Class of 2017 Alumni created Solace, a non-profit student-run organization affiliated with UF Health Shands Hospital to serve the hospital's geriatric patients during their stay.
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POINTS OF PRIDE
2020 ATHLETICS |
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
4:00 pm - Varsity Volleyball vs Tampa Catholic
6:00 pm
WELCOME BACK FROM YOUR PTO |
PTO is excited to connect again after a long spring and summer. The PTO is the best way to stay close and connected to your child's everyday school life. We support CDS and its mission by promoting a spirit of community that celebrates learning and welcomes family involvement.
The PTO functions in three different aspects:
- Events and services related to parent/family support
- Activities related to teacher/classroom support
- Programs and events supporting the school overall
CDS uses iVolunteer, an online volunteer sign-up tool, to make it easy for parents to sign up to help with special projects throughout the year. Parents are usually notified by email or through Thursday Folder about upcoming opportunities, but you are always welcome to check iVolunteer to see what is coming up!
Thank you to this year's Division Coordinators and Room Reps who will be keeping families informed about upcoming events and ways you can help.
Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or suggestions!(PTO@CarrollwoodDaySchool.org)
April Babb, PTO President
Kris Freitas, PTO Treasurer
- There were no positive diagnoses this week.
PATRIOTS PROGRESS REPORT |
Thursday, September 10
6:00 p.m.
YouTube Live Event
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 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 10, the video will remain available to view at your convenience.
FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE |
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.
- Know you’re healthy before you go.
- Always wear your mask.
- 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.
- Practice healthy hand hygiene.
CDC offers the following recommendations for Labor Weekend activities:
We are all counting on each other to do our part this holiday, so we all can stay healthy.
SAVE THE DATE |
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
YOU SHOP, CDS BENEFITS! |
Did you know that if you shop on Amazon, you can help CDS? Sign up for Amazon Smile (it's free!) and select Carrollwood Day School as your nonprofit.
NO SCHOOL
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
LABOR DAY
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22
CONFERENCE DAY
NO SCHOOL STUDENTS
NOON DISMISSAL
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14
Half-Day Professional 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
WELCOME NEW STUDENTS |
Please roll out the red carpet to help welcome our newest Patriots.
- Naomi D. 1st Grade (Mrs. Overton)
- Connor C. 2nd Grade (Mrs. Dozier)
- Natalie C. 4th Grade (Mrs. Mabry)
- Wendell D. 5th Grade (Mrs. Rodriguez)
- Gregory S. 9th Grade (Ms. Williams)
- Yazan A. 10th Grade (Mrs. Anthony-Birge)
- Jade P. 10th Grade (Mrs. Anthony-Birge)
- G'Arrie S. 10th Grade (Mrs. Anthony-Birge)
LOOKING FOR BUSINESS MENTORS |
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.
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.
ECC
POINTS OF PRIDE
AFTER CARE BEGINS TUESDAY |
We are pleased to announce that After Care will begin on Tuesday, September 8 for ECC students.
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
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."
Questions? Please contact Melissa Hill, Auxiliary and Summer Programs Coordinator.
LOOKING FOR BUSINESS MENTORS |
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.
NEW LUNCH PROCEDURES |
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 is available through the App Store and Google Play for your handheld devices.
INDIVIDUAL PICTURE DAY |
Wednesday, September 9
Studio Artistry, the official school photographer, will be on campus to take individual student pictures of all ECC students on Wednesday, September 9.
Kindergarteners should wear their regular school uniform for school pictures.
Parents of PreK-4 and Kindergarten 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.
ADAPTABLE LEARNING |
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 students can sign up to have their pictures taken at the Bearss Avenue campus on Thursday, September 10.
Questions? Please contact Tanya Layton, the Lower School ALP Coordinator
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KINDERGARTEN FLAG FOOTBALL |
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
- 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.
Tuesday, September 8.
NO SCHOOL
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
LABOR DAY
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22
CONFERENCE DAY
NO SCHOOL STUDENTS
NOON DISMISSAL
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14
Half-Day Professional Day
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.
FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE |
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.
- Know you’re healthy before you go.
- Always wear your mask.
- 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.
- Practice healthy hand hygiene.
CDC offers the following recommendations for Labor Weekend activities:
We are all counting on each other to do our part this holiday, so we all can stay healthy.
ECC CALENDAR
March
Elementary
POINTS OF PRIDE
MAP TESTING |
All students in grades 2 - 5 will begin taking their fall MAP, or Measures of Academic Progress™ tests next week. These test sessions will be completed from September 8th 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.
INDIVIDUAL PICTURE DAY |
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.Â
A socially distanced, contact-free procedure will be followed.Â
All students must wear their regular school uniform for school pictures. Students who have PE will not wear their PE uniforms on this 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.Â
LOOKING FOR BUSINESS MENTORS |
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.
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.
NEW LUNCH PROCEDURES |
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 is available through the App Store and Google Play for your handheld devices.
FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE |
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.
- Know you’re healthy before you go.
- Always wear your mask.
- 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.
- Practice healthy hand hygiene.
CDC offers the following recommendations for Labor Weekend activities:
We are all counting on each other to do our part this holiday, so we all can stay healthy.
ADAPTABLE LEARNING |
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 students in grades 2-5 will be taking their fall MAP, or Measures of Academic Progress™ tests next week. These test sessions will be completed from September 8th through September 28th
ALP students can sign up to have their pictures taken at the Bearss Avenue campus on Thursday, September 10.
Questions? Please contact Tanya Layton, the Lower School ALP Coordinator
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FLAG FOOTBALL |
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
- 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.
Tuesday, September 8.
NO SCHOOL
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
LABOR DAY
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22
CONFERENCE DAY
NO SCHOOL STUDENTS
NOON DISMISSAL
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14
Half-Day Professional Day
AFTER CARE BEGINS TUESDAY |
We are pleased to announce that After Care will begin at the Bearss Avenue campus on Tuesday, September 8 for students in grades 1 - 5.
KidCheck®
All children who stay for before or after school care must be registered in KidCheck®. It is recommended that every 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
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.
ELEMENTARY CALENDAR
March
Beginning of Spring Break.
Middle School
POINTS OF PRIDE
FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE |
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.
- Know you’re healthy before you go.
- Always wear your mask.
- 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.
- Practice healthy hand hygiene.
CDC offers the following recommendations for Labor Weekend activities:
We are all counting on each other to do our part this holiday, so we all can stay healthy.
INDIVIDUAL PICTURE DAY |
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.Â
A socially distanced, contact-free procedure will be followed.Â
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.
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.Â
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.
MS AFTER SCHOOL STUDY HALL |
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.
MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENTS NIGHT |
Wednesday, September 9
5:00 pm | Videos available for viewing
6:30 pm | 6th Grade Zoom
7:00 pm | 7th Grade Zoom
7:30 pm | 8th 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 and an administrator.
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.
Please mark your calendar for our first parent-teacher conference day:
- Thursday, October 22
Parent-Teacher Conference Day
NO SCHOOL STUDENTS
6TH GRADE COOKIE LUNCHES |
It's Time for 6th Grade Cookie Lunches
Boys: Friday, September 4
The sixth grade girls attended a special lunchtime gathering with the counseling staff at Carrollwood Day School today. They enjoyed games, group discussions, and COOKIES! Tomorrow will be the 6th grade boys' turn!
6th grade ALP students received a special invitation to join with their classmates for this annual tradition.
Students will bring their own lunches.
Cookies will be provided.
ADAPTABLE LEARNING |
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.
MAP testing for MS ALP students:
Middle School ALP students will be testing remotely starting the week of September 8th through the 14th. Ms. Killion will be emailing families with instructions on how to do this important testing at home.
ALP students can sign up to have their pictures taken at the Bearss Avenue campus on Thursday, September 10.
ALP Questions? Please contact Jim Poulin, the MS/US ALP Director.
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2020 ATHLETICS |
All FHSAA and CDS forms must be completed before any athlete is cleared for participation.
Middle School volleyball and cross country are ready to begin.
Volleyball
Team placement tryouts dates: September 8-10
Season: September 8 - October 18
Practice days: Monday -Thursday
Practice times: 3:15 pm - 4:30 pm
Coach Tonia Jenkins tjenkins@carrollwooddayschool.org
Coach Alysa Gomez agomez@carollwooddayschool.org
Coach Bitha Wodrich bwodrich@carrollwooddayschool.org
DOWNLOAD VOLLEYBALL INFO PACKET AND FULL SCHEDULE
Cross Country
Practice dates: September 8 - October 29 (varies) Practice times: 3:15 pm - 4:30 pm
1st Meet: Week of September 21
Coach Nayda Hawkins nhawkinspe@carrollwooddayschool.org
FLAG FOOTBALL |
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
- 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.
NO SCHOOL
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
LABOR DAY
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22
CONFERENCE DAY
NO SCHOOL STUDENTS
NOON DISMISSAL
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14
Half-Day Professional Day
COLLEGE COUNSELING COFFEE |
College Counseling Coffee
Tuesday, September 8
9:00 a.m. | This will be a Zoom event
College Counseling invites you to the first in a series of informational programs for parents of students in Middle School and Upper School. Learn what the college counseling team does and how they can assist all families in the college counseling/admissions process.
The first College Counseling Coffee will be a live Zoom presentation. The following topics will be discussed:
- The Covid-19 application year and beyond…what can we expect in terms of evaluation, test optional colleges, and competition.
- A review of the class of 2020 and their admissions results and benchmark school averages for the CDS school profile.
- College results from the past two years…how are we doing?
The Zoom link will be emailed to Middle School and Upper School parents on September 7. Others interested attending this event should contact Danielle Cohen in the College Counseling office to request access information.
LOOKING FOR BUSINESS MENTORS |
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.
MAP TESTIONG |
All on-campus middle school students continue taking their fall MAP, or Measures of Academic Progress™ tests this week.
MS ALP students will begin MAP testing on September 8.
MIDDLE SCHOOL CALENDAR
March
Upper School
POINTS OF PRIDE
INDIVIDUAL PICTURE DAY |
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.Â
A socially distanced, contact-free procedure will be followed.Â
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.Â
SAVE THE DATE |
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
LOOKING FOR BUSINESS MENTORS |
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.
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.
PSAT and Pre-ACT Testing |
Students in grades 9 - 11 will be taking the PSAT and Pre-ACT on October 14 and October 15.
US AFTER SCHOOL STUDY HALL |
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.
FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE |
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.
- Know you’re healthy before you go.
- Always wear your mask.
- 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.
- Practice healthy hand hygiene.
CDC offers the following recommendations for Labor Weekend activities:
We are all counting on each other to do our part this holiday, so we all can stay healthy.
UPPER SCHOOL PARENTS NIGHT |
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.
Please mark your calendar for our first parent-teacher conference day:
- Thursday, October 22
Parent-Teacher Conference Day
NO SCHOOL STUDENTS
ADAPTABLE LEARNING |
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 students can sign up to have their pictures taken at the Bearss Avenue campus on Thursday, September 10.
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 Questions? Please contact Jim Poulin, the MS/US ALP Director.
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2020 ATHLETICS |
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
4:00 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 $9.99 monthly fee charged by NCS to watch their live streamed events.
NO SCHOOL
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
LABOR DAY
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22
CONFERENCE DAY
NO SCHOOL STUDENTS
NOON DISMISSAL
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14
Half-Day Professional Day
COLLEGE COUNSELING COFFEE |
College Counseling Coffee
Tuesday, September 8
9:00 a.m. | This will be a Zoom event
College Counseling invites you to the first in a series of informational programs for parents of students in Middle School and Upper School. Learn what the college counseling team does and how they can assist all families in the college counseling/admissions process.
The first College Counseling Coffee will be a live Zoom presentation. The following topics will be discussed:
- The Covid-19 application year and beyond…what can we expect in terms of evaluation, test optional colleges, and competition.
- A review of the class of 2020 and their admissions results and benchmark school averages for the CDS school profile.
- College results from the past two years…how are we doing?
The Zoom link will be emailed to Middle School and Upper School parents on September 7. Others interested attending this event should contact Danielle Cohen in the College Counseling office to request access information.
SENIOR PORTRAITS |
It has come to our attention that many of our senior families did not receive these packets! While we cannot explain how or why this happened, we do apologize for this disappointing inconvenience.
Below is a link to a digital copy of the information that you should have received before the summer. Studio Artistry is preparing personal letters to each senior with their prescheduled appointment time and will be sending them to you via US Postal Service. Due to the Labor Day holiday, please be patient and understand that your letter may not arrive until late next week.
It is important that once you receive your appointment time, you notify Studio Artistry promptly if you will not be able to come in at your prescheduled time.
Senior Portrait Information Packet
You are not obligated to purchase any pictures from Studio Artistry; however, only official Studio Artistry formal graduation pictures will be published in the yearbook.
A NOTE ABOUT COLLEGE VISITS |
All college visits to Carrollwood Day School will be virtual this year. Students must sign up 24 hours prior to the visit by following two steps:
- Sign up in Naviance
- Have the teacher of the class that you are missing fill out the approved absence form*
In addition to these two steps, some school require you to sign up through their links to track demonstrated interest. This is in addition to registering on Naviance and getting permission from your teacher. Please check Schoology for a weekly post from Danielle Cohen with these links.
*If you are an ALP student, please email the teacher and DCohen@Carrollwooddayschool.org to receive approval for missing class due to a college visit.
If you do not have a place to "attend" the virtual visit, please email DCohen@Carrollwooddayschool.org to "attend" in the College Counseling Office
UPPER SCHOOL CALENDAR
March
Beginning of Spring Break.
COLLEGE COUNSELING CALENDAR
March
April
Things to Know
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2020-2021 KEY CALENDAR DATES |
The administration has approved the following dates for the 2020-2021 School Calendar:
- Fall Break: Monday - Friday, November 23 - 27
- Winter Break: Monday, December 21 - Tuesday, January 5
Faculty/staff returns to school on Monday, January 4
Students return to school on Wednesday, January 6 - Spring Break: Monday - Friday, March 15 - 19
- Friday, May 21: Last day of school for students
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.
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!
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.
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.
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 absence
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 absence
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 with Mrs. Rivas in the elementary school office to obtain a tardy pass.
Middle School student absence
Parents should notify the school by 8:00 a.m. at the following email address to report their child's absence. We suggest that parents add this email to their "contacts" for quick access.
MSAbsence@CarrollwoodDaySchool.org
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.
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.
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