8/17/23
August 17, 2023
POWER HOUR starts next week on August 23rd.
A MESSAGE FROM FLIK |
This summer, CDS and our Dining Services company, FLIK, have been working hard to ensure meals at CDS during the 2023 - 2024 school year are easy, quick, and enjoyable! To this end, we are excited to announce some changes to our dining services.
- Flik has switched from My School Bucks to QuickCharge
- All CDS students will have an easy-to-use lunch card to speed up service during lunch
- The CDS Food Truck is back!
- CDS now has its own Flik Director of Dining Services
- Welcome Ernest Durino
If you have any questions, please email Ernest Durino.
If you weren't able to attend the Back to School Fair, click here to read the latest updates from our CDS Security Department.
2023-2024 CDS window clings will be coming home with students this week if you did not pick yours up during the Back to School Fair. Please remove the 2022-2023 sticker and place the new cling inside your vehicle on the lower left of your driver's side windshield.
HB1 School Choice Expansion Explanation |
Recently, there has been increased interest in state-funded scholarships since the expansion of the program through House Bill 1. Three years ago, CDS stopped accepting new state-funded scholarships, such as Step Up, while honoring existing state-funded scholarship agreements with enrolled families. Our intention is to exit the program entirely as the last recipients graduate or shift to our internal financial aid program. Our name will remain listed on the website as accepting the scholarships until the legacy recipients graduate or are moved to our financial aid program, which has caused some confusion, but we are not accepting any new state-funded scholarships at this time.
For more information about this decision, please visit our tuition page on the website. If you have any further questions about the HB1 School Choice Expansion program, please reach out here.
ECC
Dawn Wilson
Head of Lower School
Email me!
EVENT CALENDAR
February
March
Parents, we would like your input! Please share your thoughts on upcoming parent information sessions on the form below.
CDS is excited to roll out the 2023-2024 Carrollwood Day School Friends of the Performing Arts!
New membership levels for every division.
Per your 2023-2024 CDS enrollment agreement, all Do Not Photo requests must be made to the CDS Marketing Department. If you do not want your child to be photographed during the school year please fill out the Do Not Photo request.
Toddlers
Mona A.
Liam B.
Blake B.
Ella C.
Lillian C.
Michael D.
Layna L.
Harrison L.
Justus R.
Jillian T.
Audrey W.
Gramercy W.
Chloe W.
PreK 3
Zachary A.
Mila A.
Elise C.
Kai D.
Adrian D.
Ellington D.
Aurora G.
Madison L.
Jada L.
Charlotte M.
Cole M.
Piper R.
Eloise R.
Ella T.
PreK 4
Lana A-R.
Ameera B.
Maddox C.
Anthony D.
Nora F.
Meenakshi K.
Jayin M.
Tatum M.
Nathaniel P.
Jiyana R.
Declan V.
Landon W.
Bailey W.
Kindergarten
Olive A.
Amanda B.
Emilie B.
Veronica B.
Cody C.
Rohin C.
Isabela C.F.
Sheila C.
Theo D.
Gabriel G.
Michael G.
Lochlan H.
Alexander I.
Aya K.
Abilene K.
Lakshmi K.
Thea L.
Ivanka L.
Ava L.
Lev M.
OIivia M.
Leo M.
Madison M.
Andrew M.
Emma M.
Max M.
Juliana M.
Humza N.
Kiyan P.
Krish P.
Maya S.
Abigail S.
Caleb T.
James Y.
DISMISSAL REMINDERS |
CDS uses the PikMyKid app to help improve the flow of traffic during dismissal. By default, all children have been set up in the app to be picked up in carline. See page 3 of the PikMyKid Instruction packet to make adjustments to your child's dismissal plan. (These changes can be done daily or scheduled for a block of days.)
- Indicate if your child will be staying for aftercare.
- You can add other approved contacts to pick up your child. Be sure to have your non-CDS parent contacts (grandparents, nanny, etc.) set up the PikMyKid app on their smartphone as well.
- If your child is carpooling with another family, be sure to indicate that change on the applicable calendar date.
- PikMyKid Parent FAQs
NEW START TIME!
With the goal of more instructional
time, our PreK 4 classrooms
will be starting at 8:15 am this year.
NO SCHOOL
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
LABOR DAY
Get to know the Lower School Counseling Team
Kristin Calvert
Lower School Counselor (Gr. 3-5)
Malu Molano
Lower School Counselor (Toddlers - 2)
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.
CDS has once again 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.
Elementary
Dawn Wilson
Head of Lower School
Email me!
EVENT CALENDAR
February
March
Parents, we would like your input! Please share your thoughts on upcoming parent information sessions on the form below.
CDS is excited to roll out the 2023-2024 Carrollwood Day School Friends of the Performing Arts!
New membership levels for every division.
The Patriot Spirit Shop is open for Back to School until the 15th and then again on the 20th.
1st Grade
Autumn A.
Agastya B.
Raymond B.
Mosiah B.
Brandon B.
Emma C.
Vivian C.
Chase F.
Ella G.
Joseph K.
Lillian L.
Alexia L.
Vansh P.
Havish P.
Olivia W.
Lily X.
Lincoln Z.
2nd Grade
Laila A-R.
Aanya B.
Kayan C.
Logan F.
Michael M.
Avyaan P.
Aariya P.
Liam S.
Alexander Z.
3rd Grade
Dilan C.
Anna C.
Amelia F.
Barrett G.
Elizabeth G.
Alexandra L.
Alexia M.
Emma P.
Elias S.
Erena S.
4th Grade
Marcial M-F.
Arjun P.
5th Grade
Anvith B.
Aadi B.
Rose H.
Yuvraj J.
Evangelos L.
Elliana L.
Jaysh M.
Leyla M.
Charles M.
Ayaan P.
Maya P.
Giuliana R.
Isaiah S.
Krishiv S.
Peyton S.
Aanya V.
Jacob W.
If you weren't able to attend the New Parent Meeting, please click the for the presentation below.
Per your 2023-2024 CDS enrollment agreement, all Do Not Photo requests must be made to the CDS Marketing Department. If you do not want your child to be photographed during the school year please fill out the Do Not Photo request.
SEESAW FOR ECC |
Stay Informed with SeeSaw
Seesaw will be used as the primary communication tool for Elementary 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 Elementary parents during the first two weeks of school.
DISMISSAL REMINDERS |
CDS uses the PikMyKid app to help improve the flow of traffic during dismissal. By default, all children have been set up in the app to be picked up in carline. See page 3 of the PikMyKid Instruction packet to make adjustments to your child's dismissal plan. (These changes can be done daily or scheduled for a block of days.)
- Indicate if your child will be staying for aftercare.
- You can add other approved contacts to pick up your child. Be sure to have your non-CDS parent contacts (grandparents, nanny, etc.) set up the PikMyKid app on their smartphone as well.
- If your child is carpooling with another family, be sure to indicate that change on the applicable calendar date.
- PikMyKid Parent FAQs
NO SCHOOL
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
LABOR DAY
BEARSS AVE ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL MAP
Beyond the Bell Session 1
Starts September 4
Bearss Avenue SIGN UP + Catalog
*Musical Theatre & Chorus sign-ups coming soon. Students will need to audition. The schedule will be Tuesday & Thursday. For more information please contact Ms. Mosher or Ms. Shephard.
Power Hour Wednesday's start August 23rd
Get to know the Lower School Counseling Team
Kristin Calvert
Lower School Counselor (Gr. 3-5)
Malu Molano
Lower School Counselor (Toddlers - 2)
Get excited for
FALL ELEMENTARY SPORTS
Pep Squad Info
If you are new to the Pep Squad, please contact Coach Nayda Hawkins to ensure you have all necessary information.
CDS has once again 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.
Middle School
Chuck Maddox
Head of Middle School
Email me!
EVENT CALENDAR
February
March
CDS is excited to roll out the 2023-2024 Carrollwood Day School Friends of the Performing Arts!
New membership levels for every division.
CDS has once again 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.
Per your 2023-2024 CDS enrollment agreement, all Do Not Photo requests must be made to the CDS Marketing Department. If you do not want your child to be photographed during the school year please fill out the Do Not Photo request.
6th Grade
Daniela A.
Lucas A.
Madelyn B.
Tyson B.
Sofia C.
Caroline C.
Lucas D.
Connor F.
Arden M.
Deetya N.
Avi P.
Prisha P.
Everett R.
Meila S.
Aubriana S.
Carmella S.
Leonard W.
7th Grade
Joy B.
Sebastian C.
Corbin G.
Jiya M.
Sufian S.
8th Grade
Brandon E.
Giovanni G.
Cole H.
Aziz M.
Eaon M.
William R.
Abigail S.
If you weren't able to attend the New Parent Meeting on the 15th, please click the for the presentation below.
Middle School Dismissal Update
Thank you for your patience this week at dismissal. Hanging car tags will be passed out at dismissal to increase the speed of the line. Please write your student's last name on the car tag and display it for the teacher who is calling names. This is the fastest way to get your child to your car every afternoon.
Overnight Trip Parent Meetings
7th Grade Keys Trip Meeting
Sept. 6 at 5:00 pm
Wagner Entrepreneurial Center
8th Grade D.C. Trip Meeting
Sept. 6 at 6:00 pm
Wagner Entrepreneurial Center
Meeting presentations will be shared via email after the meetings.
WHAT
CC Presents:
All about Applying Early
WHEN
Thursday, September 7th
8:45 - 9:45 am
WHERE
Wagner Entrepreneurial Center
WHO
All Middle and Upper School Families
WHY
There are many different options when it comes to applying early to college and they can often all sound the same: Early Action, Restricted Early Action, Early Decision. We will break down what each option means, lay out the advantages and disadvantages of each, and we will answer your questions.
NO SCHOOL
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
LABOR DAY
NEW START TIME!
With the goal of more instructional time, our middle school
will be starting at 8:00 am this year.
Beyond the Bell Session 1
Starts September 4
Bearss Avenue SIGN UP + Catalog
Power Hour Wednesday's start August 23rd
WHAT
MAP Testing
WHEN
August 22 - August 25
WHO
All 6th, 7th, & 8th Graders
The Patriot Spirit Shop is open for Back to School until the 15th and then again on the 20th.
Upper School
9th Grade Pathfinders
When: 9/18 - 9/20
Cost: $480
Information Packet
Registration and Waiver
Due: 8/18
10th Grade College Trip
When: 9/18-9/19
Where: FSU and UF
Cost: $250
Registration
Due: 8/18
11th Grade Circle F
When: 9/18 - 9/20
Cost: $575
Registration & Waiver
Due 8/18
12th Grade Disney
When: 10/16 & 10/17
Where: Magic Kingdom & Typhoon Lagoon
Cost: $360 plus food expenses for two lunches and one dinner (approximately $75-100 will be the student's responsibility.)
Registration & Payment
Itinerary
Due 8/28
UPPER SCHOOL PARENTS: Please do not arrive for pick up prior to 3:20 pm. Middle school dismisses until 3:30 pm. With the goal of timeliness, we appreciate your help in making dismissal run smoothly.
Stephen Higgins
Head of Upper School
Email me!
EVENT CALENDAR
February
March
April
WHAT
MAP Testing
WHEN
August 28 - September 1
WHO
All 9th and 10th Graders
CDS is excited to roll out the 2023-2024 Carrollwood Day School Friends of the Performing Arts!
New membership levels for every division.
9th Grade
Naomi B.
Ayaan B.
Shania B.
Malaina B.
Alyssa C.
Sahana C.
Griffin C.
Harmony C.
Audrey C.
Isabella C.
Noah D.
Carmen D.
Marilyn F.
Nadia F.
David F.
Ava F.
Tanisha G.
Malachi G.
Dakotah G.
Barrett H.
Nyjil L.
Noah M.
Beck M.
Luis M-S.
Keniya M.
Aadhya P.
Allissae S.
Mariann S.
Amelia S.
Dylan S.
Nicolas T.
Nikos T.
10th Grade
Elena D-F.
Kate H.
Shelby J.
Mia K.
Layla R.
Travis T.
Jansen W.
Eden Y.
11th Grade
Tomas B.
Soraia B.
Mattea C.
Sarah D-F.
Alba H.
Logan K.
Jayden L.
Jordan M.
Michael S.
Emma S.
If you weren't able to attend the New Parent Meeting on the 14th, please click the for the presentation below.
Beyond the Bell Session 1
Starts September 4
Bearss Avenue SIGN UP + Catalog
Power Hour Wednesday's start August 23rd
The Patriot Spirit Shop is open for Back to School until the 15th and then again on the 20th.
NO SCHOOL
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
LABOR DAY
Remember to check the Senior Parent Portal page on the website for the latest senior information.
WHAT
College Counseling Senior Parent and Student Night
WHEN
Thursday, August 24
6:45 pm
WHERE
CDS Theater
This event is mandatory for the student and at least one senior parent to review all the unique events & experiences that impact our seniors in their last year at CDS.
WHAT
CC Presents:
All about Applying Early
WHEN
Thursday, September 7th
8:45 - 9:45 am
WHERE
Wagner Entrepreneurial Center
WHO
All Middle and Upper School Families
WHY
There are many different options when it comes to applying early to college and they can often all sound the same: Early Action, Restricted Early Action, Early Decision. We will break down what each option means, lay out the advantages and disadvantages of each, and we will answer your questions.
Per your 2023-2024 CDS enrollment agreement, all Do Not Photo requests must be made to the CDS Marketing Department. If you do not want your child to be photographed during the school year please fill out the Do Not Photo request.
CDS has once again 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.
Athletics Info & Dates
Registration is open for all Fall Sports
Click the link below and log into your Veracross portal to see what sports are available for your CDS Patriot!
Get excited for
FALL ELEMENTARY SPORTS
Pep Squad Info
If you are new to the Pep Squad, please contact Coach Nayda Hawkins to ensure you have all necessary information.
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.
CDS is excited to roll out the 2023-2024 Carrollwood Day School Booster Club!
We will offer three windows for membership. The first window is from now until the first home football game, on October 6th. We will open again for a two-week window for winter sports and again in the spring.
Your membership is good for your family for the entire 2023-2024 school year so,
MS Athletics
US Athletics Event
Key Info
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.
For the 2023-2024 school year, all student medical and sports information will be in Magnus Health. Make sure you have completed your students(s) State Required Forms prior to the first day of school. You can access your Magnus Health account via your Veracross Parent Portal.
FOR HELP WITH
Accessing Account: Cayce French
Health Forms: CDS Nurse
Athletic Forms: Jill Bondurant
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?
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.
A MESSAGE FROM FLIK |
Flik serves scratch prepared lunches to students in all divisions. You can also order FLIK lunches for some field trips.
Reminder if your CDS student(s) will be riding the bus, please fill out the 2023-2024 Transportation Agreement form.
Early Dismissal and Absences should now be recorded in Veracross. Log into your Parent Portal and click the "Submit an Absence" on the right hand side.
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.
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
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.
For new students, if you have not yet received a Schoology account, please contact Ms. Benziger in the Admissions office.