Highro Glyphics Newsletter Week of March 7, 2024

CAC High School Principal’s Notes

“The Giver”

It has been a wonderful week for the arts in high school. We rounded out last week with the powerful performance of “The Giver”, showcasing the impact of theatrical storytelling when an ensemble of committed students comes together to design a thought-provoking and engaging experience for the audience.

IB Art Exhibition

This was followed hot on the heels by the opening of the fabulous IB Art Exhibition on Sunday. The exhibition is still proudly on display on the third floor of the high school if you would like to swing by and visit. The talented visual artists in the IB class displayed their work for the public and enjoyed engaging with people to discuss their artistic processes and visions. The IB work was accompanied by fantastic displays from our studio and digital arts classes as well.

Varsity Dance Festival

As if that wasn’t enough, on Monday night, we had a tremendous performance from this year’s varsity dance team. They entertained us with their physical storytelling before taking us on a journey through decades of music and dance in a joyous celebration of physical creativity.

STEM Competition

CAC also hosted a STEM competition campus last weekend where students passionate about coding, robotics and other STEM-related fields competed with each other through various challenges.

Girls Basketball team in Athens

Send all your best wishes to our Eagles athletics teams who are currently in Europe competing at various ISAA tournaments. The varsity basketball teams and our swimming squad are representing CAC in their normal excellent fashion. We look forward to hearing about their results at the end of the weekend. Go Eagles!

After a busy and focused few weeks of learning, we have finally reached the end of Quarter 3. Although they remain engaged and committed, it is clear our students are tired and will enjoy taking a short break before embarking on the final learning quarter of the year. Progress reports for Q3 will be issued shortly after the break, and you will be invited to join us at parent-teacher-student conferences the following week on March 26th and 27th.

Wishing you all a wonderful and safe Spring Break, wherever you may be spending it. Ramadan Kareem!

Dates for your Diary

• Fri 8 Mar – First day of Spring Break
• Sun 17 March – Return to school (F Day)
• Tue 19 March – Q3 Progress Report Issued
• Tue 26 March – Parent Teacher Conferences (Drop-Ins), after school
• Wed 27 March – Parent Teacher Conferences (by appointment), all day, no school for students

Andrew Buckman Rachel McCall
HS Principal HS Assistant Principal

Counseling Department Announcements

Week of March 7, 2024

Grade 10 families:

Sophomores, congratulations to each of you for completing your first PSAT exam!!! We are proud of your effort! You will have another opportunity to take the PSAT in October as Grade 11 students.

Score Release:
Scores for the PSAT 10 typically are released 4-6 weeks after the test date, and sometimes earlier. As soon as the scores are available, we will notify you with instructions on how to access them.

In the meantime, should you have any questions or need further assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to your counselor.

Grade 11 families: Please schedule your college meeting with your parent/s and counselor to occur by April 18th.

ACT test information:

The registration for the remaining 23-24 test dates are as follows:

Saturday, April 13, 2024 (full at CAC)
Saturday June 8, 2024

Registration details here!

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Claudia Bean, Jody Stiles, Kasey Semler
HS Counseling

General Announcements

From Aquatics

CAIRO AMERICAN COLLEGE
HASSAN-WEBB AQUATICS CENTER

Tuesday Programs

Dear Parents,

The CAC Swim School staff welcomes your children to the Learn-to-Swim Program.

Learn-To-Swim
The Learn-To-Swim program is for new or beginner to intermediate-level swimmers ages 3 years old and up to help them improve their swimming skills and water safety knowledge. It’s a great program for swimmers who are not yet ready for the swim team but still want to be involved in swimming activities. Learn-to-swim classes begin at 3:25 pm and end at 4:15 pm.

A few items to bring to your attention :
• Classes are held every Tuesday from March 19th- May 14th, 2024.
• If your child normally rides the bus, please communicate with the Transportation Department about any changes. There is no ASA bus service on Tuesday.
• There are no lessons on early release days.
• Program fees are $90 for the 9-week session.

Children are not allowed on campus unsupervised after the school day. Parents are responsible for dropping in and picking up their children at the pool area for the class.

Thank you for your involvement as we strive to make your children’s learning-to-swim process enjoyable and safe.
**If you are interested, please fill out the signup form.

Sincerely yours,

tpetrovna@cacegypt.org
asafey@cacegypt.org

Aquatics Office

Spring Break Adventures:
Hey CAC! Ready to turn your Spring Break escapades into lifelong memories? Whether you’re exploring new destinations, soaking up the sun, or enjoying cherished moments at home, we want to see it all! Share the joy, the laughter, and the unforgettable moments that make your break spectacular! Let’s showcase our diverse and vibrant CAC community spirit. Submit your shots and videos [preferably vertical] through this form and enjoy our fun recap on social media when you’re back.

Let the Spring Break Adventures begin!

https://forms.gle/jRt4q9pg21ahDy4F6

Italian Design Competition:

Join us for the Italian Design Day Competition, an annual celebration of Italian design and creativity! In collaboration with the Italian Culture Institute, students will have the opportunity to showcase their talents in fashion and art, with the chance to win exciting prizes.

Theme:
Sustainability

Submissions:
Create a video showcasing your work process, from concept to creation. Each group (max. 4-5 students) should designate one member for documentation and video creation.
The videos will be shared with the final project on social media

The Project:
Your project should fall under one of 2 categories
Fashion:
Inspired by iconic Italian designers like Armani and Valentino within the theme of sustainability
Art:
Inspired by the Arte Povera Movement within the theme of sustainability

Competition Consideration: The winning group receives a fully paid online Italian Language Course, while all participants receive signed participation certificates.

Display of Designs: All submissions will be displayed in an exhibition at the Italian Culture Institute.

Timeline and Deadlines:
• Submission Deadline: April 15th
• Contact Point: communications@cacegypt.org for questions and information

Nour Nader
Community Outreach Officer

CAC All Pro Dad – March 28

Hello everyone! The next CAC All Pro Dad meeting is scheduled for 28 March.

All Pro Dad is a monthly gathering where dads get to intentionally engage with their kids! This of course is not just limited to dads, but all children must be accompanied by an adult. There will be fun activities and a character-based curriculum that helps parents start meaningful conversations with their kids.

The next meeting is scheduled for 28 March at 7:00 am and it would be great to see you there.

March’s topic is Resilience. A person who’s resilient can recover fast after experiencing something difficult. When we’re resilient, we bounce back after a hardship instead of staying down after it hits us.

If you would like to come, please RSVP here! https://allprodadchapters.com/chapters/13407

For more information or questions, contact our team captain, Craig Tippins, at this email: AllProDadCAC@gmail.com