CDS Robotics #1

Congratulations to the CDS Patriot Bots FTC team for their stellar performance at their first tournament of the season. They were one of 21 teams competing at the R.O.B.O.T. League of Tampa Bay competition at Middleton High School. Our team and various alliance partners competed in six matches, winning all six and placing first for the day. At the helm were driver 1, Evan M. ('20), driver 2, Justin M. ('23), and Coach Petra W. ('21). Click here to see our Robotics Club in action!

Practice Makes Awesome

Parth M. ('21) and Nitya M. ('25) competed at the World Karate Championships held in Dublin last week. 

• Parth secured the Bronze medal in the individual point sparring as well as the Bronze medal in continuous sparring for Team USA.
• Nitya secured the Silver medal in Korean forms, the Bronze medal in Classical Forms as well as the Bronze in continuous sparring.

Be Prepared!

• Review this packet with travel details including flight and hotel information, packing tips, and the itinerary for our group. 
• Be sure to check the weather and help your child pack accordingly; students should bring winter and rain gear!
• Arrive on time Monday morning.  See you at 4:15 am at the Southwest Ticket Counter at Tampa International Airport

Stay in touch with Technology!

• Students should sign up for the GroupMe app. The Chaperones will be using this app to communicate with the group throughout the trip. (This will be a closed group for students and chaperones, only.)
• You can follow your favorite Patriot exploring Boston on CDS's Instagram page, PatriotsOnTheRoad.

If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Sabrina McCartney.

Please note: Due to the group's late return on Thursday night and the half-day schedule on Friday, 10th grade students are not required to attend school on Friday, November 16.

COLLEGE COUNSELING COFFEE
Tuesday, November 13  |  8:30 am - 9:30 am
Elementary Multi-Purpose Room
Grades 6 - 12

The topic for this coffee is: Transitions

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 the many transitions our students are facing. Topics will include:

• Making the transition from 8th grade to high school
• What's it like to move from MYP to DP?
• How to seamlessly integrate into college
• Tips against "oversubscribing"
• Impact of social media on the college experience

Second Chance!
Wednesday, November 14
3:30 pm - International Square

The Balfour Sales Rep will be on campus to take orders for Class Rings, Letter Jackets, & Graduation Announcements.  Read more...

D.C., Philadelphia and New York College Tour
March 17 – 22 , 2019 (Spring Break)
Current 10th & 11th Grade Students

Would you like to visit colleges with your friends? Would you like to tour Northeastern colleges in Washington DC, Philadelphia, and New York City this spring? Here’s your chance to get a head start on your college visits! College Counseling is pleased to announce the first ever Carrollwood Day School college road trip.

We will be offering this very exciting opportunity for current 10th and 11th graders to travel on a college road trip to Washington D.C., Philadelphia, and New York City during spring break, 2019.  Message from Mr. Runge ...

To Enroll Online: Go to www.efexploreamerica.com/2101381UN   

Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions about the tour, what’s included, or how to enroll. Contact Associate Director of College Counseling Mr. Drew Guarino by email or phone at 813.920.2288 x459.

Researching at USF - Junior Class Field Trip
Date: November 16, 2018
Time: 8:30 am -12:00 pm
   (Buses will leave CDS promptly at 8:30 am)
Bring: Government issued ID, e.g., driver's license

The development of research skills is given a central place in the Diploma Programme, as can be seen, for example, through the importance placed on the extended essay. Training in both information-literacy and media-literacy skills is vital for every student. During our upcoming visit to the USF library, librarians will show our juniors how to search the USF library catalog and databases as well as allow them to begin borrowing materials.

USF has requested the following student information in order to issue library accounts that will allow students limited borrowing privileges: Name, Address, Phone, Email, Birthdate, and Student number.

Please click on the link below to confirm that we have your permission to release this information for your student to the USF library staff and to confirm that your student will be in attendance on November 16th for this important field trip.

11th Grade Field Trip Form

Questions? 
Please contact Mrs. Hsu, DP Coordinator.

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.

Friday, November 16

Carrollwood Day School will be closing at noon, as scheduled, on Friday, November 16. However, due to unavoidable staffing shortages, CDS will not be able to offer any after school programming next Friday. 

• There will be NO AFTER CARE at the ECC and Bearss Avenue Campuses.
• The MS/US Study Hall will not be available.

We regret have to cancel these programs for next Friday and apologize for any inconvenience these closures may cause our families. Unfortunately, we have received notice from a majority of our after care workers, many of whom are college students, that they will be traveling and unable to work next Friday afternoon.

Thursday, November 15

Parent volunteers are key to hosting this annual high school tradition each year. We need donations of food and paper goods as well as volunteers to help set up, serve, and clean up! Please visit iVolunteer to sign up to help this year!

(This event takes place the same week
as the 10th grade Boston trip.)

Announcing Senior Privileges

At CDS we are preparing students for college and one of the most important aspects of being successful in college is responsibility. This year, with parental permission, we are providing the opportunity for seniors to practice responsibility by allowing them to arrive late to school and leave early on certain specified dates. Beginning in the second semester, seniors will be able to earn the privilege to go off campus for lunch on Fridays.

Please click here to download more information about these privileges, student conditions for eligibility, and the parent permission form.

Disney Trip      

Click here for the schedule and important reminders for students who will be going to Disney World on November 16.

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.

Click here to make an appointment.