CAC High School Principal’s Notes
Dear parents,
It was another short week, but another busy one. The Spring Arts Festival continued with some delightful performances from Middle and High School students. IB exams also continued, with the largest group (from all the math courses) taking tests today and tomorrow. For her CAS project, a student began selling bracelets, raising money to buy toys for children at Al Nas Hospital. The newly elected Student Council Executive Officers began making plans for the remainder of the year. The students worked hard on their projects, looking to finish strong.
The uptick in COVID cases in Egypt serves to remind us all that we need to remain vigilant about mitigation measures. Please make sure your family does your part to keep our community safe: Avoid Crowds, Closed Spaces, and Close Conversations. Wear a Mask, Watch Your Distance, Wash Your Hands, and Work Together.
Have a great weekend, and stay safe!
Principal’s Notes Highlights:
● Wellbeing Weekly Message
● Eid El Fitr
● Yearbook Preliminary Orders
● Ramadan Kareem!
● Campus Lunch Announcement
● Skyward Gradebook
● Second Semester Exams
● Withdrawal Procedures
Wellbeing Weekly Message
This week’s message: Positive Engagement
Set stretch goals. What is one thing you will do this week that is both attainable and challenging?
Suggestions:
Get an A (or B, or C, depending on your skill level) on your next test.
Go to the gym and workout a little longer each day.
If you would like to share any activities or comments from this reflection, please email wellbeingreflections@cacegypt.org.
Wishing you a happy day,
PreK-12 Well-being Committee
Eid El Fitr
In celebration of Eid El Fitr, there will be no classes from May 12-16. Please enjoy a safe and relaxing holiday. Eid Mubarak!
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.
Extended Deadline for submitting this form is 3:00 pm on Tuesday, May 11.
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. The trees over the HS Garden are blooming, and budding leaves are providing some much needed 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?
To help us with our planning for next year, and In order to prepare your records in time for your departure 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://www.cacegypt.org/index.php/cac-withdrawal-request
Jerry Duggan Rachel McCall
HS Principal HS Assistant Principal
Counseling Department Announcements
Grades 9 and 10:
Student Ambassador Opportunity. This week students were emailed about an opportunity to become a Student Ambassador for the 2021-2022 academic year. Student Ambassadors are an integral part of our school community, as they have the opportunity to represent CAC and serve as liaisons between the current school community, new students/families, and can help facilitate campus events. Students should refer to the email from Mr. Semler to learn more about how to apply. In order to become a student ambassador, students must apply by Wednesday, May 19, at 11:59pm.
All Grades:
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
Moving on from CAC at the end of the year?
To help us with our planning for next year, and In order to prepare your records in time for your departure 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://www.cacegypt.org/index.php/cac-withdrawal-request
Thank you
Registrar’s Office
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
2021/22 Detailed Calendar
• 2021/22 detailed calendar is now available online (on the dashboard).
Activities 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
IMatter NewToys Campaign to support Al Nas Hospital
IMATTER is an initiative that started in 2014 by one of our students to support the Syrian refugees back then. IMATTER is now back to support children at AL NAS Hospital as they give them new toys the night before they get into operations.
Buy a bracelet for 100 LE, donate new toys, donate cash or do ALL! Stop by our table from 11:05 – 11:50.
Click below to know more about Al Nas Hospital:
Web. Site: https://alnas-hospital.com/about-us
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/alnashospitaleg
Ereeny Gawdat
Service Learning Coordinator
Spring Arts Festival
CAC Fine arts department is proud to present “Spring Arts Festival” running from April 25th 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
End of year dates for the CAC Libraries
Mark your calendars with these dates for the CAC libraries:
• May 26 – all library materials due
• May 29 (Saturday) – summer checkout starts
• June 3 – grade 6 and 7 class novels books due
Summer checkout is for returning families who have a cleared library account. Each patron may check out up to 25 books. 5 DVDs per family checked out to one parent.
Saturday, May 29 and Saturday, June 5, the libraries will extend their opening hours from 10 am to 4 pm. You must book a 30-minute appointment via the student dashboard as we have been requiring all year.
No curbside delivery of books this year without exception.
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
Let’s GGGO! For the ENTIRE PTO Community! Folks are registering so don’t miss out on this RACE. It’s simple: sign-up, run/walk from anywhere over the 10 days, log your/your team’s miles on your own, report when you’re done! Voilà!
Come up with a fun team name that represents your country (teams can be international too)! 100LE registration fee gets you a really cute tote as a participation gift. Drop your registration money at out PTO table at CSA, Spirit Store, or at the CAC main entry gate dropbox.
And take a look at some of our sponsors. Free 2 nights stay at Kempinski Nile (downtown), vouchers from Hair & Flare, CSA Gym Memberships, plants from Mashtal, pampering from Inaya, free tennis lessons from Tyche Tennis, fitness coaching from La’K Renee, foodie fun to include Fyngan coffee, Be Good Today, Foody, fruit/veg basket from Tanboul, family meals from Sincerely V, and school spirit swag from our own Booster Club Spirit Store!
Link to all things GGGO: https://cacegypt.org/index.php/great-global-get-out
PTO