Forensics News

Congratulations to our middle school Forensics students for their placements in last week's meet. Carter C. ('23) - 1st place Declamation, Vikram B. ('23) - 3rd place Impromptu, Aarnav C. ('25) - 5th place Declamation, and Hailee S. ('23) - 5th place Original Oratory. 

On the Water

Good luck to Ryan S. (’23) and Evan S. (’25) as they head to Sarasota this weekend for the American Youth Cup Regatta. Ryan and Evan compete as part of the Middle School Team at Palm River Training Center.

Palm River Training Center is a subsidiary rowing program under the Plant High Rowing Association and is open to all middle school and high school students from the Bay area. Their mission is to facilitate a nationally competitive rowing program centered around these core values: inclusiveness, commitment, sacrifice, and integrity. The Middle School Program is open to students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade and follows a T/ Th/ Sa training schedule. You can choose the option to participate 1, 2 or 3 days per week for the season. They attend 3-4 regattas per season. For more information, please visit the website at www.planthighrowing.com or contact Head Coach Mike Smith at headcoach@planthighrowing.com. 

Celebrating the Bard

"I can no other answer make but thanks, 
And thanks; and ever thanks;"

Twelfth Night, William Shakespeare

Thank you to Mrs. Stacey Frankel, Mrs. Jamie Kiner and Mrs. Mindy Gilbert along with the entire MS faculty and parent volunteers for planning and supporting another successful Shakespeare Festival. Bravo to our students for their creative and spirited interpretations of Shakespeare's plays.

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.

College Case Studies Program
Tuesday, March 12, 2019  |  6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Elementary Multi-Purpose Room

What if a college admissions counselor could take you behind the scenes, reviewing mock applications right in front of you? That is exactly what parents and students in grades 8-11 will be able to experience at CDS's first ever College Case Studies Program. This is a unique opportunity for CDS parents and students to understand why applicants are accepted, denied, and waitlisted in the evaluation process. Most public and private secondary schools limit case study participation to junior parents and students, only.

This will be an interactive event: families will work in small groups directly with an admission representative and make admission decisions on sample applications. Representatives from Purdue University, The Ohio State University, Clemson University, Stonehill College, and The Catholic University will walk families through mock applications and provide insight as to how admission decisions are made in a committee review process. Families will learn first-hand how factors such as transcript evaluation, college essays, institutional interests, letters of recommendation, and test scores impact decisions in an interactive format.

There will be a panel Q&A with the admission representatives at the conclusion of the event and representatives will also be available to address individual questions with families.

You will not want to miss this valuable opportunity!

Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis
with limited space available!

Friday, March 8, 2019
Bryan Glazer Family JCC
6:00 pm

THERE IS STILL TIME TO
BE A WINNER!

• Donate irresistible items and exciting experiences for our silent and live auctions!
• Become a sponsor!
• Purchase tickets!
• Put together your table!

QUESTIONS? Please contact Sharon Spencer in the Advancement Office.

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 DayMONDAY, FEBRUARY 18Presidents' DayFRIDAY, MARCH 15
Grades 6 & 7, onlyMONDAY - FRIDAY, MARCH 18 -22
Spring BreakFRIDAY, MARCH 29
Grade 8, only 

EARLY DISMISSAL

FRIDAY, MARCH 15
Beginning of Spring Break
NO AFTER SCHOOL STUDY HALL

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
FHSAA 4A Region 2 Semifinals
7:00 pm - Thursday, February 14
CDS Hayes Family Gymnasium

CDS is pleased to host the FHSAA 4A Region 2 Semifinals. Come out and show your love for our varsity girls' basketball team as they take on Belle Isle Cornerstone Charter Academy.

Admission: $7.00 for all fans older than 5 years old per FHSAA rules.

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Varsity Boys Basketball
FHSAA 4A Region 2 District 4 Semifinals
6:00 pm - Friday, February 15
St. Petersburg Catholic High School

Varsity boys' basketball will play Seffner Christian Academy @ 6:00 in the district semifinals.  

Admission: $6.00 for all fans older than 5 years old per FHSAA rules.

• Friday, March 1 and Friday, March 8 will be dedicated to making and racing hovercraft! Open to all middle school students, participants will need to pre-register for this activity and will need to attend both sessions. Watch for the registration link.
• Friday, March 15 will be reserved for 8th graders, only. Watch for more details.

Last Fab Lab Friday had everyone creating Circuit LED Cards!

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.