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May 4, 2023
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!
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.
Semester 2 Report Cards will be available on June 5th in the Veracross Parent Portal.
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ECC
Dawn Wilson
Head of Lower School
Email me!
ECC CALENDAR
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Parent Input Form 2023
WHY
To gain insight before classroom assignments are made for the 2023-2024 school year
WHEN
All submissions must be collected by 5 pm on May 12th to be considered for the upcoming school year.
WHAT
Ladies Spring Luncheon and Tennis Round Robin
WHEN
Wednesday, May 10
8:30 am - 1:00 pm
WHERE
Avila Golf and Country Club
COST
$150
includes tennis fees, teaching pro, and luncheon
We hope you will join us for a wonderful opportunity for tennis and fellowship to benefit our CDS Annual Giving Fund.
Everyone is welcome to join us for this tennis social event, even if you are a beginner.
Middle School Theatre presents
Seussical Jr.
WHEN
May 5th at 7pm
May 6th at 2pm & 7pm
WHERE
CDS Theater
TICKETS
Adult - $15
Student/Child - $10
May 8 - 12, 2023
ECC Big Room
7:30 am - 4:00 pm
ECC End of the Year Performances
Monday, May 15, 2023
Bearss Avenue Campus - Theater
PreK 4
Arrival time: 5:15 pm
Start time 5:30 pm
Kindergarten
Arrival time: 6:15 pm
Start time 6:30 pm
All families welcome!
The Lower School Student Council is collecting cereal for summer to help families in Hillsborough County from May 1-5th. Collection bins will be at both the ECC and ES campus.
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SUMMER CAMP |
Summer at CDS registration
IS OPEN
Check out our offerings today in our Summer Camp Catalog.
| 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
Parents, please remember that the bus loop is closed to through traffic at 7:40 and all students MUST be dropped off in carline. The only exception to this are the Front of Carline Winners from Gala.
Dawn Wilson
Head of Lower School
Email me!
ELEMENTARY CALENDAR
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WHAT
Ladies Spring Luncheon and Tennis Round Robin
WHEN
Wednesday, May 10
8:30 am - 1:00 pm
WHERE
Avila Golf and Country Club
COST
$150
includes tennis fees, teaching pro, and luncheon
We hope you will join us for a wonderful opportunity for tennis and fellowship to benefit our CDS Annual Giving Fund.
Everyone is welcome to join us for this tennis social event, even if you are a beginner.
The Lower School Student Council is collecting cereal for summer to help families in Hillsborough County from May 1-5th. Collection bins will be at both the ECC and ES campus.
|
RISING 6TH GRADERS |
WHAT
Middle School Football Clinic
WHO
Rising 6th - 8th Graders
WHEN
May 9 - 11 & May 16 - 18
3:15 - 4:15 pm
*Bring water, wear a t-shirt and cleats
MANDATORY
All FHSAA Sports Requirements must be up to date: CDS Sports Conduct, EL2/Sports physical, EL3/Consent & Release, 4 mandatory sports injury prevention videos.
CDS FORMS
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THE LIGHTNING ARE BACK! |
WHAT
P.E. Class with the Tampa Bay Lightning at CDS
WHEN
Monday, March 22, 2023
WHO
2nd - 5th Graders
Elementary encouraged to wear their lightning gear!
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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.
Middle School Theatre presents
Seussical Jr.
WHEN
May 5th at 7pm
May 6th at 2pm & 7pm
WHERE
CDS Theater
TICKETS
Adult - $15
Student/Child - $10
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CDS Community Talk |
WHAT
Community Discussion and Engagement - Eating Disorders
WHO
ALL division parents, teachers, staff, and community members are invited. Due to the nature of this conversation, students are not allowed to attend. This will be an ADULT only event.
WHEN
Monday, May 15th at 6:30 pm
in the Student Union
Parent Input Form 2023
WHY
To gain insight before classroom assignments are made for the 2023-2024 school year
WHEN
All submissions must be collected by 5 pm on May 12th to be considered for the upcoming school year.
WHEN
May 6th & 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.
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SUMMER CAMP |
Summer at CDS registration
IS OPEN
Check out our offerings today in our Summer Camp Catalog.
Middle School
8th Grade Parents
Chuck Maddox
Head of Middle School
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MIDDLE SCHOOL CALENDAR
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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.
Middle School Book Fair
Wednesday
May 17, 2023
9:15 am - 3:30 pm
Wagner Entrepreneurial Center
One day only!
Middle School Theatre presents
Seussical Jr.
WHEN
May 5th at 7pm
May 6th at 2pm & 7pm
WHERE
CDS Theater
TICKETS
Adult - $15
Student/Child - $10
WHAT
Middle School Football Clinic
WHO
Rising 6th - 8th Graders
WHEN
May 9 - 11 & May 16 - 18
3:15 - 4:15 pm
*Bring water, wear a t-shirt and cleats
MANDATORY
All FHSAA Sports Requirements must be up to date: CDS Sports Conduct, EL2/Sports physical, EL3/Consent & Release, 4 mandatory sports injury prevention videos.
CDS FORMS
| COME HEAR THE MUSIC! |
WHAT
Upper and Middle School Spring Concert
WHEN
Thursday, May 11th at 6:30 pm
WHERE
CDS Theater
| SPRING DANCE |
WHAT
Middle School Spring Dance
WHEN
Friday, May 12th at 7:00 pm
6th/7th grade: 7:00-8:30
8th grade: 7:00-9:00
WHERE
Hayes Family Gymnasium
8th Grade Community Project Showcase
When: May 12, 2023 at 8:15 am
Where: Student Union
We welcome parents to come see the community projects our 8th graders participated in for their MYP requirements.
| COFFEE TIME! |
WHAT
IB and Service Coffee Talk for middle and upper school parents
WHEN
Tuesday, May 16 at 8:30 am
WHERE
Wagner Entrepreneurial Center
As an IB world school, CDS is dedicated to building a community prepared and inspired to better the world. Students in all divisions are encouraged to take action.
This coffee will showcase service activities and provide ideas for summer.
WHAT
Ladies Spring Luncheon and Tennis Round Robin
WHEN
Wednesday, May 10
8:30 am - 1:00 pm
WHERE
Avila Golf and Country Club
COST
$150
includes tennis fees, teaching pro, and luncheon
We hope you will join us for a wonderful opportunity for tennis and fellowship to benefit our CDS Annual Giving Fund.
Everyone is welcome to join us for this tennis social event, even if you are a beginner.
|
CDS Community Talk |
WHAT
Community Discussion and Engagement - Eating Disorders
WHO
ALL division parents, teachers, staff, and community members are invited. Due to the nature of this conversation, students are not allowed to attend. This will be an ADULT only event.
WHEN
Monday, May 15th at 6:30 pm
in the Student Union
WHEN
May 6th & 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.
| MAP TESTING |
Spring MAP Testing
May 2 - 5, 2023
MAP tests will be administered during students' math and language and literature classes. Makeup MAP testing will be available on a limited basis; dates and times to be determined.
For questions, please contact Aliya Killion.
| LAST COFFEE |
College Counseling Year in Review
WHEN
Thursday, May 11
8:45 am
WHERE
Wagner Entrepreneurial Center
Please join us for a recap on the year that was in college counseling! We will review the impressive admission results for the class of 2023 including:
- How did our students fare at our in-state institutions?
- Review of some of the geographical hot spots for our seniors.
- Discuss the standardized testing results for our class of 2023.
- What were some of the trends in college admission this year?
- Analyze the selectivity of institutions and the success rates for our applicants.
|
SUMMER CAMP |
Summer at CDS registration
IS OPEN
Check out our offerings today in our Summer Camp Catalog.
Upper School
Tim Walsh
Head of Upper School
Email me!
UPPER SCHOOL CALENDAR
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SUMMER CAMP |
Summer at CDS registration
IS OPEN
Check out our offerings today in our Summer Camp Catalog.
WHEN
May 6th & 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.
WHAT
Ladies Spring Luncheon and Tennis Round Robin
WHEN
Wednesday, May 10
8:30 am - 1:00 pm
WHERE
Avila Golf and Country Club
COST
$150
includes tennis fees, teaching pro, and luncheon
We hope you will join us for a wonderful opportunity for tennis and fellowship to benefit our CDS Annual Giving Fund.
Everyone is welcome to join us for this tennis social event, even if you are a beginner.
| COME HEAR THE MUSIC! |
WHAT
Upper and Middle School Spring Concert
WHEN
Thursday, May 11th at 6:30 pm
WHERE
CDS Theater
| LAST COFFEE |
College Counseling Year in Review
WHEN
Thursday, May 11
8:45 am
WHERE
Wagner Entrepreneurial Center
Please join us for a recap on the year that was in college counseling! We will review the impressive admission results for the class of 2023 including:
- How did our students fare at our in-state institutions?
- Review of some of the geographical hot spots for our seniors.
- Discuss the standardized testing results for our class of 2023.
- What were some of the trends in college admission this year?
- Analyze the selectivity of institutions and the success rates for our applicants.
| EXAM PREP |
Final exams are right around the corner. 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.
| MAP TESTING |
Spring MAP Testing
May 8 - 11, 2023
Grades 9 and 10 only
MAP tests will be administered during students' math and language and literature classes. Makeup MAP testing will be available on a limited basis; dates and times to be determined.
For questions, please contact Aliya Killion.
| 10th Grade Parents! |
10th Grade Parents
If you missed the 10th grade parent meeting on April 25th, please take a look at the presentation linked below. As your student transitions to the DP Program, we want to share information with you about the essential core components of the IB program.
CAS (Creativity. Activity. Service.)
Shelly Hollingsworth
TOK (Theory of Knowledge)
Campbell Whitaker
EE (Extended Essay)
Nancy Hsu
Middle School Theatre presents
Seussical Jr.
WHEN
May 5th at 7pm
May 6th at 2pm & 7pm
WHERE
CDS Theater
TICKETS
Adult - $15
Student/Child - $10
|
CDS Community Talk |
WHAT
Community Discussion and Engagement - Eating Disorders
WHO
ALL division parents, teachers, staff, and community members are invited. Due to the nature of this conversation, students are not allowed to attend. This will be an ADULT only event.
WHEN
Monday, May 15th at 6:30 pm
in the Student Union
| COFFEE TIME! |
WHAT
IB and Service Coffee Talk for middle and upper school parents
WHEN
Tuesday, May 16 at 8:30 am
WHERE
Wagner Entrepreneurial Center
As an IB world school, CDS is dedicated to building a community prepared and inspired to better the world. Students in all divisions are encouraged to take action.
This coffee will showcase service activities and provide ideas for summer.
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
PRICE
Graduates dinners are complimentary. Parents and Guests are $50 per person. Families will not be limited to the number of guests.
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
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Athletics Info & Dates
CDS Athletics is using GoFan online ticketing this year!
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.
UPCOMING GAMES
Friday, May 5th
Varsity Beach Volleyball Regional Playoff Matches
Saturday, May 6th
Varsity Track & Field Regional Meet at Community School of Naples (all day)
All Week
Possible Middle School Baseball Tournament
|
RISING 6TH GRADERS |
WHAT
Middle School Football Clinic
WHO
Rising 6th - 8th Graders
WHEN
May 9 - 11 & May 16 - 18
3:15 - 4:15 pm
*Bring water, wear a t-shirt and cleats
MANDATORY
All FHSAA Sports Requirements must be up to date: CDS Sports Conduct, EL2/Sports physical, EL3/Consent & Release, 4 mandatory sports injury prevention videos.
CDS FORMS
MS Athletics
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Academy of the Holy Names
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Academy At The Lakes
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Berkeley Preparatory School
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Tampa Catholic High School
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Tampa Catholic High School
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Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School
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Seffner Christian Academy
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Freedom High School
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St. Stephens
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Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School
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Tampa Catholic High School
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Boca Ciega High School
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Upcoming Events
ALL SCHOOL CALENDAR
February 2025
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Sunday, January 26
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Tuesday, January 28
Wednesday, January 29
Thursday, January 30
Friday, January 31
Saturday, February 1
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Thursday, February 27
Friday, February 28
Saturday, March 1
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.
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2022-2023 DIRECTORY |
Wondering where to find the 2022-2023 CDS directory? We've gone digital! Click the image below to find out how to access it from your Veracross portal.
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!
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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
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STRATEGIC PLAN |
Check out our 2022-2027 Strategic Plan.
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.
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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.
