CAC High School Principal’s Notes
Earlier this week we celebrated the UN International Day of Peace. The High School community came together in the theater yesterday to recognize this important and significant day. There were short speeches from our StuCo President (Erik Koo) and the CACMUN Secretary General (Dana Kamal). In addition, two representatives from the National Art Honors Society displayed a sculpture they had created made up of folded origami cranes made by HS students during homeroom this week. The individual cranes contained messages of hope and were combined into a giant dove sculpture. The theme that came through strongly in the assembly was that of our individual responsibility for acting in a way that helps the community be a more peaceful place and taking small actions everyday that contribute to a more peaceful environment. Attributes such as kindness, compassion, integrity, reflection, respect and open-mindedness were all highlighted by the students—attributes which are closely aligned with CAC’s Core Values and the IB Learner Profile.
The Choir at the Peace Day Assembly
MS/HS Strings at the Peace Day Assembly
NAHS Peace Dove Sculpture
Harkness discussion about CAC Core Values
This week there has been more sporting fun at CAC and further afield. Our varsity and junior varsity volleyball and soccer teams have all had matches this week and the JV volleyball teams are currently on their way to Alexandria to compete against Schutz American School. It’s great to see the Eagles in action. Parents are always welcome to come to CAC to watch the sports games when they are taking place. Go Eagles!
Today we gathered on the field to celebrate our seniors, the Class of 2023. A group of Grade 12 parents came together and organized this fun, informal event as a way to recognise our senior class and wish them well on this final academic year of their school careers. Good luck seniors!
Thank you Grade 12 parents for the Senior Celebration
Senior Treats
We are all excited about the upcoming Spirit Week. We are looking forward to seeing some healthy, friendly competition between the grades and much team and school spirit on display. Spirit Week is always a time of high energy and great fun. In the meantime, have a peaceful and restful weekend.
Getting ready for Spirit Week
Dates for your Diary
• Wed 5 – Sat 8: October Long Weekend
• Wed 12 Oct: PSAT for Grade 10 & 11 (No classes for periods 1 & 2)
• Tue 18 Oct: WWW parent meeting (evening, time tbc)
• Thu Oct 20: University Fair at CAC. Details to follow.
• October 24 & 25: Student-Parent-Teacher Conferences
Andrew Buckman Rachel McCall
HS Principal HS Assistant Principal
Counseling Department Announcements
Week of September 22, 2022
Grades 10-11:
PSAT. The PSAT (Preliminary SAT) will be held at CAC on Wednesday, October 12 in the morning for grades 10-11. You can learn more about the PSAT here.
Upcoming University Visits and Events
Wednesday, September 28th during A Block (9:45-11:15)
SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design):
• Topic: This session will be a presentation on SCAD and portfolio advice/review.
• Location: Top floor, art rooms. The art classes during A block will participate, and if students happen to have A block flex/study hall, they may join as well.
Sunday, October 2:
Pomona College (California, USA)
• Topic: US Financial Aid and Scholarships
• Location: Theater
RSVP here
Monday, October 3rd
Mini University Fair during lunch!
– Vancouver Island University
– John Cabot University
– AUD
– AUS
– Huddersfield University
– Ajman University
– AURAK
Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at 3:00pm
Bentley University. Bentley will be set up at a table outside of the high school building at the designated time.
Upcoming Virtual Events
Virtual Art Pod
California College of the Arts (CCA), College for Creative Studies (CCS), Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), and School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). Together, these schools are the “Art Pod” and discuss:
• Attending Art School in the United States
• Developing an Art Portfolio
• Careers in Art and Design
• Ideation: From Ideas to Solutions (recommended for grades 9-11)
Please register with them here.
ACT at CAC:
Students may register for the 22-23 test dates at CAC, depending on availability.
Please go here to find out more.
Claudia Bean, Jody Stiles, Kasey Semler
HS Counseling
General Announcements
NESA Webinars – NESA Parents as Partners 2022-2022
Manage Your Family’s Screen-Time So It Doesn’t Manage You!
A 3-PART INTERACTIVE SERIES FOR SCHOOL PARENTS WITH JOY MARCHESE
The NESA Parents as Partners series returns with a new interactive format!
Join Joy Marchese and parents across the NESA region for three interconnected sessions and learn real-world strategies to manage technology and connect as a family once again.
VIEW INFOSHEET
VISIT THE INFOHUB
REGISTER NOW
Note: There is no cost to register. Register at any time before the session you wish to attend. You will receive a link to join in an email shortly after completing the form. You may use the same link to join all three sessions, or register again to receive a new link.
Joy Marchese is a global educational consultant, author, keynote speaker, parent coach, and emotional architect. For 25 years Joy has worked with thousands of children, parents, teachers, and professionals to help foster a happy and flourishing environment in the home, in schools, and in the workplace.
HS Library
Celebrate an important milestone at the MHS Library – the 200th Anniversary of the Discovery of the Rosetta Stone.
The MHS Library has books on display and an activity to crack the code!
The Library is open After School and Saturdays!
The library is open until 4pm on Sunday/Monday/Wednesday and 10am – 2pm on most Saturdays! Stop by to check out books or get some work done.
Having trouble printing in the library?
It may be because you don’t have the Mobility Print App from the Chrome Web Store. Download the app and then follow these instructions.
Meghan Ennis
Library
Activities & Athletics Office
Let’s Make Art Together
The September 24th Class is now FULL! Based on popular demand, we have scheduled another class on October 1st from 11:00-1:00 pm.
Come and enjoy a couple of hours of drawing and painting with your kid/s on Saturday, October 1st from 11:00-1:00 pm.
You will get to create your own design using different painting techniques. It is a fun class. No experience needed.
Bring an open mind, your creative ideas, and be prepared to get messy with paint!
Students must be accompanied by parents.
Free Session
Naglaa Genidy
010-0819-2000 ngenidy@cacegypt.org
Room L06 – MS Building
Please submit the form below to reserve your spot:
https://forms.gle/3WZFNbCEP8sA23Kt5
Nagla Genidy
MS Art Teacher
The Well-Being through Service Fair
The Well-Being Service Fair is a networking event organized by the Service-Learning Office & the SLEC Club (Service Learning Executive Committee) to give teachers and students the opportunity to meet organization representatives and make connections between their classroom learning and service opportunities happening in our community. Parents & Alumni are welcome to volunteer at the event or stop by after school hours to know more about these organizations. These connections build on our Well-Being through purposeful positive engagement leading to contributions & accomplishments that are bigger than ourselves.(Strategic Plan Pillar 2 Strategy 1) .
If you can volunteer on the day, please click here or use the QR code on the event Poster.
Ereeny Gawdat
Service Learning & CAS Coordinator
