CAC High School Principal’s Notes
The faculty were deeply grateful to our wonderful Parent Teacher Organization today as we all met together at lunchtime to enjoy a beautiful lunch that was provided by our parents. The annual Teacher Appreciation Lunch is a fixture in the CAC calendar and I would like to reach out and give my thanks to all of our parent community for the wonderful support you show for our school through the course of the year.
Girls Get Strong 2023
The campus was ablaze with positive energy last week as the Girls Get Strong event took center stage, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts and minds of all who attended. This empowering gathering, dedicated to the health and wellbeing of young women, proved once again to be a resounding success, thanks to the dedication and passion of both participants and the incredible team of volunteer contributors. From invigorating fitness sessions to insightful discussions on holistic health, the event was a celebration of strength, resilience, and the power of knowledge. We couldn’t be prouder of our girls who eagerly embraced the opportunity to enhance their physical and mental well-being. A heartfelt thank you extends to the tireless volunteers whose commitment and enthusiasm made this event a reality. Here’s to the strength within, and to the bright, healthy futures that lie ahead for all the inspiring young women who participated.
Looking ahead, in classes over the next two weeks more time will be devoted to preparing our students for the end of semester exams. These cumulative assessments will take place for all students in grade 9 through 12 and they provide a valuable insight into how students are doing academically as they progress through the courses. For our Grade 9 students, this will be the first set of formal high school exams they have experienced and as such they may naturally be feeling a little anxious about it. As parents, you can help by reassuring your children that through carefully planned study, working collaboratively with their teachers, and taking a balanced and healthy approach to life in the run-up to the exams they will inevitably perform well. You can also access the presentation from last week’s parent coffee where we discussed semester exams [here]. Please also find a link to effective study skills resources that were shared during the session.
Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend.
Dates for your Diary
• 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
• Mon 8 Jan – School Resumes (A Day)
• Mon 15 Jan – Semester One Reports Cards Issued
Andrew Buckman Rachel McCall
HS Principal HS Assistant Principal
Counseling Department Announcements
Week of November 21, 2023
Financial Aid Session! Senior and Junior parents: Save the NEW date, time, and format.
Join us for an information session on US Financial Aid, FAFSA changes for 2024, and preparing for your student’s university transition. The presentation will be by Megan Mankerian-Stem, the Director of Global Recruitment and Learning from ConnectEd plus university reps from Rutgers, SCAD, U. Conn and Radford Universities.
WHEN: Monday, Nov 27th
WHERE: MS 115
WHAT TIME: 10 am to 11 am
Please RSVP and ask your questions in this form ahead of time here: RSVP FORM
*please note the previous plan was Wednesday Nov. 29 via zoom, but this has shifted to Nov 27 in person
Upcoming University Visits:
Monday, Nov. 27th 11:15- 12 noon outside the high school:
SCAD- Savannah College of Art and Design
Rutgers, State University of New Jersey
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
The CAC Libraries will be closed this weekend for the Thanksgiving Holiday!
If you missed your chance to checkout a book at the library, you can checkout e-books, audiobooks and magazines on the Sora App with your CAC Account. Happy reading!
Meghan Ennis
MS/HS Teacher Librarian
The General Services Staff (GSS) Appreciation Lunch – Thank You & Feedback:
Thank you CAC Community for contributing to the annual General Services Staff (GSS) appreciation lunch. Thanks to your generous contributions, we were able to pack a family size meal including a dessert to all our hard working GSS as well as the security staff guarding outside our CAC walls. If you have any suggestions/feedback for the 2024 GSS. Please click share on this link.
PTO & Service-Learning
cacpto@cacegypt.org
egergess@cacegypt.org
Winter Night of Music – Dec 4 & 5
Ian McCuaig and Alex Dzamashvili
Performing Arts Department
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 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
From the PTO
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