Plan to spend an evening with Dr. Michele Borba - internationally-recognized educator and educational psychologist, best-selling author, and parenting, child development & bullying expert.
Carrollwood Day School is thrilled to bring Dr. Borba back to CDS to share hands-on tools to help in parenting for success with CDS parents and friends. This program will be valuable to parents with children from preschool through high school! This event is FREE and will be open to the community.
Dr. Borba is as renowned for her warm, down-to- earth speaking style as she is for cutting edge insights and research-based programs. Her informative and inspiring presentations leave audiences with immediately usable strategies and an actionable roadmap for transforming cultures and improving relationships.
"Why Empathic Kids Succeed
in our All-About-Me-World."
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
6:30 pm - Presentation
7:30 - 8:00 pm - Book Signing
Bearss Avenue Campus - Theatre
COLLEGE COUNSELING COFFEE
Tuesday, September 25
Grades 6 - 12
8:30 am – 9:30 am ~ Elementary Multi-Purpose Room
The topic for this coffee is: Financial Aid and Merit Based Scholarships
Parents of students in grades 6 - 12 are invited to attend this series of informational coffees hosted by the College Counseling Department. This month's program will focus on Financial Aid and Merit Based Scholarships. The discussion will include the timeline, required documentation (FAFSA, CSS Profile), and potential qualifying student and family factors.
International Day of Peace
Friday, September 21
Friday, September 21 is observed throughout the world as International Day of Peace. CDS students and faculty are invited to wear white on Friday as a symbol of peace, kindness and friendship.
As an IB World School, CDS "aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect."
Carrollwood Day School's chapters of Children in Action (CA), Girls in Action (GA), and Acteens are organizing a collection of essential items to put together Blessing Buckets for those who will be affected by Hurricane Florence. Collection boxes will be located in the Elementary Multi-Purpose Room and International Square until Wednesday, October 10. Please check the flyer for the items (and sizes) they are collecting.
Parents & Students who are registered or interested
Wednesday, September 26
12:00 Noon ~ CDS Theatre
Students from grades 8 - 10 will be exploring Quebec City and Montreal January 5 - 11, 2019. Come to a trip information meeting for parents and students on Wednesday, September 26. We hope to see everyone at the meeting. Come and learn more about:
- The Trip Itinerary
- Winter Wear - and where to find it
- Answers to your questions
Wednesday, September 26 is a Noon Dismissal day. Please plan to arrive a little early to have time to park and get your visitor badge at security check-in at the Welcome Center.
There are still a few openings available.
Registration will remain open until September 30.
Questions?... please contact Monique Olson
Itinerary | Registration Instructions
March 13-14, 2019
Register by September 28th!
Information was presented at MS Parents' Night about this annual learning and service trip for the entire sixth grade. Click here for more information.
Registration is now open for 6th grade students to sign up at www.appleseedexpeditions.com
Trip ID (CAR2441)
- Call Appleseed Expeditions 1-888-231-4775 if you have difficulty registering.
- Email the trip leader, Carrie Prieto, with questions or concerns.
March 12, 13, and 14, 2019
Register by Sunday, October 28, 2018
Information was presented at the MS Parents' Night about this annual learning and service trip for the entire 7th grade.
Registration is now open for 7th grade students to register for their class trip to Crystal River at www.appleseedexpeditions.com
Trip ID (CAR2458)
- Call Appleseed Expeditions 1.888.231.4775 if you have difficulty registering.
- Questions? Email Pat Frey, our trip leader.
Carrollwood Day School partners with Capital Tours, Inc. for the 8th grade class trip to Washington, DC. This year's trip will be from Monday, March 25 - Thursday, March 28, 2019. Parents should be receiving a packet with full details about the trip including cost, sample itinerary, and registration form. Registration and payment of the deposit are due October 16, 2018.
Click here to download a copy of the trip information packet and sample itinerary.
Parents need to register online at capitaltours.net
Questions? Please contact Mrs. Jennifer Stanley.
At CDS, we encourage our students to give back to the community. As an IB school, we embrace the mission statement of the IBO, which strives to develop “caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.”
Read more about...
Community and Service at CDS
MYP Service as Action - Grades 6, 7 & 8
NO SCHOOL
No School Grades 9 - 12
ECC and Grades 1 - 8 have regular classes
NOON DISMISSAL
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
Professional Half-Day
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10
Professional Half-Day
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26
International Festival and Carnival
Tomorrow morning, September 21, Carrollwood Day School will test the mass messaging system that would be used for an actual emergency or important notification. These alerts will be sent as emails, text messages and telephone calls to parents only (not emergency contacts).
If you are a parent and do not receive a message tomorrow between approximately 9:30 am - 10:00 am, please email Cayce French with your current contact information.
ATTENTION PARENTS!
If your child will need over-the-counter medication during school or school-sponsored activities, you will need to fill out the "Over-the-Counter Medication Form" and submit it to Magnus Health. (Click here to download the form; the attached cover sheet is needed only if you will be faxing or mailing the form to Magnus Health.)
Please note, this form must be signed by BOTH parent and physician .
If your child gets a bug bite or has a headache, school is able to give your child OTC medication only if the "Over-the-Counter Medication Form" is submitted to Magnus Health.
Parents must send an email to the Middle School Absence Desk by 2:30 pm if their child needs to be picked up or dismissed early. All students being dismissed early must be picked up by 2:30 pm.
Remember that the East (elementary) entrance gate is closed from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm.
The front loop is closed during MS/US lunch - from 10:50 am - 12:05 pm.
No lunches, homework or other packages can be dropped off at the Welcome Center for MS or US students. Be sure your child comes to school prepared with everything he or she will need.
The Patriot Run is a family event sponsored by
Carrollwood Day School's Patriot Booster Club.
There is something for everyone!
The day starts with a FREE breakfast!
Join us for this CDS tradition and day of family fun!
In addition to the exciting races, additional activities include an inflatable activity and crafts!
REGISTER BY OCTOBER 1
TO RECEIVE FREE T-SHIRT
Show your school spirit with a week filled with fun and spirited activities for all - from ECC to Alumni!
Middle School special dress up theme days!
Annual Cheer-Off!
- Monday, September 24: Super Heroes vs. Supervillians
- Tuesday, September 25: Sports
- Wednesday, September 26: Holiday
Noon Dismissal - Thursday, September 27: Dress Like a Teacher
- Friday, September 28: Spirit Day ~ School Colors
1:30 pm - All School Pep Rally
7:00 pm - Varsity Football Homecoming Game
Go Patriots!
Guidelines for dress up theme days:
- No Onesies/Morph Suits
- No weapons - plastic or otherwise
- No Masks
- Students who choose not to dress in the day's theme need to wear their regular school uniform to school
- All costumes/attire must be CDS-appropriate; everything worn should be modest and in good taste.
