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.

All families are required to update the “COVID-19 Questionnaire” for each student on the Magnus Health portal before students can return to campus. Forms must be submitted by November 30, 2020.

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What are you planning for the holidays this year? 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 check out this Toolkit for tips on how to keep your family healthy while traveling and at family gatherings over the upcoming breaks. 

TOOLKIT FOR safe  TRAVEL & Thanksgiving 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 November 30, 2020. This is a self-reporting form and does not require a physician’s signature.

• How to download Magnus App
• Video Tutorial

Following Fall Break, families are encouraged to enroll their children in ALP for the month of December if you have engaged in high-risk gatherings/travel or if you have heightened concerns.

• PK4 – 5th Grade ALP Registration Form
• MS/US ALP Registration Form

• There were no positive diagnoses this week.

Did you know that Giving Tuesday is just 19 days away on December 1st? Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Over the past seven years, it has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity.

The US Human Rights Club thanks the CDS community for bringing in donations for the Thanksgiving Food Drive!  You have made a difference in the Tampa Bay Community! We donated over $700 in gift certificates and over a 1,000 lbs. of food for Metropolitan Ministries.

Upper School Beta Club is hosting a Holiday Toy Drive to benefit Metropolitan Ministries
December 1 - December 8. 

There will be 4 collection boxes in International Square. 

• 9th grade will be donating toys for kids ages 0-2
• 10th and 11th grades will be donating toys for kids ages 10-13
• 12th grade will collecting for ages 13+ (older kids like bath & personal products and accessories too)

Students who are on ALP can order online and have items shipped to CDS, 1515 W. Bearss Avenue, Tampa, FL 33613 Attn: Mrs. Hollingsworth.  Be sure to let her know you are sending something so your grade gets credit.

The grade that collects the most will get a free dress day in January!

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 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.

All families are required to update the “COVID-19 Questionnaire” for each student on the Magnus Health portal before students can return to campus. Forms must be submitted by November 30, 2020.

Kindergarten Parents! We are so excited to have your child join us for 1st grade next school year at the "big" campus. We have so many wonderful things happening and we are thrilled to give you an exclusive look inside the gates at the Bearss Avenue campus. Schedule your family's personal tour today!

Sign us up!

Tours will take place beginning November 9th until Winter Break.

FINAL DAY!

Kindergarteners are selling funky socks to raise money to provide a well with clean water for a school in a disadvantaged country. They have reached 20% of their goal. Help put them over the top by purchasing socks for holiday gifts or to keep your own toes warm now that the cooler weather is coming!

Here is what you can do to help us make a difference:

1. Buy socks online
2. Share the link with family and friends
3. Spread the word
4. Socks will be delivered to your home

BUY SOCKS HERE

Did you know that Giving Tuesday is just 19 days away on December 1st? Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Over the past seven years, it has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity.

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What are you planning for the holidays this year? 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 check out this Toolkit for tips on how to keep your family healthy while traveling and at family gatherings over the upcoming breaks. 

TOOLKIT FOR safe  TRAVEL & Thanksgiving GatherinGS

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. 

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

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.

All families are required to update the “COVID-19 Questionnaire” for each student on the Magnus Health portal before students can return to campus. Forms must be submitted by November 30, 2020.

(Click image to enlarge)

What are you planning for the holidays this year? 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 check out this Toolkit for tips on how to keep your family healthy while traveling and at family gatherings over the upcoming breaks. 

TOOLKIT FOR safe  TRAVEL & Thanksgiving GatherinGS

***NEW*** Morning Care
7:30 am - 9:00 am

This service is complimentary to campers who are signed up for one of our morning camp sessions.  (Registration is required.)

***NEW*** Chess Camp
For students in Grade 2
     Half Day: 9:00 am - 12:00 Noon

Instructor, Ryan Statz will hold this three-day camp for 2nd grade chess players.

I Build, I Create Camp
For students in Grades 1 - 5
   Full Day: 9:00am - 3:30 pm
  Half Day: 9:00 am - Noon 
   -or- Noon - 3:30 pm

Roll up your sleeves and set your imagination free while exploring different media and projects! With our NEW Fall Break Camps we offer 3 days of projects facilitated by our After Care and Summer Camp team! Come explore the world of art with your camp friends.

Dance Therapy with Sybil
Instructor: Sybil Stanonis
For students in Grades 1 - 5
   Half Day: 9:00 am - Noon
This camp will be outside

Come Dance with me! Join us in three days of fantastic fun and dance with Miss Sybil. This enrichment program is dedicated to teaching well beyond hip-hop style dance. Children learn skills at impressionable ages to help build self expression and imagination which instills confidence that will serve them for a lifetime, all while having fun. This class offers awesome dance expression, body movements and techniques to gain motivation, confidence, creativity and self love in combination with learning emotions and feelings. The children will learn dances and skills during the week and I encourage the parents to come watch us on the last day as the children will put on a performance of what they have learned from the week. LOVE...LOVE...Just Dance!

SIGN ME UP!

Did you know that Giving Tuesday is just 19 days away on December 1st? Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Over the past seven years, it has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity.

Coffee Talk with the Learning Support Team
Friday, December 4
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Zoom

Mrs. Molano and Mrs. Earle hope you will be able to join them and guest speaker, Dr. Tara Delach, for the December Coffee Talk. The topic is Healthy Routines at Home during the Holidays. CDS parents do not need to RSVP for this event.  The Zoom link will be emailed to CDS parents prior to the event.

Here are slides from the November Coffee Talk about teaching children the How To's of Self Advocating.

Slides from Presentation

Mark your calendars for upcoming Coffee Talks:

• Friday, February 5
  Behavior Tips for Home and School and Responsive Classroom Techniques
• Friday, March 5
  How to Avoid Stressing about Tests, Study Skills, and Stress Management
• Friday, April 9  (Open to friends of CDS)
  Character Education through the IB Learner Profile
• Friday, May 14  ***NEW DATE***
  Reflection and Open Forum for CDS Families

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.

All families are required to update the “COVID-19 Questionnaire” for each student on the Magnus Health portal before students can return to campus. Forms must be submitted by November 30, 2020.

8th graders will take semester exams during the last week of school before winter break. Exams will be held on Monday, December 14 through Thursday, December 17.

8th Grade December Exam Schedule

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What are you planning for the holidays this year? 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 check out this Toolkit for tips on how to keep your family healthy while traveling and at family gatherings over the upcoming breaks. 

TOOLKIT FOR safe  TRAVEL & Thanksgiving GatherinGS

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

Did you know that Giving Tuesday is just 19 days away on December 1st? Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Over the past seven years, it has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity.

Following Fall Break, families are encouraged to enroll their children in ALP for the month of December if you have engaged in high-risk gatherings/travel or if you have heightened concerns.

Please email Ms. Killion if you would like to enroll your MS student in ALP.

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

Jim Poulin

Thank you to everyone who attended the College Counseling Coffee on Tuesday, November 17.  The topic for this coffee was the comeback of the college admissions interview. We are sharing a link to a recording of this coffee for those who were not able to join us or if you'd like a replay.

COLLEGE COUNSELING COFFEE VIDEO

The next College Counseling Coffee is scheduled for Thursday, February 25, 2021.

Please contact Danielle Cohen in the College Counseling office with any questions.

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. 

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.

November Soccer Camp

December Soccer Camp

Registration

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.

All families are required to update the “COVID-19 Questionnaire” for each student on the Magnus Health portal before students can return to campus. Forms must be submitted by November 30, 2020.

Students in grades 9 - 12 will take semester exams before winter break. Examinations will run from Monday, December 14 through Thursday, December 17.

All exams for on-campus students will be given at the Bearss Avenue campus. 

US Exam Preparation Packet

Thank you to everyone who attended the College Counseling Coffee on Tuesday, November 17.  The topic for this coffee was the comeback of the college admissions interview. We are sharing a link to a recording of this coffee for those who were not able to join us or if you'd like a replay.

COLLEGE COUNSELING COFFEE VIDEO

The next College Counseling Coffee is scheduled for Thursday, February 25, 2021.

Please contact Danielle Cohen in the College Counseling office with any questions.

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.

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

Girls Soccer
Thursday, December 3 @ approx 5:30 pm
(halftime of the game)

Boys Basketball
Monday, December 7 @ 7:15 pm

Boys Soccer
Tuesday, January 26 @ 6:45 pm

Girls Basketball
Wednesday, January 27 @ 5:45 pm

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

Did you know that Giving Tuesday is just 19 days away on December 1st? Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Over the past seven years, it has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity.

It is time for upper school students to sign up to be on ALP for December!

ALP December Registration Form

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

The US Human Rights Club thanks the CDS community for bringing in donations for the Thanksgiving Food Drive!  You have made a difference in the Tampa Bay Community! We donated over $700 in gift certificates and over a 1,000 lbs. of food for Metropolitan Ministries.

Beta Club is hosting a Holiday Toy Drive to benefit Metropolitan Ministries
December 1 - December 8. 

There will be 4 collection boxes in International Square. 

• 9th grade will be donating toys for kids ages 0-2
• 10th and 11th grades will be donating toys for kids ages 10-13
• 12th grade will collecting for ages 13+ (older kids like bath & personal products and accessories too)

Students who are on ALP can order online and have items shipped to CDS, 1515 W. Bearss Avenue, Tampa, FL 33613 Attn: Mrs. Hollingsworth.  Be sure to let her know you are sending something so your grade gets credit.

The grade that collects the most will get a free dress day in January!

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. 

You take great photos every day.
Whether in school or learning from home, send us your best photos for consideration in the CDS yearbook!

To submit your photos to the yearbook staff:

• Download the Yearbook Snap mobile app from the App Store or Google Play and enter our access code: CDS 20
• Go to yearbookforever.com, enter our school name, click on Community Upload and enter our access code: CDS 20

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.