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.
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.
A printed student directory will be published later this month. Because over the years we have found that many upper school students do not bring these directories home, we are asking parents who have students in upper school only to let us know if they would like to have a copy of the printed directory.
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.
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.
As part of CDS Global Community Awareness, we reach out to serve our community. Upper school students, middle school students accompanied by a parent, parents, and faculty/staff are invited to join in this outreach to support our neighbors, the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay.
WHEN: Saturday, September 14, 2019 @ 8:30-11:00 am
WHERE: Crisis Center of Tampa Bay, 1 Crisis Center Plaza (Actually on Bearss Avenue, next to McDonalds and plaza with Big Lots)
WHAT: We will be doing some property outdoor clean-up - mostly raking of leaves and pine tree needles. A few volunteers may help organize the Clothing Closet.
WHO: We need 10 volunteers. Sign up here or by scanning
Questions? Contact Mrs. Hollingsworth
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.
Researching at USF
Saturday, November 2, 2019
10:00 am -12:00 pm
The development of research skills is given a central place in the Diploma Programme, as can be seen, for example, through the importance placed on the extended essay. Training in both information-literacy and media-literacy skills is vital for every student.
USF Library is no longer hosting visits from high school IB classes. This year, USF Librarians will hold a special training day for IB students. Librarians will explain how to search the USF library catalog and databases.
Use this link to sign-up, reservations are required.
Questions? See Mrs. Hsu for any additional information or tips on how to be well prepared for the day.
Policy for reporting an US student absence
Parents should notify the school by 8:30 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.
USAbsence@CarrollwoodDaySchool.org
Your message will be retrieved by the upper 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 8:30 a.m. Students who arrive late to school must check-in at the Welcome Center in the main lobby to obtain a tardy pass.
There is a new twist to the Dads and Moms Breakfasts this years! They are being combined into Parents Breakfasts. In October, there will be one for 9th and 10th grade students and their parents and in February there will be a Parents Breakfast for 11th and 12th grades!
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 9 & 10
DP Creativity, Activity, Service - Grades 11 & 12
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
Seniors and their 1st grade Patriot Buddies met yesterday to work on their Time Capsule. Visit the school photo gallery to get a peek of them in action. (This is a password protected site; the password is in this week's Thursday Folder e-notify message.)
March 25, 2020
The presentations of the Group 4 Project this year will take place on March 25, 2020. Participation in the Group 4 Project is mandatory for all 11th grade science students. This project is an integral part of the science courses practical requirements and counts for 20% of the science IB grade.
Families should avoid planning any out of school engagements for their children during this day. This activity cannot be made up because it is carried out in a group setting.
Download a list of events scheduled for Upper School Parents
This list has been updated with several new dates.
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!
