Bravo Thespians!

CDS's Jr. Thespian Troupe traveled to Orlando last weekend for their State Festival. 16 Middle School Students competed in individual events including Monologue, Solo Musical, Duet Acting, & Ensemble Acting. Troupe 89245 earned 3 Excellents and 4 Superiors.

Orlando Magic India Day Dancers

Parth M. ('21) and Nitya M. ('25) performed Bharatanatyam dance before the tip off of game between Orlando Magic and Brooklyn Nets on Saturday, February 2 as part of Orlando Magic's India Day celebration. This is the first time that Indian classical dancing has been performed at this annual event.

Do you have questions about US course selections?
8th Grade Parent Q & A
Friday, February 8, 2019
8:00 a.m. ~  Conference Room

Ms. Sara Rubinstein, Upper School Head, invites 8th grade parents to a follow-up Q&A session to answer questions you may have about the choices available to your children as they enter upper school. She looks forward to meeting with parents in the Conference Room in the new administration suite.

At 8:30 a.m., 8th grade parents are invited to join Ms. Rubinstein in the theatre for the opening of the *10th Grade MYP Personal Project Fair. 

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* The 10th Grade MYP Personal Project Fair is a culminating activity of the MYP that showcases and celebrates projects that reflect the students' learning skills, interests and passions.

COLLEGE COUNSELING COFFEE
Tuesday, February 26
Grades 6 - 12
8:30 am – 9:30 am ~ Elementary Multi-Purpose Room

The topic for this coffee is: Keeping Teens Safe on Social Media

Attorney Lori Smith will speak to parents about the social media habits of teens and the social media violations that can most often impact school enrollment and limit future opportunities. She will be address this important topic later in the day during assemblies with MS and US students.  Read more.

COUNTRY'S BIGGEST
AWARD NIGHT

Join us at this year's 25th Annual Red Carpet Gala,
Studio 54, on Friday, March 8, 2019 and get your chance for this exclusive Live Auction Item

TICKETS & SPONSORSHIPS

* 2 Bronze-level Tickets (300 level)

* Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum

* 3 nights at a downtown Nashville hotel

* Concierge Service

* More Information

Shakespeare Festival
Friday, February 14, 2019
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
DISMISSAL IS AT 1:00 PM FOR MS ONLY

Shakespeare Festival is a long-standing tradition at CDS. The entire middle school studies one of Shakespeare's plays. The students conceive, write, direct, and produce their own class plays using contemporary settings and contemporary types of genre to emulate Shakespeare's plot lines.

All middle school students should come dressed in Renaissance attire. The costumes do not have to be elaborate. Boys can wear their pants pushed to the knee with a large shirt and a belt.  Girls can wear a long skirt and a vest. If you need costume ideas please see this link for suggestions. Click here for additional wardrobe ideas.

MS students will be dismissed at 1:00 pm following the Grand Feast. There will not be an early bus for middle school students on this day. A supervised study hall will be available for MS students who are not able to be picked up early.

Parent Volunteers Needed
We are seeking volunteers to help with the set up on February 13 and assisting the day of on February 14 for the renaissance lunch provided to the middle school. Click here to volunteer.

The schedule for the day will be forthcoming.

iFly Field Trip
Monday, February 25
8:05 am - 3:00 pm

Please complete Permission Form for iFly trip.

This enrichment field trip will introduce students to concepts in physics and mathematics related to surface area, forces and motion. This joint math and science experience will take students through the mathematics of skydiving as they learn about gravity, Newton’s laws of motion, and velocity. Engagement in hands-on activities and observation of experiments in the wind tunnel provide the background for a simulated skydiving experience. Interested students will have a flight class and then experience skydiving in the wind tunnel.

• Arrival: Students must report to their Advisories for attendance at 8:00 a.m. We will leave to the buses at 8:05 a.m. We will return to school for regular dismissal.
• Attire: Students should wear well-fitting, lace-up sneakers, or running shoes. Other shoes are not suitable. Students may wear a uniform or spirit shirt and pants - khakis or jeans (CDSA)
• Lunch: Students should bring a bag lunch and bottled water, or may order one from FLIK by February 18.
• Parents must complete the iFly Liability Waiver for students participating in the optional skydiving portion of the trip. iFly will email families a link with the waiver.

8th Grade Parents: We have begun planning for the end of the academic year in May when we celebrate our 8th grade class.   Will you please submit three (3) digital pictures of your 8th grader to be used during the 8th Grade Promotional Ceremony on Thursday, May 9, 2019. We need a baby picture, an elementary age picture, and a recent picture showing your son/daughter as a young adult. The deadline for submittal is Friday, March 8, 2019.

You may submit the digital photos, PDFs or jpeg files via email to 8thgradepictures@carrollwooddayschool.org. Please include your child's name in the subject line of the email message.  Thank you very much for your help.

NO SCHOOL

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15
Professional Day

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18
Presidents' Day

EARLY DISMISSAL

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

No lunches, homework, computers, or other packages can be dropped off at the Welcome Center for Middle School students. Be sure your child comes to school prepared with everything he or she will need for the day.

By now, re-enrollment contracts for the 2019-2020 school year should have already been signed. If you have yet signed your contract, please do so as we are once again expecting grades to be full. We have started to accept siblings and new students. Instructions...

Contracts for returning students are posted to your family account on My Backpack. If you have any questions, please contact Charlotte Benziger or Cayce French.

Varsity Girls Basketball
District Final
7:00 pm - Friday, February 8
CDS Hayes Family Gymnasium

CDS is pleased to host the FHSAA 4A Region 2 District 4 Tournament Final. Come out and support your varsity girls' basketball team as they take on Seffner Christian plays Calvary Christian @ 7:00 pm.

Admission: $6.00 for everyone per FHSAA rules.