CAC High School Principal’s Notes
What a wonderful sight it was to see our middle school and high school faculty collaborating together around curriculum on Tuesday. After students were dismissed, the teams got together and reflected on what it means to collaborate meaningfully across the two divisions with a focus on student learning and progression of curriculum through the years. As this work continues through this school year, we will aim to bridge the transitions between middle school and high school more smoothly and ensure that our teachers have a shared vision of what an exceptional education looks like an international school such as CAC.
Spirit Week and StuCo Movie Night
For the students, it’s full steam ahead as we plough into next week looking forward to Spirit Week. Every day next week there will be activities during break times and lunchtimes as students engage in friendly competition between the grade levels through a variety of fun and challenging events. Kudos to our student council members who have spearheaded and led the organization of this week, assisted and supported by our student council sponsors: Dorothy Knox, Tony Knox, Ashley Gramolini, Erik Dunham, and Kasey Semler. Spirit Week is all about fun, good-hearted, friendly competition and teamwork, and fostering a sense of belonging.
StuCo includes a clothing drive as part of the week’s festivities. Parents are invited to send clothing donations to school with your child/ren any time next week.
Also, in case you might be worried about how your child may be dressing for school next week, here’s a heads up on the daily dress up themes for the week:
● Sunday: Pajama Day
● Monday: Attack of the Clones (like twin day but more!)
● Tuesday: Pop Culture Day
● Wednesday: Wacky Wednesday
● Thursday: Class Specific Theme
More immediately, the StuCo sponsored movie night is taking place here on campus tonight. It’s great to see our students organizing these fun social events for each other and long may this continue!
NESA Parents as Partners webinar series
A reminder of the opportunity to 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. 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.
HS Building
The work on the HS Building continues apace. Over the last week the CAC technology team has installed SmartBoards in all classrooms and our custodial team has also moved in much of the basic classroom furniture. Hopefully it won’t be long now until we can also move the students in and start learning in this wonderful new space!
Dates for your Diary
• High School Spirit Week: 19 – 23 September. Next Week!
• Booster Club Monthly Meeting: Tuesday 21 September, 10:00-11:00 a.m. (Cairo Room, Library)
• NESA Parents as Partners Webinar: The Science of Attention: Sept 21, 3:00 p.m.
• Degla Dash: Friday 24 September
• High School Student Photos: 26 – 30 September
• Principal’s Coffee: Tuesday 5 October. 9:30-10:30 a.m.
• PSAT Tests (Grade 10 & 11): Wednesday 13 October (morning)
• Quarter 1 Progress Check Reports posted on Skyward: Monday 18 October
Yours in partnership and learning,
Andrew Buckman Rachel McCall
HS Principal HS Assistant Principal
Counseling Department Announcements
Week of Sept. 16, 2021
Freshmen
Counselors completed Freshmen Seminar #2 with Grade 9 students this week. If students are in need of further clarification about GPA, eligibility, or how to access Maia Learning, students can reach out to their counselor at any time.
Seniors
Seniors are reminded to make their individual meeting with their counselor by the end of September.
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.
Upcoming Virtual Events
A Virtual University Fair for High Schools in Egypt will take place on Wednesday, September 29 from 5 pm to 7.30 pm, Egypt local time. This event will have universities from Europe, UK, Canada, USA, and Malaysia. Register here.
*please note this event is not facilitated by CAC*
Other 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
Booster Club Monthly Meeting
This month’s Booster Club monthly meeting will take place in the Cairo Room of the Library on September 21st from 10-11. All are welcome to attend to hear what the Booster Club is up to this month.
Spirit Cafe
Booster Club
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