CAC High School Principal’s Notes
Parents engaged in learning at the coffee morning
It was wonderful to see so many parents at yesterday’s coffee morning. During the session, we delved into the aims and purposes of semester exams at CAC. In summary, the discussion focused on the following key topics:
• Aims and objectives of exams.
• Our approach to exams at CAC.
• The benefits of exams as a form of practice.
• How exams are graded and assessed.
• Strategies for supporting your child through the exam period.
• Student well-being and stress management.
You can access the presentation [here] and find a link to effective study skills resources that were shared during the session. I am eager to welcome parents back for our next coffee morning in the New Year.
Athletic Awards
Last night we celebrated our student athletes at the Season One Awards Night. The soccer, volleyball and cross country teams all took their turn on the stage and we learned about their trials and triumphs of the season from the coaches. As always, the depth of passion and talent was evident with coaches recounting stories of how our students performed on the field and how they truly exemplify our core values through their sporting endeavors on and off the field and courts.
Art students at the Forever is Now Exhibition
The Visual Art and NAHS students had the opportunity to visit the Forever is Now Exhibition at the Pyramids this week. More than 40 students joined this trip and had a great morning interacting with the sculptures and installations at the site. I hope you enjoy the pictures from this visit in this week’s newsletter.
Next week is a short week ahead of the four-day weekend in recognition of Thanksgiving. No doubt it will be another busy week. In the meantime, I wish you all a wonderful weekend and I look forward to seeing some of you at this evening’s Talent Show and possibly on campus for the Girls Get Strong event on Saturday!
Dates for your Diary
• Thu 16 Nov – HS Talent Show (Theatre, 6:00 – 8:00 pm)
• Sat 18 Nov – Girls Get Strong event on campus
• Wed 22 & Thu 23 Nov – Thanksgiving Holiday (no school)
• Tue 28 Nov – Early Release Day
• 4 & 5 Dec – Winter Concert Series
• 4-7 Dec – Exam preparation and review days in school
• 10-14 Dec – Semester 1 Exams
• 15 Dec – Winter Break begins
Andrew Buckman Rachel McCall
HS Principal HS Assistant Principal
Counseling Department Announcements
Week of November 16, 2023
Financial Aid Session! Senior and Junior parents: Save the NEW date, time, and format.
Join us on Monday, Nov. 27th, 10-11 AM for a crucial session on Financial Aid, FAFSA changes for 2024, and preparing for your student’s university transition. Details and RSVP info coming soon!
*please note the previous plan was Wednesday Nov. 29 via zoom, but this has shifted to Nov 27 in person
Grade 9 Seminar – Library Session!
This past week, our Grade 9 students had their G9 seminar in the library with Ms. Ennis, learning more about the world of research. They learned skills including available research sources, proper citation techniques, and how to use Artificial Intelligence responsibility for research. They will have one more Grade 9 seminar for the semester, looking at ways they can prepare for their first semester exams of high school.
ACT Prep Course with Higher Ground Learning – March 2024
We’re excited to announce a collaboration between CAC and Higher Ground Learning. Join us for an intensive in-person ACT prep course, spread across two weekends in March, right here at CAC. There must be at least 5 people enrolled for the course to take place. For details on registration, dates, fees, and more, click here.
ACT test information:
The registration for the remaining 23-24 test dates are as follows:
Saturday, December 2, 2023 (CAC is full – please select a different location)
Saturday, February 24, 2024
Saturday, April 13, 2024
Saturday June 8, 2024
Registration details here!
Claudia Bean, Jody Stiles, Kasey Semler
HS Counseling
General Announcements
Moving on from CAC before the winter break?
Please use the link below to let us know if you are withdrawing from CAC at the end of this semester. Middle school report cards and the final high school transcript which includes this semester’s grades will not be available until mid-January 2024.
A few days before your departure, a withdrawal form that includes several signatures must also be completed by middle and high school students in order to clear any outstanding obligations, and turned in to the Admission/Registrar‘s Office to release records.
https://cacegypt.org/index.php/withdrawal-request
Registrar’s office
From the Transportation Office
This is a gentle reminder that the 4:20 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. buses will be back to operate starting Nov 19th.
Transportation Office
Email: psilick1960@gmail.com
Borders NOT Barriers.
20 days for 2M lives.
Just a few hours away people in Gaza are facing very challenging conditions and it is our duty as global actors to help them. This is why two CAC students, Hannah Abdelshahid and Nadia Assaad, have started a donation drive that will aid Gazan men, women, and children in need. This donation drive will be from November 6th – November 26th. You can donate items (red donation boxes scattered around the school between the MS, HS, and front gate)
People can donate a variety of things including but not limited to:
• Children’s products (Diapers, bottles, milk, baby clothes…)
• Hygiene products (masks, soap bars, shampoos, body wash, anti-bacterial wipes/sprays)
• Food products (canned food – tuna, beans, hummus, etc.)
• Clothing ps. unused garments are encouraged.
• Towels
• Footwear: shoes and socks, slippers
• Women’s products (pads)
• Medical/resourceful supplies (flashlights, any medical assistance equipment, including – CPR machine, blood testing…)
Donations will be categorized and sent to one of the following organizations and into the Rafah border.
• Egyptian Food Bank
• Egyptian Red Crescent
• Egyptian Clothing Bank
Contact @25nassaad@cacegypt.org and 25habdelshahid@cacegypt.org for more information.
PS: follow @bordersnotbarriers on Instagram!
Hannah Abdelshahid and Nadia Assaad
Grade 6 African Hope Bake Sale at Lunch!
The Grade 6 students are working to raise funds for the children of the African Hope Learning Center by hosting bake sales during lunchtime on Sunday, November 19, and Wednesday, November 29 at 11:15 in front of the library. We will also collect children’s books to give to the African Hope students, so please bring any children’s books in good condition that you would like to donate and place them in the red donation box at the front gate. A money donation box is also available in front of the MS Office. All proceeds will be used to purchase much-needed supplies for the children of African Hope. Help us raise the funds needed to bring a smile and some cheer to the children of African Hope!
Rana Harouny
MS LSS Teacher
The 10th Annual General Services Staff (GSS) Appreciation Lunch
Monday, Nov. 20 from 1:15 – 3:15 ES Lunchroom
Packing & Distribution
The GSS Appreciation Lunch has been a CAC tradition since 2013 where the entire CAC community comes together to show appreciation for our hard-working GSS teams. These teams are the: security guards, janitors, gardeners, bus monitors, drivers, car washers, electricians, painters & and carpenters. On that day, we organize the packing of delivered meals relying on the generous contributions of the CAC community.
You can contribute in the cash box next to the cashier in the Welcome Center. A large family meal costs around (1000 EGP.). Extra donations will be given so they use them as preferred. The Deadline to contribute is Sunday, Nov. 19.
You can also, volunteer to help pack and distribute the meals. Click here to sign up I can volunteer.
PTO & Service-Learning
cacpto@cacegypt.org
egergess@cacegypt.org
From the PTO
GSS Appreciation is only days away! Help make it one to remember.
It’s hard to believe but the winter celebration season is almost upon us! If you’re looking for some treats for yourself or gifts for others we have organized two events to simplify your shopping.
Overlapping on December 7th we will also have a bazaar with a wider variety of products.
As we rush headlong into the crowded calendar of the next few weeks, we are grateful for everything you do to be a part of the special community we have here. #loveCACPTO
CAC PTO