5/18/23
May 10, 2023
Semester 2 Report Cards will be available on June 5th in the Veracross Parent Portal.
The Back 2 School and Summer Assignments page is LIVE!
On this page you will find Key Dates for the 2023 - 2024 school year, events and orientation info for the next school year, as well as summer assignments and recommendations from faculty in each division. Please make sure to check this page often during the summer as more orientation info will be added, however you will also get an email when information is added.
Gently used and clean uniform donations can be dropped off at any of the front desk locations on both campuses.
Fall Pop Up Shop Dates
August 9th & 10th
Please make arrangements to pick up any medication left at school for your child/children.
The Health Office is availability week days:
7:30 am-6 pm: until May 25, 2023
8 am - 4 pm: May 30, 31 and June 5, 2023
Medications will not be sent home with children.
Any medication left in school beyond Monday June 5, 2023 will be discarded unless arrangements have been made to transfer medication to a CDS sponsored camp.
Thank you,
CDS Nurses
nurse@carrollwooddayschool.org
Join us in our efforts to achieve 100% parent participation for our 40th Anniversary. Our division leaders are PK3, 3rd, 6th and 9th. Your gift, no matter the size, will make a difference!
Power Hour has been a great addition to our weekly schedule this year, allowing for extra rest, professional development for our faculty and staff, the expansion of our auxiliary offerings, and less full days off. Thank you for participating in the Power Hour this year. May 17th was the last Power Hour for the year.
There will be NO POWER HOUR on May 24th.
- ECC
- Elementary
- Middle School
- Upper School
- Athletics Info & Dates
- Upcoming Events
- Key Info
- Archived Thursday Folders
ECC
Dawn Wilson
Head of Lower School
Email me!
ECC CALENDAR
It's the last week of school so let's have some fun!
Monday, 5/22: Hawaiian Day
Tuesday, 5/23: Water Day
Wednesday, 5/24: Free Dress Day
Thursday, 5/25: Hat Day
Friday, 5/26: Patriot Day!
Become a Room Representative
Get Involved in the PTO
CDS Ambassador families help connect new families to our Patriot Nation.
Please complete this short form if you would like to become a CDS Ambassador.
I Want To Be A CDS Ambassador Family!
SEESAW FOR ECC |
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.
Elementary
Dawn Wilson
Head of Lower School
Email me!
ELEMENTARY CALENDAR
RISING 6TH GRADERS |
2023-2024
Middle School Cheerleading
We are so excited for a great 2023-2024 cheer season. Please read through this letter, sign, and return the document via email to Vanessa Bergin.
It's the last week of school so let's have some fun!
Monday, 5/22: Lightning Day
Tuesday, 5/23: Hawaiian Day
Wednesday, 5/24: Bowling Day (PE clothes) *Make sure to sign the permission form by Monday the 22nd.
Thursday, 5/25: Hat Day
Friday, 5/26: Patriot Day!
LET'S BOWL |
Elementary is Going Bowling!
When: Wednesday, May 24
Who: 1st - 5th Grades
4th & 5th - 8:30 - 11:00 am
1st - 3rd - 12:15 - 2:45 pm
Please fill out the permission form below by Monday, May 22.
THE LIGHTNING ARE BACK! |
WHAT
P.E. Class with the Tampa Bay Lightning at CDS
WHEN
Monday, May 22, 2023
WHO
2nd - 5th Graders
Elementary encouraged to wear their lightning gear!
We are so excited for a great 2023-2024 pep squad season. Please read through this letter, sign, and return the document via email to Nayda Hawkins.
All interested rising 2nd graders should attend the uniform fitting on one of the following days in the Hayes Family Gymnasium Lobby.
Tuesday, May 23: 3:15 - 4:15 pm
Thursday, May 25: 3:15 - 4:15 pm
Tuesday, May 30: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (Please email if you are coming on May 30th with your time to confirm I am available and not in a meeting)
MORNING OPENING - May 22nd |
MORNING OPENING
Monday, May 22
We will be handing out awards and celebrating July birthdays at the last Morning Opening of the school year.
Become a Room Representative
Get Involved in the PTO
CDS Ambassador families help connect new families to our Patriot Nation.
Please complete this short form if you would like to become a CDS Ambassador.
I Want To Be A CDS Ambassador Family!
WHEN
May 20th
9:00 - 10:00 am
WHERE
Multipurpose Room
All accepted applicants should have received an email with their admission and a link to reserve their spot at orientation. All volunteers must attend orientation or they will not be able to volunteer over the summer. Please direct any questions regarding orientation to Sabrina Olivier.
Middle School
8th Grade Parents
FROM THE OFFICE OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT |
CDS is Having a Backpack Drive
WHEN
May 25th & 26th
The Last Days of School
HOW
There will be boxes outside of Mrs. Hollingsworth's office and in the senior lounge. Please empty your backpacks before putting in the donation bin.
WHY
Gently used backpacks will be donated to the Open Arms' community service organization to help the homeless
Questions?
Email Mrs. Hollingsworth
Upper School students (including rising 9th graders) are invited to sign up for community service opportunities this summer.
Click the link below for opportunities.
GOOD NEWS!
If you weren't able to stop by the book fair yesterday, you can still shop online until May 29! Just click below. Make sure you sign in or create a free account and select Carrollwood Day MS.
AND
for upcoming 7th graders, one of your required summer reading books The Outsiders is for sale so go grab it while you can! Happy reading!
Become a Room Representative
Get Involved in the PTO
CDS Ambassador families help connect new families to our Patriot Nation.
Please complete this short form if you would like to become a CDS Ambassador.
I Want To Be A CDS Ambassador Family!
8th Grade Assessment Info
All 8th-grade students will be completing assessments the week of May 22. The assessments will be conducted during their normal class times.
- Normal study hall will run until 6:00 pm Monday - Thursday
- Friday is early dismissal at 11:30 am. There will be supervision until 12:00 pm.
CDS ATHLETICS UPDATE |
CDS is Offering Sports Physicals for the 2023-2024 Athletics Season
WHEN
June 1st
8:00 - 11:00 am
WHERE
Check in at the Hayes Family Gymnasium. Physicals will be in the P.E. Annex.
WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?
Anyone getting a physical must bring the printed FHSAA EL2 Preparticipation Physical Examination form filled out to get their physical done.
WHEN
May 20th
9:00 - 10:00 am
WHERE
Multipurpose Room
All accepted applicants should have received an email with their admission and a link to reserve their spot at orientation. All volunteers must attend orientation or they will not be able to volunteer over the summer. Please direct any questions regarding orientation to Sabrina Olivier.
Upper School
Tim Walsh
Head of Upper School
Email me!
UPPER SCHOOL CALENDAR
SUMMER CAMP |
Summer at CDS registration
IS OPEN
Check out our offerings today in our Summer Camp Catalog.
EXAM PREP |
9th - 11th Grade Students
Exam Schedule
Monday, May 22 - Thursday, May 25
Make-up exams - Friday, May 26
Final Exam Study Guide
Parents of 9th - 11th graders, please encourage your student to use the exam prep template to prepare.
Mrs. Hollingsworth is available if students need extra help.
FROM THE OFFICE OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT |
CDS is Having a Backpack Drive
WHEN
May 25th & 26th
The Last Days of School
HOW
There will be boxes outside of Mrs. Hollingsworth's office and in the senior lounge. Please empty your backpacks before putting in the donation bin.
WHY
Gently used backpacks will be donated to the Open Arms' community service organization to help the homeless
Questions?
Email Mrs. Hollingsworth
Upper School students (including rising 9th graders) are invited to sign up for community service opportunities this summer.
Click the link below for opportunities.
WHEN
May 20th
9:00 - 10:00 am
WHERE
Multipurpose Room
All accepted applicants should have received an email with their admission and a link to reserve their spot at orientation. All volunteers must attend orientation or they will not be able to volunteer over the summer. Please direct any questions regarding orientation to Sabrina Olivier.
CDS ATHLETICS UPDATE |
CDS is Offering Sports Physicals for the 2023-2024 Athletics Season
WHEN
June 1st
8:00 - 11:00 am
WHERE
Check in at the Hayes Family Gymnasium. Physicals will be in the P.E. Annex.
WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?
Anyone getting a physical must bring the printed FHSAA EL2 Preparticipation Physical Examination form filled out to get their physical done.
Become a Room Representative
Get Involved in the PTO
CDS Ambassador families help connect new families to our Patriot Nation.
Please complete this short form if you would like to become a CDS Ambassador.
I Want To Be A CDS Ambassador Family!
WHAT
Class of 2023 Senior Honoring Dinner
WHEN
Friday, May 19th at 6:00 pm
WHERE
Bryan Glazer Family JCC
522 N. Howard Ave., Tampa, 33606
WHEN
Saturday, May 20th at 5:00 pm
WHERE
Hayes Family Gymnasium
All graduating seniors MUST participate in the full length of rehearsal from 9-11 am May 20th. Seniors who do not participate in the entire commencement rehearsal will not be allowed to participate in the commencement ceremony. Girls should wear the shoes that they will wear to the commencement ceremony.
Graduating seniors must arrive at CDS by 3:00 pm for robing and class pictures.
COLLEGE COUNSELING CALENDAR
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.
Booster Members will receive an email invitation with their season pass link.
GoFan is the official digital ticketing partner for FHSAA, and is used for playoff games in the state of Florida.
ATHLETICS DEPT. ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Be on the lookout for messages during the summer for Fall sports practice dates
- ALL Varsity Fall sports first day of practice: Monday, July 31, 2023.
CDS ATHLETICS UPDATE |
CDS is Offering Sports Physicals for the 2023-2024 Athletics Season
WHEN
June 1st
8:00 - 11:00 am
WHERE
Check in at the Hayes Family Gymnasium. Physicals will be in the P.E. Annex.
WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?
Anyone getting a physical must bring the printed FHSAA EL2 Preparticipation Physical Examination form filled out to get their physical done.
SPRING FOOTBALL CLASSIC GAME
Thursday, May 18 at 7:00 pm
CDS Patriots vs. Pasco High School
MS Athletics
US Athletics Event
Upcoming Events
ALL SCHOOL CALENDAR
Key Info
2022-2023 KEY CALENDAR DATES |
- Spring Break: Monday - Friday, March 13 - 17
- Friday, May 26: Last day of school for students
Always check the website calendar for the most accurate information.
The 2023-2024 Key Calendar Dates have been published.
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.
Access your Magnus Health portal from Veracross! Once you are signed into your Veracross Portal, you can automatically get into Magnus. Update your students health records easily!
STUDIO ARTISTRY PICTURES |
Studio Artistry has a new online ordering system for the CDS Class Pictures. Pictures will be viewed and purchased online and shipped directly to your home - no more waiting for everyone to turn in their orders. You can find your students pictures by the grade or simply take/upload a picture of your child and it will magically find the pictures your child is in. Once ordered you will get your pictures in days instead of weeks.
To view and order please do one of the following:
Text: CDSClass23 to 90738
or
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.
JOIN FOPA |
Friends of the Performing Arts is an organization of parents, alumni, and friends who are dedicated to strengthening the Performing Arts program at Carrollwood Day School.
The CDS Spirit Shop has closed for the month of January for order fulfillment. It will reopen Monday, February 20th - Sunday, February 26th for ordering.
A MESSAGE FROM FLIK |
Flik serves scratch prepared lunches to students in all divisions. You can also order FLIK lunches for some field trips.
It's important to make sure your student's My School Bucks account is up-to-date.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
EXTENDED DAY AT CDS |
Our Bearss Avenue Campus offers an early morning care program that allows parents to drop their student/s off as early as 7:30 am. Students from the ECC campus can also enjoy this service at no charge. Bussing to our ECC is available. Please contact our Transportation Manager, Carl Storck for more information about the ECC shuttle bus.
More Info
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
Pikmykid
Are you still using the old Pikmykid app? The old app will be discontinued and no longer functional starting April 1st.
To ensure a smooth transition, PikmyKid has a new and improved app that is already available for download in app stores. The new app offers several convenient features, including the ability to:
- Schedule early pickups or mark students absent
- Update emergency contact information
- Upload images of delegates for added security
- View the school's event calendar
- Easily announce their arrival
- Follow schools directions for emergency dismissals
Your username and password is the exact same in both apps.
Click here for more information on downloading the new app.
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to the success team at success@pikmykid.com.
FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE |
FL IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTSSeasonal Allergies
Questions? Please email the school nurse at nurse@carrollwooddayschool.org.
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.
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.