Going to State Competition!
In February, Kourosh R.D. ('20) competed at the local piano Festival for the National Federation of Music Clubs. He won Superior ratings in Piano Accompaniment and in Theory and an Excellent rating for his Piano Solo division. He is now qualified to compete at the Florida State Division for the National Federation of Music Clubs in Piano Accompaniment.
Regional Champs!
Congratulations FHSAA 1A Region 3
Wrestling Regional Champions
Jacob C. '19 @ 160
Jonathan C. '22 @ 152
Friday, March 8
Bryan Glazer Family JCC
522 N. Howard Avenue | Tampa 33606
6:45 p.m. - Check-In, Cocktail Reception & Silent Auction
Raise your paddle at Studio 54 - CDS's 25th Annual Red Carpet Gala - and help our students reach for the stars.
As you may know, we are partnering with BrightBytes, an educational research organization, in order to learn more about our students’ school and home technology use for learning.
If you have not already done so, please take a moment to complete the Technology & Learning questionnaire. Your participation is essential to help us form a more comprehensive picture of technology use for learning in your students’ lives.
The questionnaire should not take more than five minutes, and must be completed by March 15th. To participate please use the link below:
Friday, April 5, 2019 @ 7:00 pm
Saturday, April 6, 2019 @ 7:00 pm
Sunday, April 7, 2019 @ 2:00 pm
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
FOR SHOW AND PRE-SHOW PARTY
Hors d’oeuvres, tea, coffee, and water will be served in the upstairs lounge before guests enjoy the Saturday night performance of Mary Poppins.
$25 per person
Cash Bar: Beer & Wine
*All proceeds will go towards a new light board for our theatre.
It’s time to TURN IT UP, again! Summer programs are just around the corner. And this summer, students entering grades 9-12 will be able to choose from two math bridge courses and five for-credit academic courses!
Questions: Reach out to Summer & Auxiliary Programs Coordinator, Melissa Hill.
College Case Studies Program
Grades 8 - 11
Tuesday, March 12, 2019 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Elementary Multi-Purpose Room
These event has reached full capacity. If you registered and are no longer able to attend next Tuesday, please email Drew Guarino as soon as possible. There are interested families who are on the wait list for the program who would love to attend.
10th and 11th grade students are invited to attend an information session for the Peru service trip and future Rustic Pathways trips this Friday, March 8th at 11:30 am in room H-206. Pizza will be provided for lunch.
We'll be discussing the itinerary, payment plans, and answer all of your questions! Parents are encouraged to join if they are available. Please feel free to reach out to Caroline at Rustic Pathways with any questions beforehand.
We hope to see you there!
Sunday, March 10
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Florida State Fairgrounds
This national college fair features admission representatives from colleges and universities from across the country. Free to attend & open to the public.
- Friday, March 8 is open only to students who attended the first hovercraft session on March 1.
- Friday, March 15 will be reserved for 8th grade, only. Watch for more details.
CDS brings the OneBlood Blood Drive
Thursday, March 14, 2019
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.
Class of 2022 is going to Boston
Monday - Thursday, September 16 - 19
Next year's sophomore class will once again have the opportunity to travel to Boston for an exceptional learning experience. This 10th grade trip provides opportunities for meaningful connections to academic studies, personal growth, adventure, and Class of 2022 bonding through travel.
Boston Trip Presentation
Parent Letter | Proposed Itinerary
- Trip Dates: September 16th – 19th, 2019
- Trip is open to the first 50 students who register with initial deposit (a waitlist will be available)
- Cost per student: $1472 (cost split into 4 payments)
- Price includes: airfare, hotel, meals, entrance fees, tour guide, hotel security, tax, and tips
At CDS, we encourage our students to give back to the community. As an IB school, we embrace the mission statement of the IBO, which strives to develop “caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.”
Read more about...
Community and Service at CDS
MYP Service as Action - Grades 9 & 10
DP Creativity, Action, Service - Grades 11 & 12
NO SCHOOL
EARLY DISMISSAL
Beginning of Spring Break
NO AFTER SCHOOL STUDY HALL
PARENTS PLEASE NOTE:
THERE IS NO AFTER SCHOOL STUDY HALL ON
FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 2019.
ALL STUDENTS MUST BE PICKED UP AT NOON.
THIS IS A NOON DISMISSAL DAY
LEADING INTO OUR SPRING BREAK.
Upper School Parent Coffee
Thursday, March 14
TWO SESSIONS:
8:30 am - Elementary Multi-Purpose Room
5:30 pm - Room H139 - US Math Classroom
Topic: Upcoming Changes in the US Mathematics Program
This program is being offered in the morning and late afternoon in an effort to accommodate varying parent schedules.
The March US Parent Coffee will introduce parents to changes being made in the upper school math curriculum to prepare current 9th and 10th grade students for changes that IB has made in the math content for DP (11th and 12th grade) students. Parents will receive information about options available to 9th and 10th grade students to better prepare them for the change.
8th grade parents are invited to attend this informative presentation.
