CARROLLWOOD DAY SCHOOL Education with Character
GETTING INVOLVED AT
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TABLE OF CONTENTS The Tradition of Support................................3 Get Involved...................................................4 Annual Gala....................................................5 Booster Club and Patriot Run.........................6 Friends of the Performing Arts.......................7 Make a Difference.......................................8-9 Culture of Philanthropy............................10-11
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THE TRADITION OF SUPPORT For our students to be successful, Carrollwood Day School (CDS) and its parents must work together. Since the time of its founding in 1981, CDS has been able to thrive and excel due to the generosity of supporters who have embraced the School’s mission of ensuring that our students are truly ready for the opportunities of tomorrow. Like all independent schools, CDS relies on a combination of tuition revenue and the private support of parents, grandparents, alumni, faculty/staff, foundations, and grants to meet annual operating expenses, as well as long-term strategic needs. These gifts support the people and programs that make our school so special - the incredible faculty, innovative curriculum, and character development. Giving doesn’t just come in the form of financial assistance, it can be: - Helping out at athletic events - Being a class parent - Participating at International Festival - Joining a gala committee - And many more opportunities
Volunteers Put In Thousands of Hours at CDS Each Year
DID YOU KNOW? You can help ensure CDS continues as an innovative, independent school through your generous and loyal support
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GET INVOLVED
PTO | Parent Teacher Organization The PTO functions in three different aspects: events and services related to parent/family support, activities related to teacher/classroom support, and programs and events supporting the school overall. Parent volunteers are critical to the mission at CDS. There are many ways for parents to give their time and talents to the school. Extensive and supportive participation by parents at all levels of school life has resulted in a strong CDS community. Opportunities for parental involvement at CDS cover a wide range and vary considerably as to the degree of skill and time required. Some parents focus their energies on events specific to their child’s class, while others enjoy helping out at one of our many school-wide events. We strive to create opportunities for all parents, including those with limited time, to volunteer.
Contact PTO@carrollwooddayschool.org
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Carrollwood Day School Gala Once a year, with the help of the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) and Gala committee, CDS hosts a memorable spring evening that includes silent and live auctions, dinner, dancing, and the opportunity to gather as a community. This themed event for the entire CDS community of family and friends raises money for the school and is our largest fundraising event. JOIN A COMMITTEE Donation Procurement Item Management Food & Beverage Decor Ticketing
Audio/Visual Auction Night Check-In/Out Break-down/Clean Up Post Auction Tasks
SPONSORS NEEDED Showcase your business and your commitment to our local community by becoming a CDS Auction Sponsor. The generous support of sponsors allows us to offset the expenses required to conduct this event and adds to the financial benefits generated for our students.
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The Patriot Booster Club The Patriot Booster Club is an organization of parents, alumni and friends who build support and raise funds for the quality athletic and physical education programs at CDS. In cooperation with the Athletic Director, the Boosters provide support for all athletics, including sponsored events, intramurals, and middle school sports teams, as well as JV and varsity sports teams at the Upper School level. Get Involved! CONTACT US TO JOIN OR VOLUNTEER
cdsboosters@carrollwooddayschool.org
PATRIOT RUN Join us for a very family friendly event! Every Fall, it is a tradition for CDS to hold the Patriot Run on campus so family and friends can come together, socialize, get some exercise, and raise money for our school. There is a 5K Run and Walk, a Parent vs. Faculty/Staff Co-Ed Sprint Relay, a one-mile Riot Run with obstacles, and a Kids’ Dash.
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Friends of the Performing Arts The Friends of the Performing Arts is an organization of parents, alumni, and friends who are dedicated to strengthening the Performing Arts program at Carrollwood Day School. In cooperation with the Performing Arts Directors, the Friends provide support for all performing arts productions at CDS throughout the year. Ways to get involved include: Set Design Costume Design Event Day Tech Assistance Backstage Parent Supervision Concessions & General Clean Up Post Show SUPPORT THE CDS PERFORMING ARTS BY JOINING FOPA! FOPA@carrollwooddayschool.org or visit our website for more information www.carrollwooddayschool.org/fopa
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FINANCIAL SUPPORT
DID YOU KNOW? 100% of our faculty and board support the CDS Annual Giving Campaign.
The Annual Giving Campaign The CDS Annual Giving Campaign is Carrollwood Day School’s most important fundraising effort. Each Fall, we ask every family to give to CDS in support of the academic programs and curricular enhancements that are the hallmark of our unique independent school experience.
ANNUAL GIVING LEVELS Leadership Society $25,000 or Above 1981 Founder Society $10,000 - $24,999
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Patriot Society $5,000 - $9,999 Head of School Society $2,500 - 4,999 Principal Society $1,000 - $2,499
Crimson & Grey Club $500 - $999 Patriot Club All gifts up to $499
Annual Giving supports the annual operating budget by providing essential items such as:
Faculty/Staff Professional Development
Facility Updates and Maintenance
General Operating Expenses
Guest Speakers
Field Trips
Financial Aid
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CULTURE OF PHILANTHROPY
Carrollwood Day School’s expansion has been driven by generous gifts of time, talent, and treasure from you, our supporters, friends, and team members. Together we are creating a culture of philanthropy. CDS is where educators, community members, and families are investing in future generations. We consider it an honor to participate in this united effort with all of you. The years of past donations have provided the benefits our students receive today. Your gifts will make even greater opportunities possible for the children of tomorrow. That is what we mean by a culture of philanthropy.
THE MOST IMPORTANT INVESTMENT WE CAN MAKE IS IN OUR CHILDREN We all have within us the desire to help. This purpose pulls us together as a group and a community. As each new family contributes towards the future, others are inspired to follow their example. How you choose to help is up to you. No matter how you choose to contribute, CDS thanks you, our students thank you, and the hundreds of children we’ll be educating long into the future will also thank you.
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WAYS TO GIVE Online Giving Matching Gifts Appreciated Securities Real Estate Planned Giving Bequests Visit www.carrollwooddayschool.org/giving for more information on how you can support CDS.
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CARROLLWOOD DAY SCHOOL Education with Character
1515 W. Bearss Avenue, Tampa, FL 33613 www.carrollwooddayschool.org
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(813) 920-2288