INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL AND CARNIVAL

Friday, October 26
Bearss Avenue Campus 

International Festival

Join us for this world class celebration! The CDS International Festival & Carnival is a wonderful day of learning, entertainment, food, and fun! This is a noon-dismissal day.  Children staying for the Carnival must be accompanied by a responsible adult.  There is NO aftercare at the Bearss Avenue campus.

  • 8:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. - Exhibits will be set up in the Elementary Multi-Purpose Room representing the rich cultural diversity of our families. Elementary students will be scheduled to visit the exhibit hall and other classrooms with their parents in two shifts at 8:15 a.m. and 9:15 a.m.
  • 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - Elementary students will present a showcase of talent in the Theatre. 

Carnival

  • 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.  -  Everyone is invited to stay for the annual school carnival. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. The booths will feature games from around the world. Students have unlimited access to all game booths and activities with the purchase of a wristband. (Wristbands must be ordered in advance; watch for information on how to order.)
    • Flik will be serving lunch. Choices will include: hamburger, hot dog, crispy chicken sandwich, chicken tacos, cheese pizza and Greek salad. (Tickets for all food  must be purchased in advance; watch for information on how to order.)

WE NEED YOUR HELP! SHARE YOUR CULTURE!

  • The CDS International Festival is an opportunity for the entire CDS community to come together to celebrate the richness of our diversity. CDS families are invited to share artifacts representing their family's culture and heritage. These items will be displayed at the International Exhibition Friday morning in the Elementary Multi-Purpose Room. Please complete an online form to help us organize and properly exhibit your items.  The deadline for submitting items for display is Friday, October 19.
  • VOLUNTEER! Parents of elementary students are requested to volunteer to help supervise their child's class booth for a half-hour shift.  Parents can sign up to volunteer on iVolunteer.
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PATRIOT RUN

Patriot Run

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

Be A Volunteer

There are lots of ways to share in the fun even if you don't participate in any of the races. Event day volunteers are needed as race marshals and to help with concessions, child care, and activity booths!

CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER

AFTER SCHOOL@CDS

Registration is now open for the second session of our after school programming. We are pleased to offer several new activities this session:

  • Card Crafting Workshop 
  • Culinary Arts Class 
  • Film Makers Workshop
  • Girls' Flag Football
  • Minecraft

Click here for more information about the classes and activities offered.

WINTER LEAGUES BEGINNING

Under the Lights

Under the Lights Flag Football as Powered by Under Armour and Coast to Coast 3 v 3 Basketball as Powered by Under Armour!

Registration is now open for the Winter Leagues!

Under the Lights Flag Football - Powered by Under Armour - is for 1st - 8th grade boys and girls. Our CDS family is invited to play! Your child will have a great opportunity to continue his/her athletic development. The winter season will play on Saturday nights (6 pm - 9 pm) and run from December to February, with an end-of-season Champions Tournament. It will be a great environment. Click here for all of the league and registration information. Read more...

Coast to Coast 3 v 3 Basketball as Powered by Under ArmourThis program is for 1st - 8th grade boys and girls.  Our CD family is invited to play! Your child will have a great opportunity to play a new sport! The Winter season will play on Saturday mornings (same days as flag football) from December to February with an end of season Champions Tournament. Click here for all league and registration information.

PICTURE ORDERS

School Pictures

Picture orders are due by Monday, October 22. 

HURRICANE RELIEF

Respond to Those in Need

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.

DONATION LIST

ALL PRO DADS ARE BACK

All Pro Dad

Tuesday, October 30
7:00 am ~ Elementary Multi-Purpose Room

The All Pro Dad program at CDS does not follow a faith-based agenda, it is character based and is approved by the National PTO for all public schools. This program is for ALL students of ALL religions and students may attend with a special male adult.

This is a great opportunity for dads and their kids to engage in conversation and strengthen their relationships, as well as a time to meet other CDS dads!  

RSVP

Breakfast from Flik will be available for purchase.
(Please note: Flik does not accept cash;
students must have a Flik account set up on MySchoolBucks.com to purchase breakfasts.)

NO SCHOOL

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25
Upper School Conference Day
No School Grades 9 - 12
ECC and Grades 1 - 8 have regular classes 

NOON DISMISSAL

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10
Professional Half-Day

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26
International Festival and Carnival
There is no After Care at either campus

OCTOBER 10 - SIGN UP FOR LATE PICK UP
ClockNOON DISMISSAL
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10

Professional Half-Day

 

Elementary After Care will be open until 6:00 pm

Families are asked to register their children in advance to help CDS staff our After Care program on Wednesday, October 10 to meet the needs of our families. Students staying for after care are reminded to bring lunch from home.

REGISTER

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