Please be sure that your email addresses, mobile phone numbers, and other parent contact information is up to date in My BackPack. 

That is the information used to send out important school notifications.

click here to uPDATE INFO

Wednesday, December 16, 2020
2:30 pm - Live Stream
Tune in here

Join us as we celebrate
the first athletes from the Class of 2020 to sign their letters of intent to play collegiate sports!

Congratulations to:

Ary D.:  Women's Basketball @ University of Vermont

Desmond M.:  Football @
Virginia Tech

Michael T.: Football @
University of Southern California

CDS PATRIOT SPIRIT STORE

The holidays are right around the corner. Don't know what to get your Patriot? Spirit Gear! Head over to the CDS Spirit Shop and order your gifts so they arrive in time for the holidays.

START SHOPPING

IT IS NOT TOO LATE to get your flu shot!

In the midst of the SARS CoV2 pandemic and as flu season begins, please remember our current sick day guidelines.  (Management of general illnesses is on the first page of this document.) 

CDS Sick Day Policy

Hillsborough County currently reports that the level of flu activity in our community is mild.

Hillsborough County Flu Dashboard

As the holiday season approaches, we all need to consider our plans carefully, especially when it comes to travel and gathering. Everyone has a responsibility to keep each other safe as we begin vacations and holiday celebrations. Please read this Toolkit for tips on how to keep your family healthy while traveling and at family gatherings over the upcoming breaks. 

TOOLKIT FOR safe  winter TRAVEL  & HOLIDAY GatherinGS

Returning to School Safely

At the end of each school break, all families are required to update the “COVID-19 Questionnaire” for each student on the Magnus Health portal before students can return to campus. This brief form will need to be filled out electronically on the Magnus Health website or app by Monday, January 4. This is a self-reporting form and does not require a physician’s signature.

• How to download Magnus App
• Video Tutorial

Following Winter Break, families are encouraged to enroll their children in ALP  if you have engaged in high-risk gatherings/travel or if you have heightened concerns.

• PK4 - Grade 5: Email Mrs. Buscemi
• Grades 6-8: Email Ms. Killion
• US ALP January Registration Form

• One positive diagnosis; middle school: the individual and 23 identified close contacts are quarantining in accordance with CDC guidelines.

COVID-19
QUARANTINE GUIDELINES

Last week, the CDC announced options to reduce the length of quarantine. We know this has raised some questions regarding the impact this may have on Carrollwood Day School's quarantine policy.

CDC guidelines state that local public health authorities make the final decisions about how long quarantine should last, based on local conditions and needs. Our school nurse is in regular direct communication with our local Department of Health. In compliance with current directives from our local DOH, Carrollwood Day School is continuing to require a 14-day quarantine. Individuals may be contacted by the Department of Health regarding their quarantine requirement.

Additionally, the CDS health and safety committee continues to monitor the pandemic and all recommended guidelines for what is best for our school community and stakeholders.

As always, if you have concerns or questions, you are welcome to contact our school nurse, Jackie Silvers, during regular school hours.

Listen as Sara Rubinstein,
Interim Head of School,
shares exciting news on the
developments soon coming
to the CDS Campus.

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.  

List Your Business Today

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!

Visit Community Connections

Don't miss out on the fun.
Plan to join us!
Friday, March 5, 2021 

Mark your calendars for the 27th Annual Red Carpet Gala, Run for the Roses.  We've reimagined this event and we're making it better than ever!  This outdoor event will be held this year on school grounds and will follow our school's safety protocols. 

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

SUPPORT OUR ATHLETES
WINTER SPORTS ARE STARTING!

The CDS Booster Club needs your support more than ever this year!

All membership levels will come with a 2020 Booster car magnet.  This year's Booster polo shirts and the ladies "Bling" tank will be available exclusively to Booster Club members for $50 each.

JOIN BOOSTER CLUB TODAY

Lower School Spirit Week!
Monday - Thursday, December 14 - 17

Show your Holiday Spirit next week.

• Monday - Holiday Socks
• Tuesday - Holiday Head Gear
• Wednesday - Wear red, green, white or blue with uniform bottoms
• Thursday - Holiday Shirt with uniform bottoms

Holiday Spirit Flyer

IT IS NOT TOO LATE to get your flu shot!

In the midst of the SARS CoV2 pandemic and as flu season begins, please remember our current sick day guidelines.  (Management of general illnesses is on the first page of this document.) 

CDS Sick Day Policy

Hillsborough County currently reports that the level of flu activity in our community is mild.

Hillsborough County Flu Dashboard

Please be sure that your email addresses, mobile phone numbers, and other parent contact information is up to date in My BackPack. 

That is the information used to send out important school notifications.

click here to uPDATE INFO

As the holiday season approaches, we all need to consider our plans carefully, especially when it comes to travel and gathering. Everyone has a responsibility to keep each other safe as we begin vacations and holiday celebrations. Please read this Toolkit for tips on how to keep your family healthy while traveling and at family gatherings over the upcoming breaks. 

TOOLKIT FOR safe  winter TRAVEL  & HOLIDAY GatherinGS

Returning to School Safely

At the end of each school break, all families are required to update the “COVID-19 Questionnaire” for each student on the Magnus Health portal before students can return to campus. This brief form will need to be filled out electronically on the Magnus Health website or app by Monday, January 4. This is a self-reporting form and does not require a physician’s signature.

• How to download Magnus App
• Video Tutorial

Following Winter Break, families are encouraged to keep your children home for the first week in January  if you have engaged in high-risk gatherings/travel or if you have heightened concerns.  Students in PreK-4 and Kindergarten are welcome to enroll in ALP.

• PK4 & Kdg: Email Mrs. Buscemi

Don't miss out on the fun.
Plan to join us!
Friday, March 5, 2021 

Mark your calendars for the 27th Annual Red Carpet Gala, Run for the Roses.  We've reimagined this event and we're making it better than ever!  This outdoor event will be held this year on school grounds and will follow our school's safety protocols. 

Current families with children they would like to enroll at CDS for the first time next year, should email Charlotte Benziger to start the admissions process and to place your name on the list.

Re-Enrollment contracts for all current families will be sent out in the middle of January. 

Listen as Sara Rubinstein,
Interim Head of School,
shares exciting news on the
developments soon coming
to the CDS Campus.

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

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.  

List Your Business Today

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!

Visit Community Connections

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.

Register for KidCheck

School Lunches
Lunch is served at the ECC on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. All lunches must be pre-ordered.

Order Lunch

CDS PATRIOT SPIRIT STORE

The holidays are right around the corner. Don't know what to get your Patriot? Spirit Gear! Head over to the CDS Spirit Shop and order your gifts so they arrive in time for the holidays.

START SHOPPING

Please be sure that your email addresses, mobile phone numbers, and other parent contact information is up to date in My BackPack. 

That is the information used to send out important school notifications.

click here to uPDATE INFO

Lower School Spirit Week!
Monday - Thursday, December 14 - 17

Show your Holiday Spirit next week.

• Monday - Holiday Socks
• Tuesday - Holiday Head Gear
• Wednesday - Wear red, green, white or blue with uniform bottoms
• Thursday - Holiday Shirt with uniform bottoms

Holiday Spirit Flyer

As the holiday season approaches, we all need to consider our plans carefully, especially when it comes to travel and gathering. Everyone has a responsibility to keep each other safe as we begin vacations and holiday celebrations. Please read this Toolkit for tips on how to keep your family healthy while traveling and at family gatherings over the upcoming breaks. 

TOOLKIT FOR safe  winter TRAVEL  & HOLIDAY GatherinGS

Returning to School Safely

At the end of each school break, all families are required to update the “COVID-19 Questionnaire” for each student on the Magnus Health portal before students can return to campus. This brief form will need to be filled out electronically on the Magnus Health website or app by Monday, January 4. This is a self-reporting form and does not require a physician’s signature.

• How to download Magnus App
• Video Tutorial

Following Winter Break, families are encouraged to enroll their children in ALP  if you have engaged in high-risk gatherings/travel or if you have heightened concerns. Email Mrs. Buscemi to enroll in ALP.

Don't miss out on the fun.
Plan to join us!
Friday, March 5, 2021 

Mark your calendars for the 27th Annual Red Carpet Gala, Run for the Roses.  We've reimagined this event and we're making it better than ever!  This outdoor event will be held this year on school grounds and will follow our school's safety protocols. 

CDS PATRIOT SPIRIT STORE

The holidays are right around the corner. Don't know what to get your Patriot? Spirit Gear! Head over to the CDS Spirit Shop and order your gifts so they arrive in time for the holidays.

START SHOPPING

Listen as Sara Rubinstein,
Interim Head of School,
shares exciting news on the
developments soon coming
to the CDS Campus.

IT IS NOT TOO LATE to get your flu shot!

In the midst of the SARS CoV2 pandemic and as flu season begins, please remember our current sick day guidelines.  (Management of general illnesses is on the first page of this document.) 

CDS Sick Day Policy

Hillsborough County currently reports that the level of flu activity in our community is mild.

Hillsborough County Flu Dashboard

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.  

List Your Business Today

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!

Visit Community Connections

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.

Register for KidCheck

School Lunches
All elementary lunches must be pre-ordered.

Order Lunch

Please be sure that your email addresses, mobile phone numbers, and other parent contact information is up to date in My BackPack. 

That is the information used to send out important school notifications.

click here to uPDATE INFO

As the holiday season approaches, we all need to consider our plans carefully, especially when it comes to travel and gathering. Everyone has a responsibility to keep each other safe as we begin vacations and holiday celebrations. Please read this Toolkit for tips on how to keep your family healthy while traveling and at family gatherings over the upcoming breaks. 

TOOLKIT FOR safe  winter TRAVEL  & HOLIDAY GatherinGS

Returning to School Safely

At the end of each school break, all families are required to update the “COVID-19 Questionnaire” for each student on the Magnus Health portal before students can return to campus. This brief form will need to be filled out electronically on the Magnus Health website or app by Monday, January 4. This is a self-reporting form and does not require a physician’s signature.

• How to download Magnus App
• Video Tutorial

Following Winter Break, families are encouraged to enroll their children in ALP  if you have engaged in high-risk gatherings/travel or if you have heightened concerns. Email Ms. Killion to enroll in ALP.

Don't miss out on the fun.
Plan to join us!
Friday, March 5, 2021 

Mark your calendars for the 27th Annual Red Carpet Gala, Run for the Roses.  We've reimagined this event and we're making it better than ever!  This outdoor event will be held this year on school grounds and will follow our school's safety protocols. 

Sign up for Soccer Camps with varsity soccer coach, Kelvin Jones. Camps are for boys and girls. The November camp is for middle school students age 12 - 14. The December camp is for boys and girls ages 10 - 14.

December Soccer Camp

Registration

SUPPORT OUR ATHLETES
WINTER SPORTS ARE STARTING!

The CDS Booster Club needs your support more than ever this year!

All membership levels will come with a 2020 Booster car magnet.  This year's Booster polo shirts and the ladies "Bling" tank will be available exclusively to Booster Club members for $50 each.

JOIN BOOSTER CLUB TODAY

Listen as Sara Rubinstein,
Interim Head of School,
shares exciting news on the
developments soon coming
to the CDS Campus.

IT IS NOT TOO LATE to get your flu shot!

In the midst of the SARS CoV2 pandemic and as flu season begins, please remember our current sick day guidelines.  (Management of general illnesses is on the first page of this document.) 

CDS Sick Day Policy

Hillsborough County currently reports that the level of flu activity in our community is mild.

Hillsborough County Flu Dashboard

Middle School Junior Beta Club is hosting a Holiday Toy Drive to benefit Metropolitan Ministries through December 15. 

Metropolitan Ministries is projecting to serve as many as 50,000 families and with children from infants to teens, toys are an ongoing need.

Please bring new, unwrapped items. These items can include dolls, sports balls, action figures, and games. Click below to view the full registry.

Metropolitan Ministries Toy Registry

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.  

List Your Business Today

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!

Visit Community Connections

CDS PATRIOT SPIRIT STORE

The holidays are right around the corner. Don't know what to get your Patriot? Spirit Gear! Head over to the CDS Spirit Shop and order your gifts so they arrive in time for the holidays.

START SHOPPING

Friday, December 11, 2020
6:00 pm
This will be a virtual performance

TUNE IN HERE

Join us for the premiere of this historic performance! In the midst of a global pandemic, CDS DP theatre students dove into their deepest feelings, fears, and hopes to collectively conceive, write, choreograph, and perform a poignant response to these tumultuous times.

Please be sure that your email addresses, mobile phone numbers, and other parent contact information is up to date in My BackPack. 

That is the information used to send out important school notifications.

click here to uPDATE INFO

Wednesday, December 16
2:30 pm - Live Stream
Tune in here

Join us as we celebrate
the first athletes from the Class of 2020 to sign their letters of intent to play collegiate sports!

Congratulations to:

Ary D.:  Women's Basketball @ University of Vermont

Desmond M.:  Football @
Virginia Tech

Michael T.: Football @
University of Southern California

Don't miss out on the fun.
Plan to join us!
Friday, March 5, 2021 

Mark your calendars for the 27th Annual Red Carpet Gala, Run for the Roses.  We've reimagined this event and we're making it better than ever!  This outdoor event will be held this year on school grounds and will follow our school's safety protocols. 

CDS PATRIOT SPIRIT STORE

The holidays are right around the corner. Don't know what to get your Patriot? Spirit Gear! Head over to the CDS Spirit Shop and order your gifts so they arrive in time for the holidays.

START SHOPPING

Listen as Sara Rubinstein,
Interim Head of School,
shares exciting news on the
developments soon coming
to the CDS Campus.

IT IS NOT TOO LATE to get your flu shot!

In the midst of the SARS CoV2 pandemic and as flu season begins, please remember our current sick day guidelines.  (Management of general illnesses is on the first page of this document.) 

CDS Sick Day Policy

Hillsborough County currently reports that the level of flu activity in our community is mild.

Hillsborough County Flu Dashboard

Current families with children they would like to enroll at CDS for the first time next year, should email Charlotte Benziger to start the admissions process and to place your name on the list.

Re-Enrollment contracts for all current families will be sent out in the middle of January. 

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
Tuesday, January 26 @ 6:45 pm

Girls Basketball
Wednesday, January 27 @ 5:45 pm

Girls Soccer
TBD

SUPPORT OUR ATHLETES
WINTER SPORTS ARE STARTING!

The CDS Booster Club needs your support more than ever this year!

All membership levels will come with a 2020 Booster car magnet.  This year's Booster polo shirts and the ladies "Bling" tank will be available exclusively to Booster Club members for $50 each.

JOIN BOOSTER CLUB TODAY

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.

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

Register for KidCheck

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 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. 

Read more...

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!

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.