POINTS OF PRIDE

IB GRANT WINNERS

Congratulations to two of Carrollwood Day School's outstanding teachers for qualifying for professional development grants from The Florida Association of IB World Schools:

Ashley MabryAshley Mabry, 4th grade teacher was awarded by FLIBS a grant for PYP Professional Excellence. The grant will cover attendance at an IB workshop for Concept-Driven Learners.

Tracy O'NeillTracey O'Neill, Upper School humanities teacher also received a FLIBS Professional Excellence award to attend the World History Association Conference in Puerto Rico this summer.

PLEASE JOIN US

Won't You Be My Neighbor

Mister Fred Rogers left us with many invaluable lessons we can pass on to our children and continue to learn as parents.

Join us for an amazing look at the life, lessons, and legacy of this beloved American icon. A portrait of a man whom we all think we know, this emotional and moving film takes us beyond the zip-up cardigans and the land of make-believe, and into the heart of a creative genius who inspired generations of children with compassion and limitless imagination. 

Watch the official trailer for Morgan Neville's award-winning movie, Won't You Be My Neighbor?

Trolley

Free Child Care is available for
CDS ECC and Elementary Students, only.

Children will be treated to
trolley rides, pizza, and special activities!

Thank you to the Upper School Student Athletic Board who will be assisting CDS teachers and administrators to provide this special programming for the children.

Please RSVP by Friday, January 25.
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED

    EVENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

    FIRST Robotics Tournament

    Combining the excitement of sport with the rigors of science and technology, FIRST Robotics Competitions are the ultimate Sport for the Mind. Carrollwood Day School is proud to host the R.O.B.O.T. League Robot Ruckus Championship (League Tournament) on Saturday, January 19, 2019. We are in need of ten adult volunteers to help with this event. Technical expertise is not needed, there are volunteer roles suited to everyone's interest. (Click here for more information.) Background checks are required so interested volunteers are encouraged to sign up early. Click here to sign up to volunteer.

    Question? Contact Bradley Hayes, CDS Robotics Team Advisor.

    25TH ANNUAL RED CARPET GALA

    Donate Family Entertainment Gift Cards

    During the week of January 14 - 18, the CDS Gala Committee is challenging our families to donate as many Family Entertainment Gift Cards as possible to be used in various baskets to be auctioned at our 25th Annual Red Carpet Gala – Studio 54 on March 8, 2019.  Please send your gift cards in to the Administration Suite marked Attention: Gala Committee. Each week we will focus on another item needed to make our Studio 54 Gala a success.

    SPONSORSHIPS & TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE

    COUNSELORS CORNER

    2018 and 2019

    Welcome back!
    We hope you had a restful break and a Happy New Year! 

    Starting a New Year gives everyone an opportunity for reflection of the past year and provides some perspective for the year ahead. It is a great chance for some honest conversations at home with your children.

    Here is an easy and meaningful way, from The Family Dinner Project, to do that:
    Have family members write down their five proudest moments from the past year, as well as five things they’d like to accomplish in the new year. Once you’ve gathered for dinner, share your accomplishments and hopes!

    TO DO LIST
    CDS IS SOCIAL

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    NO SCHOOL

    MONDAY, JANUARY 21
    Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

    WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30
    Professional Day
    Conference Day for ECC, Elementary & MS

    FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15
    Professional Day
    US Conference Day

    MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18
    Presidents' Day

    EARLY DISMISSALS

    FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8
    MYP Personal Project Fair
    12:00 PM Dismissal for 10th Grade, Only

    THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14
    MS Shakespeare Festival
    1:00 PM Dismissal for Middle School, Only

    SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING

    Safe School Helpline

    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

    WELCOME NEW STUDENTS

    Red Carpet

    Help us roll out the red carpet to welcome our newest students!

    Massimo M. - 4th Grade (Ms. Flansburg)
    Morgan A. - 7th Grade (Mrs. Docobo)
    Dylan L.
    - 8th Grade (Mrs. Gilbert)
    Nicholas R. - 9th Grade (Ms. O'Neill)

    2019-2020 KEY DATES

    2019-2020 Calendar

    The administration has approved the following dates for the 2019-2020 School Calendar:

    • Monday, August 12
      ECC and elementary "Meet Your Teacher" appointments begin
      MS and US Orientation begins for 6th & 9th grade students and all new MS and US students (attendance is required)
    • Tuesday, August 13
      Orientation begins for returning students (attendance is required)
    • Thursday, August 15First full day of classes ECC - Grade 12
    • Fall Break:  Monday - Friday, November 25 - 29
    • Winter Break: Monday, December 23 - Tuesday, January 7
      Faculty/staff returns to school on Mon, January 6
      Students return to school on Wed, January 8
    • Spring Break: Monday - Friday, March 16 - 20
    • Friday, May 22: Last day of school for students
    SHOW YOUR PATRIOT PRIDE
    Patriot Pride
    Come join us as we celebrate our senior athletes!
    • Girls Soccer Senior Night
      Wednesday, January 23
      4:45 pm  |  Wagner Athletic Complex
    • Boys Soccer Senior Night
      Thursday, January 24
      5:45 pm  |  Wagner Athletic Complex
    • Boys Basketball Senior Night
      Wednesday, February 6
      6:45 pm  |  Hayes Family Gymnasium
    • Wrestling Senior Night
      TBD
    2019-2020 RE-ENROLLMENT CONTRACTS

    Re-Enrollment

    Online re-enrollment of current students for the 2019-2020 school year will take place in January. Contracts for each student will be posted to your family account on My Backpack. Please go to My Backpack to be sure all contact information for your family is accurate and complete. If you are unable to access your account, please contact Charlotte Benziger or Cayce French.

    Contracts will be posted to current families’ My Backpack accounts early next week. You will be notified via email when your contract is available. All contracts must be completed and submitted by January 31st. Based on current enrollment and applicant interest, we know that we will be full in several grades across all divisions. Places cannot be held for returning students until the completed contract, non-refundable deposit, and FACTS payment plan sign up are received. Contracts will be sent out to new students beginning February 1st.

    ONLINE SPIRIT STORE
    SUPPORT CDS WHILE YOU SHOP!

    Amazon Smile

    Do you shop at amazon.com? If so, please consider signing up for Smile. There is no cost, and it is exactly the same as shopping at amazon.com, but with smile.Amazon.com, 0.5% of all your purchases support CDS. It is as easy as 1..2..3!

    1. Simply go to smile.amazon.com and enter your regular Amazon log in and password information. 
    2. For  “Pick Your Own Charitable Organization,” type “Carrollwood Day School.” 
    3. Then bookmark smile.amazon.com and use it for all future Amazon purchases. Even after you’ve designated CDS as your Smile recipient, we only receive donations if you log in through Smile.

    Every item available for purchase on www.amazon.com is also available on smile.amazon.com at the same price. You will see eligible products marked “Eligible for AmazonSmile donation” on their product detail pages.