CAC High School Principal’s Notes
Dear parents,
Congratulations to all who were involved in the production of the HS Musical, The Theory of Relativity, which was presented on video to limited audiences in the theater this week. Our students demonstrated ingenuity, creativity, and resilience in putting together a remarkable production. Kudos to Mr. Lazar, Mr. McCuaig, and the entire student theater company for their fantastic work!
Congratulations also to our students who have been competing in the virtual NESDA Speech and Debate tournament. Good luck to all those who advanced to the elimination rounds! Thanks to Mr. Lindstrom and Mr. Bryans for their hard work as coaches and as tournament hosts.
The Spring Arts Festival begins next week and runs through May 11. There will be art displays and lunchtime musical performances spread throughout the campus.
The first IB exams begin Thursday, April 29. Good luck to all who are taking exams, and congratulations to our IB Diploma candidates on reaching the last stage of their rigorous, two-year academic journey.
All of these events demonstrate how our students have persevered in the face of adversity throughout this year. The circumstances of that adversity haven’t changed, so thank you for continuing to fight this pandemic and keep our school open through smart choices and actions: Wear a Mask, Watch Your Distance, Wash Your Hands, Work Together.
Stay safe!
Principal’s Notes Highlights:
• Sinai Liberation Day Moved
• IB Exams Update
• Wellbeing Weekly Message
• NESA Parents and Partners 2.0 Webinars
• Yearbook Preliminary Orders
• Ramadan Kareem!
• Campus Lunch Announcement
• Skyward Gradebook
• Second Semester Exams
• Withdrawal Procedures
Sinai Liberation Day Moved
The Sinai Liberation Day Holiday has been moved to Thursday, April 29. There will be no school April 29. We will hold classes on Sunday, April 25 as normal, starting with Block G.
IB Exams
The International Baccalaureate has confirmed that schools in Egypt will administer exams in May as planned, with the first exams scheduled for April 29. Students in Year 2 IB classes should plan to attend those classes through April 28. Today parents are receiving an email with more information from Mr. Williams.
Wellbeing Weekly Message
This week’s weekly message: Positive Engagement
Find flexibility in your activities. Try to do one activity in a new way that fits how you think, learn or grow. What might it be?
Suggestions:
● Try a different form of exercise.
● Use a new study aid while doing homework (using notecards, or restating major topics in a drawing).
If you would like to share any activities or comments from this reflection, please email wellbeingreflections@cacegypt.org.
NESA Parents as Partners 2.0 Webinars
The final NESA webinar of this school year will take place Tuesday, April 27, from 4:00-5:00pm on the topic Promoting a Summer Stride, Diminishing the Summer Slide. You can register by clicking here. Webinar recordings, materials, and feedback forms are available here.
Yearbook Preliminary Orders
Please note that we need to know in advance who is interested in purchasing the Yearbook. According to your responses and show of interest, we will be able to get a quotation on the price. Please fill out the form below including the student’s full name, grade and # of yearbooks to be ordered.
Click here to go to the HS Yearbook Preliminary Pre-Order Form
Please note that this is a preliminary form and presents no commitment to purchase. The deadline for submitting this form is 3:00 pm on Friday, April 30.
You will be receiving the final form with the quoted price per yearbook soon. Parents who will fill out that form will be committed to purchase the 2020/21 Yearbook.
Ramadan Kareem!
Our students continue their hard work, many doing so with the added challenge and sacrifice of a daily fast. We have added more tents to the lawn for students to have shade. Please see the morning announcements for information about places students can go to rest or pray during school hours.
Campus Lunch Announcement
Zentro, Sincerely V and Coffee Bean now available for pre-order via Spare.
CAC, in partnership with Spare Payments, provides a cashless system for these items.
The Spare system uses smart technology connected to a mobile application on which you will be able to recharge your son/daughter’s balance and set a limit for their spending. Accounts may be recharged via credit card in-app or with cash on campus at Booster Club and at CSA Maadi at Power Plant Store. Please find the stores working hours at the end of this letter.
The menu of pre-order items from Zentro and Sincerely V are available in the Spare app. To view the menu, click on “Online Store”. Zentro and Sincerely V have their menu available one week in advance. Orders for the same day are accepted till 7:30 AM.
Coffee Bean will also be available in the Spare app. To view the menu, click on “Online Store” in the app; then select the items you wish and purchase. Pre-purchase will be available 3 pm – 9 pm the day before pick up. Please note at this time, Coffee Bean will limit online selections to pre-ordered salads; other items may still be purchased on site using cash or with IDs linked to Spare.
If you still haven’t activated your Spare account, please follow the instructions here.
NOTE: Zentro and Sincerely V orders will be picked up from outside the HS Office. Coffee Bean orders will be picked up from the on-campus vendor.
*** Booster Club Working hours are Sunday to Thursday from 8:30-10:00 am and 1:30-2:45 pm except school holidays and during parent teacher conferences for all divisions.
*** Power Plant Store working hours are 8:00 AM till 5:00 PM every day.
Skyward Gradebook
Skyward gradebook is open for student and parent viewing. Students are encouraged to reach out to the teachers if they have questions about assignments.
Second Semester Exams
Second semester exam dates are May 31 – June 1 for seniors (in non-IB/AP core courses) and June 2-7 for grades 9-11. Please keep in mind while you plan your summer travels that seniors are able to depart after graduation and underclassmen after their final examination.
Withdrawal Procedures
Moving on from CAC at the end of the year?
We are in the process of finalizing plans for the next school year. If you already know that you will be moving on from CAC at the end of this year, it would be much appreciated if you could let us know at this time. You can use the link below as a withdrawal notification.
https://www.cacegypt.org/index.php/cac-withdrawal-request
Jerry Duggan Rachel McCall
HS Principal HS Assistant Principal
Counseling Department Announcements
Juniors:
Teacher Letters of Recommendation: The majority of students will be in need of an academic recommendation(s) for university applications. This is a reminder for Class of 2022 students to request letters of recommendation from teachers by May 5, by following the instructions sent by Mr. Simon. Students should contact their counselor if they have any questions or concerns.
All Grades:
Counseling resources in the MHS library:
See this link for the counseling resources housed in the MHS library that are useful for both students and parents. Topics include teen health and wellness, mental health, third culture kids, parenting, self-help and college resources.
Covid-19 Anxiety Handbook: This is a challenging time for all of us, so we want you to have some helpful resources on hand as you deal with these unusual times. This workbook contains tips, reminders, and resources for self-care and wellness. Please click on this link to view the handbook that may be helpful for your student.
Upcoming Virtual Events & Opportunities
Palms to Peaks: Study in USA. Wednesday, April 28 at 3:00PM. “California Lutheran University, the University of Denver, the University of Florida, the University of Vermont, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison are joining together to give students, parents, and counselors introductions to our schools in a 5-for-5 format: each institution will spend 5 minutes telling you what makes their campuses great places to live and to learn, followed by answering your questions.” Register here.
What you can do this summer to prepare for applying next year. Thursday, May 6 at 4:00PM. “Columbia College Chicago is partnering with Connecticut College, Gettysburg College, Lakehead University, and the University of New Haven to bring students a series of quick 30-minute presentations that might help them in their quest to find the best fit university in North America.” Register here.
*these events are not facilitated by CAC*
Other Upcoming Virtual Events, Available Scholarships, and Summer Opportunities
See the CAC HS Counseling Resources Webpage to see upcoming virtual events, available scholarships, and summer opportunities: CAC HS Counseling Resources Webpage – Events
Appointment system: As usual, students can schedule appointments with counselors from the QR codes posted around campus.
Claudia Bean, Kasey Semler, Cameron Simon
HS Counseling
General Announcements
Student Physical Requests for 2021/22
Dear Parents,
If your student will be entering grades 3,6 or 9 next school year, we ask that he/she is seen and examined by a doctor, and a physical form completed and sent to the health office on or before the first day of school in August.
We are more than happy to accept early completed physicals as of now, either by email or hand-delivered to security at the front gate.
https://www.cacegypt.org/PDF/Student_Physician_form.pdf
Best regards,
Nagla and Claire
CAC Health Office
Moving on from CAC at the end of the year?
We are in the process of finalizing plans for the next school year. If you already know that you will be moving on from CAC at the end of this year it would be much appreciated if you could let us know at this time. You can use the link below as a withdrawal notification.
https://www.cacegypt.org/index.php/cac-withdrawal-request
Thank you
Registrar’s office
Transportation Office Announcement
After School Activities 4:20 p.m. buses are suspended till further notice due to the Covid 19 situation.
Transportation Office
Spring Arts Festival
CAC Fine arts department is proud to present “Spring Arts Festival” running from April 26th to May 11th. Come out and enjoy Live music, Drama performances, and browse the art displays every day at lunch time on and around the MS/HS Lawn.
CAC Fine Arts Department
CAC Libraries Saturdays in April
The libraries will be open on April 24. Here is a document with all the open Saturdays for the year.
Please note that all library materials must be returned by May 26 in order to be able to start summer checkout on June 3.
Sora is open 24/7
Our ebook and digital audiobook library is open 24/7 to our CAC parents, students, faculty and staff. Download the Sora app, find our school by typing “Cairo American College” and use your CAC single sign on to log in. Books are checked out for 2 weeks and automatically returned so you never have to worry about overdues.
Tutorial for accessing Sora is here. When you are asked for your Follett account, use the CAC single sign on.
If you have trouble with your CAC single sign when logging into Sora, please contact Ms. Amira Youssef, ayoussef@cacegypt.org.
Josianne Fitzgerald
MHS Head Librarian
CAC Private Swim Lessons
Friday & Saturday Mornings 8am-10am
30 min sessions- 200LE per session
Custom sessions for your needs.
For all ages and skill levels.
Contact the CAC Aquatics office for more details.
bcoles@cacegypt.org
Aquatics Office
Booster Club Spirit Store – Cash Payments for Spare Account
The Booster Club Spirit Store will now be accepting cash payments towards your child’s SPARE account. Payments can be made any day during Spirit Store hours (8:30-10 and 1:30-2:45). Please review the following details before arriving at the Store:
1. You must have set up your account with the SPARE app to make a payment
2. Payments are accepted in EGP only
3. Please bring correct change
Booster Club Spirit Store
The Booster Club Spirit Store has resumed regular weekday hours, from 8:30-10:00am and 1:30-2:45pm. Entrance is at Gate 7 (next to the ATM). All transactions will be through the window with one customer at a time allowed inside the gate. Properly worn masks are mandatory when entering campus through Gate 7 (next to the ATM), with valid CAC ID. Temperatures will be taken at the gate. Customers will need to exit campus as soon as their store transaction is finished.
Please note that the payment methods accepted are only EGP and USD cash. No USD checks accepted.
Booster Club
Ready, Set, G-G-G-O! Coming soon…CAC’s Great Global Get Out!
As we all know, PTO was not able to put on the International (Foodie) Festival this year due to the pandemic. So…we’re flipping this around to STILL CELEBRATE CAC’S INTERNATIONALISM with a community-wide (virtual) race!
Represent your Country as a Team or Individual and enter our challenge! Start thinking about which distance you or your team may want to enter. You’ll be able to enter as a family team, group of friends, or individual! Note that teams can be international also – for example, one team can have members from a variety of countries…just make the name reflect your group!
Registration and entry fee details coming soon. (pssst…we’ve got some really impressive sponsored prizes for winners too, so you really don’t want to miss out!)
Virtual Art Auction
Virtual Art Auction coming up April 28 – May 1. Details coming soon!
CAC PTO Monthly Meeting
Join our monthly meeting at your mid-day break! We’ll get straight to business and wrap up quickly. We’ll discuss PTO Exec Board Vacancies for the next school year, the Virtual Art Auction, our upcoming International Race (CAC Great Global Get Out) in May, and present the PTO Annual Report.
PTO Monthly Membership Meeting
Apr 28, 2021 12:30 PM Cairo
Zoom Meeting Link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/97208854547?pwd=bzRlWlZpUG5taDdiVVRFMUdWSnoxZz09
Meeting ID: 972 0885 4547 / Passcode: 661239
PTO