The Laramie Project
Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 7:00 pm
In this 20th anniversary year of the murder of Matthew Shepard, Carrollwood Day School is proud to be able to partner with Matthew Shepard Foundation to present The Laramie Project. This play, not intended for audiences younger than 12 years old, focuses on the town of Laramie, coming to grips with the horrible, hate-fueled death of Matthew Shepard. The play reveals how deep hatred can go, as well as the compassion that lies within all people in a seemingly average community. CDS is bringing this play to the students, families, and community as a reminder that there is always hope, even in times of darkness.
20% of all ticket and t-shirt sales will be donated to the Matthew Shepard Foundation.
Special Guest Speaker
Thursday, November 29, 2018 at 7:00 pm | CDS Theatre
Carrollwood Day School is committed to erasing hate and promoting understanding and tolerance. To help facilitate this important work in connection with this performance of The Laramie Project, we are honored to be able to host a speaker from Matthew Shepard Foundation. Together we will strive to create an environment where people are afforded an opportunity to discuss the play and its messages, the hate they encounter in their own lives, and how we can work collectively to build a more understanding and compassionate community. There will be a program for upper school students during the day followed by a program in the evening for parents and community. Please join us for this important conversation as we strive to ERASE HATE and replace it with understanding, compassion and acceptance in our school, homes, and community.
This event is FREE. Reservations are appreciated.
Carrollwood Day School’s Performing Arts Department is pleased to present their very own mini One Act Festival on Saturday, November 10 at 7:00 pm. Both the Middle and Upper School Thespians will showcase their competition pieces, completely run by the students. Middle School Jr. Thespian Troupe #89245 will perform Epic Fail and Upper School Thespian Troupe #7235 will perform #Viral. Read more about these one act plays.
- Please Note: #Viral is about a prank that goes wrong and includes some online bullying that may not be suitable for younger audiences. #Viral will be the last performance of the night.
November 7, 2018
8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Please join us for breakfast
and a chance to win a ticket to the Gala!
Home of Tsasha Facteau
RSVP by Friday, November 2nd
It should be no surprise to you that word of mouth is our most effective marketing tool. We hope you will invite your family, friends, and neighbors to come learn what CDS offers for their preschool and elementary children!
Summer is a time for travel, discovery,
adventures, and family.
National Honor Society Blood Drive
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
7:30 am - 12:30 pm
Bearss Avenue Campus
Anyone over the age of 16 and a weight of 110 pounds can donate as long as you haven't traveled to a third world country within the last year.
Not sure if you can donate? Contact Shreya T.
"Did you know that today’s American youth are displaying intolerant actions at alarming rates and at younger and younger ages?" (Dr. Borba). In lieu of what is happening in our country and around the world lately, make sure to check out Dr. Borba's website with articles, books, suggestions, and ideas to foster empathy in children. We know that empathy can and should be taught starting at a young age. Read Dr. Borba's tips on how to start nurturing tolerance our children.
The Upper School Jewish Forum invites the entire school to wear all blue (including blue jeans) on Friday, November 2 to promote Kindness and Tolerance. Together, we can spread a strong message of hope in our ongoing commitment to create a more understanding and compassionate world.
- Purchase tickets to The Laramie Project
- Purchase tickets to MS & US One Act Festival
- RSVP to attend parent programs in November focusing on student wellness.
- Help make the magic! RSVP to come to the Gala Kick-Off Meeting.
- 10th & 11th Graders: Sign up for CDS's College Road Trip during Spring Break 2019
- Make an appointment to donate blood.
- Lower School parents: Sign up your ECC and Elementary students' grandparents/grandfriends to receive an invitation to Grandparents/Grandfriends Day.
- Sign up to lend musical instruments to the Mini Musical Instrument Museum in the Elementary DREAM Lab
- Be a Star! Join Friends of the Performing Arts!
- Show your Patriot Pride! Join the Booster Club!
- Set up your child' payment account for lunch from Flik at myschoolbucks.com.
Watch CDS Taking Flight on our social media pages!
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NO SCHOOL
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Break
Winter Break
MONDAY & TUESDAY, JANUARY 7 & 8
Professional Days
NOON DISMISSAL
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16
Fall Break Begins
After Care and MS/US Study Hall are available
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7
There is NO After Care or MS/US Study Hall
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20
Winter Break Begins
After Care and MS/US Study Hall are available
The Safe School Helpline is not for issues that are emergencies or immediate in nature.
If there is an emergency, please call 911
(9-911 from a campus phone)
then contact the CDS Security Office
Look at all the amazing reasons why the CDS
community supports annual giving.
Our goal is 100% participation school-wide.
IT TAKES ALL OF US!
- Friday, November 2
Cheerleading and Football Senior Night
6:30 pm | Wagner Athletic Complex
IT'S TIME FOR THE TOUGH CONVERSATIONS!
An Evening with Jeff Yalden
Tuesday, November 6
7:00 pm | Theatre
Mental Health: What do parents need to know?
In this important program for parents, Jeff Yalden, America’s #1 Teen Motivational and Mental Health Speaker, will address mental health issues with a focus on eliminating the stigma, raising awareness, and preventing teen suicide. This program is recommended for parents with children of all ages. Meet Jeff Yalden.
Reservations appreciated.
Dr. Lindsey O'BrennanTuesday, November 27
8:30 am - 9:45 am
Elementary Multi-Purpose Room
Trends both in and out of our school show students are feeling stressed starting at young ages. This program is part of Carrollwood Day School's commitment to partner with parents to support the overall well-being of our students. Parents with children of all ages are encouraged to attend this program.
Dr. Lindsey O'Brennan is a licensed psychologist and owner of Morningstar Wellness. She works with teens and adults who are experiencing stress, anxiety, and overwhelm due to their school, work, and life demands. She is also an adjunct faculty member and clinical supervisor for school psychology students at University of South Florida. She plays a leadership role in a research project that focuses on developing materials for students, teacher, and parents of high school students in Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate classes to help manage the stress associated with their accelerated coursework.
Dr. O'Brennan has done presentations this year for our 9th and 10th grade classes that were very well received by the students.
Reservations appreciated.
The Lower School Book-o-ween celebration and parade was a spectacular success!
Visit our school photo gallery on Smugmug
for pictures of this wonderful day.
Thank you to the Middle School and Upper School
for coming to the elementary school's
Book-o-ween Character Parade!
CDS Photo Gallery - Book-o-ween Pictures
The password can be found in
this week's Thursday Folder email.
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