Things continue apace here in the high school as we come to the end of the fourth week of the school year. Our sports teams are enjoying their practices (despite the heat!) and there are soon a few games coming up for them where they can test their developing skills in a competitive setting. Students also have Spirit Week, Peace Day and a Student Council hosted movie night to look forward to soon.
We have the first of our monthly Early Release Days next week on Tuesday 14th September. Students will be dismissed from campus to go home at 11:30 a.m. During the afternoon, our faculty will be working collaboratively on curriculum development. This year, we are focussing on the transition between and alignment of the curriculum between middle and high school. Teachers will work in department teams to examine and enhance this critical transition point between the two divisions. Middle and high school are often perceived as two very different educational experiences and while it is true that there are many differences, both middle school and high school teachers can learn a great deal from each other by drawing on the specific strengths of each division and applying them appropriately within their own curriculums and classrooms.
If you have not already done so, we encourage you to subscribe as a guardian to your child/ren’s Google Classrooms so that you can receive the daily or weekly email summaries. These summaries inform guardians of the work that has been set and what is still outstanding / overdue. It’s a great way to know if your child is keeping on top of their work and can facilitate concrete conversations at home about what your child is learning right now.
NESA Parents as Partners webinar series
Join with parents across the NESA region to hear from distinguished specialists and to explore and learn new strategies in support of your child as a learner. Years of research reveal that schools that partner with parents positively impact student growth and achievement. This series will address child development within the context of family and school.
The second webinar in the series will take place on Tuesday 21 September and will focus on The Science of Attention. You can find more details on the NESA website here.
IMPORTANT
To join this session, you don’t need to re-register. You may use the same link you used previously. Or, you may register again to receive a new email/link.
RE-REGISTER – ONLY IF YOU NEED A NEW LINK
Dates for your Diary
● Grade 12 IB Evening: Monday 13 September. 6:30-7:30 p.m. (Theater)
● Early Release Day: Tuesday 14 September. Dismissal for students at 11:30 a.m.
● Student Council Movie Night: Thursday 16 September. 7:00 p.m. (MS Lawn)
● High School Spirit Week: 19 – 23 September
● NESA Parents as Partners Webinar: The Science of Attention: Sept 21, 3:00 p.m.
● High School Student Photos: 26 – 30 September
● Principal’s Coffee: Tuesday 5 October. 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Yours in partnership and learning,
Andrew Buckman Rachel McCall
HS Principal HS Assistant Principal
Counseling Department Announcements
Week of Sept. 9, 2021
Seniors
Thank you seniors and families for attending the Senior College Night! All presentations and information/links from the evening can be found by following the link to the CAC HS Counseling Resources Webpage. There are separate pages for each country system, so feel free to explore accordingly.
Seniors should meet with their counselor between Sept. 12-30th.
Application workshops: Application workshop/drop-in sessions will be held at lunch, after school or during flexes at certain points throughout the semester. This will be communicated ahead of time, and students can stop by to work on applications at their own pace. A counselor will be available to answer questions as students work through their applications.
Freshmen
Counselors will return to Freshmen study halls next week on September 15 and 16 to discuss goals, GPA, and organizing Gmail.
Upcoming Virtual Events
Counselors receive communication throughout the year regarding upcoming virtual events happening with universities around the world. Students and families can track these events on the CAC HS Counseling Resources Webpage here.
Claudia Bean, Kasey Semler, Cameron Simon
HS Counseling
General Announcements
From The Aquatics:
Please be informed that the pool will be closed on Thursday, September 9, 2021, for the MS Welcome Back Social.
Aquatics Office
From Athletics
The 25th Mike Ross Degla Dash
Friday, September 24, 2021-Wadi Degla
Register online
Contact CAC Athletics at 2755-5406 or sfitzgerald@cacegypt.org
Dedicated to Mr. Mike Ross — former Physical Education Teacher and coach of Cairo American College who passed away after a short battle with cancer on October 23, 1995–in appreciation for his wisdom and friendship to CAC and its community. The funds raised will be donated to the National Cancer Institute in Egypt. If anyone would like to donate without taking part, then your donation is more than welcome. Please contact the Athletic Office to do so.
Volunteers: First and foremost, if you would like to volunteer your services on the day of the event please contact the Athletic Office immediately. It is important that we have your contact information in order to allocate jobs and plan accordingly.
Events:
* 2.5K individual Fun Run/Walk (families welcome)
* 5K individual Cross Country run
Date: Friday, September 24, 2021.
Departure Time: 8:00 a.m. SHARP! COVID NOTICE: ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST WEAR A MASK WHILE RIDING ON CAC BUSES.
CAC buses will depart from the Front Gate.
Start Time: All races will start at 9:00
Latest Return Time: CAC front gate at approximately 11:30 a.m.
Running Numbers: Will be handed out at the registration table outside the CAC front gate from 7:00 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. You MUST bring your own water, refreshments, and 4 safety pins (to hang your numbered bib).
Results: Will be posted on the CAC website the week following the race.
Online Registration: http://www.cacegypt.org/mikeross/register2021.php
Entry Forms: Please register online and pay to the CAC Cashier before 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 22, 2021. Any entries after this time will be considered late and incur an extra charge accordingly!
Late Registration: There is a limited late registration on race day between 7:00-7.45 a.m. ONLY.
On-line registration fee: US$ 10 or LE 150 (will be donated to the National Cancer Institute). Payable at the cashier’s office.
Paper or late entry fee: US$ 20 or LE 300. Payable at the Front Gate on race day from 7:00 am-7:45 am
For more information please contact:
sfitzgerald@cacegypt.org
dgomaa@cacegypt.org / 27555406
snasr@cacegypt.org / 27555428
Athletics Office
From the Library
Read Books Online with the Sora App, our digital library open 24/7
All CAC patrons with a CAC google account can access our online collection of books. Read on your computer by going to soraapp.com or download the Sora App on your phone. Here are more detailed instructions on how to access Sora (note that Kindle books are not available to us in Egypt because of digital rights management). If there is a book you would like to request for Sora, please email Ms. Ennis (mennis@cacegypt.org).
o When you are asked for a Follett account, use your CAC single sign-on
Free Subscription to the New York Times
CAC patrons with a CAC Gmail account can access our school subscription to the NY Times online. Follow these detailed instructions here. Subscriptions must be renewed every year.
Parent Hours for the MHS Library
Parents are welcome in the MHS library just before and just after school to come check out books Sunday-Thursday. If you would like to spend more time in the library, please visit us on Saturdays from 10am to 2pm. Thank you.
Meghan Ennis
MHS Librarian
NESA Workshop
The CAC Faculty DEI Team invites parents to participate in an upcoming NESA* sponsored workshop, “Advancing the Work of Anti-Racism, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging & Social Justice in International Schools.” The six-session series runs September 22, 2021 – February 16, 2022. CAC is allowed 10 participants, and team leads Ms. Coaxum and Mr. Miller would love to have different constituencies across the school join them.
*Near East South Asia Council of Overseas Schools
The CAC Faculty DEI Team