione Family Pavilion (on the Bearss Avenue campus) into an ECC Art Gallery.

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Two great family-friendly shows are coming to CDS this spring!
Tickets will be on sale soon!

Elementary Presents
JUNIE B. JONES - THE MUSICAL

Friday, April 29 @ 7:00 pm
Saturday, April 30 @ 7:00 pm

Middle School Presents
YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN - THE MUSICAL

Friday, May 6 @ 7:00 pm
Saturday, May 7 @ 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm

• Friday, April 29
  Kindergarten trip to Morean Arts Center
  9:15 am - 1:30 pm

Students will need to bring lunch for a picnic in North Straub Park.

SPORTS DAY SON EVENT
SUNDAY, APRIL 3
1:30 - 4:00 PM

Kindergarten through 5th grade boys and their favorite adult are invited to an afternoon of fun and games!

This event will be held on Wimbledon Field at the Bearss Avenue Campus. Please use the East (Elementary) Entrance. Check-in will be by he gates between the 3rd grade classrooms and the new Student Union.

Wear your favorite sports jersey and bring your gently used sports equipment to donate to Replay Tampa Bay - Help "Keep the Kids in the Game" and give back to our youth!

$25/person

There will be:

• RELAY RACES
• TEAM BUILDING CHALLENGES
• TUG OF WAR
• CORN HOLE
• DODGE BALL ARENA
• INFLATABLE SAFARI OBSTACLE COURSE
• HIPPO CHOW DOWN
• and KONA ICE, of course!

Sign up by noon on Friday, April 1

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SIGN UP FOR BEARSS AVENUE CAMPUS CAMPS

SIGN UP FOR ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

This online silent auction is open to everyone! Bid on items that are still available from the Gala!

Bidding will close at noon on Friday, March 25.

BID NOW!

Two great family-friendly shows are coming to CDS this spring!
Tickets will be on sale soon!

Elementary Presents
JUNIE B. JONES - THE MUSICAL

Friday, April 29 @ 7:00 pm
Saturday, April 30 @ 7:00 pm

Middle School Presents
YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN - THE MUSICAL

Friday, May 6 @ 7:00 pm
Saturday, May 7 @ 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm

• Tuesday, March 29
  2nd grade Rural Home Life field trip
  9:15 am - 2:00 pm
  Lunch order due by March 24
• Thursday, April 14
  4th grade trip to Tampa Bay History Center
  9:15 am - 2:30 pm
  Lunch order due by April 8
• Monday, May 9
  3rd grade trip Sensing Nature in Brooker Creek
  8:45 am - 1:30 pm
  Lunch order due by May 4

Students may order box lunch from Flik

If ordering from Flik, students should select a Deli Sandwich combo which will include a sandwich, chips, fruit, and water for $6.50. Flik box lunches will be charged to your child's MySchoolBucks.com account.

You can still donate to make this dream a reality.

For more information, contact Michelle Robinson, Director of Advancement at (813) 920-2288 x460.

donate today!

Tuesday, March 29
7:00 am ~ Student Union

Please join us for the All Pro Dad meeting on Tuesday, March 29 at 7 a.m. in the CDS Student Union!

All Pro Dads is a long-standing program at Carrollwood Day School for fathers and their elementary-school age kids (1st-5th) to spend time together to create community, have some breakfast and a little fun while exploring a character-based topic.

Meetings will be at 7:00 am one Tuesday a month throughout the school year and will be roughly an hour in length.

Flik will have breakfast items available for purchase and there will be great raffle prizes for the kids as well. Hope to see you then!

(Please note: Flik does not accept cash; students must have a Flik account set up on MySchoolBucks.com to purchase breakfasts items.)

Note on Parking: Dads are asked and recommended to park on the Elementary side and walk through the Elementary Entrance and Quad to the Student Union. Exiting from the west side parking can be challenging in the mornings due to Middle School and Upper School drop off.

RSVP

SPORTS DAY SON EVENT
SUNDAY, APRIL 3
1:30 - 4:00 PM

Kindergarten through 5th grade boys and their favorite adult are invited to an afternoon of fun and games!

This event will be held on Wimbledon Field at the Bearss Avenue Campus. Please use the East (Elementary) Entrance. Check-in will be by he gates between the 3rd grade classrooms and the new Student Union.

Wear your favorite sports jersey and bring your gently used sports equipment to donate to Replay Tampa Bay - Help "Keep the Kids in the Game" and give back to our youth!

$25/person

There will be:

• RELAY RACES
• TEAM BUILDING CHALLENGES
• TUG OF WAR
• CORN HOLE
• DODGE BALL ARENA
• INFLATABLE SAFARI OBSTACLE COURSE
• HIPPO CHOW DOWN
• and KONA ICE, of course!

In order to be prepared for everyone, reservations will close on Thursday, March 31.

sign up today!

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These Session 3 clubs have make-up sessions scheduled: 

• Tinker Club
  March 30
• Canvas Art Club
   March 25

Session 4 activities began this week.

Questions? Please contact Pierce Wolfinbarger, Director of Auxiliary Programs.

Sign up today!

PYP Evaluation Self Study

The Primary Years Program (PYP) will be having its re-evaluation visit from the IBO on January 25-27, 2023. The aim of IB program evaluation is to support schools in continuously developing their capacity to implement IB PYP in order to have a greater impact on student outcomes through the development of teacher and leader practice.

The Program evaluation engages the school in a reflective process leading to a deeper understanding of both the aspects of the program that are being implemented effectively and the aspects that need further development.

It supports the school—as a learning community—to develop their capacity to work intentionally and strategically to develop the PYP and enables school leaders and teachers to better direct their efforts and resources.

It is an opportunity for schools to receive support and meaningful, contextually appropriate feedback from the IB on the development of the PYP.

The learning community participates in a year-long self-study to evaluate IB standards and practices, and create a program development plan from the results to improve student learning outcomes (IBO, 2020).

As part of the learning community, we would appreciate your feedback in this survey about your child's experience in the PYP. 

parent pyp self study survey

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Two great family-friendly shows are coming to CDS this spring!
Tickets will be on sale soon!

Elementary Presents
JUNIE B. JONES - THE MUSICAL

Friday, April 29 @ 7:00 pm
Saturday, April 30 @ 7:00 pm

Middle School Presents
YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN - THE MUSICAL

Friday, May 6 @ 7:00 pm
Saturday, May 7 @ 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm

Tuesday, March 29
6:45-7:45 pm
Elementary Multi-Purpose Room

It is not too early to begin preparing for your rising high school student's college aspirations. 8th grade parents are encouraged to attend this informative meeting to learn about Carrollwood Day School's comprehensive college counseling program. The 8th & 9th Grade College Information Night is an opportunity to gain insightful and developmental content that is grade appropriate, and to determine a successful achievement template for undergraduate admission success. At this meeting we will:

• Provide an introduction and overview of the CDS college counseling department.
• Discuss the programming put forth by the college counseling department throughout the course of the school year.
• Review the identifiable strengths and characteristics of the academic offerings at CDS in relation to the college admission process.
• Cover the standardized testing timeline in high school to prepare for the college admission process.
• Review how students are strategically positioned to have positive outcomes in the admission process as well as some recent successes from current and past graduating classes with respect to their admission decisions.
• Point out valuable resources available to families through the college counseling department and the process for scheduling individual meetings with college counselors. 

We hope to see you there!

Please contact Corie DiPhilippo in the College Counseling office with any questions.

This online silent auction is open to everyone! Bid on items that are still available from the Gala!

Bidding will close at noon on Friday, March 25.

BID NOW!

Grades 6, 7,  & 8 will all be back on campus next week and ready to show their Patriot Spirit!

Monday: GO TEAM! Go Bucs! Go Gators! Rep your favorite college or sports team!

Tuesday: PJ DAY! Let's bring the night into the day! Wear your best PJ set of onesie!

Wednesday: NEON DAY! Show how bright you shine! Neon yellow, pink, blue and green!

Thursday:  DISNEY VS. MARVEL! Team Iron Man or Captain America? Mickey or Goofy?

Friday:  CLASS CLASH! Which class has the  most spirit?

• 8th Grade - Black
• 7th Grade - Red
• 6th Grade - Grey

Friday will be a Field Day!

Spirit Week Flyer

Thursday, April 14
8th grade field trip to MOSI
8:15 am - 2:45 pm

Eighth-grade students will go to the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) on Thursday, April 14, 2022. In addition to exploring the museum, students will participate in two structured activities: Ridiculous Reactions (Chemistry) and Kinetic Art (Engineering). This field trip connects directly to the Physical Science curriculum as we have just completed investigations into chemical reactions and will be exploring forces and motion.

Attire
Students should wear their CDS uniforms

Lunch
FLIK will be offering boxed lunches.  Orders must be placed by April 12. You may also pack a lunch from home.

MOSI does not have concessions so food must be brought with you. MOSI does, however, partner with Pepsi, Healthy Vending, and MiniMelts vending which accept credit cards and cash in denominations of $1 or $5. MOSI is unable to supply change for vending so please plan accordingly.

If ordering from Flik, students should select a Deli Sandwich combo which will include a sandwich, chips, fruit, and water for $7.25. Flik box lunches will be charged to your child's MySchoolBucks.com account.

Students may order box lunch from Flik

Drop-off 
Students are to be dropped off at the normal CDS time. Students are to report to the Student Union at 8:15 am.

Pick-up 
Students will return to school for regular dismissal at 3:00 pm.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Mrs. Alison Richards.

You can still donate to make this dream a reality.

For more information, contact Michelle Robinson, Director of Advancement at (813) 920-2288 x460.

donate today!

SIGN UP TODAY for a summer of fun and learning at CDS!

More Information

SIGN UP FOR BEARSS AVENUE CAMPUS CAMPS

SUMMER ACADEMIC COURSES

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Tuesday, March 29
6:45-7:45 pm
Elementary Multi-Purpose Room

This is considered a mandatory event for 9th grade students and parents.

The College Information Night is an opportunity to learn about Carrollwood Day School's comprehensive college counseling program, gain insightful and developmental content that is grade appropriate, and to determine a successful achievement template for undergraduate admission success. At this meeting, we will:

• We will provide an introduction and overview of the CDS college counseling department.
• Discuss the programming put forth by the college counseling department throughout the course of the school year.
• Review the identifiable strengths and characteristics of the academic offerings at CDS in relation to the college admission process.
• Cover the standardized testing timeline in high school to prepare for the college admission process.
• Review how students are strategically positioned to have positive outcomes in the admission process as well as some recent successes from current and past graduating classes with respect to their admission decisions.
• Point out valuable resources available to families through the college counseling department and the process for scheduling individual meetings with college counselors. 

College counselor assignments for this school year will be distributed in the packet of information given to families upon check-in, with a follow up email to schedule your mandatory individual college counseling meeting with a student and at least one parent present after the presentation. We look forward to seeing you next Tuesday!

Please contact Corie DiPhilippo in the College Counseling office with any questions.

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30TH
11:30 am
Mrs. Montague's Room
There is a mandatory meeting for all seniors attending Grad Bash meeting in Mrs. Montague's room at 11:30 a.m.. You must attend if you are going to Grad Bash on Friday, April 1st."

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SUMMER ACADEMICS and enrichment programs for upper school students include:

• Reading/Writing SAT class and the English/Reading ACT class
• Math SAT class
• Math/Science ACT class
• Personalized Learning Path
• Speech & Debate

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SUMMER ACADEMIC COURSES

You can still donate to make this dream a reality.

For more information, contact Michelle Robinson, Director of Advancement at (813) 920-2288 x460.

donate today!

Mr. McGrath has made a refresher course video with tips and tricks on how to use PikMyKid. (Click on the image below to watch the video.)

Middle School teachers offer FLEX support/help sessions before school, during lunch, and after school. Click the link below to find charts with morning and afternoon help sessions for the arts and academics.

MIDDLE SCHOOL FLEX SCHEDULE

CDS believes some of the best learning happens outside the classroom. Middle School students can choose from a variety of clubs to create enthusiasm for learning while building creativity, imagination and positive social skills. 

MS ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES

All members of the CDS community: faculty and staff, parents, and students, have a shared responsibility to keep our school in good health by committing to adhere to school policies and public health directives both in and out of school. To prevent early dismissals, classroom closings, building closings, and potential school wide closing we ask all stakeholders to comply with our sick day guidelines.

CDS SICK DAY POLICY

If your child becomes ill or is injured at school, it is imperative that we are able to get in touch with you or your designated contact person immediately. Please inform the office if there is a change in your emergency contact or procedure, even if the change is just for one day.

The administration has approved these calendar dates for the 2022-2023 school year:

Mon & Tues, Aug 15 & 16: 
MS and US Orientation (Attendance is mandatory)

Mon - Wed, Aug 15 - 17: 
ECC & Elementary Meet Your Teacher (ECC: Small group visits; Elementary: Individual meetings)

Wednesday, August 17: 
First day of classes for MS and US

Thursday, August 18: 
First day of classes for LS (ECC & Elementary)

Mon - Fri, Nov 21 - 25: 
Fall Break

Monday, December 19 - Wednesday, January 4: 
Winter Break for students

Thursday, January 5: 
Classes resume

Mon - Fri, March 13 - 17: 
Spring Break

Friday, May 26: 
Last day of school

Always check the website calendar for the most accurate information.

The Lower School offers early morning care beginning at 7:30 am and an after care program until 6:00 pm daily. 
(There is no fee for early drop-off at the Bearss Avenue campus; there is a fee for all other extended day programs.)

Please be mindful of these hours and drop-off and pick-up your children only during these hours.

ECC students may also be dropped off at 7:30 am at the Bearss Avenue campus with their siblings. Parents can register their ECC children to ride the shuttle bus between the Bearss Avenue campus and the Early Childhood Campus. There is a fee for the shuttle bus service.

Here is  a sample schedule for After Care at the ECC:

2:15 pm
Aftercare begins

• Counselors will escort students outside for outdoor free play.
• Physical distancing will be required.

3:00 pm
Snack

3:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Indoor free play

• Students will be split into cohorts by grade.
• Individual games will  be provided to the students.
• Supplies will not be shared.
• Physical distancing will be required.

6:00 pm
Aftercare ends

Rainy Day Plan
Students will start out in designated classrooms, per grade, where they will engage in indoor activities such as dance with "go noodle."

Here is  a sample schedule for After Care at the Bearss Avenue campus:

3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Dismissal - All students dismiss from their class room

3:30 pm
Aftercare begins.

• Aftercare counselors will report to their assigned elementary grade level suite to start aftercare. Students are asked to remain within their grade level suite and use their designated classroom bathroom, if necessary. Activities and games can be played within the grade level suite. Physical distancing required.
• Homework can be done by the student in their classrooms. Counselors will be there to help assist, if needed.

4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Snack/Outdoor time for all grades

4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

• Each grade level will rotate into the multipurpose room to participate in a craft related to our weekly theme, led by Ariana Cruz, Auxiliary and Summer Programs Assistant.
• Outdoor time, by grade level, is an option.

6:00 pm
Aftercare ends.

Rainy Day Plan

• Students will start out in their grade level suite, per usual. Homework is encouraged between the time of 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm.
• At 4:00 pm students will be led to the multipurpose room for a movie. Social distancing will be required.

Schoology is a web-based learning management system that  provides a secure and safe, easy-to-use, way for teachers, students, parents, and administrators to seamlessly communicate and collaborate to enhance students’ learning and success.

The access codes and instructions for creating parent Schoology accounts will be sent home with MS and US students. 

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College Counseling is thrilled to invite upper school students to visit them in their spacious new suite on the renovated first floor of the main building.

College Rep visits have begun and students in grades 10-12 are invited to attend these session.

Please check the College Counseling calendar each week on this page for a schedule of upcoming visits. Students must register on Naviance as well as obtain permission from their teacher to attend. Registration closes 24 hours prior to the visit.

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. 

Once Seesaw is activated for this school year, returning families will use their same account. Access codes and instructions for creating parent Seesaw accounts will be sent home to new ECC parents during the first two weeks of school. Here is a quick introduction to how Seesaw will connect you to your child's learning and classroom!

Middle School and Upper School students are welcome to remain on campus after dismissal. After school policies have been established to enable students to remain on campus after school and participate in athletic team practices/games and other supervised afterschool activities. No student will be allowed to "hang out" on campus unsupervised after dismissal. Students who are not participating in an athletic team practice session are not allowed to be in the gymnasium or fitness center after school. These facilities are fully booked by the athletic teams.

Supervision for Middle School students will begin at 3:00 pm. Supervision for Upper School students begins at 3:30 pm. Following dismissal, all students must be in an extracurricular activity (working with a teacher, attending an after school program, athletic team practice, drama/music rehearsal, etc.) or report to the MS Study Hall which is held in the MS Student Lounge and Design Tech classrooms or to the US Student Lounge for US Study Hall. Teachers staffing study hall this year are Mr. Jannereth and Ms. Polezhaeva.

• There is no charge for students to attend the MS/US After School Study Hall.
• Normal study hall hours are until 6:00 pm every school day.
• All students reporting to MS/US study hall must sign in and sign out.
  • Students will be allowed to sign themselves out of study hall when their ride home arrives or to go to a sports event; parents will not need to come in to sign out their child. Parents should call or text students once they have arrived on campus. Some cell service does not work inside the school building; if you are unable to contact your child directly, parents should call the school (813.920.2288) and the Welcome Center will notify the study hall supervisor to dismiss your child.
  • Once a child is signed out of study hall, he/she will not be allowed to return. Once children are signed out of study hall, they will no longer be supervised by CDS faculty.
• The expectation is for a "quiet" study hall, but the teacher supervising may allow exceptions for groups working together on school projects or assignments.
• Study hall areas must be left as clean as found.
• All school rules/policies apply during study hall hours. Behavior issues will be reported to the parent. Repeated behavior issues will be referred to the Middle School administration.

Questions? Please contact Mr. Jannereth, MS/US After School Study Hall Coordinator.

Flik serves scratch prepared entrees, including a vegetarian option, a daily grill special, chef prepared specialty salads, and deli sandwiches with in-house roasted deli meats.  Breakfast is  available every day beginning at 7:30 a.m. and fresh fruit, yogurt parfaits, assorted snacks and beverages are available for purchase during MS and US snack breaks.

Cash is not accepted in the lunch line. 

Be sure to set up a declining balance account for ALL students!

• Flik uses a no-cash system. ECC, Elementary, Middle School, and Upper School parents can set up and fund a payment account for each child at MySchoolBucks.com for daily purchases made through the cafeteria line. (ECC and elementary lunches ordered on Nutrislice are also paid for using the MySchoolBucks account.) To create accounts, parents must enter their child's name and birthdate. Accounts can be funded three ways:
  • Make a one-time payment
  • Set up autopay
  • Send a check payable to "Flik" to the school office 
  • If a student's account becomes overdrawn, the student will be served a Sunbutter and jelly sandwich for $3.50 which will be deducted from the student's account balance. We recommend that parents set up auto pay on their MySchoolBucks.com account to ensure their children get to have the lunch of their choice.