Uh oh! These first graders' teacher had a book she wanted to read to them, but it accidentally got locked inside a Break Out Box! Will they be able to use the four C's (Collaboration, Creativity, Critical Thinking, and Communication) to solve all the challenges and open all the locks?
Wear Blue on Friday
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.
Patriot Run Free Dress Day
All elementary students who participated in the Patriot Run do not need to wear their school uniforms on Monday, November 5.
International Carnival Free Dress Day
In order to participate in the school-wide initiative to wear Blue on Friday, the Free Dress Day for elementary students who won 20 prize tickets at the International Carnival has been rescheduled for Tuesday, November 6.
Picture orders for students who had their pictures taken on the make-up picture day are due
tomorrow, Friday, November 2.
Monday, November 26
6:30 pm | Theatre
We would like to invite you to our first American Student Council Association installation ceremony on November 26, 2018 at 6:30 pm. Students participating in the ceremony should arrive fifteen minutes early so that we can begin promptly at 6:30. The ceremony will be in the Theatre followed by light refreshments in International Square.
Please RSVP to Ms. Montalvo or Mrs. Vicencio if you are able to attend.
- Tuesday, November 6
1st grade trip to MOSI
9:15 am - 2:00 pm - Wednesday, November 14
5th Grade trip to Moffitt Cancer Center
8:00 am - 2:45 pm
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.
Tuesday, November 27
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.)
Under the Lights Coed Youth Flag Football
as Powered by Under Armour at CDS
Registration is now open for the Winter League!
LATE registration closes on November 18th.
Under the Lights Flag Football - Powered by Under Armour - is for Kindergarten - 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.
To register, click this link.
Click the link below for all of the league and registration information. Read more...
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 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.
CDS Photo Gallery - Book-o-ween Pictures
The password can be found in
this week's Thursday Folder email.
Middle School Technology
At CDS, technology is embedded in the learning experiences throughout the entire school. Every student in grades 4 - 12 is required to have a personally owned iPad or MacBook.
- Note for students entering Grade 6: Beginning next year, Middle School will be transitioning away from iPads for 6th grade. Next year 6th graders will be able to use either an iPad or a MacBook; however, 2019-2020 will be the last year 6th grade students will be able to use iPads. Beginning in the 2020-2021 school year, all students in grades 6 - 8 will be required to have a MacBook laptop. If you are planning to purchase a new device in the coming year for your rising 6th grade student, you may want to consider purchasing a MacBook rather than a new iPad.