Wednesday, November 13
2:00 pm - Hayes Family Gymnasium

CDS celebrates these seven scholar-athletes from the Class of 2020 as they sign letters of intent to attend their chosen colleges:

• Tiasia M.
• Tarriyonna G.
• Maliyah P.
• Weeyah M.
• Danny V.
• Haley W.
• EJ J.

Have you checked out CDS's new mobile app yet?

The app is available for both iOS and Android devices. When downloading the app be sure to look for the Finalsite "Carrollwood Day" app with the black CDS logo. (There is an older "Legitapp" that is no longer functional.) 

• RSVP to attend Kick-Off Breakfast for Roaring 20's Gala
• Schedule an appointment to Give Blood.
• Order socks to help pay for a baby’s club foot correction. 
• Senior Parents: Buy an ad in the 2020 CDS Yearbook
• 8th Grade Parents: Buy an ad in the 2020 CDS Yearbook
• Purchase tickets to The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
• Order Box Lunches for Field Trips
  1st Grade: MOSI | Nov 12
• Shop online for CDS Patriot Pride fan gear!
• Be a Star! Join Friends of the Performing Arts!
• Show your Patriot Pride! Join the Booster Club! 
• Set up your child' payment account for lunch from Flik at myschoolbucks.com.

CDS will be closed on Monday, November 11
in honor of Veterans Day.

As we celebrate the men and women who have served our country in the armed services, we would like to extend a very special thank you to the proud veterans from our own faculty and staff:

Allison Agliata
Steve Croy
Chris Flynn
Dan Holtsclaw
Amanda Kulkin
Dennis McGlinsey
Larry Pittman
Officer Dennis
Officer Josh

PURCHASE TICKETS

JOIN FOPA TODAY

SAVE THE DATE
12.3.19
Daytime showing for Students  7:00 pm showing for Parents

What started out as a personal story for one, has grown into a national movement, helping millions of teens and their families navigate growing up in a world with instant access to screens. SCREENAGERS is the first feature documentary to explore the impact of screen technology on kids and offer parents and families proven solutions that work.

Carrollwood Day School is excited to bring SCREENAGERS, the movie, to our school as we feel this is an important conversation to have.

CDS will will follow up with  showings of SCREENAGERS: NEXT CHAPTER for students and parents in February.

Visit the online CDS Spirit Store for the latest Patriot fan gear!

START SHOPPING

Check out these new features on the website.

Patriot Nation!
Where did the Parent and Student buttons go? We have consolidated these buttons into a Patriot Nation button and created a new landing page to give Parents, Students, and Alumni easy access to all the information important to you!

You Asked and We Listened!
Are you looking for a prior Thursday Folder? Beginning this week Thursday Folder will include a new tab for "Archived Thursday Folders." There you will find links to previous weeks' Thursday Folders.

A little bit of coffee and a whole lot of thanks!

Please join us to begin
THANKSGIVING
with your CDS family.

Scaglione Family Pavilion
Wednesday, November 20
7:30 am - 9:30 am

With a grateful heart, we give thanks for all you do and extend wishes for a holiday filled with love and happiness with family and friends.

Get your warm clothing now before it gets cold!

Reminders:

• Only official CDS outerwear can be worn in classrooms.
• Label all clothing with your child's name - as you know, it all looks the same!

Creating Family Routines to Increase
Your Child's Success & Decrease Your Stress 

Tuesday, November 19
9:30 am 
DREAM Lab  |  Bearss Avenue Campus 

Do you feel like your mornings are a race against the clock?

Does it seem like you are constantly reminding your child to brush their teeth, get dressed, eat breakfast, and pack their backpack?

Does homework time or bedtime always seem to end in a battle, leaving you and your child exhausted and stressed?

If so, you are not alone! With the school year fully back in swing, it’s time to create family routines that work for your family and decrease the stress at home.

Join Mrs. Tara Delach, school psychologist and parenting coach, as she presents practical strategies to help families successfully navigate some of the most stressful times of the day. In this workshop, parents will learn fun and creative strategies that will help to…

• Increase your child’s independence
• Encourage cooperation
• Prevent meltdowns and “battles” between you and your child
• Reduce parent and child stress

Carrollwood Day School 2020 Red Carpet Gala
Kickoff Breakfast

November 18, 2019
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Home of Gala Chair
Holly Bradley

RSVP

• Personal Career Shadow Day
  Offer a day for a student to shadow your exciting career

• Destination Getaway
  Timeshares, condos, etc.

• New Items You Have at Home
  Home items, sports memorabilia, unused gift cards, etc.

• Event Tickets
  Sports, theater, concerts, etc.

• Any Business Donation
  From your business or one you visit

Dream, Believe, Achieve Campaign Information Meetings 

• November 14th Kindergarten parents after drop off and then preschool parents after drop off in the Big Room

CDS is entering into a very exciting time as we launch the plans for the Dream, Believe, Achieve Campaign.  Please attend an informational session to learn more about the new building and extensive renovation to existing spaces with Kris Freitas and Vanessa Bergin.  Contact Kris or Vanessa for more information.

• Friday, November 15
  Kindergarten Field Trip to Bearss Avenue Campus for Didgeridoo Down Under Performance
  9:20 am - 12:00 pm

As a culmination to Kindergarten's study of Australia for International Festival, students will join with first grade for a performance by Didgeridoo Down Under.

Visit the online CDS Spirit Store for the latest Patriot fan gear!

START SHOPPING ONLINE NOW!

Creating Family Routines to Increase
Your Child's Success & Decrease Your Stress 

Tuesday, November 19
9:30 am 
DREAM Lab  |  Bearss Avenue Campus 

Do you feel like your mornings are a race against the clock?

Does it seem like you are constantly reminding your child to brush their teeth, get dressed, eat breakfast, and pack their backpack?

Does homework time or bedtime always seem to end in a battle, leaving you and your child exhausted and stressed?

If so, you are not alone! With the school year fully back in swing, it’s time to create family routines that work for your family and decrease the stress at home.

Join Mrs. Tara Delach, school psychologist and parenting coach, as she presents practical strategies to help families successfully navigate some of the most stressful times of the day. In this workshop, parents will learn fun and creative strategies that will help to…

• Increase your child’s independence
• Encourage cooperation
• Prevent meltdowns and “battles” between you and your child
• Reduce parent and child stress

This presentation is provided solely for informational purposes. Parents are encouraged to conduct their own research and due diligence and seek independent recommendations in deciding which professionals are best suited for their needs.

SAVE THE DATE
12.3.19
Students in grade 5 will view during the school day
7:00 pm showing for Parents

What started out as a personal story for one, has grown into a national movement, helping millions of teens and their families navigate growing up in a world with instant access to screens. SCREENAGERS is the first feature documentary to explore the impact of screen technology on kids and offer parents and families proven solutions that work.

Carrollwood Day School is excited to bring SCREENAGERS, the movie, to our school as we feel this is an important conversation to have.

CDS will will follow up with  showings of SCREENAGERS: NEXT CHAPTER for students and parents in February.

• Wednesday, November 12
  1st Grade Field Trip to MOSI
  9:20 am - 1:30 pm | Box lunch can be ordered from Flik

Visit the CDS SPIRIT STORE pop-up shop at the FREE Community Tailgate Party

START SHOPPING ONLINE NOW!

End Veteran Homelessness Challenge
November 4 - 15

Join student council as we compete against schools across the country to make the biggest impact for those who need it most — Veterans who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness.

From November 4 - November 15, you, your family, and members of the community can participate by donating items on the list. Collection tubs will be set up in each grade level suite. 

Click here to find out what each grade will be collecting.

A little bit of coffee and a whole lot of thanks!

Please join us to begin
THANKSGIVING
with your CDS family.

Scaglione Family Pavilion
Wednesday, November 20
7:30 am - 9:30 am

With a grateful heart, we give thanks for all you do and extend wishes for a holiday filled with love and happiness with family and friends.

Carrollwood Day School 2020 Red Carpet Gala
Kickoff Breakfast

November 18, 2019
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Home of Gala Chair
Holly Bradley

RSVP

• Personal Career Shadow Day
  Offer a day for a student to shadow your exciting career

• Destination Getaway
  Timeshares, condos, etc.

• New Items You Have at Home
  Home items, sports memorabilia, unused gift cards, etc.

• Event Tickets
  Sports, theater, concerts, etc.

• Any Business Donation
  From your business or one you visit

Dream, Believe, Achieve Campaign Information Meetings 

• November 13th at 8:00 am for parents of grades 4-5 in the DREAM Lab (new location)
• November 14th Kindergarten parents after drop off and then preschool parents after drop off in the Big Room

CDS is entering into a very exciting time as we launch the plans for the Dream, Believe, Achieve Campaign.  Please attend an informational session to learn more about the new building and extensive renovation to existing spaces with Kris Freitas and Vanessa Bergin.  Contact Kris or Vanessa for more information.

Get your warm clothing now before it gets cold!

Reminders:

• Only official CDS outerwear can be worn in classrooms and inside school buildings.
• Label all clothing with your child's name - as you know, it all looks the same!

Carrollwood Day School 2020 Red Carpet Gala
Kickoff Breakfast

November 18, 2019
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Home of Gala Chair
Holly Bradley

RSVP

• Personal Career Shadow Day
  Offer a day for a student to shadow your exciting career

• Destination Getaway
  Timeshares, condos, etc.

• New Items You Have at Home
  Home items, sports memorabilia, unused gift cards, etc.

• Event Tickets
  Sports, theater, concerts, etc.

• Any Business Donation
  From your business or one you visit

Middle School Shakespeare Festival
Thursday, February 13, 2020

Plan Ahead
All middle school students are expected to come dressed in Renaissance attire. The costumes do not have to be elaborate and can be put together with clothes you already have in your closet. Boys can wear their pants pushed to the knee with a large shirt and a belt. Girls can wear a long skirt and a vest. If you need costume ideas, please click here for suggestions.

We are pleased to add Sudoku Club to the FLEX offerings. Sudoku Club will meet at lunch on Wednesdays.

UPDATED FLEX SCHEDULE

A little bit of coffee and a whole lot of thanks!

Please join us to begin
THANKSGIVING
with your CDS family.

Scaglione Family Pavilion
Wednesday, November 20
7:30 am - 9:30 am

With a grateful heart, we give thanks for all you do and extend wishes for a holiday filled with love and happiness with family and friends.

SAVE THE DATE
12.3.19
Students will view during the day
7:00 pm showing for Parents

What started out as a personal story for one, has grown into a national movement, helping millions of teens and their families navigate growing up in a world with instant access to screens. SCREENAGERS is the first feature documentary to explore the impact of screen technology on kids and offer parents and families proven solutions that work.

Carrollwood Day School is excited to bring SCREENAGERS, the movie, to our school as we feel this is an important conversation to have.

CDS will will follow up with  showings of SCREENAGERS: NEXT CHAPTER for students and parents in February.

COLLEGE COUNSELING COFFEE
Topic: Naviance 101
Thursday, November 14
Grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11
8:30 am – 9:30 am
Elementary Multi-Purpose Room

College Counseling invites you to the third in a series of informational programs for parents of students in grades 6 - 11. Learn what the college counseling team does and how they can assist all families in the college counseling/admissions process. 

November's coffee will be a tutorial on the importance of Naviance in the college search and selection process as a tool used by students, parents, and college counseling.

Deadline: January 10

more information

Visit the online CDS Spirit Store for the latest Patriot fan gear!

START SHOPPING ONLINE NOW!

Wednesday, November 13
2:00 pm - Hayes Family Gymnasium

CDS celebrates these seven scholar-athletes from the Class of 2020 as they sign letters of intent to attend their chosen colleges:

• Tiasia M.
• Tarriyonna G.
• Maliyah P.
• Weeyah M.
• Danny V.
• Haley W.
• EJ J.

SAVE THE DATE
12.3.19
Daytime showing for Students  7:00 pm showing for Parents

What started out as a personal story for one, has grown into a national movement, helping millions of teens and their families navigate growing up in a world with instant access to screens. SCREENAGERS is the first feature documentary to explore the impact of screen technology on kids and offer parents and families proven solutions that work.

Carrollwood Day School is excited to bring SCREENAGERS, the movie, to our school as we feel this is an important conversation to have.

CDS will will follow up with  showings of SCREENAGERS: NEXT CHAPTER for students and parents in February.

SAT & ACT Testing
The registration deadline for the December 7th SAT and December 14th ACT is tomorrow, Friday, November 8. If you plan to take either of these exams, please register by Friday to avoid having to pay a late fee. Please see your College Counselor with any questions.

• SAT Registration
• ACT Registration

We've got you covered...

If students do not apply while in high school, they forfeit any eligibility for Florida Bright Futures.  Did you know at CDS ALL seniors submit the application during college counseling advisory?

COLLEGE COUNSELING COFFEE
Topic: Naviance 101
Thursday, November 14
Grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11
8:30 am – 9:30 am
Elementary Multi-Purpose Room

College Counseling invites you to the third in a series of informational programs for parents of students in grades 6 - 11. Learn what the college counseling team does and how they can assist all families in the college counseling/admissions process. 

November's coffee will be a tutorial on the importance of Naviance in the college search and selection process as a tool used by students, parents, and college counseling.

Get your warm clothing now before it gets cold!

Reminders:

• Only official CDS outerwear can be worn in classrooms and inside school buildings.
• Label all clothing with your child's name - as you know, it all looks the same!

PURCHASE TICKETS

A little bit of coffee and a whole lot of thanks!

Please join us to begin
THANKSGIVING
with your CDS family.

Scaglione Family Pavilion
Wednesday, November 20
7:30 am - 9:30 am

With a grateful heart, we give thanks for all you do and extend wishes for a holiday filled with love and happiness with family and friends.

Carrollwood Day School 2020 Red Carpet Gala
Kickoff Breakfast

November 18, 2019
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Home of Gala Chair
Holly Bradley

RSVP

• Personal Career Shadow Day
  Offer a day for a student to shadow your exciting career

• Destination Getaway
  Timeshares, condos, etc.

• New Items You Have at Home
  Home items, sports memorabilia, unused gift cards, etc.

• Event Tickets
  Sports, theater, concerts, etc.

• Any Business Donation
  From your business or one you visit

CALIFORNIA – Visual Arts Trip
April 24 - 27, 2020
(Friday - Monday)
Students in Grades 10 - 12

CDS is pleased to partner with Educational Travel Consultants to offer this exceptional opportunity to be immersed in the vibrant arts and cultural spirit of the Golden State.

Current or former Visual Arts students and students that are interested in the Visual Arts are invited to participate in this exciting visual arts based trip to San Francisco and Los Angeles.

From taking a guided tour of the Broad Contemporary Art Museum to learning about Alcatraz, students will enjoy points of interest that will connect meaningfully to their academic studies and personal growth! 

Approximate Cost: $1,995.00

First deposit in the amount of $600 is due by November 22. Deposit must be made by check payable to CDS. This deposit is refundable if the trip is cancelled.

Questions? Please contact Seth Firestone.

Are you ready for winter sports? Below are the first day of practice for our teams. Question? Please contact the coach.

Varsity Wrestling
Tuesday, Nov. 12
The Hayes Family Gymnasium
Coach Sal Cuono

Click here for the bus and practice schedules for the winter sports.

Visit the online CDS Spirit Store for the latest Patriot fan gear!

START SHOPPING ONLINE NOW!

Deadline: January 10

more information

KEY DATES FOR 2019-2020

The administration has approved the following dates for the 2019-2020 School Calendar:

• Monday, August 12
  ECC and elementary "Meet Your Teacher" appointments begin
  MS and US Orientation begins for 6th & 9th grade students and all new MS and US students (attendance is required)
• Tuesday, August 13
  Orientation begins for all MS and US students (attendance is required)
• Thursday, August 15: First full day of classes ECC - Grade 12
• Fall Break:  Monday - Friday, November 25 - 29
• Winter Break: Monday, December 23 - Tuesday, January 7
  Faculty/staff returns to school on Monday, January 6
  Students return to school on Wednesday, January 8
• Spring Break: Monday - Friday, March 16 - 20
• Friday, May 22: Last day of school for students

KidCheck^®
CDS uses KidCheck^® to provide an online check in/check out system for the safety and tracking of our children. Every ECC and Elementary family should 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

Picking up from AfterCare (Grades 1-5)
After Care is located in the Elementary Multi-Purpose Room. When picking up child(ren) from AfterCare, parents should pull into the School Bus Loop and pick-up children directly from the Elementary Multi-Purpose Room (glass doors facing the bus loop).

Phone Numbers
There is a receptionist on duty until 6:00 pm every school day.

• ECC After Care number:
  The school's phone number is 813.963.2388
• Bearss Avenue After Care numbers:
  The school's phone number is 813.920.2288.
  After Care Direct Line: 813.920.2288 x466
  After Care Cell Phone Line:  813.442.9163
  After Care Supervisor: Melissa Hill, Auxiliary and Summer Programs Coordinator

AfterCare Hours and Dates
After Care is available until 6:00 pm every day there is school with the exception of Friday, October 25, 2019 (International Festival and Carnival), Friday, November 22, 2019 (half-day before Fall Break), Friday, December 20, 2019 (half-day before WinterBreak), and Friday, March 13, 2020 (half-day before Spring Break). After Care is offered on all other half-days; students who need to stay for after care on half-days need to bring their lunch and a beverage. School lunches are not served on half-days.

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 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...

Middle School faculty offer a robust selection of morning and afternoon academic help sessions and enrichment activities, along with clubs and organizations to pique MS students' interests. These opportunities are all free of charge unless otherwise noted or unless they win a competition that requires further registration fees and travel.

Unless noted otherwise, all before school programs meet from 7:30 am - 8:00 am. All after school sessions are from 3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

FLEX SCHEDULE

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 salad and a full salad bar, 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. Purchases are prepaid by creating an account at www.myschoolbucks.com or by bringing a check to the Welcome Center made out to Flik.

• If a student's account becomes overdrawn by $15, the student will be served a Sunbutter and jelly sandwich for $3.50 which will be deducted from the student's account balance. We recommend that parents set up auto pay on their MySchoolBucks.com account to ensure their children get to have the lunch of their choice. 

We invite you to review the information below to learn more about Flik@CDS!

• Flik FAQs
• Visit the Flik website
• What's for lunch? Review menus in advance at carrollwoodday.flikisdining.com.
• Set up an account to prepay for lunches at myschoolbucks.com.