Visitors, faculty/staff, and student drivers are reminded to always lock your car when it is parked on campus. Also, do not leave valuable personal property in your vehicle.

Re-enrollment Contracts must be completed and submitted by January 31, 2022. Based on current enrollment and applicant interest, we know that we will be full in many grades across all divisions. Places cannot be held for returning students until the completed contract, non-refundable deposit, and FACTS sign up are received. Contracts will be sent out to new students beginning February 1, 2022.

If you are unable to access your account, please contact Charlotte Benziger or Cayce French.

Magical. Mischievous. Marvelous.
Matilda is coming to CDS!

TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!

Friday, February 25: 7:00 pm
Saturday, February 26: 7:00 pm
Sunday Matinee  |  Sunday, February 27: 2:00 pm

Tickets & FOPA Membership

There were 34 positive diagnoses in the past week, four ECC, eight elementary. eight middle school, 13 upper school, and one admin/support staff; the individuals are  quarantining in accordance with current health guidelines.

Join us for a night to remember on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at the Bryan Glazer Family JCC.
Cocktail Attire

Purchase Tickets by February 15

SPONSORSHIPS & TICKETS

Donation Form

Proceeds from the gala provide countless enhancements benefiting CDS students.

KEEPING HEALTHY TOGETHER

• Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 4 free at-⁠home COVID-⁠19 tests. The tests are completely free. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days. https://special.usps.com/testkits
• Do not send your child to school if they are not feeling well. Follow the CDS Sick Day Policy.
• 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)
• If your child or someone in your household has COVID, follow the updated school guidelines for isolation and quarantine.

Questions? Contact our school nurse, Jacqueline Silvers (nurse@cdspatriots.org, 813.920.2288)

• 7:15 pm Friday, January 28
• Boys Basketball
• 5:45 pm Monday, February 7
  Wrestling

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. 

start shopping!

Re-enrollment Contracts must be completed and submitted by January 31, 2022. Based on current enrollment and applicant interest, we know that we will be full in many grades across all divisions. Places cannot be held for returning students until the completed contract, non-refundable deposit, and FACTS sign up are received. Contracts will be sent out to new students beginning February 1, 2022.

If you are unable to access your account, please contact Charlotte Benziger or Cayce French.

Tuesday, January 25
Class Pictures

All ECC students will have their class picture taken. Kindergarten students should wear their regular school uniform for this picture.

Retake and Make Up Pictures
Students who have not had their individual pictures taken will also have the opportunity to have their school picture taken. If you would like to have your child's picture retaken, please send in the original proof package.

January 23, 2022
12:00 - 3:00 pm
Bearss Avenue Campus 

Start the new year with an afternoon filled with family fun!

• FREE ADMISSION
• Petting Zoo
• Pony Rides
• Bouncy Houses/ Obstacle Course
• Pottery Wheels
• Ceramic Painting
• Chalk Car
• Rock Wall
• DJ
• Food Trucks (Food for purchase)

Download Flyer

Join us for a night to remember on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at the Bryan Glazer Family JCC.
Cocktail Attire

Purchase Tickets by February 15

SPONSORSHIPS & TICKETS

Donation Form

Proceeds from the gala provide countless enhancements benefiting CDS students.

Please remember to check in and receive your visitor’s badge when coming on campus during the school day.

Re-enrollment Contracts must be completed and submitted by January 31, 2022. Based on current enrollment and applicant interest, we know that we will be full in many grades across all divisions. Places cannot be held for returning students until the completed contract, non-refundable deposit, and FACTS sign up are received. Contracts will be sent out to new students beginning February 1, 2022.

If you are unable to access your account, please contact Charlotte Benziger or Cayce French.

Magical. Mischievous. Marvelous.
Matilda is coming to CDS!

TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!

Friday, February 25: 7:00 pm
Saturday, February 26: 7:00 pm
Sunday Matinee, February 27: 2:00 pm

Tickets & FOPA Membership

• 1st Grade: January 21 and 24 

More Information

Under the Sea Daughter Dance
Friday, February 4
$25/person

Kindergarten and Elementary girls are invited to bring their favorite adult date for an enchanted evening of dancing and light desserts.

Beginning Band
Mondays: 3:15 - 4:15 pm

Beginning Band is for all 5th and 6th grade students interested in learning to play a band instrument. 

Instruction cost is $100 per session.  Session 2 is January 10 - March 7.

There will be a Spring Performance on Thursday, May 12th at 6:30 pm.

Learn More

SIGN UP TODAY!

January 23, 2022
12:00 - 3:00 pm
Bearss Avenue Campus 

Start the new year with an afternoon filled with family fun!

• FREE ADMISSION
• Petting Zoo
• Pony Rides
• Bouncy Houses/ Obstacle Course
• Pottery Wheels
• Ceramic Painting
• Chalk Car
• Rock Wall
• DJ
• Food Trucks (Food for purchase)

Download Flyer

Join us for a night to remember on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at the Bryan Glazer Family JCC.
Cocktail Attire

Purchase Tickets by February 15

SPONSORSHIPS & TICKETS

Donation Form

Proceeds from the gala provide countless enhancements benefiting CDS students.

Tuesday, January 25
7:00 am ~ Student Union

Please join us for the first All Pro Dad meeting of 2022 on Tuesday, January 25 at 7:00 am in the new CDS Student Union!

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

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

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

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

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

RSVP

Re-enrollment Contracts must be completed and submitted by January 31, 2022. Based on current enrollment and applicant interest, we know that we will be full in many grades across all divisions. Places cannot be held for returning students until the completed contract, non-refundable deposit, and FACTS sign up are received. Contracts will be sent out to new students beginning February 1, 2022.

If you are unable to access your account, please contact Charlotte Benziger or Cayce French.

Curriculum Matters:
2022-2023 Course Selections 
Friday, February 4, 2022
8:30 am
Wagner Entrepreneurial Center

All 8th grade parents are encouraged to attend this important program!

Parents of current 8th grade students are invited to attend this special introduction to course selection in the Upper School. 

The topic for this coffee is Curriculum Matters: Registration Choices for the Upcoming Year. Assistant Head of US for Academics and IB DP Coordinator, Nancy Hsu and IB MYP Coordinator, Sabrina McCartney will present curriculum offerings for 9th grade and why choices matter for college placement. Learn about the three pathways to graduation available to students at CDS: Full IB Diploma, IB Course Candidate, and CDS Graduate. Additionally, the process for registering for courses will be explained.

8th Grade Washington DC Trip 
March 22-25, 2022

Important information was emailed to parents of students who will be attending this class trip. Check your email or click below for flight information and special COVID travel regulations from WorldStrides.

Questions? Please reach out to Dr. Sandoval or Mr. Holtsclaw. 

Important Trip Information

Monday, March 7 - Tuesday, March 8

Informational Parent Zoom Meeting
Friday, January 21
9:00 am
(Zoom link is in Thursday Folder email)

The 6th-grade class trip to Florida's Space Coast is a go! It is scheduled for Monday, March 7th - Tuesday, March 8th, 2022. All CDC and CDS COVID protocols will be followed. Students may be required to wear masks during the trip. Please complete this form by Friday, January 21st letting us know of your child's plans to attend or not to attend. Students will sleep four to a room, and the teacher to student ratio will be 1:10. Only CDS teachers will chaperone this trip. Please email cprieto@cdspatriots.org with questions and concerns.

The total trip cost is dependent on the number of students who enroll. The trip will cost less than $400/student, but the final price will be determined at a later date.

We are hosting an informative Zoom meeting on Friday, January 21 at 9:00 a.m. to answer any parent questions. 

More Information & Sign Up Form

Buy an 8th grade tribute ad online at yearbookforever.com. Ad space is limited. Once the space is filled, no more ads will be accepted. So order early!

Instructions for Ad Submission

Wednesday, February 2
8:15 am - 2:00 pm
Straz Center

Eighth-Grade students will attend a live production of Romeo and Juliet at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts on Wednesday, February 2, 2022. This performance directly connects to the Language and Literature curriculum at CDS since eighth-grade students read Romeo and Juliet in class.

Students Not Able to Attend
8th-grade students not attending Romeo and Juliet will be excused from school and should not be on campus that day. Please make the necessary arrangements for your son or daughter. Students will be given an assignment in their Language and Literature course to be completed by their next class. The assignment will be posted as an update from Dr. Sandoval.  It is quite lengthy and will take some time to complete.

COVID Requirements:

• If you have opted for proof of vaccination, please confirm that you have uploaded your son or daughter's vaccine card to Magnus. (How to upload COVID vaccine card.)
• If you have opted for a PCR or Rapid Antigen Test, please send a copy of the test to Deb Golden by Tuesday, February 1st. We recommend having the PCR on Sunday, January 30 to provide enough time for results.

Attire
Since students are attending the Straz Center, we would like them to wear business attire. 

Please check in with your child to confirm they have the following:

• Boys: Dress pants, a collared shirt, and a tie.  A sports coat is optional. No shorts, please.
• Girls: Slacks, a skirt, or a dress. Length must be at least fingertip length. Please wear a blouse with an appropriate neckline and shoes that are comfortable. 

Lunch
FLIK will be offering boxed lunches. Please complete the following Google form to order a boxed lunch. You may also pack a lunch from home.

Order Box Lunch

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 be arriving back on campus at around 2:00 pm and can be picked up at that time.  Alternatively, there will be a Study Hall from 2:00-3:00 pm.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Ms. Michele McCarty or Dr. Scott Sandoval.

Community Service at Feeding Tampa Bay
Thursday, January 27
12:30 - 5:00 pm

On Thursday, January 27, 8th Grade Junior Beta students will be heading to Feeding Tampa Bay to complete service in our community. Students will be leaving campus at 12:30 p.m. and arriving back at 5:00 p.m. Students have been given a Volunteer Waiver to be completed before the 27th. If you have any questions, please email Dr. Sandoval. We look forward to seeing the great work our patriots do in the community! 

Feeding Tampa Bay Waiver

Florida State Statutes 1003.22 and 1002.44 require schools perform scoliosis screening to students in grade six.

These screenings will begin on January 24, 2022. If you have NOT opted out of this screening your child will be screened for scoliosis during their PE class, by our school's registered nurse.

• To opt out of this screening, you will need to complete and sign the electronic opt-out form through Magnus Health by January 21, 2022.
  • Login to Magnus Health on your computer or the Magnus Health app on your mobile device using your My BackPack username and password.
  • Click on your child's name to open their record.
  • Complete the Scoliosis Screening Form.

If you have concerns or questions, please contact your child's primary health care provider or our school nurse, Jackie Silvers (nurse@cdspatriots.org), during regular school hours. 

Scoliosis Screening Procedure

Re-enrollment Contracts must be completed and submitted by January 31, 2022. Based on current enrollment and applicant interest, we know that we will be full in many grades across all divisions. Places cannot be held for returning students until the completed contract, non-refundable deposit, and FACTS sign up are received. Contracts will be sent out to new students beginning February 1, 2022.

If you are unable to access your account, please contact Charlotte Benziger or Cayce French.

Curriculum Matters
2022-2023 Course Selections 
Thursday, January 27, 2022

• 6:00 pm - 9th Grade Parents
  Last Year of MYP
• 7:00 pm - 10th Grade Parents
  DP Pathway Choices

All parents are encouraged to attend these important programs!

Parents of current 9th and 10th grade students are invited to attend these special programs about course selection for the 2022-2023 school year. Students are welcome to attend the evening presentation. 

The topic for this coffee is Curriculum Matters: Registration Choices for the Upcoming Year. Assistant Head of US for Academics and IB DP Coordinator, Nancy Hsu and IB MYP Coordinator, Sabrina McCartney will present curriculum offerings and why choices matter for college placement. Learn about the three pathways to graduation available to students at CDS: Full IB Diploma, IB Course Candidate, and CDS Graduate. Additionally, the process for registering for courses will be explained.

• 7:15 pm Friday, January 28
• Boys Basketball
• 5:45 pm Monday, February 7
  Wrestling

Carrollwood Day School PTO is pleased to invite all 11th and 12th grade parents to our

RSVP

Join us for a night to remember on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at the Bryan Glazer Family JCC.
Cocktail Attire

Purchase Tickets by February 15

SPONSORSHIPS & TICKETS

Donation Form

Proceeds from the gala provide countless enhancements benefiting CDS students.

Magical. Mischievous. Marvelous.
Matilda is coming to CDS!

TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!

Friday, February 25: 7:00 pm
Saturday, February 26: 7:00 pm
Sunday Matinee, February 27: 2:00 pm

Tickets & FOPA Membership

ORDER GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENTS

More Information

SENIOR YEARBOOK ADS

Buy a Seninor tribute ad online at yearbookforever.com. Ad space is limited. Once the space is filled, no more ads will be accepted. So order early!

Instructions for Ad Submission

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

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

MIDDLE SCHOOL FLEX SCHEDULE

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

MS ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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

CDS SICK DAY POLICY

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

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

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

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

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

2:15 pm
Aftercare begins

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

3:00 pm
Snack

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

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

6:00 pm
Aftercare ends

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

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

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

3:30 pm
Aftercare begins.

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

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

4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

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

6:00 pm
Aftercare ends.

Rainy Day Plan

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stay Informed with SeeSaw

Seesaw is the primary communication tool used by ECC teachers.  Seesaw provides a secure and safe, easy-to-use, way for students, teachers, and parents to seamlessly communicate and collaborate to enhance students’ learning and success. Seesaw is a digital portfolio that students will use to showcase what they are learning and doing at school and share with their family. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cash is not accepted in the lunch line. 

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

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