Hillsborough County Regional STEM Fair

Congratulations and best of luck to these upper school students who will represent CDS at the 2018 Hillsborough Regional STEM Fair to be held at the Tampa Convention Center February 11-13, 2018:

• Katherine M. (’21) The Effect of Graphene Concentration on the Performance of a Dye Sensitized Solar Cell
• Elizabeth M. (’21) Reverse Electrodialysis for Power Production from Saline Gradients
• Aksheta K. (’20) Production of a Recombinant Vaccine Candidate, Duffy Binding Protein (DBP) Against Plasmodium vivax (P. vivax) Malaria
• Anjali B. (’20) Testing Different Types of Compost and their Temperatures

Class of 2020 - MYP Personal Project Fair

Congratulations to the 10th graders and their mentors for a job well done. The 78 students in the class inspired and intrigued students, teachers and parents with their wide range of projects that pursued personal passions and explored new interests. Class of 2020 Personal Projects

Varsity Girls' Soccer

Congratulations to the Varsity Girl’s Soccer on winning Districts for the second year in a row.

Special congratulations to Rachel S. ('18) for breaking the school record for most goals scored in a season for both boys and girls soccer, She currently has 35 goals, surpassing the record set by Carli G. ('16) for 32 goals;  Rachel has a career total of 97 goals in her four years playing soccer for CDS.

Varsity Boys' Soccer

Congratulations to the Varsity Boys' Soccer team. Come out and support our boys this Saturday at 7:00 p.m. as they take on Shorecrest in the Regional Finals. Go Patriots!

History Fair

Congratulations and good luck to the Upper School NHD History Club members who all qualified to compete at the Florida State History Fair in Tallahasse in May: Sarah S. (’19), Joshua J. (’20), London B. (’21), Hannah G. (’21), Madeline M. (’21), Eric O. (’21), and Chase S. (’21).

Future College Athletes

Congratulations to senior scholar-athletes, Alec G. ('18), Jack P. ('18), and Noah T. ('18) on their commitments to play soccer and baseball at the collegiate level next year. 

A Night at the Tropicana
Saturday, March 10, 2018

For your convenience, below are links to download important information for parents and students regarding end of year responsibilities and activities leading up to graduation. If you have not received your child's personal code of the IB exams, please contact CDS's IB DP Co-ordinator, Mrs. Hsu, and she can share that with you.

• Senior Notes
  Senior Notes contains more detailed information about these upcoming deadlines and other end-of-year/graduation events and responsibilities:
  • SENIOR SLIDE SHOW: A special slideshow is being prepared that will showcase pictures of the Class of 2018. All pictures must be received by Friday, April 20. No print pictures; pictures must be digital pictures on DVDs/CDs, thumb drives, or emailed to seniorpictures@carrollwooddayschool.org. (Please enter your child's name in the subject line of the email.)
  • SENIOR PARENT REFLECTIONS: Senior parents are invited to share reflections about their graduating senior's years at CDS which will be compiled into a commemorative booklet. These reflections can be overall impressions or thoughts about what being part of CDS meant/means to you and your child ... or simply sharing a specific memory/event that had an impact on your child during his/her time at CDS. Reflections will be due by Friday, April 20. 
  • SENIOR CLASS GIFT: The Class of 2018 will raise funds to enhance the décor and furnishings of the Upper School Senior Lounge. It is at your discretion as to what you would like to contribute, no donation is too small. https://budurl.me/CDS2018 
• IB Exam Schedule
  This is the worldwide schedule, the first exam for CDS students will be on Wednesday afternoon, May 2, 2018
  
• Class of 2018 Longterm Assignment Calendar

What Can IB?

Upper School will host its fourth biennial career day on Tuesday, February 20 for all students in grades 9 - 12. This is an exciting opportunity for our students to be able to spend an afternoon exploring their future plans. The program will begin with a Keynote Speaker and then students will attend three breakout sessions led by professionals representing a wide range of careers. 

Students will have an opportunity to learn about the different jobs, education needs, specific requirements, and related job opportunities in career fields that interest them.  

• Click here to meet our Keynote Speaker and Session Presenters

FLU ALERT

Flu activity has increased significantly over recent weeks, according to the CDC and the Florida Department of Health. At CDS, faculty and staff are working diligently to ensure that all classrooms are disinfected regularly. The best way to keep yourself and your family safe and healthy during flu season is to:

Below are links to resources that provide additional information parents my find helpful to prevent and control the spread of the flu:

• Parent Letter from Florida Department of Health
• CDC: "About Flu"
• CDC: "Flu Information for Parents with Young Children"

The 11th grade ES&S classes will be visiting Crystal Springs Preserve on Monday, February 12, 2018. Students will need to bring lunch with them. Flik is now set up to provide box lunches for school field trips!

Box lunches include choice of sandwich/wrap with chips, fruit, and water for $6.75. Please be sure that your child has a payment account for lunches set up at MySchoolBucks.com. Charges for box lunches will be billed to this account.

Orders must be received by 3:00 pm on Wednesday, February 7.

CLICK HERE TO ORDER BOX LUNCH

Thursday, February 15
11:15 am - 12:00 pm
Elementary Campus

Attention Class of 2019!

A special "Pre-Patriot Buddy" activity is planned for this year's Junior class and kindergarteners. These two classes - next year's Patriot Buddy classes - will have a chance to meet and have some fun together. Individual Buddy pairings will not be assigned until the beginning of our next school year.

Help make the magic!
We need flyers to help backstage.  We are looking for people who can help fly the students and remain calm backstage.  But we do need a firm commitment. 

• Mandatory Fly Training:  March 27, 28, and 29.  You must be available for these 3 days when our fly master is here.
• Tech Week: March 30, 31, April 2, 3, 4, 5 
• Shows: April 6, 7, 8, 13, 14 

If you’d like to help, please email Ms. McEvoy or Ms. McCarty.