Sara Rubinstein and the CDS Division Heads reflect on highlights of this amazing year and look forward to a strong finish to the school year.
March 24, 2022
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POINTS OF PRIDE
MARK YOUR CALENDARS |
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
SCHOOL LUNCH PAYMENTS |
My School Bucks has rolled out an update to their system. Please go on your account and make sure you reset your auto pay and confirm your information for payment purposes.
GIVE FROM THE HEART |
You can still donate to make this dream a reality.
For more information, contact Michelle Robinson, Director of Advancement at (813) 920-2288 x460.
STILL CHANCE TO BID! |
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.
There was one positive diagnosis in the past week; MS; the individual is quarantining in accordance with current health guidelines.
FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE |
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.
SUMMER FUN & LEARNING |
SIGN UP TODAY for a summer of fun and learning at CDS!
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!
YOU SHOP - AMAZON GIVES |
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.
ONLINE SPIRIT STORE! |
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.
ORDER CLASS PICTURES |
Class pictures are ready to be ordered!
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NO SCHOOL
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6
ECC ONLY
PROFESSIONAL DAY
FRIDAY, APRIL 15
NO SCHOOL
MONDAY, APRIL 18
PROFESSIONAL DAY
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20
CONFERENCE DAY, LS ONLY
NO SCHOOL ECC & ELEMENTARY
MS & IUS - REGULAR CLASSES
EARLY DISMISSALS
FRIDAY, MAY 6
SPRING FLING
ELEMENTARY ONLY
FRIDAY, MAY 27
11::30 AM - MIDDLE SCHOOL
12:00 NOON - LS AND US
NO AFTER CARE
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
SENIOR NIGHTS |
- 5:45 pm Monday, March 28Flag Football and Track & Field
- 3:15 pm Tuesday, March 29
Boys' Tennis - 4:00 pm Monday, April 4
Beach Volleyball - 3:45 pm Wednesday, April 6
Girls' Tennis - 6:45 pm Wednesday, April 27
Baseball
SAFETY REMINDERS |
Have you seen our new stop sign?
There are now two stop signs at the intersection near the security gate - a new one on the main entrance driveway and the stop sign by the exit from the parking lot. All drivers must stop at these stop signs and cars should alternate one at a time when driving through the intersection. Reminder: The speed limit on campus is 10 MPH.
Arrival and Dismissal Safety
Parents are reminded that students must be dropped off and picked up in the regular carline. Students are not allowed to be dropped off in the parking lot and should never walk through the parking lot unless accompanied by an adult.
Check-In Reminder
All visitors coming on campus before 4:00 pm must check in at the Welcome Center inside the main entrance or at the Elementary Office. Visitors need to present a driver's license or other valid government-issued picture ID to receive a visitor badge. Visitor badges must be worn at all times when on campus.
This includes parents and other guests attending events in the Wagner Entrepreneurial Center. Visitors are not allowed to enter directly into the buildings through the Quad before 4:00 pm.
ECC
ECC ART SHOW |
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.
SCHOOL LUNCH PAYMENTS |
My School Bucks has rolled out an update to their system. Please go on your account and make sure you reset your auto pay and confirm your information for payment purposes.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS |
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
FIELD TRIPS |
- 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.
KINDERGARTEN BOYS |
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
SUMMER FUN & LEARNING |
SIGN UP TODAY for a summer of fun and learning at CDS!
STILL CHANCE TO BID! |
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.
NO SCHOOL
MONDAY-FRIDAY, MARCH 14-18
SPRING BREAK
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6
ECC ONLY
PROFESSIONAL DAY
FRIDAY, APRIL 15
NO SCHOOL
MONDAY, APRIL 18
PROFESSIONAL DAY
EARLY DISMISSALS
FRIDAY, MARCH 11
BEGINNING OF SPRING BREAK
ECC DISMISSES AT NOON
NO AFTERCARE
ORDER CLASS PICTURES |
Class pictures are ready to be ordered!
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VISITOR REMINDER |
Please remember to check in and receive your visitor’s badge when coming on campus during the school day.
ECC CALENDAR
Elementary
POINTS OF PRIDE
MARK YOUR CALENDARS |
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
FIELD TRIPS |
- 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.
GIVE FROM THE HEART |
You can still donate to make this dream a reality.
For more information, contact Michelle Robinson, Director of Advancement at (813) 920-2288 x460.
ALL PRO DAD |
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.
SIGN UP TODAY! |
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.
ORDER CLASS PICTURES |
Class pictures are ready to be ordered!
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AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES |
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.
PYP EVALUATION |
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.
NO SCHOOL
MONDAY-FRIDAY, MARCH 14-18
SPRING BREAK
FRIDAY, APRIL 15
NO SCHOOL
MONDAY, APRIL 18
PROFESSIONAL DAY
EARLY DISMISSALS
FRIDAY, MARCH 11
BEGINNING OF SPRING BREAK
LS DISMISSES AT NOON
NO AFTERCARE
BUSSES WILL DEPART AT 12:20 PM
SCHOOL LUNCH PAYMENTS |
My School Bucks has rolled out an update to their system. Please go on your account and make sure you reset your auto pay and confirm your information for payment purposes.
SUMMER FUN & LEARNING |
SIGN UP TODAY for a summer of fun and learning at CDS!
STILL CHANCE TO BID! |
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.
VISITOR REMINDER |
Please remember to check in and receive your visitor’s badge when coming on campus during the school day.
ELEMENTARY CALENDAR
Middle School
POINTS OF PRIDE
SCHOOL LUNCH PAYMENTS |
My School Bucks has rolled out an update to their system. Please go on your account and make sure you reset your auto pay and confirm your information for payment purposes.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS |
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
8TH GRADE COLLEGE INFO NIGHT |
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.
STILL CHANCE TO BID! |
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.
MARCH 28 - APRIL 1 |
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!
8TH GRADE FIELD TRIP |
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.
GIVE FROM THE HEART |
You can still donate to make this dream a reality.
For more information, contact Michelle Robinson, Director of Advancement at (813) 920-2288 x460.
SUMMER FUN & LEARNING |
SIGN UP TODAY for a summer of fun and learning at CDS!
NO SCHOOL
MONDAY-FRIDAY, MARCH 14-18
SPRING BREAK
FRIDAY, APRIL 15
NO SCHOOL
MONDAY, APRIL 18
PROFESSIONAL DAY
EARLY DISMISSALS
FRIDAY, MARCH 11
BEGINNING OF SPRING BREAK
MS DISMISSES AT 11:30 AM
NO AFTER SCHOOL STUDY HALL
BUSSES WILL DEPART AT 12:20 PM
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MIDDLE SCHOOL CALENDAR
Upper School
SCHOOL LUNCH PAYMENTS |
My School Bucks has rolled out an update to their system. Please go on your account and make sure you reset your auto pay and confirm your information for payment purposes.
9TH GRADE COLLEGE INFO NIGHT |
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.
ORDER CLASS PICTURES |
Class pictures are ready to be ordered!
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GRAD BASH MEETING |
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."
SUMMER FUN & LEARNING |
SIGN UP TODAY for a summer of fun and learning at CDS!
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
GIVE FROM THE HEART |
You can still donate to make this dream a reality.
For more information, contact Michelle Robinson, Director of Advancement at (813) 920-2288 x460.
NO SCHOOL
MONDAY-FRIDAY, MARCH 14-18
SPRING BREAK
FRIDAY, APRIL 15
NO SCHOOL
MONDAY, APRIL 18
PROFESSIONAL DAY
EARLY DISMISSALS
FRIDAY, MARCH 11
BEGINNING OF SPRING BREAK
US DISMISSES AT NOON
NO AFTER SCHOOL STUDY HALL
BUSSES WILL DEPART AT 12:20 PM
SENIOR NIGHTS |
- 5:45 pm Monday, March 28
Flag Football and Track & Field - 3:15 pm Tuesday, March 29
Boys' Tennis - 4:00 pm Monday, April 4
Beach Volleyball - 3:45 pm Wednesday, April 6
Girls' Tennis - 6:45 pm Wednesday, April 27
Baseball
UPPER SCHOOL CALENDAR
COLLEGE COUNSELING CALENDAR
Things to Know
Tour our website
MIDDLE SCHOOL ENRICHMENT |
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.
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.
KEEPING HEALTHY TOGETHER |
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.
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.
2022-2023 KEY DATES |
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.
EXTENDED DAY AT CDS |
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.
ECC & ELEMENTARY AFTER CARE |
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 FOR MS & US |
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.
COLLEGE VISITS |
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.
SEESAW FOR ECC & ELEMENTARY |
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!
MS & US AFTER SCHOOL STUDY HALL |
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.
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
(9-911 from a campus phone)
then contact the CDS Security Office
REPORTING ABSENCES |
COVID-19 Absences
If your child has a COVID-related absence*, please use the COVID Reporting Form to notify school. (* Your child has COVID or lives with someone who has COVID)
ECC student absences, tardies, or early dismissals
Attendance records are kept for all students at the ECC. If a student is going to be absent, parents should notify the school, before school by phone (813.963.2388) or to the following email address:
ECCAbsence@CarrollwoodDaySchool.org
Elementary student absences, tardies or early dismissals
Parents should notify school by 8:00 a.m. by phone (813.920.2288) or by email to the following email address:
ESAbsence@CarrollwoodDaySchool.org
Students who arrive to school after the elementary gate is closed must check-in at the elementary school office to obtain a tardy pass.
Reminder: The elementary (east) gate is locked from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. If you must pick-up or drop-off your child during that time, please enter through the main gate. The access road that connects the front entrance loop and elementary parking lot will be open during those hours.
Middle School student absences, tardies, or early dismissals
Parents should notify the school by 8:00 a.m. at the following email address to report their child's absence. We suggest that parents add this email to their "contacts" for quick access.
MSAbsence@CarrollwoodDaySchool.org
Upper School student absence
Parents should notify the school by 8:30 a.m. at the following email address to report their child's absence. We suggest that parents add this email to their "contacts" for quick access.
USAbsence@CarrollwoodDaySchool.org
If a student is not reported absent at the email above, an email notification of the absence is sent to the parent requesting a response confirming the absence.
Please note that attendance is recorded each day by the first period teacher at 8:30 a.m. Students who arrive to school after 8:40 a.m. must check-in with the receptionist at the front desk in the main lobby to obtain a tardy pass.
US Early Dismissals
Parents should contact the Welcome Center at 920-2288 to arrange for students to be dismissed early. All students, including student drivers, dismissing early must sign out at the Welcome Center. Parent permission is required for student drivers to leave campus early.
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS |
We are pleased to announce the launching of Patriot Nation Community Connections. This online business directory promotes businesses and talents of CDS current and alumni families. As a member of our community you have the opportunity to place a listing in the Patriot Nation Community Connections free of charge.
With this project, we hope to begin to build more than just a community of shared talents. We hope this resource will also open up opportunities for new business ventures, internships, and even future jobs for graduates! We can support each other by creating a family-to-family network of businesses and services. This is an advertising opportunity you can’t afford to miss!
IS YOUR CONTACT INFO CORRECT |
All parents are asked to be sure to always keep your contact information up to date on your family account on My BackPack. This information is used to generate school email distribution lists, online and printed student directories, and to contact parents through the school emergency alert system.
CDS ONLINE PICTURE GALLERY |
Visit Carrollwood Day School's photo gallery on Smugmug for pictures from our first week of school.
Please remember, this password protected site is for the exclusive use of CDS families. The password to this online photo gallery will not be published on the school website. We ask that you respect the privacy of other CDS families and only download pictures with your children. Please do not post to social media any downloaded photos that contain children other than your own.
- Gallery Website
(https://carrollwooddayschool.smugmug.com/) - Password: Check your Thursday Folder email for this private password.
NO WORK FUNDRAISING |
BOX TOP$ FOR EDUCATION
Box Tops for Education is an important tool for CDS to raise funds for small projects. Our school's lifetime earnings are $16,552. We are setting a goal of $1,500 this year.
BTFE is going digital! The new and improved Box Tops app uses today's technology to scan your store receipt, find participating products and instantly add Box Tops to our school's earnings online.
You can still send in traditional clips. If your package has a traditional Box Tops, cut it out and send them into to school. Each clip is worth 10 cents. You can scan your receipt and clip the Box Tops and get twice the amount.
Click here for more information.
AMAZON SMILE
Support Carrollwood Day School while you shop online! Whenever you make a purchase on AmazonSmile, Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible purchases to Carrollwood Day School. Click the link above to link your Amazon account to support CDS, or learn more about the AmazonSmile program.
Athletics Calendars
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Upcoming Events
ALL SCHOOL CALENDAR
Calendar & Category Legend:
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Early Childhood Calendar
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- Elementary Calendar
- Middle School Calendar
- Upper School Calendar