Friday, October 26
Bearss Avenue Campus
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.
- 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. This year all carnival games and activities are FREE.
- Flik will be serving lunch. Choices include this international family favorites: hamburger, hot dog, crispy chicken sandwich, chicken tacos, cheese pizza and Greek salad. Cold Stone Creamery will be serving ice cream. (Tickets for all food must be purchased in advance. Ticket sales will close on Monday, October 22.)
- Each family's complete lunch and ice cream ticket order will be delivered to the youngest elementary child in his/her classroom on Friday morning, October 26.
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.
On Wednesday, October 31st, students at Carrollwood Day School will host “Book-o-Ween”. The entire lower division will partake in a celebration highlighting characters from our favorite storybooks! Your child is invited to come to school dressed in costume as a character from one of his or her favorite books. Additionally, the students are asked to bring the book to school. During class time on Wednesday, October 31st, the students will share what they have learned about their characters from the books. We will celebrate with a book parade in the morning throughout the school and students will have the chance to share their books with book buddies, friends in their classroom, and classroom visitors such as our specials teachers and support team.
Reminders for Wednesday, October 31st:
- Dress as your favorite character from a BOOK!
- Be prepared to share about your character
- Bring the book with your character
- Bring a change of clothes to school so that you can put your uniform on after the parade
- Remember to keep your costume lower division friendly, please do not wear a mask or bring accessories such as swords or weapons
- Scary costumes should be saved for home. Remember we have little ones on campus and this is a celebration of book characters!
Thank you for your support and enthusiasm as we plan for this special day. Please let us know if you have questions.
Warmest Regards,
Mrs. Trudi Buscemi and Mrs. Stacey Hendershot
Picture orders are due by Monday, October 22.
- Friday, October 19
3rd grade trip to Henry B. Plant Museum
9:00 am - 2:30 pm
Students may order a box lunch. - Friday, October 19
5th grade trip to Vigo
9:30 am - 2:00 pm
Mrs. Earle's and Mrs. Lisi's classes - Tuesday, October 30
5th grade Bodyology Field Trip
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tampa Theatre - Tuesday, November 6
1st grade trip to MOSI
9:15 am - 2:00 pm
Registration is now open for the second session of our after school programming. We are pleased to offer several new activities this session:
- Culinary Arts Class
- Film Makers Workshop
- Minecraft
Click here for more information about the classes and activities offered.
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!
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
No School Grades 9 - 12
ECC and Grades 1 - 8 have regular classes
Veterans Day
NOON DISMISSAL
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26
International Festival and Carnival
There is no After Care at either campus
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16
Fall Break Begins
After Care is available at both campuses
We are excited to add a special event for our ECC friends as they join in this CDS tradition. During the week of February 19, we will host Grandparents' and Grandfriends' Day for all ECC and Elementary families.
A formal invitation will be sent in the new year. If you prefer to have a personalized invitation sent to your child's grandparent, please complete this form.