CAC High School Principal’s Notes
CAC Wrestling Team on their way to Dubai!
Early this morning, the CAC wrestling team gathered outside the campus, ready to embark on their trip to Dubai. We are very excited to see this fixture back on the calendar after several years without it. The wrestling team have been honing their skills in the gym over the past few weeks and head out now to represent CAC in this international tournament. We wish them the best of luck. Go Eagles!
Math Updates
We had an informative parent session about the MS / HS math program at CAC this week. In the meeting, we shared information about the curriculum review work underway and new textbook resources that will be in use next year for all HS classes. If you were unable to attend, you can find the slides that were used below.
Today in math class, students in IM1 and IM2 engaged in a “math fun challenge” during the last block. In one room, students watched math videos and discussed some math concepts and big ideas. In another room, they worked in teams to “escape the room” using algebra 1 skills like solving equations, graphing lines, etc. The teachers will be seeking feedback from the students to gauge the effectiveness and enjoyment levels of the session. Finding ways to make mathematics learning engaging, relevant and enjoyable are important tools in the math teachers’ toolbox for effective teaching and learning.
Math Fun!
Math Fun Day
WWW updates
Thank you to those who were able to meet with trip leaders for the online family information sessions. If you missed the sessions, or have any questions, please contact the trip leader and/or consult the Google Classroom for your child’s WWW activity. The second, and final, student meeting will be held on February 14th during the school day. This meeting is for students only, and will focus on team-building and final preparations for overnight trips. Thank you for working with us to complete all of the necessary forms and payments before departure. If you have any general WWW questions, please contact Ms. McCall (rmccall@cacegypt.org).
Dates for your Diary
• Thu 16 Feb: Early Release Day. Students dismissed at 11:30
• Feb 17: PTO International Fair 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
• 26 Feb – Mar 2 – Week Without Walls (note: some international trips depart ahead of this date, check your child’s individual trip information)
• 3-11 Mar: Spring Break
Andrew Buckman Rachel McCall
HS Principal HS Assistant Principal
Counseling Department Announcements
Week of February 9, 2023
Course Registration: Rising grades 10 and 12 indicated their course requests this week in Skyward. Verification forms will be ready for families to check the week of Feb. 19-22.
Grade 10 families are requested to schedule the course planning meeting with their counselor to occur by February 22nd.
Grade 11- this week, counselors met with juniors during Flex to go over the PSAT test, their current transcript, course registration questions, and a review of the Career Interest Profiler from MAIA Learning which was done in November.
Thanks to those of you who attended the Application Kick Off on Tuesday evening!
Grade 11 families- Please schedule your college meeting (student, parent and counselor) to occur by April 20th (we ask that you calendar the meeting by March 13th).
Upcoming College Visits
Grades 9-11: Summer Programs
Immersing yourself in a summer program is one of the best ways to use your time away from CAC to gain valuable experience. There are thousands of summer opportunities and programs being offered around the world each year. Click HERE to check out a few we have come across.
ACT Prep Course
CAC has partnered with Higher Ground Learning to offer a 2-weekend in-person ACT prep course at CAC in March. To learn more about registration and the cost, please click here. There must be at least 5 people enrolled for the course to take place. The deadline to register is February 10th.
ACT Test information:
Students may register for the upcoming 22-23 test dates at CAC, or or other test locations in Cairo. Please go here to find out more.
Grade 12: students have been reminded to check their application portals for any messages from their universities, and also to check their SPAM folder! They should let the counselors know when they have been given a decision.
Claudia Bean, Jody Stiles, Kasey Semler
HS Counseling
General Announcements
PressReader – Read Magazines and Newspapers from around the world with your CAC Account!
PressReader offers hundreds of magazines and newspapers from around the world and in multiple languages!
Click here for directions on how to Sign-in to PressReader using your CAC Google Account – note you will need to click “Library/Group” on the sign-in page to access the subscription.
Meghan Ennis
MS/HS Library
Camp Rock, the Musical has come to CAC!
Come to the Theater February 9th & 10th to watch our Middle School performers offer an exciting story of friendship. This rocking show is filled with energy and fun. It is a guarantee you will sing and dance the night away!
Tickets will be available for purchase at the Theater door.
Tickets are for 150LE each.
We look forward to seeing you all at our show – It’s ON!
Ms. Dolly and the Middle School Campers
CAS/Volunteering Opportunity!
HELP WANTED IN ES!
The ES Beauty and the Beast Musical production team are looking for some amazing CAC Community volunteers (parents, staff, and students). These extra hands will help create a wonderfully smooth experience for the student cast during the production week rehearsals and performance nights. We need volunteers to help with costume changes, props and scenery, microphones, and make-up before and during the show. All of the information regarding dates and times are listed below.
If you are interested in volunteering or have some additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Kelly (kdao@cacegypt.org) or Mrs. Kasal (lkasal@cacegypt.org).
The ES Musical Production Team
CAC PTO International Festival Ticket Sales
If you would like to help sell tickets please use this link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040D4DAEA829A2FF2-2023
CAC PTO
Chopin Piano Competition for Children and Youth in Egypt 2023
We kindly inform you that the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Cairo and the European Foundation for Education and Culture Zielona Góra are organizing the next edition of “Chopin Piano Competition for Children and Youth in Egypt 2023”, addressed to the young pianists living in Egypt.
The Competition is held in Cairo from March 17th to 20th 2023.
We would like to spread the information so anyone willing to participate could join. More information and registration are available on the web page https://www.chopin-competition-in-cairo.org/.
We cordially invite you to participate!
With kind regards!
Parenting Together With Positive Discipline (Tweens & Teens) – Starts March 28
Join Carey Harris for a parenting course designed for all CAC parents!
The 8-week long course meets weekly to…
• address real issues for parents of today’s tweens & teens
• learn over 50 long-term, take-away tools for parenting during the adolescent years
• create a support network for parents of the Cairo American College community
To learn more about the course visit: https://parentingtogether.edublogs.org/
Space is limited! Save your spot – register here!
Carey Harris
ES Guidance Teacher / School Counselor
Positive Discipline Parent & Classroom Educator
NESA Parents as Partners Series
ON-DEMAND LIBRARIES OF WEBINAR RECORDINGS
2020-2021 / 2021-2022 / 2022-2023
You may access the libraries and their over 35 webinar recordings at this link.
Parents as Partners: Bringing Out the Best
WITH JOY MARCHESE
February 28, March 21, April 4, 2023
Sessions, Tuesdays 4:00-5:00pm (Athens GMT+2/+3)
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.
*Please note: Daylight savings time begins in Greece on March 26, 2023. This will affect local session start times in areas that do not observe daylight savings.
Recordings will be uploaded to the InfoHub after each session.
Bring Out the Best in Yourself, Your Child and Your Home
Continue to develop community practices within the home to increase your confidence as a parent and develop a plan for those (inevitable) challenging times. Learn practical tools and habits that anyone – a caregiver or not – can apply to their lives.
This 4-part series will explore effective communication, child development, wellbeing, behavioral psychology, and positive parenting as a way to create an environment where children (and adults) are encouraged and engaged, and feel a sense of connection, value and belonging.
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About Joy Marchese
Joy Marchese is founder and director of Positive Discipline UK and co-author of Positive Discipline for Today’s Busy (& Overwhelmed) Parent. She runs a successful global educational consultancy and coaching practice, and develops SEL courses and products to teach social-emotional skills in homes, schools, and multiple organizations throughout the world.