POINTS OF PRIDE

6th Grade

Welcome back to our 6th grade class who just returned from their 2-day Florida Space Coast trip. This message was passed along to us from the hotel where they stayed: 

  "ALL of the staff were very impressed with how well behaved the children were and how smoothly everything went." Way to go 6th grade, you make us proud!


Forensics Team

Forensic Trophies

CDS girls dominated the Forensics Meet on Wednesday night! A team of 11 girls brought home 8 trophies including two 1st place awards and a sweep of the Original Oratory category! Congratulations to:

  • Isabel Mahoney ('21) - 1st Place Original Oratory
  • Inshara Ali ('21) - 2nd Place Original Oratory
  • Simran ('21) - 3rd Place Original Oratory
  • Sabrina Feldman ('21) - 4th Place Original Oratory
  • Haarika Gurivireddygari ('21) - 1st Place Impromptu
  • Marianne Strobl ('21) - 2nd Place Declamation
  • Petra Waterstreet ('21) - 5th Place Poetry
  • Alexa Gross ('22) - 5th Place Prose

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Duke University TIP Center for Summer Studies

Ashna

Congratulations to Ashna Patel ('22) on qualifying for the Duke University Talent Identification Program's Center for Summer Studies! Only the top 5% of students in the seventh grade are invited to participate in the talent search and only students with the highest ACT and SAT scores among that accomplished group are invited to attend the Center for Summer Studies.

MIDDLE SCHOOL/HIGH SCHOOL PRODUCTION
Addams Family
NEW SUMMER WORKSHOP
Learning Strategies Workshop
Monday - Thursday, July 17 - 27
Introducing a new summer program for middle school and high school students! Spend two weeks learning tips and skills that will empower you to be successful in the classroom!  This engaging workshop will be facilitated by Shelly Hollingsworth (Mrs. H.), who will be joining CDS in the 2017-18 school year as a Learning Specialist.  More info...
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IMPORTANT TECHNOLOGY TIPS
Everyday there are some new things that as educators and parents we need to get up to speed on, it is important to continuously provide the children with guidance and limits.   Many of us are not experts on technology and you do not need to be, just get involved in their media lives and you can help them use these tools responsibly, respectfully and safely.  Click here to download tips on how to keep your children safe and responsible on social media.
LANGUAGE SURVEY

World Languages

As an International Baccalaureate school, one of the practices is to support mother tongue (native language) development of  our students.

We hope you will complete this short survey 
https://goo.gl/forms/ZKDXJ3Q07eJ6zYIw1

MIDDLE SCHOOL DANCE
8TH GRADE WASHINGTON DC TRIP
Washington DC

8th Grade Washington, DC Trip
March 27 - 30, 2017

The itinerary for this year's 8th grade trip to Washington DC has been finalized. An amazing four days have been planned... packed with history, culture, and fun! As the date draws closer, watch for more details about when and where to meet at the airport, tips on what to pack, and other important information.

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Questions? Please contact Ms. Jenna Cohen

THINGS TO KNOW!

Check the "THINGS TO KNOW" tab at the top of this page for information about:

  • After School @CDS for MS students 
  • Middle School Absences and Tardies
  • Community & Service at CDS
    • MYP Service as Action
  • Schoology
  • Patriot Pages Business Directory
  • Online Family Directory
  • "No Work" Fundraisers

EARLY DISMISSAL

FRIDAY, MARCH 17

NOON DISMISSAL
NO SCHOOL

MONDAY, MARCH 19 - FRIDAY, MARCH 24
Spring Break 

FRIDAY, MARCH 31
Grades 7 & 8 ONLY

AN EVENING WITH SARA RUBINSTEIN
An Evening with Sara Rubinstein
Enjoy some wine and cheese while getting to know more about Sara Rubinstein, the next head of CDS High School. This "adults only" evening will be an informal gathering. Please come and learn more about Sara Rubinstein and her vision for our high school. You are welcome to submit questions on the RSVP form.
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* Carrollwood Country Club is located at 13903 Clubhouse Drive, Tampa, FL 33618 - off of North Village Drive.
WHAT'S NEW AFTER SCHOOL?

***NEW*** Lacrosse Club!

Lacrosse

Thursdays: Students ages 11 - 14 
Session 4B: March 30, April 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11 & 18

Fee: $100 per session

SIGN UP TODAY! Fees will be billed to school FACTS account.

Questions? Please contact Ken Akins by email or at 920.2288.

Carrollwood Day School is proud to offer Lacrosse Club for any student age 7-14. Former Florida State University Lacrosse player, Jeremy Kuebrich, will lead the club, focusing on individual skills for the majority of the sessions with minor aspects from the full team being taught as well. Emphasis on the 5 fundamentals of lacrosse will be key. Coach Kuebrich currently is involved with the Bay Area Sand Sharks which is a local lacrosse club in Northdale.

MIDDLE SCHOOL CALENDAR
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