![School is going to look different this year!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1595382801/carrollwood/nua3qcwk9drxpn8gghch/SchoolDifferent.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1595382801/carrollwood/nua3qcwk9drxpn8gghch/SchoolDifferent.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1595382801/carrollwood/nua3qcwk9drxpn8gghch/SchoolDifferent.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1595382801/carrollwood/nua3qcwk9drxpn8gghch/SchoolDifferent.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1595382801/carrollwood/nua3qcwk9drxpn8gghch/SchoolDifferent.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1595382801/carrollwood/nua3qcwk9drxpn8gghch/SchoolDifferent.jpg","width":2200}])
The CDS facilities team and administrators have been working tirelessly throughout the summer to prepare our campuses for a safe reopening of school.
8/20/2020
August 20, 2020
- All School
- ECC
- Elementary
- Middle School
- Upper School
- Things to Know
- Upcoming Events
- Archived Thursday Folders
All School
POINTS OF PRIDE
![Logo for Adaptable Learning Program]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1597845506/carrollwood/viuydzzewwldi09xh8j8/ALPLogo.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1597845506/carrollwood/viuydzzewwldi09xh8j8/ALPLogo.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1597845506/carrollwood/viuydzzewwldi09xh8j8/ALPLogo.png","width":544}])
All families have the option to enroll their child in ALP or to return to on-campus learning at any time, and as often as needed.
![Carrollwood Day School Health + Safety]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1597689904/carrollwood/xnjvwtjtqjy0xbmbt1xy/CDSHealthSafety.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1597689904/carrollwood/xnjvwtjtqjy0xbmbt1xy/CDSHealthSafety.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1597689904/carrollwood/xnjvwtjtqjy0xbmbt1xy/CDSHealthSafety.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1597689904/carrollwood/xnjvwtjtqjy0xbmbt1xy/CDSHealthSafety.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1597689904/carrollwood/xnjvwtjtqjy0xbmbt1xy/CDSHealthSafety.jpg","width":1500}])
The CDS Health and Safety Team held their first meeting this week. This group of medical professionals from our parent community, school leadership, and faculty representatives will meet to review and update policies, procedures, and precautions that ensure the health and safety of our entire community.
![Patriot Podcast 2020]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1597078516/carrollwood/rayd6alsw5cgrefeew2e/PatriotPodcast.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1597078516/carrollwood/rayd6alsw5cgrefeew2e/PatriotPodcast.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1597078516/carrollwood/rayd6alsw5cgrefeew2e/PatriotPodcast.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1597078516/carrollwood/rayd6alsw5cgrefeew2e/PatriotPodcast.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1597078516/carrollwood/rayd6alsw5cgrefeew2e/PatriotPodcast.png","width":1504}])
Seniors Inshara A. and Karice S. host the first episode of Patriot Podcast, a project of the Student Action Leadership Planning Team [SLAP(T)] to raise awareness and share viewpoints about current events.
![Nancy Hsu DP Coordinator & US French]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1560268572/carrollwood/yqyvybtybmqejgirv2r9/NancyHsu.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1560268572/carrollwood/yqyvybtybmqejgirv2r9/NancyHsu.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1560268572/carrollwood/yqyvybtybmqejgirv2r9/NancyHsu.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1560268572/carrollwood/yqyvybtybmqejgirv2r9/NancyHsu.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1560268572/carrollwood/yqyvybtybmqejgirv2r9/NancyHsu.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1560268572/carrollwood/yqyvybtybmqejgirv2r9/NancyHsu.jpg","width":2200}])
We are grateful to have an experienced, "in-house" leader like Nancy Hsu ready and able to continue the upper school's momentum and progress.
![Sara Rubinstein, Interim Head of School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1597282442/carrollwood/qvwqz5tln0yuomj4hu3t/Rubinstein2018.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1597282442/carrollwood/qvwqz5tln0yuomj4hu3t/Rubinstein2018.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1597282442/carrollwood/qvwqz5tln0yuomj4hu3t/Rubinstein2018.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1597282442/carrollwood/qvwqz5tln0yuomj4hu3t/Rubinstein2018.jpg","width":900}])
CDS is very fortunate that Sara Rubinstein is able to assume her new role as Interim Head of School from a position of great strength and positive momentum.
| ADAPTABLE LEARNING |
For more information about CDS's flexible remote learning option, please contact our ALP Directors!
 Tanya Layton |
 Jim Poulin |
What does it mean to THRIVE? A recent webinar with Dr. Michele Borba had me thinking about this along with Sonja Lyubomirsky's happiness research showing us that at least 40% of our happiness is based on our choices. A small part may be circumstances or genetics, but we CHOOSE the rest through our thoughts and actions.
Michele Borba reminds us that the skills to THRIVING are learned. This may account for that 40% that Lyubomirsky refers to. So, HOW do we do that? Based on years of longitudinal research from Emmy Werner, Norman Garmezy and others, Borba identifies the four "C"s:
- A Caring Connector (can be a parent, but also teacher, relative, or other)
- Connections with the community (school, church, clubs, etc.)
- Confident Cheerfulness (sense of hope)
- Coping skills
You can practice these skills in many ways, including positive reframing, maintaining an internal locus of control, practicing positive self-talk, and more. Read on for more details.
Positive Reframing for less stress
Internal vs. External locus of control
Thank you to our CDS Director of Wellness & Upper School Counselor, Krista Diamond, for contributing this article and for keeping the entire Patriot Nation focused on wellness.
| SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION |
SIGN UP NOW!
In order to comply with social distancing requirements, each bus route will be limited to 20 riders.
Visit the CDS Transportation page on the website to sign up to ride the bus.
As we prepare to begin this historic 2020-2021 school year, Interim Head of School, Sara Rubinstein, has mobilized committees made up of administrators, faculty, trustees, and experts from our parent community to examine all facets of our school operations and programming to assure we are keeping community health and safety at the forefront of our planning during this time of great uncertainty.
Below are the committees that are part of this team under the oversight of the COVID-19 Response Team:
- Admissions & Retention
- Athletics & Auxiliary Programs
- Communications & Community Outreach
- Employee Relations
- Finance/Buildings & Ground
- Health + Safety
- Learning Support
- Student & Faculty Wellness
- Teaching & Learning
- Technology Infrastructure
We are pleased to share a summary of the Risk Mitigation Measures that have been put in place, the Daily Processes and Procedures that will be followed, and our communication and Response Plans.
| NEW LUNCH PROCEDURES |
The Flik team will be preparing homemade, from scratch lunches with one difference this year: All lunches will be pre-packed and ready to serve for safety, speed, and convenience.
Families will be able to pre-order lunch via the new Nutrislice website, where you can view the menus, order, and pay with a credit card or opt to set up a declining balance account.
Pricing will remain the same as last year:
-
$7.00 MS/US Combo
-
$6.25 LS (Elementary) Combo
-
$5.25 ECC Combo
All Lower School lunches will need to be pre-ordered through Nutrislice. Elementary students will not be going through a lunch line. Their pre-ordered boxed lunches will be brought to their classroom.
Middle school and upper school students will be able to pre-order OR go through the line by the kitchen OR purchase lunch from the food truck. Although the salad bar will be closed, there will be a variety of prepackaged salad available. All pre-ordered lunches will be picked up at the Swain Concession Stand.
| 2020 ATHLETICS |
The Fall Sports Season is beginning!
At this time, only immediate family members of the athletes on the team will be able to attend athletic events.
Watch for more information on how to catch the action through Live Stream broadcasts by the CDS AV League!
CDS athletics is taking every precaution possible to keep our athletes safe, including:
- Coaches will be wearing masks at all times.
- Equipment is being sanitized frequently during practices and workouts.
- Athletes must wear masks when not participating in activities.
- All coaches and athletes are required to bring their own water. No sharing of water is allowed.
- Athletes are allowed to use the locker rooms or showers in assigned cohorts, only.
- Hand sanitizer is readily available for athletes and coaches.
- Visiting teams will not have access to a locker room.
All FHSAA and CDS forms must be completed before any athlete is cleared for participation.
NO SCHOOL
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
LABOR DAY
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
| FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE |
Keeping Healthy Together!
All members of the CDS community: faculty and staff, parents, and students, have a shared responsibility to keep our school in good health by committing to adhere to school policies and public health directives both in and out of school. To prevent early dismissals, classroom closings, building closings, and potential school wide closing we ask all stakeholders to comply with our sick day guidelines.
CDS SICK DAY POLICY
DURING COVID-19
If your child becomes ill or is injured at school, it is imperative that we are able to get in touch with you or your designated contact person immediately. Please inform the office if there is a change in your emergency contact or procedure, even if the change is just for one day.
To report an absence:
ECC Student Absence: Parents should report their child’s absence before school by phone (813.963.2388) or by email to ECCAbsence@carrollwooddayschool.org.
Elementary Absence: Parents should report their child’s absence to school by 8:00 a.m. by phone (813.920.2288) or by email to ESAbsence@carrollwooddayschool.org.
Middle School Absence: Parents should report their child’s absence to school by 8:00 a.m. via email to MSAbsence@carrollwooddayschool.org.
Upper School Absence: Parents should report their child’s absence to school by 9:00 a.m. via email to USAbsence@carrollwooddayschool.org.
Questions? Please email Mrs. Silvers at nurse@carrollwooddayschool.org.
| STAY SAFE |
As we prepare for our return to school, all families, faculty, and staff are encouraged to limit exposures (and travel) for two weeks prior to school opening.
Keeping Safe with Face Masks
All students in PreK 3 - grade 12 will be required to wear a face mask when in school. Each student will be supplied with one mask, but will need to bring a clean mask to school each day. Gaitors/buffs, face shields, and face masks with breathing valves are not allowed. (Face shields may be worn with a face mask.)
Check the "Health & Safety" tab on the COVID-19 Information Hub for links to the CDC on how to properly wear and care for face masks.
| 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.
ECC
POINTS OF PRIDE
The CDS facilities team and administrators have been working tirelessly throughout the summer to prepare our campuses for a safe reopening of school.
All families have the option to enroll their child in ALP or to return to on-campus learning at any time, and as often as needed.
The CDS Health and Safety Team held their first meeting this week. This group of medical professionals from our parent community, school leadership, and faculty representatives will meet to review and update policies, procedures, and precautions that ensure the health and safety of our entire community.
CDS is very fortunate that Sara Rubinstein is able to assume her new role as Interim Head of School from a position of great strength and positive momentum.
| 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
Note the following registration cutoff dates:
- Regular Registration closes on August 30th - $165
- 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.
| KEEPING SAFE WITH FACE MASKS |
Super Heroes wear masks...
and so can you!
All students in PreK 3 - grade 12 will be required to wear a face mask. (Please note: Gaitors/buffs, face shields, and face masks with breathing valves are not allowed. Face shields may be worn with a face mask.)
| ADAPTABLE LEARNING |
For more information about CDS's flexible remote learning option for students in PreK-4 and kindergarten, please contact Tanya Layton, the Lower School ALP Director
|
|
| NEW LUNCH PROCEDURES |
The Flik team is back preparing homemade, from scratch lunches. Lunch service for ECC students begins on Friday, August 28 and will be available on Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Families will be able to pre-order lunch via the Nutrislice website or app, where you can view the menus, order, and pay with a credit card. (Families with money remaining in the declining balance accounts from last year, may use those funds to pay for lunches.)
Pricing will remain the same as last year:
-
$5.25 ECC Combo
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.
NO SCHOOL
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
LABOR DAY
NOON DISMISSAL
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14
Half-Day Professional Day
| FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE |
Keeping Healthy Together!
All members of the CDS community: faculty and staff, parents, and students, have a shared responsibility to keep our school in good health by committing to adhere to school policies and public health directives both in and out of school. To prevent early dismissals, classroom closings, building closings, and potential school wide closing we ask all stakeholders to comply with our sick day guidelines.
CDS SICK DAY POLICY
DURING COVID-19
If your child becomes ill or is injured at school, it is imperative that we are able to get in touch with you or your designated contact person immediately. Please inform the office if there is a change in your emergency contact or procedure, even if the change is just for one day.
To report an absence:
ECC Student Absence: Parents should report their child’s absence before school by phone (813.963.2388) or by email to ECCAbsence@carrollwooddayschool.org.
Questions? Please email Mrs. Silvers at nurse@carrollwooddayschool.org.
ECC CALENDAR
December
-
Scaglione Family Pavilion
Elementary
POINTS OF PRIDE
The CDS facilities team and administrators have been working tirelessly throughout the summer to prepare our campuses for a safe reopening of school.
All families have the option to enroll their child in ALP or to return to on-campus learning at any time, and as often as needed.
The CDS Health and Safety Team held their first meeting this week. This group of medical professionals from our parent community, school leadership, and faculty representatives will meet to review and update policies, procedures, and precautions that ensure the health and safety of our entire community.
CDS is very fortunate that Sara Rubinstein is able to assume her new role as Interim Head of School from a position of great strength and positive momentum.
| NEW LUNCH PROCEDURES |
The Flik team is back preparing homemade, from scratch lunches with one difference this year: All lunches will be pre-packed and ready to serve for safety, speed, and convenience.
All Lower School lunches will need to be pre-ordered through Nutrislice. Elementary students will not be going through a lunch line. Their pre-ordered boxed lunches will be brought to their classroom.
Families will be able to pre-order lunch via the Nutrislice website or app, where you can view the menus, order, and pay with a credit card. (Families with money remaining in the declining balance accounts from last year, may use those funds to pay for lunches.)
Pricing will remain the same as last year:
-
$6.25 Elementary Combo
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.
| KEEPING SAFE WITH FACE MASKS |
Super Heroes wear masks...
and so can you!
All students in PreK 3 - grade 12 will be required to wear a face mask. (Please note: Gaitors/buffs, face shields, and face masks with breathing valves are not allowed. Face shields may be worn with a face mask.)
| FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE |
Keeping Healthy Together!
All members of the CDS community: faculty and staff, parents, and students, have a shared responsibility to keep our school in good health by committing to adhere to school policies and public health directives both in and out of school. To prevent early dismissals, classroom closings, building closings, and potential school wide closing we ask all stakeholders to comply with our sick day guidelines.
CDS SICK DAY POLICY
DURING COVID-19
If your child becomes ill or is injured at school, it is imperative that we are able to get in touch with you or your designated contact person immediately. Please inform the office if there is a change in your emergency contact or procedure, even if the change is just for one day.
To report an absence:
Elementary Absence: Parents should report their child’s absence to school by 8:00 a.m. by phone (813.920.2288) or by email to ESAbsence@carrollwooddayschool.org.
Questions? Please email Mrs. Silvers at nurse@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
Note the following registration cutoff dates:
- Regular Registration closes on August 30th - $165
- 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
NOON DISMISSAL
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14
Half-Day Professional Day
| ADAPTABLE LEARNING |
For more information about CDS's flexible remote learning option for elementary students, please contact Tanya Layton, the Lower School ALP Director
|
|
ELEMENTARY CALENDAR
December
-
Scaglione Family Pavilion
Beginning of Winter Break
Middle School
POINTS OF PRIDE
The CDS facilities team and administrators have been working tirelessly throughout the summer to prepare our campuses for a safe reopening of school.
All families have the option to enroll their child in ALP or to return to on-campus learning at any time, and as often as needed.
The CDS Health and Safety Team held their first meeting this week. This group of medical professionals from our parent community, school leadership, and faculty representatives will meet to review and update policies, procedures, and precautions that ensure the health and safety of our entire community.
CDS is very fortunate that Sara Rubinstein is able to assume her new role as Interim Head of School from a position of great strength and positive momentum.
| NEW LUNCH PROCEDURES |
The Flik team will be preparing homemade, from scratch lunches with one difference this year: All lunches will be pre-packed and ready to serve for safety, speed, and convenience.
Families will be able to pre-order lunch via the new Nutrislice website, where you can view the menus, order, and pay with a credit card or opt to set up a declining balance account.
Pricing will remain the same as last year:
-
$7.00 MS Combo
Middle school students will be able to pre-order OR go through the line by the kitchen OR purchase lunch from the food truck. Although the salad bar will be closed, there will be a variety of prepackaged salad available. All pre-ordered lunches will be picked up at the Swain Concession Stand.
Daily lunch service is cash-free. Lunch purchases from the cafeteria and Food Truck must be paid for with the MS student's declining balance account on MySchoolBucks.com Daily lunch service is cash-free.
- MySchoolBucks.com Account
-
Each student is assigned a POS ID number. POS ID numbers will be emailed to families for each new MS and US student. Returning students will use the same POS number as last year.
-
The cashier can help MS and US students who may have forgotten their POS numbers.
-
If you do not receive or remember your child's POS number, please call Sandra Moore at 813.920.2288 x129 to get the POS number needed to set up and fund each child's MySchoolBucks.com account. (A separate account must be set up for each child.)
-
Set up Nutrislice account to pre-order lunches by the day or week!
Fund or set up your declining balance account for daily purchases, only.
Nutrislice and MySchoolBucks are both available
through the App Store and Google Play for your handheld devices.
| 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
Note the following registration cutoff dates:
- Regular Registration closes on August 30th - $165
- 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.
| FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE |
Keeping Healthy Together!
All members of the CDS community: faculty and staff, parents, and students, have a shared responsibility to keep our school in good health by committing to adhere to school policies and public health directives both in and out of school. To prevent early dismissals, classroom closings, building closings, and potential school wide closing we ask all stakeholders to comply with our sick day guidelines.
CDS SICK DAY POLICY
DURING COVID-19
If your child becomes ill or is injured at school, it is imperative that we are able to get in touch with you or your designated contact person immediately. Please inform the office if there is a change in your emergency contact or procedure, even if the change is just for one day.
To report an absence:
Middle School Absence: Parents should report their child’s absence to school by 8:00 a.m. via email to MSAbsence@carrollwooddayschool.org.
Questions? Please email Mrs. Silvers at nurse@carrollwooddayschool.org.
| ADAPTABLE LEARNING |
For more information about CDS's flexible remote learning option for middle school students, please contact Jim Poulin, the MS/US ALP Director.
|
|
| 2020 ATHLETICS |
The Fall Sports Season is beginning!
At this time, only immediate family members of the athletes on the team will be able to attend athletic events.
CDS athletics is taking every precaution possible to keep our athletes safe, including:
- Coaches will be wearing masks at all times.
- Equipment is being sanitized frequently during practices and workouts.
- Athletes must wear masks when not participating in activities.
- All coaches and athletes are required to bring their own water. No sharing of water is allowed.
- Athletes are allowed to use the locker rooms or showers in assigned cohorts, only.
- Hand sanitizer is readily available for athletes and coaches.
- Visiting teams will not have access to a locker room.
All FHSAA and CDS forms must be completed before any athlete is cleared for participation.
Required Athletic Forms
Fall sports for middle school are ready to begin.
Cheer
Practice starts: August 31
1st game: September 10
Coach Vanessa Bergin vbergin@carrollwooddayschool.org
Football
Practice starts: August 31
1st game: September 10
Coach Steve Debosky sdebosky@carrollwooddayschool.org
Volleyball
Team Placement Tryouts: September 8
1st Game: Week of September 21
Coach Tonia Jenkins tjenkins@carrollwooddayschool.org
Coach Alysa Gomez agomez@carollwooddayschool.org
Coach Bitha Wodrich bwodrich@carrollwooddayschool.org
Cross Country
Practice starts: September 8
1st Meet: Week of September 21
Coach Nayda Hawkins nhawkinspe@carrollwooddayschool.org
Golf (6th-12th)
Practice starts: August 25
Boys Coach Matt Bryant mbryant@carrollwooddayschool.org
Girls Coach David Hasselbach hasseld@icloud.com
Swim (6th-12th)
Practice starts: August 24
Coach Patrick Piper coachpatrick@pipelineswimming.com
More information will be posted on Schoology in the next few days due to league meetings that are still happening. Thank you for your patience!
NO SCHOOL
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
LABOR DAY
NOON DISMISSAL
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14
Half-Day Professional Day
| MS ORIENTATION |
Students should bring a face mask, essential school supplies, a water bottle, and snack to their orientation sessions. (Extra school supplies should be kept at home.)
Friday, August 21, 2020
8:15 am – 12:00 pm
All MS Students
Students will report directly to their advisory by 8:15 am. Returning students will receive their schedules. Students will get to welcome the new students and meet their teachers as they rotate through their class schedule. Students should bring their charged MacBook and school supplies, a water bottle, and snack.
ALP Students
MS ALP students in grades 6 - 8 will be contacted by their advisory teacher with a link to Zoom into their advisory session at 8:15 a.m.
| MAP TESTIONG |
Starting next week, all middle school students will be taking their fall MAP, or Measures of Academic Progress™ tests. We give students MAP tests in the fall and the spring in order to determine each child's instructional level and to measure academic growth throughout the school year, and from year to year, in the areas of reading and math.
Watch your email for more information tomorrow morning.
| STAY SAFE |
As we prepare for our return to school, all families, faculty, and staff are encouraged to limit exposures (and travel) for two weeks prior to school opening.
Keeping Safe with Face Masks
All students in PreK 3 - grade 12 will be required to wear a face mask when in school. Each student will be supplied with one mask, but will need to bring a clean mask to school each day. Gaitors/buffs, face shields, and face masks with breathing valves are not allowed. (Face shields may be worn with a face mask.)
Check the "Health & Safety" tab on the COVID-19 Information Hub for links to the CDC on how to properly wear and care for face masks.
MIDDLE SCHOOL CALENDAR
December
-
-
Scaglione Family Pavilion
Upper School
POINTS OF PRIDE
The CDS facilities team and administrators have been working tirelessly throughout the summer to prepare our campuses for a safe reopening of school.
All families have the option to enroll their child in ALP or to return to on-campus learning at any time, and as often as needed.
The CDS Health and Safety Team held their first meeting this week. This group of medical professionals from our parent community, school leadership, and faculty representatives will meet to review and update policies, procedures, and precautions that ensure the health and safety of our entire community.
Seniors Inshara A. and Karice S. host the first episode of Patriot Podcast, a project of the Student Action Leadership Planning Team [SLAP(T)] to raise awareness and share viewpoints about current events.
We are grateful to have an experienced, "in-house" leader like Nancy Hsu ready and able to continue the upper school's momentum and progress.
CDS is very fortunate that Sara Rubinstein is able to assume her new role as Interim Head of School from a position of great strength and positive momentum.
| 9TH & 10TH GRADE MAP TESTING |
Starting next week, all 9th and 10th grade students will be taking their fall MAP, or Measures of Academic Progress™ tests. We give students MAP tests in the fall and the spring in order to determine each child's instructional level and to measure academic growth throughout the school year, and from year to year, in the areas of reading and math.
| NEW LUNCH PROCEDURES |
The Flik team will be preparing homemade, from scratch lunches with one difference this year: All lunches will be pre-packed and ready to serve for safety, speed, and convenience.
Families will be able to pre-order lunch via the new Nutrislice website, where you can view the menus, order, and pay with a credit card or opt to set up a declining balance account.
Pricing will remain the same as last year:
-
$7.00 US Combo
Upper school students will be able to pre-order OR go through the line by the kitchen OR purchase lunch from the food truck. Although the salad bar will be closed, there will be a variety of prepackaged salad available. All pre-ordered lunches will be picked up at the Swain Concession Stand.
Daily lunch service is cash-free. Lunch purchases from the cafeteria and Food Truck must be paid for with the US student's declining balance account on MySchoolBucks.com Daily lunch service is cash-free.
- MySchoolBucks.com Account
-
Each student is assigned a POS ID number. POS ID numbers will be emailed to families for each new US student. Returning students will use the same POS number as last year.
-
The cashier can help US students who may have forgotten their POS numbers.
-
If you do not receive or remember your child's POS number, please call Sandra Moore at 813.920.2288 x129 to get the POS number needed to set up and fund each child's MySchoolBucks.com account. (A separate account must be set up for each child.)
-
Set up Nutrislice account to pre-order lunches by the day or week!
Fund or set up your declining balance account for daily purchases, only.
Nutrislice and MySchoolBucks are both available
through the App Store and Google Play for your handheld devices.
| FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE |
Keeping Healthy Together!
All members of the CDS community: faculty and staff, parents, and students, have a shared responsibility to keep our school in good health by committing to adhere to school policies and public health directives both in and out of school. To prevent early dismissals, classroom closings, building closings, and potential school wide closing we ask all stakeholders to comply with our sick day guidelines.
CDS SICK DAY POLICY
DURING COVID-19
If your child becomes ill or is injured at school, it is imperative that we are able to get in touch with you or your designated contact person immediately. Please inform the office if there is a change in your emergency contact or procedure, even if the change is just for one day.
To report an absence:
Upper School Absence: Parents should report their child’s absence to school by 9:00 a.m. via email to USAbsence@carrollwooddayschool.org.
Questions? Please email Mrs. Silvers at nurse@carrollwooddayschool.org.
| ADAPTABLE LEARNING |
For more information about CDS's flexible remote learning option for upper school students, please contact Jim Poulin, the MS/US ALP Director.
|
|
| STAY SAFE |
As we prepare for our return to school, all families, faculty, and staff are encouraged to limit exposures (and travel) for two weeks prior to school opening.
Keeping Safe with Face Masks
All students in PreK 3 - grade 12 will be required to wear a face mask when in school. Each student will be supplied with one mask, but will need to bring a clean mask to school each day. Gaitors/buffs, face shields, and face masks with breathing valves are not allowed. (Face shields may be worn with a face mask.)
Check the "Health & Safety" tab on the COVID-19 Information Hub for links to the CDC on how to properly wear and care for face masks.
| 2020 ATHLETICS |
The Fall Sports Season is beginning!
At this time, only immediate family members of the athletes on the team will be able to attend athletic events.
Watch for more information on how to catch the action through Live Stream broadcasts by the CDS AV League!
CDS athletics is taking every precaution possible to keep our athletes safe, including:
- Coaches will be wearing masks at all times.
- Equipment is being sanitized frequently during practices and workouts.
- Athletes must wear masks when not participating in activities.
- All coaches and athletes are required to bring their own water. No sharing of water is allowed.
- Athletes are allowed to use the locker rooms or showers in assigned cohorts, only.
- Hand sanitizer is readily available for athletes and coaches.
- Visiting teams will not have access to a locker room.
All FHSAA and CDS forms must be completed before any athlete is cleared for participation.
NO SCHOOL
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
LABOR DAY
NOON DISMISSAL
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14
Half-Day Professional Day
| US ORIENTATION |
Students should bring a face mask, their school supplies, a water bottle*, and snack to their orientation sessions.
Friday, August 21, 2020
8:30 am – 3:45 pm
All US Students
Each class will be scheduled to be on campus at a separate time. Students will meet with their advisory groups for a special activity and challenge. Returning students will receive their schedules. College Counseling will meet with grades 9 - 11 in the theatre for a socially distanced kick-off to this important year. Student arrivals will be staggered according to advisory group. (Each group will meet for 1 1/2 - 1 3/4 hours.)
ALP Students
US ALP students in grades 9 - 11 will be contacted by their advisory teacher with a link to Zoom into their advisory session and the College Counseling session.
- 9th Grade
8:30–10:00 am & 9:00–10:45 am - 10th Grade
11:00 am–12:30 pm & 11:30 am-1:15 pm - 11th Grade
- 1:30–3:15 pm & 2:15–3:45 pm
- 12th Grade
11:15 am – 12:00 pm
UPPER SCHOOL CALENDAR
December
-
Scaglione Family Pavilion
Beginning of Winter Break
COLLEGE COUNSELING CALENDAR
Things to Know
|
Families should check CDS's COVID-19 Information Hub on the school website for the most up-to-date information about school communications, health and safety policies, learning plans, visitor policies, COVID-19 resources for parents, and more. |
Tour our website
Take an armchair tour of CDS's new website.
CDS is excited to announce our brand-new website, including a virtual tour of our campus. Click on the video below to get a tour of the new site and see how easy it is to find what you’re looking for.
| 2020-2021 KEY CALENDAR DATES |
The administration has approved the following dates for the 2020-2021 School Calendar:
- Monday, August 10
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 & Wednesday, August 11 & 12
Orientation for ALL students in grades 6 - 12 (attendance is required) - Thursday, August 13: First full day of classes ECC - Grade 12
- 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
Your message will be retrieved by the middle school secretary. 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 8:00 a.m. Students who arrive to school after 8:10 a.m. must check-in with the receptionist at the front desk in the main lobby to obtain a tardy pass.
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.
