CAC High School Principal’s Notes
Dear parents,
Congratulations and thank you once again to all the performers and artists for a fantastic Spring Arts Festival, which concluded today.
Last Friday the Green Team undertook a community clean up, removing garbage from the streets and midans near school. It is always wonderful to see public-spirited students doing their part to make the community a better place.
We have much to look forward to in the week after the holiday, including our annual Recognition Night and Student Council Class Officer elections.
We hope your family enjoys a joyful and restful Eid El Fitr. Please continue to practice good mitigation: 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
● High School Recognition Night Virtual Ceremony
● Yearbook Orders
● 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!
High School Recognition Night Virtual Ceremony
The annual High School Recognition Ceremony will take place online May 17 at 7:00 pm. Recipients received invitations this week, but everyone is welcome to attend (virtually, of course). We will email a Webex link on the 17th. A program will be emailed to all students and parents shortly before the ceremony.
ORDER YOUR HS YEARBOOK TODAY!
Dear HS Parents,
You can order your copy of the CAC 2020-21 HS Yearbook for the pre-sale price of 600 LE today. This pre-sale price ends June 1st. After June 1st, the HS Yearbook will be available for 650 LE. The HS Yearbook pick-up will be available during the last week of school. Make sure to bring in your cashier receipt to collect the book from our yearbook stand (Location TBD) as no cash payments will be accepted.
CAC Cashier’s working hours:
The cashier working hours will go back to the regular schedule; 7:45 am-12:00 p.m. and 2:00-3:45 pm.
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
Week of May 11
Grade 9:
Counselors will visit Grade 9 Study Halls on May 17th and 18th to discuss preparation for final exams. This will be the final Freshmen Seminar. There will be a student panel of upperclassmen to give their tips on ways to successfully prepare for the end of the semester. Students without a study hall or who are absent will be sent the information on the 19th.
Grades 9 and 10:
Student Ambassador Opportunity. Last 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.
Grades 10 and 11:
Virtual Town Hall Save the Date! Wednesday, May 19 at 5pm.
University of Calgary in Alberta (Canada) will be joining the CAC community for a Virtual Town Hall via Zoom next week. They will discuss UCalgary specifically and also talk about applying to Canada in general. If you are interested in attending this virtual event, please register using this google form. The link to the presentation will be sent to those who register, shortly prior to the event.
All Grades:
RAFT Leavers Lunch: Tuesday, May 18
Students leaving CAC at the end of this year will be receiving an invite to a brief lunch meeting with counselors. This is an opportunity to say farewell, receive a parting gift, and to talk about the process of transitioning to a new community after leaving CAC. Students should look out for an email from Mr. Simon which contains more information.
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
Transportation Office Announcement
After School Activities 4:20 p.m. buses are suspended till further notice due to the Covid 19 situation.
Transportation Office
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 to come to the library.
To book an appointment, log in to the CAC website and look for “CAC Campus Facilities Online Appointment.” Follow the prompts to choose a 30-minute slot. If you have trouble logging in to the CAC website, please contact mabdelhady@cacegypt.org.
Josianne Fitzgerald
MHS Head Librarian
IMatter NEW TOYS! Campaign to support Al Nas Hospital
UPDATE! IMATTER extended the deadline to Sunday, May 23. Find us every day from 11:05 – 11:45 in front of the HS Office and the front gate area. We also want to include kind words or cute drawings to send along with the toys. Please bring your cards to our tables.
You can buy a bracelet for 100 LE, donate new toys, donate cash or do ALL!
IMatteris 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.
Click below to know more about Al Nas Hospital:
Web.Site: https://alnas-hospital.com/about-us
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/alnashospitaleg
For more information, please contact:
Ereeny Gawdat
Service – Learning coordinator
Egergess@cacegypt.org
Ereeny Gawdat
Service Learning Coordinator
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