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Highro Glyphics Newsletter Week of April 18, 2024

Posted on April 18, 2024by ehamza

CAC High School Principal’s Notes

It was a big day for our IB seniors today…their last day of school classes! Beginning next week, seniors will be taking their final IB examinations, beginning on April 24 and continuing through to May 17. IB exams are taken by the majority of our graduating class each year. Students who have enrolled in the full IB Diploma program will sit exams in six different subjects. Those not enrolled in the full DP will still take somewhere between 1-5 IB exams, depending on the individualized program of study each student has created on their pathway to graduation. Whether a student is taking one or six exams, the pressure and hard work is not to be underestimated as each IB exam represents the culmination of two full years of studying material that is in many cases equivalent in rigor to university courses. We wish all our seniors taking IB exams this year the very best of luck!

In other news, the Maadi Community Theater production got off to a resounding success last night and there are two more shows to look forward to tonight and tomorrow. It’s great to see our community members coming together around this special event.

Speaking of theater, congratulations to our Grade 12 IB Theater students who performed their Solo Theater assessment pieces earlier this week. Audiences were transfixed by the very powerful and affecting performances. Well done indeed to these young artists.

Next week, a group of CAC artists will travel to Geneva to participate in the International Schools Theater Association High School Inter-Arts Festival. This festival is unique in that it is designed so that students can explore the creative process through the lens of a range of art forms. This festival celebrates the integration of all Arts (film, theater, music, dance, poetry, visual arts etc.)

Good luck to our Eagles Track Team who have a Twilight Relay Meet this evening. Our runners are looking forward to this first competition of the season.

Upcoming
• 24 April – IB exams begin
• 25 April – Sinai Liberation Day Holiday – no school
• 1 May – Spring MAP testing in Reading and Math begins (for Grade 9 only)
• 1 May – High School Parent Coffee Morning, 9:30 a.m. (Location TBC)
• 2 May – Labor Day Holiday – no school
• 5 May – Eastern Easter holiday – no school
• 6 May – Sham El Nassim Holiday – no school
• 12 May – HS Recognition Night (by invitation) 6:00 p.m. Theater

Andrew Buckman Rachel McCall
HS Principal HS Assistant Principal

Counseling Department Announcements

Week of April 18, 2024

Juniors – Tuesday Sessions

Counselors continue to meet with Juniors on Tuesdays on specific university application topics. This past week was on writing UC Personal Insight Questions. Next Tuesday (April 23) will be about the UK UCAS Personal Statement. All Tuesday session resources, along with other materials, can be found on our CAC HS Counseling Resources Webpage, here.

University Decisions:

Seniors: Please update your MAIA Learning profile with any college decisions now and continue to do so throughout the semester. This must be completed before Senior Check Out in May, as confirmation is required to pick up your cap and gown. Keep your counselor informed about any new decisions or changes to your plans. If you’re still considering your options and need guidance, don’t hesitate to reach out to your counselor for support

ACT test information:

There is one more ACT date for the 23-24 academic year, and it is as follows:
• Saturday June 8, 2024

Registration details here!
*Be sure your ID matches the name you register with or you may not be permitted to enter the test

Explore Global Summer Opportunities. Discover a wide range of summer programs worldwide in various subjects via our constantly updated list. Click here to access and regularly check for new additions

Claudia Bean, Jody Stiles, Kasey Semler
HS Counseling

General Announcements

Moving on from CAC at the end of the year?

To help us plan for next year, if you haven’t already done so, please use the link below to let us know if you are withdrawing from CAC at the end of this year.
https://cacegypt.org/index.php/withdrawal-request

A few days before your departure, a withdrawal form that includes several signatures must also be completed by middle and high school students in order to clear any outstanding obligations, and turned in to the Admission/Registrar’s Office to release final records.

Final end of year Middle and High School records will not be ready until on or after June 23rd (following the Eid holiday).

Admission/Registrar’s Office

Maadi Community Theatre presents an original production: A Whole New World!
Join us for an exciting, fun, silly, dramatic and thoughtful night of original theatre starring various CAC students, staff and members of our broader Maadi community. Our show is appropriate for children and adults of all ages. Tickets will go on sale April 8-18 and will cost 400 le, each. We look forward to welcoming you into our world 🙂

Show Dates:
Location: CAC Theatre
* Thursday, April 18 @ 6:00-8:00 pm
* Friday, April 19 @ 3:00-5:00 pm

Questions?
agramolini@cacegypt.org

Ashley Gramolini
HS English / Head of Department

Narmien Deeb
9-10 Social Studies Teacher

CAC Varsity Baseball, Game 4 Victory Summary

This past Saturday afternoon, the CAC Boys clinched a solid 9-3 win against the Scrubs (our community team opponent) in a three-inning game. The CAC Boys’ record is 4 wins and 0 losses. Key performances included:

• Max, Kaden, Wyatt, and Gian each getting two hits.
• Nick hitting a memorable three-run homer.
• Shivam driving in two runs with a single.

On defense, Wyatt made a standout bare-handed throw for an out, and Max picked off a runner at first. Kaden led from the mound as the winning pitcher, anchoring the team’s victory.

Congrats to the CAC Boys on a great game! Let’s keep up the momentum.

Coach Davis
Coach Gutschick

From Aquatics

HASSAN-WEBB AQUATICS CENTER – TIME TRIALS Spring 2024

Dear Swimmers and Parents,

Our first event of the season, Time Trials, will be held on Saturday, April 20th.

We will hold ONLY ONE Session on that day.

Click here for details

Aquatics Office

11th/12th Gr. Parent Workshop: Letting Go
Preparing Yourself, Your Teen and Your Family for the Transition to University

Monday April 22th 8-10am @ CAC in MS Rm 116

All Grade 11 & 12 Parents –
Join us and a panel of our own CAC parents as we learn how to navigate the emotional and practical challenges of our teens leaving the nest, including how to;
• manage parental anxiety and grief;
• “let go” while maintaining a supportive and loving relationship;
• support other family members in this transition (including siblings and partners); and,
• stay connected to our teens as they embark on this new phase of their life.

No sign in required. We hope to see you there!

Amira Hashem, HR Director/Parent Educator
Carey Harris, School Counselor/Parent Educator
CAC Parent Panel Speakers

CAC Speaker Series – Ella Witts

Ella Witts, Sustainability Advisor at bp, will be visiting our campus on April 22nd as part of our Speaker Series Program. During her visit, she’ll be sharing insights on sustainability and her experiences collaborating with partner organizations to achieve sustainability goals. With a Master’s from Yale’s School of the Environment, Ella brings expertise in the energy transition, having worked with groups like the US Climate Alliance and UPROSE.

Not only will she be sharing her sustainability savvy with students, but she’ll also be meeting with staff members to review our CAC Sustainability Plan. Plus, she’s set to connect with the HS Green Team and check out the ES iSpace for some upcycling inspiration!

Mona Abdelhady
Marketing and Digital Experience Manager

STUCO Trivia Night
Get ready for Trivia Night! The HS STUCO is organizing a Trivia Night for Students, Faculty, and Parents on the MS Lawn on April 24th at 7:00 pm. The admission will be 150 LE. Guests will organize themselves in groups of 4-6 and compete to be titled the “Trivia Champions” and win a trophy. Tickets will be purchased at the event following sign-up through this form. Snacks and drinks will also be available for purchase. We’re excited to see you all there!

Thank you!

HS STUCO

Green Team Eco Fair
Join us for the 2024 Green Team Eco Fair on Thursday, May 9th to exhibit your sustainable products and advocate for environmental awareness. If you are interested, please fill out the form below or email the high school Green Team to participate and receive further details on registration. This event is a great opportunity for vendors, initiatives, and individuals to inspire and educate members of our community on sustainability and eco-conservation!

Organizations Participation Interest Form

CAC Green Team
Advisors: Ms. Paulette Smith & Mr. Nicholas Kaufman

Link to MLLB 2024

Email: psilick1960@gmail.com

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Highro Glyphics Newsletter Week of April 4, 2024

Posted on April 4, 2024by ehamza

CAC High School Principal’s Notes

As we approach the conclusion of the third week of the final quarter of the school year, I would like to take this opportunity to encourage all our students (with the support of their parents) to persist in their commendable efforts and remain focused on the remaining curriculum as well as prepare themselves for the upcoming final assessments.

It is important to acknowledge that the next few weeks will be frequently interrupted with holidays here in Egypt. While these long weekends offer students a chance to rejuvenate during this potentially tiring time of year, it is imperative that they maintain their focus on their studies despite the potential disruption caused by short school weeks.

On April 18th, our IB Diploma students will have their final day of school. The following week, their IB examinations will commence and will span the next three weeks, concluding on May 17th. Approximately 60% of the current Grade 12 cohort are pursuing the full IB Diploma. Furthermore, nearly all Grade 12 students will be sitting for at least one IB examination, with many sitting for multiple exams. The next three weeks will undoubtedly be busy and intense for students undertaking IB examinations.

In addition to the IB exams, students enrolled in CAC courses for high school credit will continue attending their classes until the end of May, when the semester will culminate with Semester Two exams (27&28th May). For students in Grades 9 to 11, there are approximately 30 school days remaining before they too sit for their semester two exams.

It is evident that students must make the most of the available time between now and the end of the school year. Their dedication and perseverance during this crucial period will greatly contribute to their academic success.

Wishing all our families a peaceful weekend ahead and for those observing Ramadan, a wonderful Eid celebration next week. Eid Mubarak!

Dates for your Diary

• 9 -14 April – Eid Holiday – no school
• 18 April – Last Day of School for IB Seniors
• 24 April – IB exams begin
• 25 April – Sinai Liberation Day Holiday – no school
• 28 April – MAP testing begins (for Grade 9 only)
• 1 May – High School Parent Coffee Morning, 9:30 a.m. (Location TBC)
• 2 May – Labor Day Holiday – no school
• 5 May – Eastern Easter holiday – no school
• 6 May – Sham El Nassim Holiday – no school
• 12 May – HS Recognition Night (by invitation) 6:00 p.m. Theater

Andrew Buckman Rachel McCall
HS Principal HS Assistant Principal

Counseling Department Announcements

Week of April 4, 2024

Upcoming University Visits:

Join the Russell Group Mini Fair!
When? April 15th, 11:15 am – 12 noon
Where? Outside the high school
Explore the following UK universities: Sheffield, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, and Warwick.

University Decisions:

Seniors: Update MAIA Learning now and throughout the rest of the semester with your decisions (this will need to be done before Senior Check out in May where counselors sign off that you have done this so you can be eligible to pick up your cap and gown). Please keep us posted on any decisions you are receiving and your plans!

ACT test information:

There is one more ACT date for the 23-24 academic year, and it is as follows:
• Saturday June 8, 2024

Registration details here!

Claudia Bean, Jody Stiles, Kasey Semler
HS Counseling

General Announcements

Show Dates:
Location: CAC Theatre
* Wednesday, April 17 @ 6:00-8:00 pm
* Thursday, April 18 @ 6:00-8:00 pm
* Friday, April 19 @ 3:00-5:00 pm

Questions?
agramolini@cacegypt.org

Ashley Gramolini
HS English / Head of Department

CAC All Pro Dad

Hello everyone! The next CAC All Pro Dad meeting is scheduled for 18 April.

All Pro Dad is a monthly gathering where dads get to intentionally engage with their kids! This of course is not just limited to dads, but all children must be accompanied by an adult. There will be fun activities and a character-based curriculum that helps parents start meaningful conversations with their kids.

The next meeting is scheduled for 18 April at 7:00 am and it would be great to see you there.

April’s topic is Forgiveness. To forgive means to let it go after somebody else has hurt you. Forgiveness isn’t forgetting or letting the person off the hook with no consequence. It is deciding you’re done being bitter about what happened.

If you would like to come, please RSVP here! https://allprodadchapters.com/chapters/13407

For more information or questions, contact our team captain, Craig Tippins, at this email: AllProDadCAC@gmail.com

Craig Tippins

Egyptian Food Bank Ramadan Volunteering
Friends and Family, we will be volunteering everyday at the Egyptian Food Bank from 10am to 4pm.
Our volunteering will include kids activities, Food box packing and hot meal packing. Please come and join us.
You can book your volunteering slot via whatsapp +20 115 288 8777.

Gourmet Egypt
CAC is thrilled to announce our newest partnership with Gourmet Egypt! As part of this collaboration, Gourmet will be offering a wide range of exclusive discounts and benefits to our community.
Sign up in through this form to get these exclusive benefits! Thank you,

Nour Nader
Community Outreach Office

Support Mothers and Babies in Need!

During this Ramadan season, let’s come together to make a difference in the lives of mothers and babies in our community.

The Caritas Organization in Egypt is dedicated to providing medical visits for mothers who lack the means to do so for their babies. To support this cause, we’re collecting donations to create goodie bags for these mothers to take home after their visits.

Simply drop off your donations in the red box located at CAC’s front gate (March 26 – April 7). Your generosity will make a meaningful impact on the lives of these families. Let’s show our support and compassion during this special time of giving.

For more information on the donation drive – check the poster.

NHS (Maïlys Besson)

STUCO Movie Night

Get ready for Movie Night! The HS STUCO is organizing a Movie Night for ES and MS Students on the MS Lawn on April 18th from 4:10 PM. We’ll be watching Disney’s Coco, and admission will be 75 LE per person. Tickets will be sold after school from the 7th of April. Snacks will also be available for purchase. We’re excited to see you all there!

Kavin Shrimali

From Aquatics

HASSAN-WEBB AQUATICS CENTER – TIME TRIALS Spring 2024

Dear Swimmers and Parents,

Our first event of the season, Time Trials, will be held on Saturday, April 20th.

We will hold TWO Sessions on that day.

Click here for details

Aquatics Office

Italian Design Competition:

Join us for the Italian Design Day Competition, an annual celebration of Italian design and creativity! In collaboration with the Italian Culture Institute, students will have the opportunity to showcase their talents in fashion and art, with the chance to win exciting prizes.

Theme:
Sustainability

Submissions:
Create a video showcasing your work process, from concept to creation. Each group (max. 4-5 students) should designate one member for documentation and video creation.
The videos will be shared with the final project on social media

The Project:
Your project should fall under one of 2 categories
Fashion:
Inspired by iconic Italian designers like Armani and Valentino within the theme of sustainability
Art:
Inspired by the Arte Povera Movement within the theme of sustainability

Competition Consideration: The winning group receives a fully paid online Italian Language Course, while all participants receive signed participation certificates.

Display of Designs: All submissions will be displayed in an exhibition at the Italian Culture Institute.

Timeline and Deadlines:
• Submission Deadline: April 15th
• Contact Point: communications@cacegypt.org for questions and information

Nour Nader
Community Outreach Office

Organizations Participation Interest Form

CAC Green Team
Advisors: Ms. Paulette Smith & Mr. Nicholas Kaufman

Link to MLLB 2024

Email: psilick1960@gmail.com

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Highro Glyphics Newsletter Week of March 28, 2024

Posted on March 28, 2024by ehamza

CAC High School Principal’s Notes

Well, the countdown has begun! The tradition of posting the graduating class baby pictures signals the final countdown for this year‘s graduation. It is a time of mixed emotions for the Class of 2024, and I take this early opportunity to wish them well in the final quarter in the run-up to their graduation at the pyramids.

A huge “Thank YOU” to all the families and students who participated in the recent parent-teacher conferences. The partnership between families and the school is essential in supporting students on their educational path. We hope you found the sessions informative and valuable. Your feedback matters to us, so please take a moment to share your thoughts in this survey.

NHS Induction Ceremony

This past week, we celebrated the accomplishments of our NHS students by welcoming 20 new members into the National Honor Society. The high academic standards and exceptional qualities required for NHS membership truly showcase the caliber of our student body.

Winter Sports Awards Night

The high school also had an amazing evening honoring our student athletes with sports awards. Athletes from various teams, such as swimming, wrestling, dance, and basketball, gathered to recognize their achievements throughout the season. Coaches delivered touching speeches acknowledging the students’ hard work, and the joy and pride on the athletes’ faces were evident.

As we transition to Season 3, we are thrilled to see over 100 students sign up for track and field, along with those joining baseball, softball, and other sports. The continued popularity of these programs is impressive, and the coaches are excited to work with these young athletes as they prepare for upcoming events.

Looking ahead, we have several holidays approaching, including Easter breaks and the Eid holiday. These breaks will provide students with a much-needed chance to recharge. For our Grade 12 students, the focus remains on the upcoming IB exams as the semester draws to a close. We encourage all students to make the most of the holiday breaks for rest, while also staying dedicated to their studies during the remaining school days in April and May.

As we anticipate the final quarter, we look forward to a host of learning opportunities, events, tournaments, concerts, and celebrations on campus. The school year will culminate with the Graduation Ceremony on May 31st at the Great Pyramids of Giza.

Wishing everyone a peaceful and rejuvenating long weekend.

Dates for your Diary

• Sun 31 Mar – Western Easter Holiday (no school)
• Wed 3 April – High School Parent Coffee Morning, 9:30 a.m. (HS Meeting Room)
• 9 April – Last Day of Ramadan (Subject to change)
• 10-11 April – Eid Holiday (no school)
• 18 April – Last Day of School for IB Seniors
• 24 April – IB exams begin

Andrew Buckman Rachel McCall
HS Principal HS Assistant Principal

Counseling Department Announcements

Week of March 28, 2024

Canadian Ambassador

This past week, CAC was honored to host Canadian Ambassador Dumas and his team from the Canadian Embassy for a zoom session on the visa process for students interested in pursuing their studies in Canada. It was an informative and reassuring session for our students!

Upcoming University Visits:

McMaster University: April 3rd, 11:15 AM-12 PM
Join us outside the high school to learn about McMaster University.

ACT test information:
The registration for the remaining 23-24 test dates are as follows:

Saturday, April 13, 2024 (full at CAC)
Saturday June 8, 2024

Registration details here!

Claudia Bean, Jody Stiles, Kasey Semler
HS Counseling

General Announcements

Global Squad Basketball Camp

Dear CAC Eagle Parents,

On April 25-27, the Global Squad will be here offering a 3 day intensive basketball camp for boys and girls in 4th to 12th grade.

The camp includes:
• Pro level skill development
• Athletic performance training
• Leadership classroom sessions
• NCAA recruitment education
• Global Squad gear

CLICK HERE for the registration information and the QR code.

Sunday March 31st is a HARD DEADLINE.

Thank you for your consideration.

The CAC Athletics Department

Thank you, CAC!

Ereeny Gawdat
PreK-12 Service Learning & CAS Coordinator

Nour Nader
Community Outreach Office

Support Mothers and Babies in Need!

During this Ramadan season, let’s come together to make a difference in the lives of mothers and babies in our community.

For more information on the donation drive – check the poster.

NHS (Maïlys Besson)

From the MS/HS Library

Graphic Novels: The Stepping Stones to Building a Lifelong Reader – a talk with author Jennifer L. Holm
The CAC Libraries welcome parents on Thursday, April 4th, at 8:30 am till 9:30 am, at MHS Library to join a presentation with CAC visiting author, Jennifer L. Holm. This presentation offers a fantastic opportunity for parents to gain insights into the power of graphic novels and how they can support their child’s reading journey. Whether your child is an avid reader or just beginning to explore the magic of books, this presentation promises to be enlightening and inspiring for all.

Fill out this form to register: https://forms.gle/QG2gh3CNp766RRas9

Meghan Ennis
MS/HS Teacher Librarian

STUCO Movie Night

Kavin Shrimali

From Aquatics

CAIRO AMERICAN COLLEGE
HASSAN-WEBB AQUATICS CENTER

Tuesday Programs

Dear Parents,

The CAC Swim School staff welcomes your children to the Learn-to-Swim Program.

Learn-To-Swim
The Learn-To-Swim program is for new or beginner to intermediate-level swimmers ages 3 years old and up to help them improve their swimming skills and water safety knowledge. It’s a great program for swimmers who are not yet ready for the swim team but still want to be involved in swimming activities. Learn-to-swim classes begin at 3:25 pm and end at 4:15 pm.

A few items to bring to your attention :
• Classes are held every Tuesday from March 19th- May 14th, 2024.
• If your child normally rides the bus, please communicate with the Transportation Department about any changes. There is no ASA bus service on Tuesday.
• There are no lessons on early release days.
• Program fees are $90 for the 9-week session.

Children are not allowed on campus unsupervised after the school day. Parents are responsible for dropping in and picking up their children at the pool area for the class.

Thank you for your involvement as we strive to make your children’s learning-to-swim process enjoyable and safe.
**If you are interested, please fill out the signup form.

Sincerely yours,

tpetrovna@cacegypt.org
asafey@cacegypt.org

Aquatics Office

Italian Design Competition:

Theme:
Sustainability

Competition Consideration: The winning group receives a fully paid online Italian Language Course, while all participants receive signed participation certificates.

Display of Designs: All submissions will be displayed in an exhibition at the Italian Culture Institute.

Timeline and Deadlines:
• Submission Deadline: April 15th
• Contact Point: communications@cacegypt.org for questions and information

Nour Nader
Community Outreach Office

Organizations Participation Interest Form

CAC Green Team
Advisors: Ms. Paulette Smith & Mr. Nicholas Kaufman

Link to MLLB 2024

Email: psilick1960@gmail.com

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Highro Glyphics Newsletter Week of March 21, 2024

Posted on March 21, 2024by ehamza

CAC High School Principal’s Notes

The countdown has begun for the Class of 24

Has it really only been one week since spring break? It seems we have packed a lot into just one week of school. As the weather warms up, so does the temperature in the high school as we approach the final quarter of learning for this academic year. Students are beginning to turn their minds towards finishing up this semester in a strong and meaningful way. In their classes, they are rounding out curriculum pieces and mapping assessment paths towards the end of the year. Please support us in this journey by keeping the conversation open between yourself and your child. If you have any concerns or worries about them, please do reach out.

On that note, we look forward to welcoming our parent community to the second round of conferences which we will be hosting next week on the 26th and 27th of March. On Tuesday after school, you are welcome to drop in to the gym and meet any of your child’s teachers. The session begins at 3:30 and ends at 5:00. If you prefer to make an appointment, please log into the Skyward system and schedule an appointment with your child’s teachers for Wednesday. If you are unable to attend the conferences next week, please feel free to email teachers to arrange meetings with them at your convenience. We are all here and happy to help and support your child in their learning journey.

Wishing you a wonderful weekend ahead.

New sound-reducing installations in the HS Building

Track and Field Practices are underway!

HS students studying during Flex time

Dates for your Diary

• Mon 25 March – NHS Induction, 7:00-8:00 p.m. (CAC Theater)
• Tue 26 March – Parent Teacher Conferences (Drop-Ins), after school (Main Gym)
• Wed 27 March – Parent Teacher Conferences (by appointment), all day, no school for students (Classrooms)
• Sun 31 Mar – Easter Holiday (no school)
• Wed 3 April – High School Parent Coffee Morning, 9:30 a.m. (HS Meeting Room)
• 10-11 April – Eid Holiday (no school)
• 18 April – Last Day of School for IB Seniors
• 24 April – IB exams begin

Andrew Buckman Rachel McCall
HS Principal HS Assistant Principal

Counseling Department Announcements

Week of March 21, 2024

Grade 11 Families: Please schedule your college meeting with your parent/s and counselor to occur by April 18th.

Grade 9 Seminar This past week, our Grade 9 students learned a bit about Growth Mindset, looking into its significance and application in their daily lives.

Upcoming University Visits:

University Fair Online: March 26th, 12-3 PM
You can drop in during your flex or break to learn about several universities. Please sign up here: Uni Exploration Day

McMaster University: April 3rd, 11:15 AM-12 PM
Join us outside the high school to learn about McMaster University located in Canada.

ACT test information:
The registration for the remaining 23-24 test dates are as follows:

Saturday, April 13, 2024 (full at CAC)
Saturday June 8, 2024

Registration details here!

Claudia Bean, Jody Stiles, Kasey Semler
HS Counseling

General Announcements

Maedat Rahman’s Contribution (March 26)
In the spirit of giving during the month of Ramadan, we will collaborate with one of our community members who organizes a Maedat Rahman in Maadi on Tuesday, March 26. We are inviting CAC Community members to contribute to the Maeda in the cash box available in the Welcome Center. The deadline is Monday, March 25, 3:00 pm. Ramadan Karim

Ereeny Gawdat
PreK-12 Service Learning & CAS Coordinator

Nour Nader
Community Outreach Office

Support Mothers and Babies in Need!

During this Ramadan season, let’s come together to make a difference in the lives of mothers and babies in our community.

For more information on the donation drive – check the poster.

NHS (Maïlys Besson)

CAC All Pro Dad – March 28

Hello everyone! The next CAC All Pro Dad meeting is scheduled for 28 March.

The next meeting is scheduled for 28 March at 7:00 am and it would be great to see you there.

March’s topic is Resilience. A person who’s resilient can recover fast after experiencing something difficult. When we’re resilient, we bounce back after a hardship instead of staying down after it hits us.

If you would like to come, please RSVP here! https://allprodadchapters.com/chapters/13407

For more information or questions, contact our team captain, Craig Tippins, at this email: AllProDadCAC@gmail.com

Craig Tippins

From the MS/HS Library

Fill out this form to register: https://forms.gle/QG2gh3CNp766RRas9

Meghan Ennis
MS/HS Teacher Librarian

From Aquatics

CAIRO AMERICAN COLLEGE
HASSAN-WEBB AQUATICS CENTER

Tuesday Programs

Dear Parents,

The CAC Swim School staff welcomes your children to the Learn-to-Swim Program.

Children are not allowed on campus unsupervised after the school day. Parents are responsible for dropping in and picking up their children at the pool area for the class.

Thank you for your involvement as we strive to make your children’s learning-to-swim process enjoyable and safe.
**If you are interested, please fill out the signup form.

Sincerely yours,

tpetrovna@cacegypt.org
asafey@cacegypt.org

Aquatics Office

Italian Design Competition:

Theme:
Sustainability

Competition Consideration: The winning group receives a fully paid online Italian Language Course, while all participants receive signed participation certificates.

Display of Designs: All submissions will be displayed in an exhibition at the Italian Culture Institute.

Timeline and Deadlines:
• Submission Deadline: April 15th
• Contact Point: communications@cacegypt.org for questions and information

Nour Nader
Community Outreach Office

Organizations Participation Interest Form

CAC Green Team
Advisors: Ms. Paulette Smith & Mr. Nicholas Kaufman

Global Squad Basketball Camp

The Global Squad Basketball Camp is once again coming to CAC and this time for all 3 school divisions.

Athletics & Activities Office

Link to MLLB 2024

Email: psilick1960@gmail.com

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Highro Glyphics Newsletter Week of March 7, 2024

Posted on March 7, 2024by ehamza

CAC High School Principal’s Notes

“The Giver”

It has been a wonderful week for the arts in high school. We rounded out last week with the powerful performance of “The Giver”, showcasing the impact of theatrical storytelling when an ensemble of committed students comes together to design a thought-provoking and engaging experience for the audience.

IB Art Exhibition

This was followed hot on the heels by the opening of the fabulous IB Art Exhibition on Sunday. The exhibition is still proudly on display on the third floor of the high school if you would like to swing by and visit. The talented visual artists in the IB class displayed their work for the public and enjoyed engaging with people to discuss their artistic processes and visions. The IB work was accompanied by fantastic displays from our studio and digital arts classes as well.

Varsity Dance Festival

As if that wasn’t enough, on Monday night, we had a tremendous performance from this year’s varsity dance team. They entertained us with their physical storytelling before taking us on a journey through decades of music and dance in a joyous celebration of physical creativity.

STEM Competition

CAC also hosted a STEM competition campus last weekend where students passionate about coding, robotics and other STEM-related fields competed with each other through various challenges.

Girls Basketball team in Athens

Send all your best wishes to our Eagles athletics teams who are currently in Europe competing at various ISAA tournaments. The varsity basketball teams and our swimming squad are representing CAC in their normal excellent fashion. We look forward to hearing about their results at the end of the weekend. Go Eagles!

After a busy and focused few weeks of learning, we have finally reached the end of Quarter 3. Although they remain engaged and committed, it is clear our students are tired and will enjoy taking a short break before embarking on the final learning quarter of the year. Progress reports for Q3 will be issued shortly after the break, and you will be invited to join us at parent-teacher-student conferences the following week on March 26th and 27th.

Wishing you all a wonderful and safe Spring Break, wherever you may be spending it. Ramadan Kareem!

Dates for your Diary

• Fri 8 Mar – First day of Spring Break
• Sun 17 March – Return to school (F Day)
• Tue 19 March – Q3 Progress Report Issued
• Tue 26 March – Parent Teacher Conferences (Drop-Ins), after school
• Wed 27 March – Parent Teacher Conferences (by appointment), all day, no school for students

Andrew Buckman Rachel McCall
HS Principal HS Assistant Principal

Counseling Department Announcements

Week of March 7, 2024

Grade 10 families:

Sophomores, congratulations to each of you for completing your first PSAT exam!!! We are proud of your effort! You will have another opportunity to take the PSAT in October as Grade 11 students.

Score Release:
Scores for the PSAT 10 typically are released 4-6 weeks after the test date, and sometimes earlier. As soon as the scores are available, we will notify you with instructions on how to access them.

In the meantime, should you have any questions or need further assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to your counselor.

Grade 11 families: Please schedule your college meeting with your parent/s and counselor to occur by April 18th.

ACT test information:

The registration for the remaining 23-24 test dates are as follows:

Saturday, April 13, 2024 (full at CAC)
Saturday June 8, 2024

Registration details here!

Claudia Bean, Jody Stiles, Kasey Semler
HS Counseling

General Announcements

From Aquatics

CAIRO AMERICAN COLLEGE
HASSAN-WEBB AQUATICS CENTER

Tuesday Programs

Dear Parents,

The CAC Swim School staff welcomes your children to the Learn-to-Swim Program.

Children are not allowed on campus unsupervised after the school day. Parents are responsible for dropping in and picking up their children at the pool area for the class.

Thank you for your involvement as we strive to make your children’s learning-to-swim process enjoyable and safe.
**If you are interested, please fill out the signup form.

Sincerely yours,

tpetrovna@cacegypt.org
asafey@cacegypt.org

Aquatics Office

Spring Break Adventures:
Hey CAC! Ready to turn your Spring Break escapades into lifelong memories? Whether you’re exploring new destinations, soaking up the sun, or enjoying cherished moments at home, we want to see it all! Share the joy, the laughter, and the unforgettable moments that make your break spectacular! Let’s showcase our diverse and vibrant CAC community spirit. Submit your shots and videos [preferably vertical] through this form and enjoy our fun recap on social media when you’re back.

Let the Spring Break Adventures begin!

https://forms.gle/jRt4q9pg21ahDy4F6

Italian Design Competition:

Theme:
Sustainability

Competition Consideration: The winning group receives a fully paid online Italian Language Course, while all participants receive signed participation certificates.

Display of Designs: All submissions will be displayed in an exhibition at the Italian Culture Institute.

Timeline and Deadlines:
• Submission Deadline: April 15th
• Contact Point: communications@cacegypt.org for questions and information

Nour Nader
Community Outreach Officer

CAC All Pro Dad – March 28

Hello everyone! The next CAC All Pro Dad meeting is scheduled for 28 March.

The next meeting is scheduled for 28 March at 7:00 am and it would be great to see you there.

If you would like to come, please RSVP here! https://allprodadchapters.com/chapters/13407

For more information or questions, contact our team captain, Craig Tippins, at this email: AllProDadCAC@gmail.com

Craig Tippins

Global Squad Basketball Camp

The Global Squad Basketball Camp is once again coming to CAC and this time for all 3 school divisions.

Athletics & Activities Office

Link to MLLB 2024

Email: psilick1960@gmail.com

Highro Glyphics

Highro Glyphics Newsletter Week of February 29, 2024

Posted on February 29, 2024by ehamza

CAC High School Principal’s Notes

As I write this week’s edition of the Highro, the high school production of “The Giver” is preparing to run tonight at 6:00 pm and tomorrow afternoon at 2:00 pm. Tickets are still available at the door. Students in the arts department are making their final preparations for the annual IB Art Exhibition, which opens its doors on Sunday, March 3rd. On March 4, the Varsity Dance team will be presenting a Dance Festival. We encourage all our parent community to join these events in celebration of the hard work and creativity of our arts students. (See times and locations below.)

It’s hard to believe that quarter 3 will conclude a week from today, and the final quarter of the year begins when we return to school after spring break on March 17. It is worth remembering, however, that this is a “progress check” report, not a formal school report. The quarter three grade does not appear on the student’s high school transcript. A progress report is an indication of how students are performing on work which has been completed so far. By the end of the semester, teachers will have completed the full assessment plan for each course and a more balanced and detailed picture will emerge of their achievement. If you have not done so already, now would be a good time to check in with your student to ask them how they feel things are going ahead of receiving the progress report soon after spring break. Parent Teacher Conferences will take place on campus March 26 and 27th. Details for signing up for conferences will be sent following the Spring Break.

This week some of the Grade 10 classes were fortunate enough to meet our visitors from Nepal, Adriana Brownlee and Gelge Sherpa. Two Mountaineers who hold Guinness world records in Mountaineering and who have summited 14 of the 8000m peaks. Adriana and Gelge shared their knowledge and experience of climbing as well as teaching our students techniques of climbing and belaying on the CAC climbing wall. Over 60 HS students were able to climb over 2 days. A fantastic experience for all.

Wishing you a wonderful weekend ahead.

Dates for your Diary

• Thurs 29 Feb – Fri 1 Mar – High School Production “The Giver” 6:00 p.m. CAC Theater (2:00 p.m. on Friday 1 March)
• Sun 3 Mar – IB Art Exhibition Opening (5:30 p.m. HS Art Gallery)
• Mon 4 Mar – Dance Festival (6:00 p.m.) Theatre
• Tue 5 Mar – Grade 10 PSAT (no G10 classes for periods 1&2)
• Fri 8 Mar – First day of Spring Break
• Sun 17 March – Return to school (F Day)
• Tue 19 March – Q3 Progress Report Issued
• Tue 26 March – Parent Teacher Conferences (Drop-Ins), after school
• Wed 27 March – Parent Teacher Conferences (by appointment), all day, no school for students

Andrew Buckman Rachel McCall
HS Principal HS Assistant Principal

Counseling Department Announcements

Week of February 29, 2024

Grade 10 PSAT Announcement – 5 days away!

Date: Tuesday, March 5, during A and B blocks
Format: Digital via the Bluebook App (students must download)
Devices: Students will use their own devices (no chromebooks allowed)
Rooms: MS Hall, HS Meeting Room and the Cairo Room – specific room assignments will be shared as the test date nears
Prep & Details: Please review with your child and check the links provided in Mr. Semler’s email.

Students MUST download Bluebook on their devices in order to test. Downloading instructions here.

Juniors- special summer program: University of Chicago

A special opportunity for a summer program through the University of Chicago – Emerging World Leaders– The University of Chicago’s Emerging World Leaders program is a one-week, on-campus program during which students will learn about the benefits of an interdisciplinary liberal arts education at an internationally recognized research university. Throughout the course of the week, students will learn directly from distinguished faculty, work closely with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions to learn about highly selective US admissions, and explore all the city of Chicago has to offer. The program will be held from Sunday, July 14th through Friday, July 19th, 2024 and is open to any student currently in 11th grade and at least 15 years old.
See poster attached. (Deadline to apply is March 5th)
Reference this poster to learn more.

Junior families Please schedule your college meeting with your parent/s and counselor to occur by April 18th.

Grade 11: Tuesday Sessions

Tuesday sessions continue, with sessions on the US, Canada, and the UK happening so far. Next up is March 17 when we take a look at essay writing for US applications.

Upcoming college visits:

AT CAC:

Sunday, March 3rd 11:15 am to 12 noon outside the high school:
• Budapest Business University, Hungary (largest business training institution in Hungary)
• University of San Raffaele, Italy (medical studies in English in Milan)
• CESI Graduate School of Engineering, France (engineering studies in French)
Wednesday, March 6th 11:15 am to 12 noon outside the high school :
• Sorbonne, Abu Dhabi

IN CAIRO:

Universities representative in Cairo:

Barcelona Flight School
Friday, March 1st 3 pm to 9 pm at the Royal Kempinski Hotel (outdoor area)
Contact Antonella Mela amela@barcelonaflightschool.com to set up a meeting

John Cook University, Australia.
Shruti Srinivasan will be available to meet families while he is here in Cairo over the weekend of March 1-2. Please email him to set up your time (he will be located in Maadi).:
shruti.srinivasan@jcu.edu.au

Education Fair in Cairo: March 2rd: Read about the event here: https://begin-expo.com/en/events/international-education-fair-cairo/

ACT test information:

The registration for the remaining 23-24 test dates are as follows:

Saturday, April 13, 2024 (full at CAC)
Saturday June 8, 2024

Registration details here!

Claudia Bean, Jody Stiles, Kasey Semler
HS Counseling

General Announcements

The Giver
This year’s HS production

February 29th @ 6.00
March 1st at 2pm.

Sometime in the future, an 11-year-old boy named Jonas lives in a seemingly perfect community in which there is little pain and little crime. People are polite. Everyone belongs to a supportive family. But this harmony comes at a price. There is also no choice, and real emotions are nonexistent. Life is dictated by strict rules and being different is shameful.
At the Ceremony of Twelve, Jonas is given the highly honored Assignment of Receiver of Memory. The Receiver is the sole keeper of the community’s collective memory. Through his new role Jonas comes to learn pain, love, sacrifice and choice. The story is one of courage and discovery.

The talented HS Theatre ensemble have taken on this challenging and imaginative story for you to enjoy. Join us to witness the stage version of this well known work of YA fiction.

****Running time 90 minutes with a 15 minute interval****
****Please note- strobe lights, loud noises and references to violence and war are used during the show****
****Suitable for older MS and up****

Tickets on sale at the MS and HS offices, 300 EGP

Siobhan Buckman
HS Drama

IB Visual Arts Exhibition March 3rd 5:30 pm (Third Floor HS Building)

The IB Art Exhibition opening is coming up soon, so SAVE THE DATE for March 3rd at 5:30 pm, in the HS building, 3rd floor.

It is the event that everyone has been waiting for, an amazing opportunity to see what our HS students are producing in the visual arts studios as we will display pieces from Studio Art 1 and 2 and Digital Arts classes complementing the main IB Visual Arts show.

The HS String Ensemble will perform as well, making it a fun evening for everyone.

Please join us and participate in this great event. It will be memorable!

Isabel Torres
HS Visual Arts

Dance Festival March 4th 6:00 p.m. (Theater)
All CAC community invited (free entrance)

Baladi Bread Sale – March 7 (8:00 am – 1:00 pm)

Let’s celebrate Egypt’s rich culinary heritage on Egypt Festival Day – March 7th. Baladi bread is another delicious experience here in Egypt. This traditional bread, a staple of Egyptian cuisine, is renowned for its rustic texture and delicious flavor. It is made from simple ingredients like flour, water, yeast, and salt. Join us at the Egypt Festival to savor this iconic bread and experience the true taste of Egypt!

Notes:
MS/HS Students: Get your Baladi bread! Purchase a loaf from the cart in front of the MS Library for L.E. 15.

The Egypt Culture Team

From Aquatics

CAIRO AMERICAN COLLEGE
HASSAN-WEBB AQUATICS CENTER

Tuesday Programs

Dear Parents,

The CAC Swim School staff welcomes your children to the Learn-to-Swim Program.

Children are not allowed on campus unsupervised after the school day. Parents are responsible for dropping in and picking up their children at the pool area for the class.

Thank you for your involvement as we strive to make your children’s learning-to-swim process enjoyable and safe.
**If you are interested, please fill out the signup form.

Sincerely yours,

tpetrovna@cacegypt.org
asafey@cacegypt.org

Aquatics Office

4:20pm and 5:30pm buses

Kindly be informed that the 4:20pm and the 5:30pm buses will not be operating effectively Sunday, Feb 18th till Thursday, Mar 14th due to the end of the after school activities session. The only buses that will be operating are the 3:20pm buses.
After school activities buses will resume on Sunday Mar 17th.

Mohamed ElGhalban
Motor Pool Manager

Let the Spring Break Adventures begin!

https://forms.gle/jRt4q9pg21ahDy4F6

Nour Nader
Community Outreach Officer

Booster Club News

Booster Club

From the PTO

We owe our amazing community incredible thanks for the hard work and generous support that made this year’s International Festival such a success. So many of our community members donated and volunteered to bring each of our 25 country booths to life!

Every year, at the beginning of Ramadan, PTO gives our hard-working GSS staff a gift to brighten their holy month. PTO will use a portion of the proceeds from International Festival to help fund these gifts. If you would like to contribute, there will be a donation box near the cashier’s window. Envelopes may also be left at security labeled with PTO GSS Ramadan.

We also held a general meeting earlier this week, thanks to everyone who attended! We will have minutes available on our Facebook Group shortly.

CAC PTO

Global Squad Basketball Camp

The Global Squad Basketball Camp is once again coming to CAC and this time for all 3 school divisions.

Athletics & Activities Office

Link to MLLB 2024

Email: psilick1960@gmail.com

Highro Glyphics

Highro Glyphics Newsletter Week of February 22, 2024

Posted on February 22, 2024by ehamza

CAC High School Principal’s Notes

As I write this week’s edition of the Highro-glyphics, our swimming team is on their way to Greece to compete in the Athens Cup invitational swim meet. As always, they will be representing CAC excellently in this highly competitive event, and we look forward to updates throughout the weekend on how they are getting on. Another opportunity to shout, “Go Eagles!”

INJAZ students winning awards in Doha

Injaz Egypt, a member of Junior Achievement Worldwide—the world’s largest youth-serving NGO—ran its Company Program as a hands-on entrepreneurship experience for ambitious students in private schools across Egypt. The program culminated in a competition where teams competed for the coveted “Company of the Year Award.” This year, “Exten-Desk”, the team from CAC, won “Company of the Year” and secured a spot to represent Egypt and compete in the Regional Youth Entrepreneurship Week competition organized in Doha. We are very proud of our team of 12th graders who traveled this week to compete against students from 13 other countries from the MENA region.

Selling tickets for the HS Production of “The Giver”

Set building for “The Giver”

There are several important arts events to look forward to in the next two weeks. The high school production of “The Giver” will open its doors on February 28, and following that, the annual IB Art Exhibition will open on Sunday, March 3. On March 4, the Varsity Dance team will be presenting a Dance Festival. We encourage all our parent community to join these events in celebration of the hard work and creativity of our arts students. (See times and locations below.)

We are now into the final two weeks of learning for quarter three. If you can believe it, we will embark on the final quarter of the school year after spring break when we return to school on March 17. Students have been busy working through curriculum and assessments throughout this quarter. It is worth remembering, however, that this is a “progress check” report, not a formal school report. The quarter three grade does not appear on the student’s high school transcript. A progress report is an indication of how students are performing on work which has been completed so far. By the end of the semester, teachers will have completed the full assessment plan for each course and a more balanced and detailed picture will emerge of their achievement. If you have not done so already, now would be a good time to check in with your student to ask them how they feel things are going ahead of receiving the progress report soon after spring break.

HS Parent Coffee

It was wonderful to welcome many parents to the campus yesterday for this month’s High School Parent Coffee Morning. We addressed the topic of “Nurturing Well-being in High School Students.” I am attaching some of the resources that were shared in the session to this week’s newsletter. At CAC, we take the health and well-being of our students extremely seriously, and we understand that working in partnership with you as parents, we share the responsibility to keep our children happy and healthy as they progress through their learning journey. The teenage years of high school can be particularly challenging in many ways, and I hope that the materials attached here are useful to you as parents.

Wishing you a wonderful weekend ahead.

Parent Coffee Slides (Nurturing Well-being in High School Students)

Strategies for Parents (Handout)

NAHS Celebration of Internationalism interactive art work

Design and Engineering students building rockets

Making the final rocket checks before flight!

Dates for your Diary
• Feb 23 – Hope Run, Wadi Degla. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/vNzcXtmd2RqaSPWn8
• Wed 28 Feb – Fri 1 Mar – High School Production “The Giver” 6:00 p.m. Theatre (2:00 p.m. on Friday 1 March)
• Sun 3 Mar – IB Art Exhibition Opening (5:30 p.m. HS Art Gallery)
• Mon 4 Mar – Dance Festival (6:00 p.m.) Theatre
• Tue 5 Mar – Grade 10 PSAT (no G10 classes for periods 1&2)
• Fri 8 Mar – First day of Spring Break
• Sun 17 March – Return to school (F Day)
• Tue 19 March – Q3 Progress Report Issued

Andrew Buckman Rachel McCall
HS Principal HS Assistant Principal

Counseling Department Announcements

Week of February 22, 2024

Grade 10 PSAT Announcement

Students MUST download Bluebook on their devices in order to test. Downloading instructions here.

Grade 9 and Grade 11

Course verification cards should be handed in by now.

Grade 11: Tuesday Sessions

The past two Tuesdays at lunch, counselors have offered up country specific sessions (US and Canada) surrounding the university search process. This upcoming Tuesday (Feb 27), there will be a session dedicated to exploring the university application process in the UK.

Upcoming University Visits:

• Sunday, March 3rd, 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM: Join us during lunch to explore diverse academic opportunities with representatives from:
• Budapest Business University, Hungary – Discover what the largest business training institution in Hungary has to offer.
• University of San Raffaele, Italy – Learn about pursuing medical studies in English in Milan.
• CESI Graduate School of Engineering, France – Explore engineering studies in French.

Education Fair in Cairo

• Saturday, March 2nd: Don’t miss the International Education Fair in Cairo. For more details, visit https://begin-expo.com/en/events/international-education-fair-cairo/

John Cook University, Australia

• Weekend of March 1-2: Shruti Srinivasan from John Cook University, Australia, will be available to meet with families in Maadi, Cairo. To schedule a meeting, please email shruti.srinivasan@jcu.edu.au.

ACT test information:

The registration for the remaining 23-24 test dates are as follows:

Saturday, April 13, 2024
Saturday June 8, 2024

Registration details here!

Claudia Bean, Jody Stiles, Kasey Semler
HS Counseling

General Announcements

The Hope Run is back!

Join us on February 23rd in Wadi Degla to run/walk/jog/sprint for a good cause.
Support the Health and Hope Oasis for children with cancer and their families.
Choose between 2K, 5K and 10K distances!

Hope Run Team

The Giver
This year’s HS production

February 28th and 29th @ 6.00
March 1st at 2pm.

The talented HS Theatre ensemble have taken on this challenging and imaginative story for you to enjoy. Join us to witness the stage version of this well known work of YA fiction.

Tickets on sale at the MS and HS offices, 300 EGP

Siobhan Buckman
HS Drama

IB Visual Arts Exhibition March 3rd 5:30 pm (Third Floor HS Building)

The IB Art Exhibition opening is coming up soon, so SAVE THE DATE for March 3rd at 5:30 pm, in the HS building, 3rd floor.

The HS String Ensemble will perform as well, making it a fun evening for everyone.

Please join us and participate in this great event. It will be memorable!

Isabel Torres
HS Visual Arts

Dance Festival March 4th 6:00 p.m. (Theater)
All CAC community invited (free entrance)

4:20pm and 5:30pm buses

Mohamed ElGhalban
Motor Pool Manager

Gratitude for HS Volunteers

ES-CCA After-School Activities

“Thank you to our incredible high school volunteers for their outstanding dedication to the Co-Curricular Activities program. Your impact on the elementary students is truly remarkable!”

Your selflessness and dedication to making a positive difference in the lives of others are commendable. It is because of individuals like you that our community continues to thrive and grow stronger with each passing day. Your contributions to the Co-Curricular Activities program have not gone unnoticed, and we are incredibly grateful for all that you do.

Thank you once again for your extraordinary efforts and for being shining examples of leadership and service. Your impact is truly invaluable, and we look forward to seeing the continued success of our program with your continued support.

With sincere appreciation,

Mahmoud Abdel Fattah
ES Activities Coordinator

Booster Club News

Booster Club

From the PTO

PTO General Meeting

PTO will host an open meeting later this month and we’d love to see you there.

CAC PTO

The Ramadan Kora Drive: Feb. 15 – 29

The Egyptian Clothing Bank is organizing a football-related clothing drive in collaboration with Omar Marmoush, an Egyptian National Football Player and International Star. Together, we hope to collect football equipment to be donated to young football players across Egypt, in preparation for the upcoming Ramadan Football Tournaments. We’re collecting Football Boots, T-Shirts, Kits, and Socks – red donation boxes can be found around campus.

Donate today and empower aspiring footballers to realize their dreams.
Let’s make this Ramadan one to remember forever – let’s Pass It On!

For further information, please contact 25kshrimali@cacegypt.org.

Kavin Shrimali

Global Squad Basketball Camp

The Global Squad Basketball Camp is once again coming to CAC and this time for all 3 school divisions.

Athletics & Activities Office

Link to MLLB 2024

Email: psilick1960@gmail.com

Highro Glyphics

Highro Glyphics Newsletter Week of February 15, 2024

Posted on February 15, 2024by ehamza

CAC High School Principal’s Notes

Grade 12 Parents celebrate Valentines with their Seniors

Valentine’s Day always brings a certain je ne sais quoi to the high school corridors, and this year was no different. Student service groups took the opportunity to sell flowers, sweets, and cookies as a means of raising funds for their various projects. Our Grade 12 parents also took advantage of this special day to celebrate with their seniors. The Red Envelope tradition was started at CAC many years ago and revived last year by senior parents. Each senior received an envelope packed with letters and notes from family members all around the world to celebrate them and the imminent conclusion to their high school educational journey in a few months’ time. It was an emotional but wonderfully celebratory event on the high school balcony.

Girls Varsity Bball Team

Boys Varsity Bball Team

This weekend, our basketball teams are competing in a tournament at another international school across town in Cairo. We wish them every success. Go Eagles! Also this weekend, the entire CAC community will come together in a celebration of our wonderful, diverse internationalism. The PTO International Festival is a truly magnificent event here on campus on Friday. Please join us for this celebration.

“The Giver” in rehearsal

There are several important arts events on the horizon to look forward to. The high school production of “The Giver” will open its doors on February 28, and hot on its heels, the annual IB Art Exhibition will open on March 3. Following that, on March 4, the Varsity Dance team will be presenting a Dance Festival. We encourage our community members to join both of these events to acknowledge and enjoy the hard work of our arts students in both the theater and visual arts programs. (See times and locations below.)

Unbelievably, we are now six weeks into the third quarter, which will conclude on March 7. Shortly after the spring break, you will be receiving the Quarter Three Progress Check report and an invitation to join us for the second round of parent-student & teacher conferences on March 26. Now is a good time to check in with your child to ask questions about how their learning is going. You may also use this opportunity to check their progress in Skyward in terms of grades. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to our teachers or counseling team for support.

Wishing you a wonderful weekend ahead, and looking forward to seeing many of you on campus at the International Festival on Saturday.

Students in English class with guest speakers Mr Emad and Mr Ameer

Girls Soccer Team

Dates for your Diary
• Fri 16 Feb – PTO International Festival 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. on campus
• Tue 20 Feb – Body Positivity Workshop (for parents and students) 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
• Wed 21 Feb – HS Parent Coffee Morning 9:30 a.m. HS Meeting Room
• Thu 22 Feb – Early Release Day. Students dismissed at 11:30 a.m.
• Feb 23 – Hope Run, Wadi Degla. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/vNzcXtmd2RqaSPWn8
• Wed 28 Feb – Fri 1 Mar – High School Production “The Giver” 6:00 p.m. Theatre (3:00 p.m. on Friday 1 March)
• Sun 3 Mar – IB Art Exhibition Opening (5:00 p.m. HS Art Gallery)
• Mon 4 Mar – Dance Festival (6:00 p.m.) Theatre
• Tue 5 Mar – Grade 10 PSAT (no G10 classes for periods 1&2)
• Fri 8 Mar – First day of Spring Break

Andrew Buckman Rachel McCall
HS Principal HS Assistant Principal

Counseling Department Announcements

Week of February 15, 2024

Save the date: Body Positivity Session. Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 3:30-4:30pm.

In collaboration with Maadi Psychology Center, CAC Counseling will be hosting a Body Positivity Session. This session is open to all middle school and high school students/parents. If you are interested, kindly complete this RSVP before February 18th.

Grade 9 Seminars

This past week, Grade 9 students participated in a seminar focused on understanding the importance of healthy relationships, recognizing their key characteristics, and establishing non-negotiable personal boundaries. The session aimed to empower students with the knowledge to foster positive relationships in their lives.

Grade 11 University Planning Meetings

Students should schedule their family meeting with their counselor before April 18. Please follow the instructions sent by each counselor.

Upcoming University Visits:

• Monday, February 19th, 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM: Meet representatives from The University of Alabama, Birmingham, outside the high school.
• Sunday, March 3rd, 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM: Join us during lunch to explore diverse academic opportunities with representatives from:
– Budapest Business University, Hungary – Discover what the largest business training institution in Hungary has to offer.
– University of San Raffaele, Italy – Learn about pursuing medical studies in English in Milan.
– CESI Graduate School of Engineering, France – Explore engineering studies in French.

Education Fair in Cairo

• Saturday, March 2nd: Don’t miss the International Education Fair in Cairo. For more details, visit https://begin-expo.com/en/events/international-education-fair-cairo/

John Cook University, Australia

ACT test information:

The registration for the remaining 23-24 test dates are as follows:

Saturday, April 13, 2024
Saturday June 8, 2024

Registration details here!

Claudia Bean, Jody Stiles, Kasey Semler
HS Counseling

General Announcements

4:20pm and 5:30pm buses

Mohamed ElGhalban
Motor Pool Manager

From the PTO

International Festival

This year’s CAC PTO International Festival is just around the corner and you’re not going to want to miss it! The festival features 25 booths representing more than 30 countries with food, games, and more from their homes.

We need volunteers to staff the drinks and raffle tents.

Volunteer for an hour and be a part of making the festival a success!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040D4DAEA829A2FF2-47819779-2024

PTO General Meeting

PTO will host an open meeting later this month and we’d love to see you there.

CAC PTO

Booster Club News

Booster Club

From the MS/HS Library

The Used Book Sale is back! February 14th – 16th
Starting February 14th, the MHS Library will be hosting a Used Book Sale. All books are 20le. If you have any books that are in good condition that you want to donate to the sale, we are happy to take them! The Used Book Sale will also be open during CAC’s International Festival!

Meghan Ennis
MS/HS Teacher Librarian

The Ramadan Kora Drive: Feb. 15 – 29

Donate today and empower aspiring footballers to realize their dreams.
Let’s make this Ramadan one to remember forever – let’s Pass It On!

For further information, please contact 25kshrimali@cacegypt.org.

Kavin Shrimali

Embark on a Journey of Compassion at ACS Amman’s Compassion Summit!
Join us for an unforgettable experience at the Compassion Summit, hosted by the American Community School in Amman, Jordan from February 28 to March 1.

“When there is no Compassion, there can be no peace. When we know Compassion, then we might know peace.”
This transformative event is not just a summit; it’s an opportunity to cultivate compassion, foster connections, and make a real impact!

Here’s why you should be a part of this event:

• KEYNOTE ADDRESSES: Be inspired by experts in the field who will share their insights and experiences, guiding you on the path to understanding the power of compassion in fostering peace.
• COMPASSIONATE ACTION PLANNING: Collaborate with like-minded individuals to develop actionable plans that bring compassion to life. Make a difference by turning empathy into tangible change.
• WORKSHOPS: Hone your skills and collaborate with peers to address real-world challenges. Gain valuable knowledge and tools that will empower you to make a positive impact in your community.
• CONNECTIONS SESSIONS: Break down the barriers between schools and connect with students from diverse backgrounds. Expand your horizons and build lasting friendships that transcend borders.
• COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS SESSIONS: Immerse yourself in the local culture by connecting with the community in meaningful ways. Learn, share, and contribute to projects that make a real difference in Jordan.
• BUILD COMMUNITY: From team-building activities to shared experiences, the Compassion Summit provides numerous opportunities to build a strong, global community committed to creating a more compassionate world.

Don’t miss out on this chance to be part of a movement that believes in the transformative power of compassion. Join us at ACS Amman’s Compassion Summit and be the change you wish to see in the world!

Check the below links to know more:
• The Compassion Summit: https://sites.google.com/view/compassion-summit/home
• Keynote Speakers: https://sites.google.com/view/compassion-summit/home?authuser=0

If you are interested to join, please sign up here The Compassion Summit Student Interest Form

For more information or to register your interest. See Ms Ereeny, Mr Buckman or Mr Goetz.

Call for Volunteers: Season Three Activity!

As we gear up for Season Three and endeavor to provide a diverse range of activities for our students, we are reaching out to our wonderful community for support.
Volunteer engagement would be much appreciated. Students/ parents who are interested in supporting Our CCA program for the upcoming season please contact me at mabdelfattah@cacegypt.org.

Season Timeline:

Start date: March 17, 2024 (Right after spring break)

End date: May 16, 2024

Thank you for being an integral part of our school community, and we look forward to creating a vibrant Season Three together!

Mahmoud Abdel Fattah
ES Activities Coordinator

Global Squad Basketball Camp

The Global Squad Basketball Camp is once again coming to CAC and this time for all 3 school divisions.

Athletics & Activities Office

Link to MLLB 2024

Email: psilick1960@gmail.com

Calling All CAC High School and Middle School Students and Parents:

Join us for our next CAC All Pro Dad event on 22 February! Siblings are welcome to attend!

February’s topic is Love. Love is the act of caring so much about others’ well-being that you choose to serve them and treat their needs and desires as more important than your own, even if it requires you to make sacrifices.

Breakfast, donuts and juice, will be provided.

Please RSVP here: https://allprodadchapters.com/chapters/13407 so we know how many people to expect.
For more information or questions, contact our team captain, Craig Tippins, at this email: AllProDadCAC@gmail.com

Craig Tippins

The Hope Run is back!

Hope Run Team

Highro Glyphics

Highro Glyphics Newsletter Week of February 8, 2024

Posted on February 8, 2024by ehamza

CAC High School Principal’s Notes

Grade 10 Course Information Evening

We seem to have moved out of the wintry weather phase, and our students have been enjoying some warm sunshine and spring-like conditions over the last couple of days. It’s great to see them out and about during breaks and lunchtime, interacting with each other and socializing, and enjoying the fantastic facilities and open space we have at CAC.

This week, we were very excited to host Mr. Ian Pike, a visiting artist who has been working with students in the Arts and English departments in all three of the school’s divisions. Ian has been deeply impressed by the creative energy of our students and has made many comments about how polite and respectful they have been. Our arts teachers have been thrilled to learn from him and his expertise, and we know that the students have enjoyed their time with Ian and learning about skills in scriptwriting, character building, ensemble work, productions, and many other things. On behalf of the community, we thank Ian for visiting us, and we hope he will one day return to work with our students again.

We were also incredibly proud and humbled to host Joan Trumpauer-Mulholland at our school today. Ms Trumpauer-Mulholland, is one of the original “Freedom Riders” from the Civil Rights Movement in the United States in the 1960s. Joan’s incredible, personal testimonies were passionate and moving, and our students were deeply engaged in her presentation. We extend our thanks to the United States Embassy for facilitating this powerful experience for our students today. Understanding the ways in which young people can take steps towards making their world a better place is an integral part of the CAC educational experience and a responsibility that we believe all young people hold in today’s world.

This year’s high school theater production of “The Giver” will be coming soon to CAC. The student ensemble has been working hard to rehearse and prepare for the performance and we look forward to welcoming the community to the shows on February 28th, 29th, and March 1st. Please watch the announcements and newsletters for further details.

A wonderfully exciting weekend of wrestling is now behind us. The MESAC Wrestling Invitational Tournament last weekend was a huge success for CAC. Not only did our athletes perform admirably, but the whole community came out in support, and the atmosphere in our gym during the final bouts was truly electric. It’s wonderful to see these international tournaments returning to CAC once again.

Good luck to our delegates who are currently representing CAC at the HIAMUN event here in Cairo this weekend. Students are honing their diplomacy, discussion, and debating skills as they work towards proposing resolutions to current global challenges from various perspectives.

Digital Arts Class Projects

Dates for your Diary
• Tues 13 Feb – HS Photo Retakes 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Top Floor)
• Fri 16 Feb – PTO International Festival 12:00 – 5:00 pm on campus
• Wed 21 Feb – HS Parent Coffee Morning 9:30 a.m. (HS Meeting Room)
• Feb 23 – Hope Run, Wadi Degla. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/vNzcXtmd2RqaSPWn8
• Wed 28 Feb – Fri 1 Mar – High School Production “The Giver”
• Sun 3 Mar – IB Art Exhibition Opening
• Tue 5 Mar – Grade 10 PSAT (no G10 classes for periods 1&2)
• Fri 8 Mar – First day of Spring Break

Andrew Buckman Rachel McCall
HS Principal HS Assistant Principal

Counseling Department Announcements

Week of February 8, 2024

Save the date: Body Positivity Session. Tuesday February 21, 2024 at 3:30-4:30pm.

AUC Open Day: Tuesday, February 13, 2024

AUC Open Day is your opportunity to gain insights into AUC’s academic programs, explore campus life and interact with faculty members. Individual registration is mandatory, and transport is individual. You can register here.

AUC Application Deadline

The deadline for AUC applications is March 1, 2024. Please inform your counselor if you intend to apply to AUC.

Course Registration

Course registration for rising 10th and 12th graders is now complete. Verification forms will be sent to families in two weeks to confirm selections, following a review of selections by counselors and teachers.

Grade 10 Course Selection Night

A big thank you to the grade 10 students and their families for attending our Course Selection Night this past Tuesday. Should you have any questions, feel free to contact your counselor, teachers, or the IB coordinator. Registration dates for rising grade 11 (current grade 10) are set for February 28 and 29, with further instructions forthcoming.

Juniors

After the University Application Kickoff, grade 11 students met with their counselors on February 4 and 5 to discuss the Junior Project. This university research plan is designed to prepare them for their family meeting and organize their postsecondary search. Students should schedule their family meeting with their counselor before April 18. Counselors will contact their students with details on how to book these appointments.

Upcoming University Visits:

Monday, February 19th 11:15- 12 noon outside the high school:
The University of Alabama, Birmingham

ACT test information:

The registration for the remaining 23-24 test dates are as follows:

Saturday, February 24, 2024 (CAC is full)
Saturday, April 13, 2024
Saturday June 8, 2024

Registration details here!

Claudia Bean, Jody Stiles, Kasey Semler
HS Counseling

General Announcements

Core Values Award – Every Year the Board of Trustees honors individuals who have exhibited CAC’s Core Values contributing exceptional and varied voluntary service to the CAC Community in which CAC students are engaged and/or of benefit to the broader CAC community. All members of the community not currently on the Board of Trustees are eligible to be considered for this award. If you know of someone who has made a difference in the lives of our CAC community while exhibiting the CAC core values, please nominate this person for the Core Values Award. The nomination form is available here. Nominations are due no later than 3:00 pm on February 11, 2024.

Board Community Representative Elections – The CAC Board would like to encourage parents to actively participate in the upcoming Board elections. The CAC community elects two board members biannually. CAC parents and guardians who are not employed by CAC and who are not relatives of CAC employees are eligible to apply for a two-year term for the academic years 2024 – 2026. Interested community members are encouraged to get in touch with the Board Election committee at elections@cacegypt.org or request the election information packet to get familiar with the roles, responsibilities and duties of trusteeship.

Board Election Committee
Dustin Harrison, Karim Alaa and David Chi

Rosa in Concert

In Collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute, CAC is hosting Rosa Brunello, Italian bassist and composer.
Join us on Sunday, February 11th, at the CAC Theater for a mesmerizing live musical performance, “Rosa in Concert,” at 7 PM.

Nour Nader
Community Outreach Officer

Global Squad Basketball Camp

The Global Squad Basketball Camp is once again coming to CAC and this time for all 3 school divisions.

Athletics & Activities Office

Link to MLLB 2024

Email: psilick1960@gmail.com

Call for Volunteers: Season Three Activity!

Season Timeline:

Start date: March 17, 2024 (Right after spring break)

End date: May 16, 2024

Thank you for being an integral part of our school community, and we look forward to creating a vibrant Season Three together!

Mahmoud Abdel Fattah
ES Activities Coordinator

Here’s why you should be a part of this event:

If you are interested to join, please sign up here The Compassion Summit Student Interest Form

For more information or to register your interest. See Ms Ereeny, Mr Buckman or Mr Goetz.

Booster Club News

Booster Club

From the MS/HS Library

Parent Library Orientation – February 11th – 3pm! If you would like to learn more about the CAC Libraries and what they have to offer for you and your children, please join us at 3:009m on February 11th in the MHS Library. Sign up to attend using this link: https://forms.gle/FBA8U7FN3DmEeoDSA

Volunteers Needed for the Used Book Sale – The MHS library is looking for student or parent volunteers to help set up the Used Book Sale on Tuesday, February 13th. If you are interested in helping – please email Meghan Ennis at mennis@cacegypt.org.

Meghan Ennis
MS/HS Teacher Librarian

From the PTO

International Festival

Tickets are on sale now, before and after school at the front gate. As ticket quantities are limited make sure to get yours while you can!

PTO General Meeting

PTO will host an open meeting later this month and we’d love to see you there.

CAC PTO

The Ramadan Kora Drive: Feb. 15 – 29

Donate today and empower aspiring footballers to realize their dreams.
Let’s make this Ramadan one to remember forever – let’s Pass It On!

For further information, please contact 25kshrimali@cacegypt.org.

Kavin Shrimali

Calling All CAC High School and Middle School Students and Parents:

Join us for our next CAC All Pro Dad event on 22 February! Siblings are welcome to attend!

Breakfast, donuts and juice, will be provided.

Craig Tippins

The Hope Run is back!

Hope Run Team

Highro Glyphics

Highro Glyphics Newsletter Week of February 1, 2024

Posted on February 1, 2024by ehamza

CAC High School Principal’s Notes

Sophomores win the Grade Cup!

I’m preparing this week’s newsletter from the sidelines of the final match of this year’s Grade Cup tournament. The excitement in the air is palpable, with almost the entire high school community gathered around the field to watch the soccer and support the players. The Grade Cup has been a wonderful example of student-leadership and initiative, and our whole school community has come out in celebration of these types of events. Congratulations to the Sophomores who were victorious, at the end of the tournament.

As usual, there’s been plenty going on for our students to get involved in this week. We are proud to host the MESAC wrestling event, drawing in teams from international schools in the region to participate in the tournament here at CAC. If you have any time over the weekend and would like to pop in to watch some matches, you’re all very welcome.

Next weekend, we have a delegation of students representing CAC at the HIAMUN event, one of four opportunities in the school year for students to participate in Model United Nations events. Good luck to those delegates!

We are proud to welcome on campus next week a visiting professional artist. Ian Pike will be working with the Arts and English departments, as well as some Elementary and Middle School Arts classes. Mr Pike’s impressive experience as a student workshop leader around the world will be a huge benefit to our arts students as they continue on their artistic journeys.

A quick reminder to all our Grade 10 parents and students that you are invited to join us for the Subject Selection and IB Fair, taking place on Tuesday after school. Please check your emails for more details if you are a Grade 10 parent. We look forward to welcoming you at this new event to help students and parents understand all the different types of courses that are on offer during the grade 11 and 12 years.

Visit to AMC Snap Animal Shelter

In addition to all the above, we also had a group of students visit the AMC Snap animal shelter in Saqqara this week. You may read their brief report below:

“On Wednesday, January 31st 6 eager club members in Global Issues and Services Club (G.I.S.C) went on a service trip to the AMC SNAP center.

The AMC SNAP center is a clinic as well as a spay and neuter program that works to reduce the population of stray dogs and cats in Egypt.

The students were welcomed by “Prince” and were able to play with other dogs and give them the attention and love that they deserved!

They took a tour of the center and got to meet the CEO of AMC SNAP and hear more about what they do. The students engaged in an informative Q and A session with the CEO and had a great time!”

Global Issues and Service Club

Seniors present to Grade 11 parents about university applications

Students in Theatre Class

Dates for your Diary
• 2-4 Feb – MESAC Wrestling Tournament on CAC campus
• Tue 6 Feb – IB & Subject Selection Fair 3:15 – 6:40 p.m. (HS Building) – for Grade 10 parents and students
• Tues 13 Feb – HS Photo Retakes 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Top Floor)
• Wed 21 Feb – HS Parent Coffee Morning 9:30 a.m. (HS Meeting Room)

Andrew Buckman Rachel McCall
HS Principal HS Assistant Principal

Counseling Department Announcements

Week of February 1, 2024

Final Reminder to Register for ACT Prep Course with Higher Ground Learning – March 2024

Application deadline is approaching: February 5
There now must be at least EIGHT people enrolled for the course to take place. For details on registration, dates, fees, and more, click here.

Grade 11

Thank you for attending the Class of 2025 University Application Kick Off. You can access all information from the evening via this LINK. The counselors will soon be reaching out with instructions on how to schedule a family meeting to discuss your university plans.

Current G10, Rising G11

Join us for the Rising Grade 11 Course Selection Fair on Tuesday, Feb 6th, 3:15-6:40 pm in the HS building. This inaugural event will guide students and families in choosing the right academic path and courses for Grades 11 and 12. Understand the different graduation pathways and gain insights into the subject offerings from subject teachers. Attendance for the full duration is highly recommended. Please RSVP here.

Grade 9 Seminar

Grade 9 students had their first Grade 9 seminar of the semester this past week. Students were provided with their academic transcript to help understand what exactly goes on the transcript and what it is used for. In addition, students started to begin looking at their 4 year plan – specifically thinking about next year and course registration. Lastly, students reflected on their extracurricular involvement and set goals for their second semester.

Course Registration:

The conversations around course registration for the 2024-25 academic year have begun. Grade 9-11 level information will be sent prior to the course registration dates. Please reach out to your student’s counselor if you have questions or concerns.

Upcoming University Visits:

Monday, February 19th 11:15- 12 noon outside the high school:
The University of Alabama, Birmingham

ACT test information:

The registration for the remaining 23-24 test dates are as follows:

Saturday, February 24, 2024 (CAC is full)
Saturday, April 13, 2024
Saturday June 8, 2024

Registration details here!

Claudia Bean, Jody Stiles, Kasey Semler
HS Counseling

General Announcements

Board Election Committee
Dustin Harrison, Karim Alaa and David Chi

Maadi Community Theatre

The Maadi Community Theatre company is back and seeking interested actors, designers, artists and volunteers to be a part of our new show, A Whole New World. If interested, or eager for more information, please fill out this MCT Interest Survey so that we can get your contact information and share announcements and information with you.

We will be holding Open Auditions on Saturday, February 3 @ 9:00 am -1:00 pm in the CAC Theatre. No experience or preparation required. We will be providing monologues and scenes for you to read and will also be playing some theatre games to get a sense of your skills, abilities and potential. If you have a beloved monologue or scene you would like to prepare in advance to show us, that, of course, is most welcome.

Please sign up here for an audition slot and we look forward to welcoming you into our world!

Sincerely,

The MCT Production Team
(Erik Dunham, Noah Balazs and Ashley Gramolini)

Global Squad Basketball Camp

The Global Squad Basketball Camp is once again coming to CAC and this time for all 3 school divisions.

Athletics & Activities Office

Here’s why you should be a part of this event:

If you are interested to join, please sign up here The Compassion Summit Student Interest Form

For more information or to register your interest. See Ms Ereeny, Mr Buckman or Mr Goetz.

Booster Club News

Booster Club

From the MS/HS Library

Meghan Ennis
MS/HS Teacher Librarian

From the PTO

CAC PTO

The Hope Run is back!

Hope Run Team

LEARN, EXPLORE & HAVE FUN

LEARN, EXPLORE & HAVE FUN

LEARN, EXPLORE & HAVE FUN

CAC High School Principal’s Notes

Counseling Department Announcements

General Announcements

CAC High School Principal’s Notes

Counseling Department Announcements

General Announcements

CAC High School Principal’s Notes

Counseling Department Announcements

General Announcements

CAC High School Principal’s Notes

Counseling Department Announcements

General Announcements

CAC High School Principal’s Notes

Counseling Department Announcements

General Announcements

CAC High School Principal’s Notes

Counseling Department Announcements

General Announcements

CAC High School Principal’s Notes

Counseling Department Announcements

General Announcements

CAC High School Principal’s Notes

Counseling Department Announcements

General Announcements

CAC High School Principal’s Notes

Counseling Department Announcements

General Announcements

CAC High School Principal’s Notes

Counseling Department Announcements

General Announcements