TALON
The Magazine of Carrollwood Day School
Spring 2020
THE FUTURE
looks bright FOR CARROLLWOOD DAY SCHOOL
DREAM
believe ACHIEVE
THE CAMPAIGN FOR CARROLLWOOD DAY SCHOOL
ENTREPRENEURSHIP STUDENT UNION INDOOR DINING ENGINEERING THE ARTS SCIENCE
BE A PART OF IT! 2
For more information >> mrobinson@carrollwooddayschool.org www.CDSCAMPAIGN.org
4 Letter from the Head & Patriot Nation Accolades 5 A Day at the ECC 6 Fostering Ambition
8 The Path(s) to Success 10 We Learn. We Grow. 12 Patriot Athletics 14 Art From Every Angle
Contents
16 College Counseling Corner 17 Alumni Updates 18 Turn It Up 19 Keep in Touch
CDS has a record four Lady Patriots signing to play at the collegiate level this year. With a 22-2 record this season, these athletes are blazing a path towards States. 3
Dear Patriot Nation, Welcome to our Spring 2020 Talon Magazine. It is a great time to be a Patriot! Along with the unparalleled success of our students and teachers, Carrollwood Day School is exceptionally proud to have earned membership in the Cum Laude Society. This is an extremely prestigious accolade and validates that our school not only honors superior scholastic achievement, but achieves it. As you peruse the pages of the Talon, you will see that excellence at our school comes in many forms. From the seniors who are heading off to amazing colleges, to the innovative faculty and students who helped make CDS an entrepreneurial school, to the athletes who balance academics and commitment every day, to the faculty and leadership who strive for continuous improvement, to learn more, and grow. The bar is forever being raised here at CDS. We are never finished learning. We never stop growing. As a school, as students, as educators, and as leaders. Teachers are fueled by students’ thirst for knowledge and students are inspired by passionate teachers, engaging speakers, and their fellow students. With excitement and anticipation for the future of CDS, we are "Realizing the Vision" of our Dream. Believe. Achieve. Capital Campaign. The ambitious renovation/ expansion project is moving full steam ahead and the dream of collaborative spaces, innovative design, and a student union will be coming to fruition. With construction scheduled to start in 2020, CDS will continue to evolve to exceed the needs of our amazing community and allow us to remain the leading preschool - 12th grade independent school in Tampa.
PATRIOT NATION
Raising the Bar
CDS recently earned membership in the prestigious Cum Laude Society. CDS is 1 of 5 secondary schools in Florida and 1 of 15 secondary schools in the United States to be both an IB and Cum Laude Society school.
"I could not have been as successful as I have been in my studies without the constant support and caring from the CDS faculty." Akeheta K., Dartmouth "IB helped teach me multiperspectivity and writing skills." Reece K., University of Virginia "Early and consistently the college counseling department helped me gain perspective about the process and really assisted me every step of the way in this journey." Frank V. Cornell
Enjoy this issue of The Talon and thank you for being a part of the Patriot Nation. Best regards,
Ryan Kelly, Ed.D. Head of School 4
CDS Named America's Entrepreneurial School
Inquirers & Thinkers
A DAY AT THE ECC
WHAT WILL WE LEARN TODAY
Life at the Early Childhood Campus is a constant conversation of why. Whether exploring and discovering signs and symbols in the world around us or learning to understand the value of speaking and listening, our early childhood program is all about asking big questions and nurturing curiosity. Kindergarten has been busy tending to their garden while learning about the life cycles of plants and butterflies. The big room has been transformed into a post office for social and fine motor skills play for all ages.
“Small acts, when multiplied by millions of people, can transform the world.� - Howard Zinn Community is a theme that is integrated into all we do at CDS. This year our Kindergarten students partnered with We Help Two, a sock company that is trying to make a difference both globally and locally. Students sold packs of fun, funky socks to families and staff at CDS. For every 100 packs sold, We Help Two would be able to help a baby through the 4-year process to correct their club foot. CDS Kindergarteners sold 229 pairs of socks!
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FOSTERING AMBITION TOMORROW'S BUSINESS LEADERS This semester, upper school entrepreneurship students participated in a prestigious business plan competition open to 13-18 year old students around the world...The Conrad Challenge... www.conradchallenge.org/conrad-challenge The Conrad Challenge invites student teams from around the world to apply science, technology, entrepreneurship and innovation solutions to real-world problems in the categories of Aerospace & Aviation, Cyber-Technology & Security, Energy & Environment, Health & Nutrition, Transforming Education Through Technology, Smoke-Free World: Eliminating & Reducing Teen Vaping, and Smoke-Free World: Re-Purposed Farmlands & Tobacco Crops. CDS had one team who completed the requirements for Round 2, and have been named Conrad Innovators. Rohan K. and Laney H., class of 2022, competed under the category of The Foundation for a Smoke-Free world: Eliminating Teen Vaping. Every student in 10th grade entrepreneurship participated in Round 1. It was a great opportunity for them to hone the opportunity analysis skills they learned in 9th grade entrepreneurship and further develop their ability to write a business plan, try the Lean Canvas Model, and work on developing a persuasive pitch. This semester students are learning about some of the ways entrepreneurs access funding, specifically the financial markets, by participating in the Florida Stock Market game. They will also explore personal finance topics and learn to build a balanced budget spreadsheet tool for their future selves. They will participate in the National Personal Finance Challenge exam in March. Students will end the year with an internal marketing plan competition, where they will act as the Marketing Directors for well-known multinational brands and create a prototype and marketing plan to support a new product/service launch. There is a plan to visit the University of Tampa's Lowth Entrepreneurship Center's New Venture Expo this Spring.
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2019 NATIONAL ENTREPRENEURS' DAY On November 19, National Entrepreneurs' Day, CDS successfully launched a school-wide initiative to have every student participate in an entrepreneurship lesson or activity. In elementary school, some students learned how to take a big idea, nurture it, and change the world by reading What Do You Do With an Idea? by Kodi Yamada. Other elementary students worked together in a balloon challenge with the goal to build the tallest tower using the least amount of tape. There were even small business presentations by 5th graders that made us want to invest! In middle school, students were tasked with an opportunity analysis activity of looking at an image and developing three potential businesses that solved a problem. Self-driving luggage with GPS devices, valet services in airports, and color-coded luggage were just a few of the ideas. In preparation for the real world, all upper school students wrote and videotaped a 30-second elevator pitch with the hopes of gaining an internship, job opportunity, or a mentor. With the task of keeping it under 30 seconds, students had to figure out how to "sell themselves" effectively. At the end of the day, the initiative was a success, however, it was also evident that CDS students and faculty are entrepreneurial thinkers every day. The way our students, from preschool to the senior class, approach challenges and obstacles can only be described as an entrepreneurial mindset. Time and again CDS students challenge themselves to improve their skill set. They fail and then they try again until they find success. So today and every day it is the inherent mission of CDS “to create entrepreneurial 7 thinkers for a global society.�
The PATH(S) TO SUCCESS How CDS Works for Everyone Whether the end goal is graduating with a white stole and a full IB Diploma or walking across the stage with a CDS diploma in hand, the educational path for every student that walks through the doors of Carrollwood Day School is an individual one. From preschool through 12th grade, the opportunities are vast and while the goal is always graduation, the paths vary from student to student. That is the versatility of CDS...the path of each student is created by the student. Starting at our Early Childhood Campus, the program is about asking big questions and nurturing a small child's curiosity and confidence. Whether learning conflict resolution through play or spacial awareness with building blocks, the foundation for a successful education is being built. Continuing into Kindergarten, students begin to carve their paths towards success in school and in life. The Primary Years Programme (PYP) takes students through 5th grade and develops skills like self-directed learning, motivation, and confidence. Through world languages, math, music, science experience, and much more, the program sets up life-long learning for the youngest members of our community.
NEW UPPER SCHOOL COURSES FOR 2020-2021 Electives (9th - 12th) Journalism Digital Media Creation Creative Writing Public Speaking Science (11th & 12th) Honors Anatomy & Physiology Humanities (10th - 12th) Honors Economics and Personal Financial Literacy Mathematics (Non-IB Classes) 11th Precalculus Honors 12th Statistics & Probability
Middle School students at CDS are nurtured academically, socially, and emotionally. CDS fosters growth and stamina through hands-on lessons and encourages students to be risk-takers and empathetic citizens in order to discover new passions and promote strengths that will lead to community and global impact. The middle school at CDS provides that bridge between the elementary classroom and the upper school programs. Designed to meet the needs of early adolescence, Middle School helps students develop skills, independence, and a sense of self.
With a maximum of 400 students in grades 9-12, the CDS Upper School gives each student the opportunity to come out for a team, help plan and support events, get involved in service initiatives -- simply, be an active, involved member of the community. Academically, the same advantage exists. Our graduates, whether full IB, course candidates, or CDS diploma graduates, leave CDS ready for the next stage in life. We are proud to say 100% of our CDS graduates since 2009 have matriculated to college and many report back that the transition from high school to college was seamless.
WHY IB
"...in recent years, as the understanding of the IB program has grown in the United States, it has become a preferred curriculum for many post-secondary institutions because of its similarity to university-level learning and teaching methodologies. The IB program is not solely about academics; it also challenges students to enhance their personal growth. IB aspires to help schools develop well-rounded students with strong character and a global mindset. IB students often indicate that they have gained excellent time-management skills and other critical attitudes needed for academic and personal success." "Finally, in terms of assessment, students have multiple opportunities in each course to “show what they know� using various modes of communication and formats. The IB program is not about memorizing and guessing from a list of answers, but about truly understanding the material at a deeper level." Kristen Mariotti Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management, Stoneleigh-Burnham School
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wHICH IS YOUR PATH
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CDS Courses + Exams, Most Flexible Schedule
CDS GRADUATE
• Allows for more opportunities outside of school such as internships and jobs • CDS Final Exams Senior Year • GPA, SAT/ACT test scores & service hours determine Florida Bright Futures Scholarship eligibility
Some IB Courses + Tests, More Flexible
CDS + IB GRADUATE
• Full school days - Limited availability for outside internships • IB Testing in courses of student choosing • GPA, SAT/ACT test scores & service hours determine Florida Bright Futures Scholarship eligibility All IB Courses, IB Core Requirements, + IB Exams
CDS + IB FULL DIPLOMA
• Full school days - Limited availability for outside internships • IB Testing in all six subjects • Award of IB Diploma and service hours entitle student to receive top tier of Florida Bright Futures Scholarship
Students should select a graduation pathway that fits their personal interests, academic aptitude & college ambitions. 9
We Learn.
We Grow.
Kelly Benedetti Upper School, Humanities
LINDSEY MONTAGUE Upper School Tech & Business Management
Harvard Graduate School of Education - Differentiation Instruction Made Practical
Southern Business Educators Conference
“Differentiation does not mean 30 different assignments for 30 different students’ unscientific, self-reported ‘learning styles.’ It’s about creating opportunities to engender students’ feelings of Autonomy, Belonging, Competence, and Meaning.”
“This was a great opportunity for me to network with business-focused colleagues from regional high schools and higher learning institutions, share best practices and learn more about industry certifications available for students.”
Stephanie Piazza, Kati Jones, & Caroline Messmer Toddler & Prek 3 & PreK 4 teachers
FCIS Early Childhood Institute Conference Presenters “It’s important to share what innovation, student agency, and student voice and choice looks like at the early childhood level.”
LARRY PITTMAN CFO
BARBIE MONTY 5th Grade Teacher
“I find presenting and sharing with colleagues very rewarding. I am a big believer in sharing knowledge and experiences with others. Sharing allows others to grow long after you are gone.”
“It was a huge honor and privilege to be asked to participate in this incredible program. I am looking forward to continuing to learn about Differentiated Instruction while supporting and interacting with educators around the world as I continue in this phenomenal program in the role of a coach.”
Harvard Graduate School of Education - Training Program
Presenter at MISBO (Making Independent Schools Be Outstanding) & FCIS (Florida Council of Independent Schools)
MICHELLE ROBINSON Director of Advancement
RACHEL PAGGIO 1st Grade Teacher
Michelle will serve as Chair of the Scholarship Committee. AFP Tampa Bay supports the purposes & goals to advance philanthropy & fundraising professionalism. The chapter promotes standards of professional development leading to certification & support of the professional code of ethics.
“I’ve come to a frightening conclusion that I am the decisive element in the classroom. It’s my personal approach that creates the climate. It’s my daily mood that makes the weather. As a teacher, I possess a tremendous power to make a child’s life miserable or joyous. ” - Haim Ginott
Board of Directors - Association of Fundraising Professionals
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NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children)
Every year our faculty and staff attend various education seminars, workshops, and classes. Below are just some of the programs attended by some of our staff and what they learned. SARA RUBINSTEIN Head of Upper School
NAIS Strategy Lab Sandbox
STACEY HENDERSHOT Elementary Assistant Head
"This was an invitation only think-tank for administrators & educators who are working effectively towards strategic innovation. The goal was to produce a strategy tool box that can be given to other school leaders to help them in their journeys towards educational innovation and excellence.”
NAIS (National Association of Independent Schools) School Leadership Institute
"This training was an incredible experience which gave me a chance to reflect on feedback based on the five practices of exemplary leadership."
SABRINA MCCARTNEY MYP Coordinator/Upper School Humanities
FLIBS - MYP Individuals and Societies Workshop Leader “I am able to gain fresh ideas when working with a diverse group of IB educators from across the US keeping CDS on the forefront of best practices in education.”
Jamie kiner Middle School Language Arts
ALISON RICHARDS Middle School Science
“Selfie Syndrome - Teens today are forty percent less empathetic than they were thirty years ago. Lack of empathy—which goes hand-in-hand with the self-absorption epidemic is dangerous." - Dr. Michele Borba
“This engaging workshop provided multiple research-based strategies for developing schedules that reflect the school mission and increase student well-being.”
Character.org Conference
ISM “Student Centered Scheduling”
Stacey Frankel Middle School Language Arts Character.org Conference
"I truly loved this conference! I was proud to share some great examples of strong character that our CDS students exhibit daily. The speakers reiterated that we must work as a team which includes teachers, parents, and our community to develop strong character in each student.”
Athletics 1 1. Varsity Boys Soccer finished the regular
season strong and became District Champions. They are now headed to Regionals. 2. Keanu P., class of 2023, made CDS history by competing in the State Golf Tournament. 3. Varsity Girls Soccer played well in the regular season and placed second in the district tournament. They earned a spot to play in the regional championships.
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Haley W. broke the CDS record of 101 goals scored by an individual.
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Nabaweeyah M. celebrated her high school goal of 1,000 rebounds on February 1, 2020! #GOALS
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1. Nine of our CDS student-athletes will be going on to play their sport at the collegiate level. Nabaweeyah M., Texas A&M Corpus Christi (Basketball), Tiasia M., Colgate (Basketball), Tarriyona G., Towson University (Basketball), Maliyah P., Rollins (Basketball), Haley B., Lander University (Volleyball), EJ J., Drew University (Fencing), Danny V., Florida Tech (Baseball), Haley Woodaz, Jacksonville University (Soccer), Emma A., Rollins College (Soccer), 2. CDS Soccer Coach, Donna Holyman, celebrated her 100th Patriots win on January 4th. 3. Senior soccer players, Haley W. & Emma A., were selected to be members of the 2020 Senior Soccer Challenge All Star Team for Hillsborough County.
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Research has shown that artistic expression is essential to the human experience. The arts, whether visual, theatrical, or musical, give us the opportunity to reflect on experiences, empathize with others, and express different viewpoints. At CDS, we are constantly in awe of the imaginations and creations of our students. The Elementary Chorus is alive and well with over 50 singers from grades 3-5. This year 4th and 5th graders have been accepted to perform on the Marketplace Stage at Disney Springs in April. This is also the first year for the newly formed, Elementary Orff Ensemble. Orff is a music approach that involves students in playing, singing, and moving. It usually includes xylophones, metallophones, recorders, drums, and glockenspiels. Our group has also incorporated ukuleles into their band. In our middle school, musicians are learning the difference between strings and wind instruments and continuing to develop their instrumental skills. The students are beginning to realize that creating beautiful music involves more than just playing notes. Our junior thespians traveled to States for their One Act, and our visual artists showcased their dreamscapes, cubism, and self-portrait skills at an exhibit at MOSI.
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FROM every 1st grader, Emma, won 1st place in the Hillsborough County Hispanic Heritage Bookmark contest 7th graders showcase their "Black-out" poetry
4th grader, Aydan, was selected to display his "Toucan in the jungle" at the Tampa Museum of Art, You @ Art exhibition.
Middle School Junior Thespians compete at the State competition
Even in Language Arts, students showed artistic expression while studying The Outsiders. The Upper School Diploma Programme actors made us laugh and cry during their performance of "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time," and honors musicians with a thirst for more started the inaugural Tri M Music Honor Society, a performance and community service organization spreading their love of music throughout the Tampa Bay community.
"Art is not what you see, but what you make others see." - Edgar Degas
Everywhere you look at CDS, the arts can be felt, whether during sporting events when you hear the AV League offering the play-by-plays or in the voices of the students as they sing in the hallways. There is poetry being read at the elementary morning openings and instruments being tuned in the music room. We are so excited for the Spring Musical, Matilda, at CDS in April and can't wait to see what our musicians and artists wow us with next.
COMING SOON
April 3-5, 2020 Middle & Upper School Symphony of the Arts April 16, 2020 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
In November, 59 talented CDS Art & Design students and alumni had works on display at MOSI.
CDS music students started the first Tri-M National Honor Society for musicians. This prestigious music society combines performance and musical development with community service.
ECC Art Show April 29, 2020 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Elementary School Spring Fling May 1, 2020 9:00 AM
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EARLY DECISION
NEWS FROM THE
College Counseling Corner The class of 2020 is half way home with respect to the college admissions process and College Counseling would like to share some of the good news (though the majority of admissions decisions will not arrive until March, 2020) with our CDS family, both new and long tenured. As reported earlier in December, Carrollwood Day School earned Cum Laude Society Status (the secondary equivalent of Phi Beta Kappa for colleges), one of only 360 of 27,000 secondary schools (independent, public, and charter) in the United States since the founding of the Cum Laude Society in 1906. Additionally, Carrollwood Day School is 1 of 5 Cum Laude Society/ IB secondary schools in Florida and 1 of only 15 Cum Laude Society/ IB secondary schools in the United States. By any standard of measurement, CDS is among the most competitive schools in the nation.
Please stay tuned, as many decisions will not arrive until late March/early April. The college counseling office will communicate final results in early May. There are 66 seniors in the Class of 2020 and nine of them will be scholar-athletes next year when they maneuver toward their college experience (in 6 different sports), including four women’s basketball players and a fencer! What an incredible accomplishment for the CDS community, the athletic department, and all coaches involved. (see page 13) Congratulations to all.
Ayra A. | George Washington University Emily F. | Emory University Annie F. | Pace University EJ J. | Drew University
Jared J. | Syracuse University
Aksheta K. | Dartmouth College Reece K. | University of Virginia Tiasia M. | Colgate University Maliyah P. | Rollins College Tyler S. | Rollins College
Frank V. | Cornell University
OTHER CDS STATS
91%
340 322 18
of senior class has been admitted to at least 1 Phi Beta Kappa College or University
admitted (95%)
*as of 2/11/2020
86%
% of seniors earning at least one academic scholarship
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decisions received
denied (5%)
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SAT Average (highest in CDS history)
$6.2M Total Scholarship Dollars
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lumni? Where are they now
Hailey Crow, '19 The Texas Christian University gymnastics club team welcomed Hailey to the team. Hailey competed in her first meet and brought the team home a gold in vault and a bronze in floor.
N'Jhari Jackson '19 After being awarded the Silver Congressional Award while at CDS, N'Jhari has gone on to be awarded the Gold Congressional Award. This is for his work in public service, personal development, physical fitness, and expedition/ exploring. Sydney Pelaez, '18 Sydney recently traveled with the Georgia Gwinnett College softball team to Taiwan for a preseason tournament, where they were able to play some teams with Taiwan Olympians. Claire Dosher '17 Claire was recently inducted into the honor society, Phi Kappa Phi, at the University of Mississippi. Claire is a junior studying psychology and ranks in the top 7.5% of UM's class of 2021. Leah Vicencio, '17 Currently a Junior Theatre major with a minor in Mass Communications, Leah's short film for Campus Movie Fest at UF was chosen as one of the top four. Next up, Hollywood, FL to compete against other films across the nation. Good luck Leah!
CDS Alumni
Thank you to our alumni that came out to our Winter social. We love seeing you! Keep in touch and stay tuned for the next alumni gathering.
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Stevie Schweitzer, '16 Making history in her final volleyball season at Saint Rose, Stevie became just the fourth player in team history to achieve 1,000 kills. Andy Embody, '13 Andy works for an experiential marketing agency that gets hired by companies to bring their brands to their customers through live events, primarily around sporting events. Grace Ann Bayless (Kervliet), '13 Valedictorian Grace works with the Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine as the Assistant for Special Projects II. Billy Embody, '10 Fulfilling a childhood dream of working in the NFL, Billy is currently working for 247Sports covering LSU and SMU basketball, football, and recruiting. Brynne Ortiz (Odioso), '03 (8th grade graduate before CDS high school) A UCF graduate with a degree in Criminal Justice and a Masters in Non-Profit Management, Brynne currently runs a financial services brokerage with her husband and has a 1-year-old son. Bryce Bonsack, '03 (8th grade graduate before CDS high school) We are so proud of our 8th grade graduate, Bryce, for opening his restaurant Rocca in Tampa this Winter. Go and try the table side mozzarella. It's amazing!
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