9/10/2020

Join us to honor our
Fall 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.

*** New dates for Swim, Golf and Cross Country  ***

Football, Cheer, and Swim
Friday, September 11 @ 6:30 p.m.

Livestream Linkhttps://youtu.be/fbYHUT5XtWY

Volleyball
Thursday, September 17 @ 5:45 p.m.

Cross Country and Golf
Friday, October 9 @ 6:30 p.m.

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 The password to this online photo gallery will not be published on the school website.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.

• There were no positive diagnoses to report this week.

Thursday, September 10
6:15 p.m.
YouTube Live Event

TUNE IN HERE

Michael Babb, Chair of the CDS Board of Trustees, will lead a panel discussion presenting a 2020 Progress Report for CDS. Joining Michael will be trustees, Dan Bergin, Liz Miller, Kari Wagner, and RJ Wood along with Interim Head of School, Sara Rubinstein, Baker Mabry (Athletic Director) and Michelle Robinson (Director of Advancement).  The following topics will be discussed:
     • Change in Leadership
     • Vision
     • Capital Campaign
     • COVID Response
     • Athletics

For those unable to tune in at 6:15 p.m. on Thursday, September 10, the video will remain available to view at your convenience.

TUNE IN HERE

Printed Directories will be coming soon!

Each year CDS prints and distributes to each family a directory listing contact information for all students. Thursday, September 17 is the deadline to update your family information on My BackPack for the printed directory.

Parents have the option to flag contact information with DNP that you do not want published in the directory and shared online with other families. (The DNP designation will not remove you from receiving school emails and/or emergency notifications.)

BE A CDS HERO
Send your child to school every day with a face mask... and a spare!

"We are not defenseless against COVID-19. Cloth face coverings are one of the most powerful weapons we have to slow and stop the spread of the virus – particularly when used universally within a community setting. All Americans have a responsibility to protect themselves, their families, and their communities.”

~ CDC Director Dr. Robert R. Redfield

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.

How to create your KidCheck account

Register for KidCheck

Questions? Please contact Melissa Hill, Auxiliary and Summer Programs Coordinator.

Senior students enrolled in the DP Business Management class are required to complete a research project to satisfy their IB requirements.  This project requires students to work with a real business and research a potential decision/issue the business is facing.  It does not require hours of on-going support, rather it would require an initial interview and assisting the student with executing primary research.  The total time requirement is estimated to be 2-3 hours total over a five month period.  If your business might be willing to work with a student, please fill out this form to connect with Mrs. Montague and learn more about the project.

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

Set up your Nutrislice account to pre-order lunches by the day or week! 

NUTRISLICE

Nutrislice is available through the App Store and Google Play for your handheld devices.

Thursday, September 10
6:15 p.m.
YouTube Live Event

TUNE IN HERE

Michael Babb, Chair of the CDS Board of Trustees, will lead a panel discussion presenting a 2020 Progress Report for CDS. Joining Michael will be trustees, Dan Bergin, Liz Miller, Kari Wagner, and RJ Wood along with Interim Head of School, Sara Rubinstein, Baker Mabry (Athletic Director) and Michelle Robinson (Director of Advancement).  The following topics will be discussed:
     • Change in Leadership
     • Vision
     • Capital Campaign
     • COVID Response
     • Athletics

For those unable to tune in at 6:15 p.m. on Thursday, September 10, the video will remain available to view at your convenience.

TUNE IN HERE

We want to hear from you!
ALP parents, we hope you will take a moment to complete this short Feedback Survey. Please provide honest feedback on what is working and what needs improvement as we complete Week 3 of our Adaptable Learning Plan.

ALP Feedback Survey

Questions? Please contact Tanya Layton, the Lower School ALP Coordinator

Tanya Layton

Registration is OPEN for the Under The Lights Carrollwood FALL season at Carrollwood Day School.  Registration will close on September 13th.  

Students in kindergarten through 8th grade can participate. 

Saturday game dates are as follows:
October 3, 10, 17, 24
November 7, 14, 21 (Playoffs and Championship)
Times: 5p-9p depending on grade level

Click here to register

• Late Registration closes on September 13th - $180 

Registration will close early when capacity is reached.

Under the Lights Flag Football is NOT a Carrollwood Day School athletics program. They will not be required to comply with CDS Health and Safety Policies and Protocols.

Click here for a list of the guidelines that will be followed and measures being taken.

All students in grades 2 - 4 will continue taking their fall MAP, or Measures of Academic Progress™ through September 28th in your child's classroom. The untimed MAP tests will be completed on a school iPad. There is no suggested preparation for MAP tests other than a good night's sleep and a healthy breakfast.

Read more

BE A CDS HERO
Send your child to school every day with a face mask... and a spare!

"We are not defenseless against COVID-19. Cloth face coverings are one of the most powerful weapons we have to slow and stop the spread of the virus – particularly when used universally within a community setting. All Americans have a responsibility to protect themselves, their families, and their communities.”

~ CDC Director Dr. Robert R. Redfield

Senior students enrolled in the DP Business Management class are required to complete a research project to satisfy their IB requirements.  This project requires students to work with a real business and research a potential decision/issue the business is facing.  It does not require hours of on-going support, rather it would require an initial interview and assisting the student with executing primary research.  The total time requirement is estimated to be 2-3 hours total over a five month period.  If your business might be willing to work with a student, please fill out this form to connect with Mrs. Montague and learn more about the project.

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.

Flik is serving the same great lunches, but more convenient than ever! All elementary lunches must be pre-ordered (see link below) and are packaged fresh and delivered directly to your child's classroom. No more waiting on line and you know exactly what your child is getting for lunch each day.

Set up your Nutrislice account to pre-order lunches by the day or week! 

NUTRISLICE

Nutrislice is available through the App Store and Google Play for your handheld devices.

Thursday, September 10
6:15 p.m.
YouTube Live Event

TUNE IN HERE

Michael Babb, Chair of the CDS Board of Trustees, will lead a panel discussion presenting a 2020 Progress Report for CDS. Joining Michael will be trustees, Dan Bergin, Liz Miller, Kari Wagner, and RJ Wood along with Interim Head of School, Sara Rubinstein, Baker Mabry (Athletic Director) and Michelle Robinson (Director of Advancement).  The following topics will be discussed:
     • Change in Leadership
     • Vision
     • Capital Campaign
     • COVID Response
     • Athletics

For those unable to tune in at 6:15 p.m. on Thursday, September 10, the video will remain available to view at your convenience.

TUNE IN HERE

We want to hear from you!
ALP parents, we hope you will take a moment to complete this short Feedback Survey. Please provide honest feedback on what is working and what needs improvement as we complete Week 3 of our Adaptable Learning Plan.

ALP Feedback Survey

Questions? Please contact Tanya Layton, the Lower School ALP Coordinator

Tanya Layton

Registration is OPEN for the Under The Lights Carrollwood FALL season at Carrollwood Day School.  Registration will close on September 13th.  

Students in kindergarten through 8th grade can participate. 

Saturday game dates are as follows:
October 3, 10, 17, 24
November 7, 14, 21 (Playoffs and Championship)
Times: 5p-9p depending on grade level

Click here to register

• Late Registration closes on September 13th - $180 

Registration will close early when capacity is reached.

Under the Lights Flag Football is NOT a Carrollwood Day School athletics program. They will not be required to comply with CDS Health and Safety Policies and Protocols.

Click here for a list of the guidelines that will be followed and measures being taken.

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.

BE A CDS HERO
Send your child to school every day with a face mask... and a spare!

"We are not defenseless against COVID-19. Cloth face coverings are one of the most powerful weapons we have to slow and stop the spread of the virus – particularly when used universally within a community setting. All Americans have a responsibility to protect themselves, their families, and their communities.”

~ CDC Director Dr. Robert R. Redfield

Middle 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. 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. Teachers staffing study hall this year are Mr. Jannereth and Ms. Polezhaeva.

• There is no charge for students to attend the MS After School Study Hall.
• Normal study hall hours are until 6:00 pm every school day.
• All students reporting to MS 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 classrooms 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.

Thursday, September 10
6:15 p.m.
YouTube Live Event

TUNE IN HERE

Michael Babb, Chair of the CDS Board of Trustees, will lead a panel discussion presenting a 2020 Progress Report for CDS. Joining Michael will be trustees, Dan Bergin, Liz Miller, Kari Wagner, and RJ Wood along with Interim Head of School, Sara Rubinstein, Baker Mabry (Athletic Director) and Michelle Robinson (Director of Advancement).  The following topics will be discussed:
     • Change in Leadership
     • Vision
     • Capital Campaign
     • COVID Response
     • Athletics

For those unable to tune in at 6:15 p.m. on Thursday, September 10, the video will remain available to view at your convenience.

TUNE IN HERE

ALP Questions? Please contact Jim Poulin, the MS/US ALP Director.

Jim Poulin

Registration is OPEN for the Under The Lights Carrollwood FALL season at Carrollwood Day School.  Registration will close on September 13th.  

Students in kindergarten through 8th grade can participate. 

Saturday game dates are as follows:
October 3, 10, 17, 24
November 7, 14, 21 (Playoffs and Championship)
Times: 5p-9p depending on grade level

Click here to register

• Late Registration closes on September 13th - $180 

Registration will close early when capacity is reached.

Under the Lights Flag Football is NOT a Carrollwood Day School athletics program. They will not be required to comply with CDS Health and Safety Policies and Protocols.

Click here for a list of the guidelines that will be followed and measures being taken.

Thursday, September 10

Studio Artistry, the official school photographer, will be on campus to take individual student pictures of  students in grades 1 - 12 on Thursday, September 10. 

A socially distanced, contact-free procedure will be followed. 

All students must wear their regular school uniform for school pictures. Please be sure your student wears their regular uniform polo top to school on this day. Spirit or athletic attire cannot be worn for school pictures. Students who are not in uniform will need to have their pictures taken on the make-up picture day.

Parents of ALP students received an email with information about how to sign up to have their pictures taken at the Bearss Avenue campus on Thursday, September 10. 

ALP Picture Day Instructions

Join us to honor our
Fall 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.

Football and Cheer
Friday, September 11 @ 6:30 p.m.

Volleyball
Thursday, September 17 @ 5:45 p.m.

Cross Country and Golf
Friday, September 18 @ 6:30 p.m.

Swim
TBD

Senior students enrolled in the DP Business Management class are required to complete a research project to satisfy their IB requirements.  This project requires students to work with a real business and research a potential decision/issue the business is facing.  It does not require hours of on-going support, rather it would require an initial interview and assisting the student with executing primary research.  The total time requirement is estimated to be 2-3 hours total over a five month period.  If your business might be willing to work with a student, please fill out this form to connect with Mrs. Montague and learn more about the project.

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.

Students in grades 9 - 11 will be taking the PSAT and Pre-ACT on October 14 and October 15.

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 after school 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 upper school students will begin at 3:30 pm.

Questions? Please contact Mr. Jannereth, MS/US After School Study Hall Coordinator.

Tips for staying healthy and safe this Labor Day Weekend!

As this nontraditional summer comes to a close, whether your plans include a trip to the beach, barbecues, or pool time, please stay safe and healthy. Follow these steps to help minimize your risk of getting or spreading COVID-19 at your Labor Day gatherings. 

1. Know you’re healthy before you go.
2. Always wear your mask. 
3. Physical distance. Even with your mask on, the best way to protect yourself and loved ones is to stay 6 feet apart from those outside your home.
4. Practice healthy hand hygiene. 

CDC offers the following recommendations for Labor Weekend activities:

• Travel
• Personal & Social Activities
• Visiting Parks & Recreational Facilities

We are all counting on each other to do our part this holiday, so we all can stay healthy.

Tuesday, September 8
5:00 pm  |  Videos available for viewing
6:30 pm  |  9th Grade Zoom
7:00 pm  |  10th Grade Zoom
7:30 pm  |  11th Grade Zoom
8:00 pm  |  12th Grade Zoom

Each teacher and advisor has prepared a short video to welcome parents virtually to their classrooms. They will share information about classroom routines and some of the exciting plans for this school year. 

Beginning at 6:30 pm, parents in each grade level are invited to a Zoom meeting with their grade level lead teacher, an administrator, and a college counselor.

Please remember these evenings are not set up for teachers to speak to parents about individual students. Parents are encouraged to email their child's teacher to set up a telephone conference or Zoom meeting to share personal information or concerns.

We want to hear from you!
ALP parents, we hope you will take a moment to complete this short Feedback Survey. Please provide honest feedback on what is working and what needs improvement as we complete Week 2 of our Adaptable Learning Plan.

ALP Feedback Survey

ALP students can sign up to have their pictures taken at the Bearss Avenue campus on Thursday, September 10. 

ALP Picture Day Instructions

9th - 11th Grade ALP Students
ALP students are encouraged to participate in the PSAT and Pre-ACT testing that will be given on campus on Wednesday and Thursday, October 14 and 15. Click here for more information.  ALP parents are asked to complete a short survey to enable us to plan to safely accommodate all students. 

ALP PSAT  & Pre-ACT Survey

ALP Questions? Please contact Jim Poulin, the MS/US ALP Director.

Jim Poulin

Patriot Nation, we are very excited that our student athletes are back in action this week. We truly appreciate everyone's support and understanding during this time. Our home games will look a little different this year as we strive to keep everyone as safe as possible. Please see the guidelines below for home volleyball and football games this season. Thank you to everyone in advance for your cooperation in making sure all of these policies are adhered to for the health and safety of all involved.

Home Game Procedures for Football and Volleyball

LIVE STREAM ALL THE ACTION!

Friday, September 4

• JV Volleyball vs. Tampa Catholic
  4:30 pm 
• Varsity Volleyball vs. Tampa Catholic
  6:00 pm 
• Varsity Football vs. Northside Christian School (Away)
  7:00 pm
  Livestream Link

Thank you to the CDS AV League for live streaming the home volleyball games. There is no charge to view live streaming of  CDS Patriots home athletic events.

Please note:  The live stream of the away football game is hosted by Northside Christian School. There is a $10.99 monthly fee charged by NCS to watch their live streamed events. 

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.

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.