CDS is pleased to host a special screening of the documentary Because of Sam for all middle school and upper school students on Monday, September 9. Because of Sam is a documentary film about Sam Piazza, proud CDS alumnus and son of CDS kindergarten teacher Ruth Piazza. Sam is a young man with Down syndrome who overcomes bullying, wins Homecoming King at Gaither High School, and is an advocate for people with disabilities. Sam works at PDQ Carrollwood (Tampa) and volunteers for many worthy causes. Click here to view a preview of Because of Sam.
Following the movie, there will be a Q&A time with Sam and filmmaker, Renee Warmack.
This unique opportunity supports Carrollwood Day School’s diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Thursday, September 12
8:30 a.m. - Elementary Multi-Purpose Room
SEL: Social and Emotional Learning
CDS counselors, Krista Diamond (US), Abby Johnson (MS), and Malu Molano (LS), will share how CDS strengthens students’ social and emotional skills to positively impact their academic performance and their success in life... and how parents can help.
A printed student directory will be distributed to all middle school families later this month. All parents are asked to check your family account on My BackPack to be sure all of your personal contact information is correct. This information is used to generate school email distribution lists, online and printed student directories, and to contact parents through the school emergency alert system. The deadline for corrections to be included in the printed Student Directory is Monday, September 9, 2019.
March 11-12, 2020
Register by September 28th!
Information was presented at MS Parents' Night about this annual learning and service trip for the entire sixth grade.
Registration is now open for 6th grade students to sign up at www.appleseedexpeditions.com
Trip ID (CAR2530)
- To register, go to appleseedexpeditions.com.
- Click on “Login" in the upper right corner.
- Click on "New application.”
- Enter the assigned Trip ID for the 6th-grade Space Coast trip, CAR2530. Create a unique username and password. (If you have registered with Appleseed Expeditions in the past you will need a NEW username for this trip.)
- The system may log you out. If it does, log back in to complete the prompts until all documents are signed. (When you select your child’s t-shirt size please select the appropriate adult-sized shirt. Youth sizes are not offered.)
- The system may log you out again. If it does, log back in to make a payment.
Email the trip leader, Carrie Prieto, with questions or concerns.
March 10, 11, and 12, 2020
Register by Thursday, September 26, 2019
Information was presented at the MS Parents' Night about this annual learning and service trip for the entire 7th grade.
Registration is now open for 7th grade students to register for their class trip to Crystal River at www.appleseedexpeditions.com
Trip ID (CAR2533)
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Contact Kathleen Nodine at Appleseed Expeditions (1.850.231.6926) if you have difficulty registering.
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Questions? Email Pat Frey, our trip leader.
The Patriot Run is a family event sponsored by
Carrollwood Day School's Patriot Booster Club.
There is something for everyone!
The day starts with a FREE breakfast!
Join us for this CDS tradition and day of family fun!
In addition to the exciting races, additional activities include an inflatable activity and crafts!
Sponsorships and registration is now open!
Bring the entire family to the FREE Community Tailgate Party before Senior Night when we honor our senior athletes. Plan to stay for the action as the Varsity Football Team and Cheerleaders take on Cambridge Christian School.
- 5:00 pm FREE Community Tailgate Party
- 6:45 pm Senior Night: Football, Cheerleading, Golf & Cross Country
- 7:00 pm Kickoff: Varsity Football vs. Cambridge Christian
We are asking all families to RSVP again so that we can have an accurate count for the NEW DATE.
The Patriot Booster Club invites all CDS families to show their Patriot Pride by supporting our hard-working athletes.
CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE BOOSTER CLUB
Booster Club members get FREE admission to all home athletic events.
Policy for reporting a MS student absence
Parents should notify the school by 8:00 a.m. at the following email address to report their child's absence. We suggest that parents add this email to their "contacts" for quick access.
MSAbsence@CarrollwoodDaySchool.org
Your message will be retrieved by the middle school secretary. If a student is not reported absent at the email above, an email notification of the absence is sent to the parent requesting a response confirming the absence.
Please note that attendance is recorded each day by the first period teacher at 8:00 a.m. Students who arrive to school after 8:10 a.m. must check-in with the receptionist at the front desk in the main lobby to obtain a tardy pass.
NO SCHOOL
No School ECC - Grade 5
MS and US have regular classes
Middle School & Upper School Conference Day
No School Grades 6 - 12
ECC and Elementary have regular classes
NOON DISMISSAL
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16
Professional Half-Day
Friday, September 20, 2019
8:15 am | Elementary Multi-Purpose Room
MYP Induction Ceremony - All 6th Graders and New 7th & 8th Graders
As our new middle school students enter the Middle Years Programme (grades 6-10), we invite students and parents for an induction ceremony. This ceremony will be for all 6th graders and all 7th and 8th grade students new to CDS and their parents. The ceremony will include an introduction of the MYP, the induction of students, and words of advice from students who have completed the program.
Middle School is pleased to offer a series of morning coffees focused on the unique IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) offered at CDS. This will be the first of three coffees. The topic for this first coffee is:
What is the IB Middle Years Programme?
This coffee focuses on the core elements of the MYP: global context, conceptual teaching and learning, assessment, and Approaches to learning. Parents will see how the MYP is shown through Schoology.
COLLEGE COUNSELING COFFEE
Thursday, September 19
Grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11
8:30am – 9:30am ~ Elementary Multi-Purpose Room
College Counseling invites you to the second in a series of informational programs for parents of students in grades 6 - 11. Learn what the college counseling team does and how they can assist all families in the college counseling/admissions process.
The topic for the September College Counseling Coffee is Financial Aid 101: A discussion of the merit & need-based financial aid process as well as an overview of Florida Bright Futures.
Carrollwood Day School's middle school and upper school music teachers, Mrs. Amy Callahan and Mr. James Mayo, are pleased to offer after school group instrumental music lessons for middle school and upper school music students.
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 6, 7 & 8