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Jamuary 7, 2021
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POINTS OF PRIDE
2021-2022 KEY CALENDAR DATES |
The administration has approved the following dates for the 2021-2022 School Calendar:
- Monday, August 16
ECC and elementary "Meet Your Teacher" appointments begin
MS and US Orientation begins for 6th & 9th grade students and all new MS and US students (attendance is required) - Tuesday, August 17
Orientation begins for returning students (attendance is required) - Thursday, August 19: First full day of classes ECC - Grade 12
- Fall Break: Monday - Friday, November 22 - 26
- Winter Break: Monday, December 20 - Tuesday, January 4
Faculty/staff returns to school on Monday, January 3
Students return to school on Wednesday, January 5 - Spring Break: Monday - Friday, March 14 - 18
- Friday, May 27: Last day of school for students
FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE |
IT IS NOT TOO LATE to get your flu shot!
Get your flu shot now. Annual vaccination is the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones from influenza and its potentially severe complications. Now is the perfect time to get vaccinated.
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS |
We are pleased to announce the launching of Patriot Nation Community Connections. This online business directory promotes businesses and talents of CDS current and alumni families. As a member of our community you have the opportunity to place a listing in the Patriot Nation Community Connections free of charge.
With this project, we hope to begin to build more than just a community of shared talents. We hope this resource will also open up opportunities for new business ventures, internships, and even future jobs for graduates! We can support each other by creating a family-to-family network of businesses and services. This is an advertising opportunity you can’t afford to miss!
- One positive diagnosis; the individual and 16 close contacts are quarantining in accordance with CDC guidelines.
- Over Winter Break: 6 positive diagnoses (students); no on-campus close contacts
UPDATED COVID-19
QUARANTINE GUIDELINES
Last month the CDC introduced options to reduce the length of quarantine*. On January 4, the CDS Health and Safety Committee reviewed these options and agreed to modify the quarantine requirements for our school community as follows:
- Quarantine can end after Day 10 without testing provided no symptoms have appeared during daily monitoring.
- Quarantine can end earlier than Day 10 with a negative PCR test taken on Day 7 provided no symptoms appeared during daily monitoring.
- Continued symptom monitoring must continue through Day 14.
* The CDC and our local department of health continue to recommend a quarantine period of 14 days.
2021-2022 BYOD @ CDS |
As part of Carrollwood Day School's ongoing efforts to provide all the tools necessary to prepare our students for excelling in the 21st century, all students in grades 4-12 participate in a BYOD program. This initiative is not new at CDS, we have had a 1:1 device program since 2007.
Beginning in 2021-2022:
- Students in grades 6 - 12 may choose to purchase a MacBook, Chromebook, or Windows laptop.
- Students in grades 4 and 5 are required to have an Apple iPad.
SAVE THE DATE! |
The 27th Annual Red Carpet Gala is right around the corner and we need YOU!
Volunteer:
Please consider joining the virtual gala volunteer meeting tomorrow Friday, January 8 at 9:30 a.m. A great way to connect with the CDS community. No experience necessary.
Join the Zoom meeting
Meeting ID: 916 3867 8038
Passcode: vQ89kc
Become a Sponsor:
We are seeking sponsors to support the gala.
For questions contact Sharon Spencer or call 813.920.2288, ext. 464
ADMISSIONS NEWS |
It's as easy as 1... 2... 3...!
- 1. NOW: Go into your My Backpack account and update your profile; make sure your email addresses and contact information are correct.
- 2. ON JANUARY 15: Check for an email from admissions@carrollwooddayschool.org
- 3. BY JANUARY 31: Complete the enrollment contract on My Backpack and pay the $1,000 non-refundable deposit for each child
Remember:
- The deadline for Re-enrollment is January 31st
- Sibling Enrollment and Open Enrollment for new students starts on February 1st
- Many classes are expected to fill quickly; spaces for returning students cannot be held without a completed contract and paid deposit
NO SCHOOL
MONDAY, JANUARY 18
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27
PROFESSIONAL DAY
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12
CONFERENCE DAY
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15
PRESIDENTS' DAY
SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING |
The Safe School Helpline is not for issues that are emergencies or immediate in nature.
If there is an emergency, please call 911
then contact the CDS Security Office
HELP SPREAD THE WORD! |
This year, Carrollwood Day School is excited to provide a virtual Early Childhood Admissions Open House experience, which encompasses ages 2 through 5. On January 12, 2021 registered participants will be sent a link to the virtual open house web page, which will give access to multiple on-demand videos about our Early Childhood program.
Invite your friends and neighbors!
Link to sign up: https://form.jotform.com/203416216415143
SAVE THE DATES |
Join us to honor our
Winter Sports Senior Athletes
Due to social distancing requirements, attendance at athletic events is restricted to only immediate family members of the athletes. However we will be live streaming these important recognition ceremonies. Please watch for more information.
Boys Soccer
Monday, January 11 @ 6:45 pm
Girls Soccer
Tuesday, January 26 @ 5:40 pm
Girls Basketball
Wednesday, January 27 @ 5:45 pm
ECC
SAVE THE DATE! |
The 27th Annual Red Carpet Gala is right around the corner and we need YOU!
Volunteer:
Please consider joining the virtual gala volunteer meeting tomorrow Friday, January 8 at 9:30 a.m. A great way to connect with the CDS community. No experience necessary.
Join the Zoom meeting
Meeting ID: 916 3867 8038
Passcode: vQ89kc
Become a Sponsor:
We are seeking sponsors to support the gala.
For questions contact Sharon Spencer or call 813.920.2288, ext. 464
ADMISSIONS NEWS |
It's as easy as 1... 2... 3...!
- 1. NOW: Go into your My Backpack account and update your profile; make sure your email addresses and contact information are correct.
- 2. ON JANUARY 15: Check for an email from admissions@carrollwooddayschool.org
- 3. BY JANUARY 31: Complete the enrollment contract on My Backpack and pay the $1,000 non-refundable deposit for each child
Remember:
- The deadline for Re-enrollment is January 31st
- Sibling Enrollment and Open Enrollment for new students starts on February 1st
- Many classes are expected to fill quickly; spaces for returning students cannot be held without a completed contract and paid deposit
SAVE THE DATE |
Coffee Talk with the Learning Support Team
Friday, February 5
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Zoom
Mrs. Molano and Mrs. Earle are pleased to offer a series of Coffee Talks this year. These talks will be an informal presentation of a variety of topics aimed at promoting social-emotional development and success at school. These Coffee Talks will generally be held on the first Friday of each month.
We hope you will be able to join us for the third Coffee Talk in this series. The topic is Behavior Tips for Home and School and Responsive Classroom Techniques.
CDS Parents do not need to RSVP for this event. The link will be emailed to all Lower School parents on Thursday, February 4.
Mark your calendars for upcoming Coffee Talks:
- Friday, March 5
How to Avoid Stressing about Tests, Study Skills, and Stress Management - Friday, April 9 (Open to friends of CDS)
Character Education through the IB Learner Profile - Friday, May 14
Reflection and Open Forum for CDS Families
HELP SPREAD THE WORD! |
This year, Carrollwood Day School is excited to provide a virtual Early Childhood Admissions Open House experience, which encompasses ages 2 through 5. On January 12, 2021 registered participants will be sent a link to the virtual open house web page, which will give access to multiple on-demand videos about our Early Childhood program.
Invite your friends and neighbors!
Link to sign up: https://form.jotform.com/203416216415143
AFTER SCHOOL @THE ECC |
Time to Sign up for Session 2
The next session of after school programs for PreK4 and Kindergarten students will begin the week of January 11, 2021.
All activities will comply with our school-wide COVID mitigation policies and procedures, including required wearing of face masks at all times when indoors and outdoors if students are unable to maintain a 6 foot separation from others.
Please note that all programs have minimum and maximum enrollment numbers. Enrollment is on a first come, first served basis. These enrollment numbers vary by program.
Sign up today for these popular programs! Click below to register.
-
ECC Art Rods
PreK 4 - Thursday (3:30 pm - 4:30 pm) -
ECC Famous Artists
Kindergarten - Tuesday (3:30 pm - 4:30 pm) -
ECC Intramural Sports Club
PreK 4 - Monday (3:45 pm - 4:30 pm)
Kindergarten - Wednesday (3:45 pm - 4:30 pm) -
ECC Nature Watch
Kindergarten - Friday (3:30 pm - 4:30 pm) -
ECC Soccer Club
PreK 4 - Tuesday (3:45 pm - 4:30 pm)
Kindergarten - Thursday (3:45 pm - 4:30 pm) -
ECC Zumba Kids
Kindergarten - Wednesday (3:30 pm - 4:30 pm)
HANDY LINKS |
ECC Student Attendance
If a student is going to be absent, late, or picked up early, in addition to emailing the teacher, parents must also notify the school. Parents can call Cindy Hittle at 813.963.2388 or send a message before school to the following email address:
ECCAbsence@CarrollwoodDaySchool.org
Register for KidCheck
All children who stay for before or after school care must be registered in KidCheck®. It is recommended that every family create an account in the event of an unplanned circumstance when your child may need to stay late.
School Lunches
Lunch is served at the ECC on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. All lunches must be pre-ordered.
NO SCHOOL
MONDAY, JANUARY 18
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27
PROFESSIONAL DAY
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12
CONFERENCE DAY
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15
PRESIDENTS' DAY
ECC CALENDAR
March
Beginning of Spring Break.
April
NO SCHOOL STUDENTS
Elementary
SAVE THE DATE! |
The 27th Annual Red Carpet Gala is right around the corner and we need YOU!
Volunteer:
Please consider joining the virtual gala volunteer meeting tomorrow Friday, January 8 at 9:30 a.m. A great way to connect with the CDS community. No experience necessary.
Join the Zoom meeting
Meeting ID: 916 3867 8038
Passcode: vQ89kc
Become a Sponsor:
We are seeking sponsors to support the gala.
For questions contact Sharon Spencer or call 813.920.2288, ext. 464
ADMISSIONS NEWS |
It's as easy as 1... 2... 3...!
- 1. NOW: Go into your My Backpack account and update your profile; make sure your email addresses and contact information are correct.
- 2. ON JANUARY 15: Check for an email from admissions@carrollwooddayschool.org
- 3. BY JANUARY 31: Complete the enrollment contract on My Backpack and pay the $1,000 non-refundable deposit for each child
Remember:
- The deadline for Re-enrollment is January 31st
- Sibling Enrollment and Open Enrollment for new students starts on February 1st
- Many classes are expected to fill quickly; spaces for returning students cannot be held without a completed contract and paid deposit
SAVE THE DATE |
Coffee Talk with the Learning Support Team
Friday, February 5
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Zoom
Mrs. Molano and Mrs. Earle are pleased to offer a series of Coffee Talks this year. These talks will be an informal presentation of a variety of topics aimed at promoting social-emotional development and success at school. These Coffee Talks will generally be held on the first Friday of each month.
We hope you will be able to join us for the third Coffee Talk in this series. The topic is Behavior Tips for Home and School and Responsive Classroom Techniques.
CDS Parents do not need to RSVP for this event. The link will be emailed to all Lower School parents on Thursday, February 4.
Mark your calendars for upcoming Coffee Talks:
- Friday, March 5
How to Avoid Stressing about Tests, Study Skills, and Stress Management - Friday, April 9 (Open to friends of CDS)
Character Education through the IB Learner Profile - Friday, May 14
Reflection and Open Forum for CDS Families
BEGIN THIS MONDAY! |
After School Programs begin Monday!
It is time to sign up for Session 2 of our After School activities. Please note that all programs have minimum and maximum enrollment numbers. Enrollment is on a first come, first served basis. These enrollment numbers vary by program.
To minimize the exposure of our elementary students to children in other grades, all indoor programs are being offered in single grade level sessions. All activities will comply with our school-wide COVID mitigation policies and procedures, including required wearing of face masks at all times when indoors and outdoors if students are unable to maintain a 6 foot separation from others.
Sign up today for these popular programs! All clubs are from 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm unless otherwise specified.
- Build-Your-Own-App Club
Grade 5 - Thursday - Magic Club
Grade 2 - Wednesday - Makers Club
Grade 1- Monday - Games Club
Grade 3 - Monday - Robocoding
Grade 3 - Friday - Science Wiz
Grade 2 - Thursday - Soccer Club
Grades 1 & 2 - Wednesday
Grades 3 - 5 - Thursday - Canvas Painting Club
Grades 1 - 5 - Friday - Young Authors Club
Grade 3 - Thursday
Grade 4 - Thursday @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm - Zumba Kids (Outdoors)
Grade 2 - Monday
Grade 1 - Tuesday
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS |
We are pleased to announce the launching of Patriot Nation Community Connections. This online business directory promotes businesses and talents of CDS current and alumni families. As a member of our community you have the opportunity to place a listing in the Patriot Nation Community Connections free of charge.
With this project, we hope to begin to build more than just a community of shared talents. We hope this resource will also open up opportunities for new business ventures, internships, and even future jobs for graduates! We can support each other by creating a family-to-family network of businesses and services. This is an advertising opportunity you can’t afford to miss!
2021-2022 BYOD @ CDS |
As part of Carrollwood Day School's ongoing efforts to provide all the tools necessary to prepare our students for excelling in the 21st century, all students in grades 4-12 participate in a BYOD program. This initiative is not new at CDS, we have had a 1:1 device program since 2007.
- Students in grades 4 and 5 are required to have an Apple iPad.
NO SCHOOL
MONDAY, JANUARY 18
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27
PROFESSIONAL DAY
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12
CONFERENCE DAY
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15
PRESIDENTS' DAY
ELEMENTARY CALENDAR
March
Beginning of Spring Break.
HANDY LINKS |
Elementary Student Attendance
If a student is going to be absent, late, or picked up early, in addition to emailing the teacher, parents must also notify the school. Parents can call Vicky Rivas at 813.920.2288 or send a message before school to the following email address:
ESAbsence@CarrollwoodDaySchool.org
Reminder: If you need to drop-off or pick-up your child between 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, you must enter through the main gate. The cut through will be open off the main loop to drive to the elementary parking lot.
Register for KidCheck
All children who stay for before or after school care must be registered in KidCheck®. It is recommended that every family create an account in the event of an unplanned circumstance when your child may need to stay late.
School Lunches
All elementary lunches must be pre-ordered.
Middle School
POINTS OF PRIDE
ADMISSIONS NEWS |
It's as easy as 1... 2... 3...!
- 1. NOW: Go into your My Backpack account and update your profile; make sure your email addresses and contact information are correct.
- 2. ON JANUARY 15: Check for an email from admissions@carrollwooddayschool.org
- 3. BY JANUARY 31: Complete the enrollment contract on My Backpack and pay the $1,000 non-refundable deposit for each child
Remember:
- The deadline for Re-enrollment is January 31st
- Sibling Enrollment and Open Enrollment for new students starts on February 1st
- Many classes are expected to fill quickly; spaces for returning students cannot be held without a completed contract and paid deposit
2021-2022 BYOD @ CDS |
As part of Carrollwood Day School's ongoing efforts to provide all the tools necessary to prepare our students for excelling in the 21st century, all students in grades 4-12 participate in a BYOD program. This initiative is not new at CDS, we have had a 1:1 device program since 2007.
Beginning in 2021-2022:
- Students in grades 6 - 8 may choose to purchase a MacBook, Chromebook, or Windows laptop.
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS |
We are pleased to announce the launching of Patriot Nation Community Connections. This online business directory promotes businesses and talents of CDS current and alumni families. As a member of our community you have the opportunity to place a listing in the Patriot Nation Community Connections free of charge.
With this project, we hope to begin to build more than just a community of shared talents. We hope this resource will also open up opportunities for new business ventures, internships, and even future jobs for graduates! We can support each other by creating a family-to-family network of businesses and services. This is an advertising opportunity you can’t afford to miss!
SAVE THE DATE! |
The 27th Annual Red Carpet Gala is right around the corner and we need YOU!
Volunteer:
Please consider joining the virtual gala volunteer meeting tomorrow Friday, January 8 at 9:30 a.m. A great way to connect with the CDS community. No experience necessary.
Join the Zoom meeting
Meeting ID: 916 3867 8038
Passcode: vQ89kc
Become a Sponsor:
We are seeking sponsors to support the gala.
For questions contact Sharon Spencer or call 813.920.2288, ext. 464
PARENT COFFEES |
Wednesday, January 13
9:00 am
Zoom
During the recent Professional Days, MS and US faculty participated in a two-part workshop led by Warren Wright, one of the nation's leading experts on researching generations and author of Second Wave Millennials: Tapping the Potential of America's Youth.
At this special Parent Coffee, CDS Director of Wellness, Krista Diamond, and US Learning Specialist, Shelly Hollingsworth, will share some of the insights learned during this workshop. The topic for this program will be Supporting Gen Z.* to thrive during Covid.
*Gen Z applies to students born between about 1997-2010
The link to this Zoom will be emailed to parents on Tuesday, January 12.
Thursday, January 21
9:00 am and 7:00 pm
Zoom
This important program will be presented in the morning and in the evening!
All parents of students in grades 8, 9, and 10 are encouraged to attend!
The topic for the January coffee is Curriculum Matters: Registration Choices for the Upcoming Year. IB Coordinators, Sabrina McCartney and Nancy Hsu, will present curriculum offerings for each grade level and why choices matter for college placement. Additionally, the process for registering for upper school courses will be explained.
The links to these Zoom sessions will be emailed to parents on Wednesday, January 20.
NEW MS & US CLUB |
First Meeting: Wednesday, January 20
5:00 - 6:00 pm Via Zoom
Fee: Free
Purpose: We will learn from experts on what it takes to be an entrepreneur, how to run and understand how a business works, and all the different ways you can invest your money. Our club is open to Middle School and Upper School students and will be led by Bryce Wagner and Entrepreneur & Forbes 400 Member Todd Wagner. MS Humanities teacher, Cheryl George, will be the club's advisor.
How the Club works: We will rotate through E.B.I.T hosting experts in each category. We will also have related activities like studying disruptive companies…who they are and why you think they work or don’t? We will also participate in competitions and learn how to grow your money in the stock market as well as other investments using real money…with proceeds going to charity.
NO SCHOOL
MONDAY, JANUARY 18
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27
PROFESSIONAL DAY
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12
CONFERENCE DAY
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15
PRESIDENTS' DAY
MIDDLE SCHOOL CALENDAR
March
Beginning of Spring Break.
April
NO SCHOOL STUDENTS
Upper School
POINTS OF PRIDE
PARENT COFFEES |
Wednesday, January 13
9:00 am
Zoom
During the recent Professional Days, MS and US faculty participated in a two-part workshop led by Warren Wright, one of the nation's leading experts on researching generations and author of Second Wave Millennials: Tapping the Potential of America's Youth.
At this special Parent Coffee, CDS Director of Wellness, Krista Diamond, and US Learning Specialist, Shelly Hollingsworth, will share some of the insights learned during this workshop. The topic for this program will be Supporting Gen Z.* to thrive during Covid.
*Gen Z applies to students born between about 1997-2010
The link to this Zoom will be emailed to parents on Tuesday, January 12.
Thursday, January 21
9:00 am and 7:00 pm
Zoom
This important program will be presented in the morning and in the evening!
All parents of students in grades 8, 9, and 10 are encouraged to attend!
The topic for the January coffee is Curriculum Matters: Registration Choices for the Upcoming Year. IB Coordinators, Sabrina McCartney and Nancy Hsu, will present curriculum offerings for each grade level and why choices matter for college placement. Additionally, the process for registering for upper school courses will be explained.
The links to these Zoom sessions will be emailed to parents on Wednesday, January 20.
ADMISSIONS NEWS |
It's as easy as 1... 2... 3...!
- 1. NOW: Go into your My Backpack account and update your profile; make sure your email addresses and contact information are correct.
- 2. ON JANUARY 15: Check for an email from admissions@carrollwooddayschool.org
- 3. BY JANUARY 31: Complete the enrollment contract on My Backpack and pay the $1,000 non-refundable deposit for each child
Remember:
- The deadline for Re-enrollment is January 31st
- Sibling Enrollment and Open Enrollment for new students starts on February 1st
- Many classes are expected to fill quickly; spaces for returning students cannot be held without a completed contract and paid deposit
2021-2022 BYOD @ CDS |
As part of Carrollwood Day School's ongoing efforts to provide all the tools necessary to prepare our students for excelling in the 21st century, all students in grades 4-12 participate in a BYOD program. This initiative is not new at CDS, we have had a 1:1 device program since 2007.
Beginning in 2021-2022:
- Students in grades 9 - 12 may choose to purchase a MacBook, Chromebook, or Windows laptop.
SAVE THE DATE! |
The 27th Annual Red Carpet Gala is right around the corner and we need YOU!
Volunteer:
Please consider joining the virtual gala volunteer meeting tomorrow Friday, January 8 at 9:30 a.m. A great way to connect with the CDS community. No experience necessary.
Join the Zoom meeting
Meeting ID: 916 3867 8038
Passcode: vQ89kc
Become a Sponsor:
We are seeking sponsors to support the gala.
For questions contact Sharon Spencer or call 813.920.2288, ext. 464
NEW MS & US CLUB |
First Meeting: Wednesday, January 20
5:00 - 6:00 pm Via Zoom
Fee: Free
Purpose: We will learn from experts on what it takes to be an entrepreneur, how to run and understand how a business works, and all the different ways you can invest your money. Our club is open to Middle School and Upper School students and will be led by Bryce Wagner and Entrepreneur & Forbes 400 Member Todd Wagner. MS Humanities teacher, Cheryl George, will be the club's advisor.
How the Club works: We will rotate through E.B.I.T hosting experts in each category. We will also have related activities like studying disruptive companies…who they are and why you think they work or don’t? We will also participate in competitions and learn how to grow your money in the stock market as well as other investments using real money…with proceeds going to charity.
SAVE THE DATES |
Join us to honor our
Winter Sports Senior Athletes
Due to social distancing requirements, attendance at athletic events is restricted to only immediate family members of the athletes. However we will be live streaming these important recognition ceremonies. Please watch for more information.
Boys Soccer
Monday, January 11 @ 6:45 pm
Girls Soccer
Tuesday, January 26 @ 5:40 pm
Girls Basketball
Wednesday, January 27 @ 5:45 pm
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS |
We are pleased to announce the launching of Patriot Nation Community Connections. This online business directory promotes businesses and talents of CDS current and alumni families. As a member of our community you have the opportunity to place a listing in the Patriot Nation Community Connections free of charge.
With this project, we hope to begin to build more than just a community of shared talents. We hope this resource will also open up opportunities for new business ventures, internships, and even future jobs for graduates! We can support each other by creating a family-to-family network of businesses and services. This is an advertising opportunity you can’t afford to miss!
NO SCHOOL
MONDAY, JANUARY 18
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27
PROFESSIONAL DAY
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12
CONFERENCE DAY
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15
PRESIDENTS' DAY
CLASS OF 2023
|
10th Grade Leadership Summit
This program has been rescheduled for Thursday, April 8, 2021.
UPPER SCHOOL CALENDAR
March
Beginning of Spring Break.
COLLEGE COUNSELING CALENDAR
March
April
Athletic Calendars
MS Athletics
US Athletics Event
Upcoming Events
Things to Know
Tour our website
2020-2021 KEY CALENDAR DATES |
The administration has approved the following dates for the 2020-2021 School Calendar:
- Fall Break: Friday - Friday, November 20 - 27
- Winter Break: Friday, December 18 - Tuesday, January 5
Faculty/staff returns to school on Monday, January 4
Students return to school on Wednesday, January 6 - Spring Break: Friday - Friday, March 12 - 19
- CALENDAR CHANGES:
Friday, November 20: Half-day changed to NO SCHOOL
Friday, December 18: Half-day changed to NO SCHOOL
Friday, March 12: Half-day changed to NO SCHOOL
Friday, May 28: New last day of school for students
2020-2021 Key Dates
These dates are subject to change
Always check online school calendar
CDS ONLINE PICTURE GALLERY |
Please remember, this password protected site is for the exclusive use of CDS families. The password to this online photo gallery will not be published on the school website. We ask that you respect the privacy of other CDS families and only download pictures with your children. Please do not post to social media any downloaded photos that contain children other than your own.
- Gallery Website
(https://carrollwooddayschool.smugmug.com/) - Password: Check your Thursday Folder email for this private password.
ECC & ELEMENTARY AFTER CARE |
KidCheck®
All children who stay for before or after school care must be registered in KidCheck®. It is recommended that every ECC and elementary family create an account. This assures that our AfterCare program is equipped to care for your child in the event that unplanned circumstances prevent you from picking up your child at the regular dismissal time. If you used KidCheck last year, your account is still active.
Before school care begins at 7:00 am at the Bearss Avenue campus for ECC and elementary students. (ECC students will need to register for the ECC shuttle bus.) Before school care begins at 7:45 am at the ECC.
How to create your KidCheck account
Here is a sample schedule for After Care at the ECC:
2:15 pm
Aftercare begins
- Counselors will escort students outside for outdoor free play.
- Physical distancing will be required.
3:00 pm
Snack
3:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Indoor free play
- Students will be split into cohorts by grade.
- Individual games will be provided to the students.
- Supplies will not be shared.
- Physical distancing will be required.
6:00 pm
Aftercare ends
Rainy Day Plan
Students will start out in designated classrooms, per grade, where they will engage in indoor activities such as dance with "go noodle."
Here is a sample schedule for After Care at the Bearss Avenue campus:
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Dismissal - All students dismiss from their class room
3:30 pm
Aftercare begins.
- Aftercare counselors will report to their assigned elementary grade level suite to start aftercare. Students are asked to remain within their grade level suite and use their designated classroom bathroom, if necessary. Activities and games can be played within the grade level suite. Physical distancing required.
- Homework can be done by the student in their classrooms. Counselors will be there to help assist, if needed.
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Snack/Outdoor time for all grades
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
- Each grade level will rotate into the multipurpose room to participate in a craft related to our weekly theme, led by Ariana Cruz, Auxiliary and Summer Programs Assistant.
- Outdoor time, by grade level, is an option.
6:00 pm
Aftercare ends.
Rainy Day Plan
- Students will start out in their grade level suite, per usual. Homework is encouraged between the time of 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm.
- At 4:00 pm students will be led to the multipurpose room for a movie. Social distancing will be required.
Questions? Please contact Melissa Hill, Auxiliary and Summer Programs Coordinator.
SCHOOLOGY FOR MS & US |
Schoology is a web-based learning management system that provides a secure and safe, easy-to-use, way for teachers, students, parents, and administrators to seamlessly communicate and collaborate to enhance students’ learning and success.
The access codes and instructions for creating parent Schoology accounts were sent home with MS and US students.
SEESAW FOR ECC & ELEMENTARY |
Stay Informed with SeeSaw
Seesaw is the primary communication tool used by ECC teachers. Seesaw provides a secure and safe, easy-to-use, way for students, teachers, and parents to seamlessly communicate and collaborate to enhance students’ learning and success. Seesaw is a digital portfolio that students will use to showcase what they are learning and doing at school and share with their family.
Once Seesaw is activated for this school year, returning families will use their same account. Access codes and instructions for creating parent Seesaw accounts will be sent home to new ECC parents during the first two weeks of school. Here is a quick introduction to how Seesaw will connect you to your child's learning and classroom!
MS & US AFTER SCHOOL STUDY HALL |
Middle School and Upper School students are welcome to remain on campus after dismissal. After school policies have been established to enable students to remain on campus after school and participate in athletic team practices/games and other supervised afterschool activities. No student will be allowed to "hang out" on campus unsupervised after dismissal. Students who are not participating in an athletic team practice session are not allowed to be in the gymnasium or fitness center after school. These facilities are fully booked by the athletic teams.
Supervision for Middle School students will begin at 3:00 pm. Supervision for Upper School students begins at 3:30 pm. Following dismissal, all students must be in an extracurricular activity (working with a teacher, attending an after school program, athletic team practice, drama/music rehearsal, etc.) or report to the MS Study Hall which is held in the MS Student Lounge and Design Tech classrooms or to the US Student Lounge for US Study Hall. Teachers staffing study hall this year are Mr. Jannereth and Ms. Polezhaeva.
- There is no charge for students to attend the MS/US After School Study Hall.
- Normal study hall hours are until 6:00 pm every school day.
- All students reporting to MS/US study hall must sign in and sign out.
- Students will be allowed to sign themselves out of study hall when their ride home arrives or to go to a sports event; parents will not need to come in to sign out their child. Parents should call or text students once they have arrived on campus. Some cell service does not work inside the school building; if you are unable to contact your child directly, parents should call the school (813.920.2288) and the Welcome Center will notify the study hall supervisor to dismiss your child.
- Once a child is signed out of study hall, he/she will not be allowed to return. Once children are signed out of study hall, they will no longer be supervised by CDS faculty.
- The expectation is for a "quiet" study hall, but the teacher supervising may allow exceptions for groups working together on school projects or assignments.
- Study hall areas must be left as clean as found.
- All school rules/policies apply during study hall hours. Behavior issues will be reported to the parent. Repeated behavior issues will be referred to the Middle School administration.
Questions? Please contact Mr. Jannereth, MS/US After School Study Hall Coordinator.
Flik serves scratch prepared entrees, including a vegetarian option, a daily grill special, chef prepared specialty salads, and deli sandwiches with in-house roasted deli meats. Middle school and upper school students can also purchase selections from the CDS Food Truck, located by the front loop. Breakfast is also available every day beginning at 7:30 a.m. and fresh fruit, yogurt parfaits, assorted snacks and beverages are available for purchase during US snack breaks.
Cash is not accepted in the lunch line. This year parents will be use Nutrislice to pre-order and pay for lunches.
BOX TOP$ FOR EDUCATION
Box Tops for Education is an important tool for CDS to raise funds for small projects. Our school's lifetime earnings are $16,552. We are setting a goal of $1,500 this year.
BTFE is going digital! The new and improved Box Tops app uses today's technology to scan your store receipt, find participating products and instantly add Box Tops to our school's earnings online.
You can still send in traditional clips. If your package has a traditional Box Tops, cut it out and send them into to school. Each clip is worth 10 cents. You can scan your receipt and clip the Box Tops and get twice the amount.
Click here for more information.
AMAZON SMILE
Support Carrollwood Day School while you shop online! Whenever you make a purchase on AmazonSmile, Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible purchases to Carrollwood Day School. Click the link above to link your Amazon account to support CDS, or learn more about the AmazonSmile program.
SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING |
The Safe School Helpline is not for issues that are emergencies or immediate in nature.
If there is an emergency, please call 911
(9-911 from a campus phone)
then contact the CDS Security Office
REPORTING ABSENCES |
ECC student absences, tardies, or early dismissals
Attendance records are kept for all students at the ECC. If a student is going to be absent, parents should notify the school, before school by phone (813.963.2388) or to the following email address:
ECCAbsence@CarrollwoodDaySchool.org
Elementary student absences, tardies or early dismissals
Parents should notify school by 8:00 a.m. by phone (813.920.2288) or by email to the following email address:
ESAbsence@CarrollwoodDaySchool.org
Students who arrive to school after the elementary gate is closed must check-in at the elementary school office to obtain a tardy pass.
Reminder: The elementary (east) gate is locked from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. If you must pick-up or drop-off your child during that time, please enter through the main gate. The access road that connects the front entrance loop and elementary parking lot will be open during those hours.
Middle School student absences, tardies, or early dismissals
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
Upper School 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
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 to school after 8:40 a.m. must check-in with the receptionist at the front desk in the main lobby to obtain a tardy pass.
US Early Dismissals
Parents should contact the Welcome Center at 920-2288 to arrange for students to be dismissed early. All students, including student drivers, dismissing early must sign out at the Welcome Center. Parent permission is required for student drivers to leave campus early.
The Online Student Directory is now available for families to access through their My BackPack account.
If you do not know your user name and password, click on "I Forgot My User Name/Password" at the bottom of the box. Fill in your email address and the information will be emailed to you.
IS YOUR CONTACT INFO CORRECT |
All parents are asked to be sure to always keep your contact information up to date on your family account on My BackPack. 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.
CDS ONLINE PICTURE GALLERY |
Visit Carrollwood Day School's photo gallery on Smugmug for pictures from our first week of school.
Please remember, this password protected site is for the exclusive use of CDS families. The password to this online photo gallery will not be published on the school website. We ask that you respect the privacy of other CDS families and only download pictures with your children. Please do not post to social media any downloaded photos that contain children other than your own.
- Gallery Website
(https://carrollwooddayschool.smugmug.com/) - Password: Check your Thursday Folder email for this private password.