Teacher of the Year
Congratulations to CDS US psychology teacher, Denyce DiCaprio for being selected to represent VFW Post 1339 in the VFW Teacher of the Year award contest. Ms. DiCaprio was nominated by N’Jhari J. ('19).
Grand National & World Champion!
Congratulations to Rachael W. ('21) and her horse, Don't Blink CH, for winning the National Champion title in the preliminary class and then winning the championship class for the World Champion at the 2017 Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show in October.
Wednesday, December 6
Theatre
3:30 pm
All students interested in playing on the varsity tennis team should plan to attend this brief sign-up and informational meeting.
Monday, December 11 - Friday, December 15
The upper school administration has prepared a packet of information to help parents understand the exam process. The packet includes exam protocols, expectations, and study tips.
- The examination results will count as 20% of the student’s semester grade for IBDP (Grade 12).
Download Exam Information Packet
The semester examinations are designed to provide seniors with a formal examination environment they are likely to experience in their May IB exams next semester. All senior semester exams will be given at Congregation Kol Ami, 3919 Moran Road, Tampa, FL 33618. This will also be the site for the IB exams in May.
- ARRIVAL: Seniors need to arrive at Kol Ami by 8:15 am and must be outside the examination room at least 15 minutes before each session.
- DISMISSAL: Seniors will be released from Kol Ami at the conclusion of their exam each day.
Pre-ACT (Practice ACT) Test
Friday, December 8, 2017
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Students in Grades 9 - 11
Dismissal: 12:00 p.m.
CDS is offering the Pre-ACT exam to provide a free opportunity for students to practice and simulate the “real” ACT testing environment. There is no cost to each student and the exam will be held during the school day. Please consider this a mandatory part of the formal college counseling process and as part of each student’s individual strategic plan for success.
Questions? Contact the College Counseling Office.
Room assignments will be posted on Schoology on December 6, 2017.
CDS is pleased to partner with Educational Travel Consultants to offer this exciting Visual Arts based trip to New York City. From taking a guided tour of the Museum of Modern Art to ice skating in Central Park, students will enjoy points of interest that will connect meaningfully to their academic studies and personal growth! Read more...
This trip is open to current or former Visual Arts students or students that are interested in the Visual Arts that are in grades 10 -12.
- 1st Deposit $300 due December 1st (refundable if the trip is canceled)
- 2nd Deposit $600 due December 15th (nonrefundable)
- Remaining Balance due January 19th (nonrefundable)
Students and parents/guardians must complete two forms:
- Consent Form
- ETC Emergency Treatment Form
This form must be notarized. There are notaries at school who can notarize these forms for parents. Parents must bring ID and sign the form in the presence of the notary.
San Francisco and Silicon Valley Trip
March 11 - March 15, 2018
All-Inclusive Price: $2,392
$99 Deposit Deadline: November 15, 2017
As part of our innovation initiative and a capstone experience for our design tech curriculum, 9th and 10th grade students have the opportunity to take a fun and educational trip to San Francisco and Silicon Valley, CA with their classmates this year. Click here for more information.
CDS has selected professional travel company, Grand Classroom, to plan every aspect of the trip. Chaperones for this trip will be US technology teacher, Jim Poulin, Todd Broyles (IT Director), and other upper school faculty. Visit the Carrollwood Day School trip webpage at www.grandclassroom.com, click "Find My Trip/Register" and search for Carrollwood Day School.
As we enter into the holiday season, please consider supporting the CDS Annual Giving Program. It signals your confidence in our mission to inspire confident, compassionate, independent and creative thinkers who embrace lifelong learning.
Thank you to all who have donated to the 2017-2018 Annual Giving Program. We appreciate you supporting our goal of 100% participation.
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Show your CDS Senior how proud you are
with a Yearbook Ad!
Your personal message will be printed in the yearbook and treasured forever.
Half Page Ad: $200 | Full Page Ad: $300
Deadline for ad: December 17!
Click here for more information
Questions? Email Michele McCarty
Winter sports are underway! Come out and support our Patriot athletes! Were you unable to come to this afternoon's varsity girls soccer game? AV League captured all the action!
Senior Nights
Mark your calendars for the Winter Sports Senior Nights when we will honor our senior athletes:
- Friday, January 19 - 4:45 pm
Senior Night - Girls Soccer - Thursday, January 25 - 5:45 pm
Senior Night - Boys Soccer - Wednesday, February 7 - 6:45 pm
Senior Night - Girls and Boys Basketball - Thursday, February 8 - 7:00 pm
Senior Night - Wrestling
Bling shirts are now available for all winter sports.
It should be no surprise to you that word of mouth is our most effective marketing tool. We hope you will invite your family, friends, and neighbors to visit our website and learn more about our application process!
NO SCHOOL
Winter Break
MONDAY, DECEMBER 18 - TUESDAY, JANUARY 2
SCHOOL RESUMES ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3
NOON DISMISSALS
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15
Beginning of Winter Break
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3
Online ticket sales will end at 9:00 pm tonight.
Tickets may be purchased at the door, cash or check only.
Pick Up Speed, Finish Strong
Tuesdays and Thursdays in December
December 5, 7, 12, and 14
3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
Mrs. Shelly Hollingsworth
The transition to high school can be challenging, and many students struggle more with the mechanics of high school than with the academics. This will be an interactive workshop that totals four (4) hours, spread over four (4) days. Topics will include Study Skills, Organizational Skills, Test Taking and Time Management.
This workshop is specifically geared to 9th and 10th graders, with a limit of 15 students.
Mrs. Hollingsworth is the Upper School Learning Specialist at CDS. She has been a school counselor for over 25 years, specializing in assisting students in overcoming challenges to succeed.
8:30 a.m. ~ Elementary Multi-Purpose Room
Sara Rubinstein, Head of Upper School, invites parents to attend the next US Parents' Coffee. These monthly get togethers feature a discussion on a topic of particular interest to parents.
The topic for the December coffee is College Counseling. Director of College Counseling, Mr. Joseph Runge, will focus on the college process for those families in the early years of upper school or transitioning from the middle school to upper school at CDS. Content will include:
- An overview of the five-year developmental college counseling program at CDS (grades 8-12)
- What college admission offices value regarding in-classroom and out of classroom achievement
- Standardized test preparation and timely PSAT, Pre-ACT, SAT, ACT assessment
- Gender and geographical preferences, major application strategy, and merit scholarship qualification will also be reviewed.
Parents are encouraged to attend this event, as much of the information to be reviewed will help you assist your children through the college counseling and college admissions processes in the future.
Parents’ Coffee Mornings will be held once a month (generally on Tuesday mornings) at 8:30 a.m.
Additional coffees will be held on:
January 16, February 6, March 6, and April 3. Check the school calendar for information about each of these programs.
The next Gala Committee Meeting is
Monday, December 4
8:45 a.m. - Elementary Multi-Purpose Room
Come be part of the party planning fun!
No experience necessary!
You should have received an auction packet in the mail with information on how you can contribute to the success of this important fundraising event!
