POINTS OF PRIDE

Two more state champs!

Congratulations to brothers Jonathan C. ('22) and Jacob C. ('19) for their State Championship wins in wrestling this weekend! Jonathan won his match after the ligaments in his ankle were severely torn in the opening seconds. He had the ankle taped and fought on to a 5-2 victory. Inspired by his brother, Jacob went out and won the 170-pound state title with a 4-0 decision.

SUMMER PROGRAMS CATALOG

Summer Camp 2018

CDS offers exciting programs for students entering grades 9 - 12.

Study skills, college essay, speech and debate programs are returning. New programs this year include an MYP Boot Camp and a full credit
high school physics course!

Bearss Avenue Campus Catalog

NSH CAR WASH

 Car Wash

It is time for Spring Cleaning around your home - but what about your car? Drive on over to the Bearss Avenue campus this Saturday between 9:30 am and 2:30 pm. National Honor Society members will make your car sparkle!

RELAY FOR LIFE

April 6-7, 2018
Sickles High School
7:00 pm - Opening Ceremony
9:00 pm - Luminaria Ceremony

Relay for LifeCDS Beta Club will participate in the Citrus Park Relay for Life on April 6-7 at Sickles High School and they need YOUR help! This will be the 9th year that CDS will have a Relay for Life team.

Relay for Life is the American Cancer Society’s largest national fundraiser and your contributions are used right here in Hillsborough County. There are several ways you can help:

  1. Honor a cancer survivor or remember someone who has lost his/her battle with cancer by dedicating a candle to be lit at the Luminaria Ceremony at 9pm on April 6. Order your bag and please join us at Sickles High School for this very special ceremony.
  2. Donate gifts cards or other items to be used in gift baskets for fundraising at the event. Contact Shelly Hollingsworth, Beta Club Sponsor, for more information.
  3. Attend Relay for Life at Sickles High School! Opening Ceremonies will be at 7:00 pm and the Luminaria Ceremony will be at 9:00 pm. All evening there will be a cool car show…and appearances by MANY Disney Princesses! Details on these activities are forthcoming.
ORDER CLASS PICTURES

Class Picture

Class pictures are now available for purchase.
They can be viewed and ordered through a password protected online photo gallery.

The password to Studio Artistry's online gallery will be contained in the Thursday Folder E-Notify.

UPPER SCHOOL COFFEE

Upper School Parent Coffee


Tuesday, April 3
8:30 a.m. ~ Elementary Multi-Purpose Room
Grades 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12

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 April coffee is Transitions and will be presented by Joe Runge, Director of College Counseling and Krista Diamond, Upper School Counselor and Director of Counseling Services. The presentation will focus on how to help your high schooler navigate change, particularly transition to college.

This will be the final coffee for this school year.

COLLEGE COUNSELING NEWS

College Counseling Coffees

College Counseling Coffee
Next Program: Thursday, March 15, 2018
8:30am – 9:30am ~ Elementary Multipurpose Room

  • Topic:  The college interview, demonstrated interest/points of contact, and visiting a university.

11th Grade College Counseling Seminars

11th Grade College Counseling Seminars
Next Session: Monday, March 26, 2018
6:45pm – 8:00pm ~ CDS Theatre

These are mandatory events for Grade 11 students


SAVE THE DATE!

9th Grade College Information Night

Tuesday, April 17, 2018
6:45pm - 8:00pm ~ CDS Theatre

Please join the college counseling department for their presentation for the Class of 2021. This is considered a mandatory event for students and parents and the following will be discussed and identified: 

  • College counselor assignments
  • Developmental college counseling philosophy and practice
  • Curriculum Strategy
  • GPA (Grade Point Average)
  • Extra-Curricular Engagement
  • This is also an opportunity to ask questions and meet your college counselor.

College Counseling Hints and Tips

SAT or ACT? 

All colleges and universities in the United States accept either the ACT or SAT and have no preference for one over the other. CDS recommends that students undertake some form of formal preparation for the ACT or SAT, either through a class or one-on-one tutoring. Read more...

COUNTDOWN TO GRADUATION!

Class of 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 deĢcor 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

NOON DISMISSAL

FRIDAY, MARCH 16
Last day before Spring Break
NO AFTER CARE - BOTH CAMPUSES

NO SCHOOL

MONDAY - FRIDAY, MARCH 19 - 23
Spring Break

FRIDAY, MARCH 30

GOLF CLINIC

Golf Clinics at Cheval Golf & Athletic Club
Sponsored by CDS

CDS MS and US students interested in improving their golf skills are invited to attend the following clinics:

All clinics are @ 5:30 – 6:30pm.

  • Tuesday, March 13
  • Tuesday, April 10
  • Thursday, April 26
  • Thursday, May 3
  • Tuesday, May 29
  • Tuesday, June 5

Instructor: Brian Thornbury, PGA, Cheval Director of Golf
Registration Fee: FREE
Registration required
Where: Cheval Golf and Athletic Club, 312 Cheval Blvd, Lutz, FL 33558. Please check in at the clubhouse and let them know you are a CDS student.
Transportation: Self 

Golf Team Discounts

Beginning April 15, CDS golf team members and their parents may play after 12pm any day for a discounted rate: students – $25 and their parents – $40. If the student does not have a valid license, they must have a parent driver and the spectator fee is $25.

A NIGHT AT THE TROPICANA

A Night at the Tropicana

Saturday, March 10
Bryan Glazer Family JCC
522 N. Howard Avenue  |  Tampa 33606
Doors open at 6:45 p.m.  

THE FUN IS ABOUT TO BEGIN!

Click here for helpful information for Gala Guests.

We look forward to raising our paddles with you
in support of Carrollwood Day School.
Best of luck with your bidding!

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