CAC High School Principal’s Notes
It was a big day for our IB seniors today…their last day of school classes! Beginning next week, seniors will be taking their final IB examinations, beginning on April 24 and continuing through to May 17. IB exams are taken by the majority of our graduating class each year. Students who have enrolled in the full IB Diploma program will sit exams in six different subjects. Those not enrolled in the full DP will still take somewhere between 1-5 IB exams, depending on the individualized program of study each student has created on their pathway to graduation. Whether a student is taking one or six exams, the pressure and hard work is not to be underestimated as each IB exam represents the culmination of two full years of studying material that is in many cases equivalent in rigor to university courses. We wish all our seniors taking IB exams this year the very best of luck!
In other news, the Maadi Community Theater production got off to a resounding success last night and there are two more shows to look forward to tonight and tomorrow. It’s great to see our community members coming together around this special event.
Speaking of theater, congratulations to our Grade 12 IB Theater students who performed their Solo Theater assessment pieces earlier this week. Audiences were transfixed by the very powerful and affecting performances. Well done indeed to these young artists.
Next week, a group of CAC artists will travel to Geneva to participate in the International Schools Theater Association High School Inter-Arts Festival. This festival is unique in that it is designed so that students can explore the creative process through the lens of a range of art forms. This festival celebrates the integration of all Arts (film, theater, music, dance, poetry, visual arts etc.)
Good luck to our Eagles Track Team who have a Twilight Relay Meet this evening. Our runners are looking forward to this first competition of the season.
Upcoming
• 24 April – IB exams begin
• 25 April – Sinai Liberation Day Holiday – no school
• 1 May – Spring MAP testing in Reading and Math begins (for Grade 9 only)
• 1 May – High School Parent Coffee Morning, 9:30 a.m. (Location TBC)
• 2 May – Labor Day Holiday – no school
• 5 May – Eastern Easter holiday – no school
• 6 May – Sham El Nassim Holiday – no school
• 12 May – HS Recognition Night (by invitation) 6:00 p.m. Theater
Andrew Buckman Rachel McCall
HS Principal HS Assistant Principal
Counseling Department Announcements
Week of April 18, 2024
Juniors – Tuesday Sessions
Counselors continue to meet with Juniors on Tuesdays on specific university application topics. This past week was on writing UC Personal Insight Questions. Next Tuesday (April 23) will be about the UK UCAS Personal Statement. All Tuesday session resources, along with other materials, can be found on our CAC HS Counseling Resources Webpage, here.
University Decisions:
Seniors: Please update your MAIA Learning profile with any college decisions now and continue to do so throughout the semester. This must be completed before Senior Check Out in May, as confirmation is required to pick up your cap and gown. Keep your counselor informed about any new decisions or changes to your plans. If you’re still considering your options and need guidance, don’t hesitate to reach out to your counselor for support
ACT test information:
There is one more ACT date for the 23-24 academic year, and it is as follows:
• Saturday June 8, 2024
Registration details here!
*Be sure your ID matches the name you register with or you may not be permitted to enter the test
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Claudia Bean, Jody Stiles, Kasey Semler
HS Counseling
General Announcements
Moving on from CAC at the end of the year?
To help us plan for next year, if you haven’t already done so, please use the link below to let us know if you are withdrawing from CAC at the end of this year.
https://cacegypt.org/index.php/withdrawal-request
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 final records.
Final end of year Middle and High School records will not be ready until on or after June 23rd (following the Eid holiday).
Admission/Registrar’s Office
Maadi Community Theatre presents an original production: A Whole New World!
Join us for an exciting, fun, silly, dramatic and thoughtful night of original theatre starring various CAC students, staff and members of our broader Maadi community. Our show is appropriate for children and adults of all ages. Tickets will go on sale April 8-18 and will cost 400 le, each. We look forward to welcoming you into our world 🙂
Show Dates:
Location: CAC Theatre
* Thursday, April 18 @ 6:00-8:00 pm
* Friday, April 19 @ 3:00-5:00 pm
Questions?
agramolini@cacegypt.org
Ashley Gramolini
HS English / Head of Department
Narmien Deeb
9-10 Social Studies Teacher
CAC Varsity Baseball, Game 4 Victory Summary
This past Saturday afternoon, the CAC Boys clinched a solid 9-3 win against the Scrubs (our community team opponent) in a three-inning game. The CAC Boys’ record is 4 wins and 0 losses. Key performances included:
• Max, Kaden, Wyatt, and Gian each getting two hits.
• Nick hitting a memorable three-run homer.
• Shivam driving in two runs with a single.
On defense, Wyatt made a standout bare-handed throw for an out, and Max picked off a runner at first. Kaden led from the mound as the winning pitcher, anchoring the team’s victory.
Congrats to the CAC Boys on a great game! Let’s keep up the momentum.
Coach Davis
Coach Gutschick
From Aquatics
HASSAN-WEBB AQUATICS CENTER – TIME TRIALS Spring 2024
Dear Swimmers and Parents,
Our first event of the season, Time Trials, will be held on Saturday, April 20th.
We will hold ONLY ONE Session on that day.
Aquatics Office
11th/12th Gr. Parent Workshop: Letting Go
Preparing Yourself, Your Teen and Your Family for the Transition to University
Monday April 22th 8-10am @ CAC in MS Rm 116
All Grade 11 & 12 Parents –
Join us and a panel of our own CAC parents as we learn how to navigate the emotional and practical challenges of our teens leaving the nest, including how to;
• manage parental anxiety and grief;
• “let go” while maintaining a supportive and loving relationship;
• support other family members in this transition (including siblings and partners); and,
• stay connected to our teens as they embark on this new phase of their life.
No sign in required. We hope to see you there!
Amira Hashem, HR Director/Parent Educator
Carey Harris, School Counselor/Parent Educator
CAC Parent Panel Speakers
CAC Speaker Series – Ella Witts
Ella Witts, Sustainability Advisor at bp, will be visiting our campus on April 22nd as part of our Speaker Series Program. During her visit, she’ll be sharing insights on sustainability and her experiences collaborating with partner organizations to achieve sustainability goals. With a Master’s from Yale’s School of the Environment, Ella brings expertise in the energy transition, having worked with groups like the US Climate Alliance and UPROSE.
Not only will she be sharing her sustainability savvy with students, but she’ll also be meeting with staff members to review our CAC Sustainability Plan. Plus, she’s set to connect with the HS Green Team and check out the ES iSpace for some upcycling inspiration!
Mona Abdelhady
Marketing and Digital Experience Manager
STUCO Trivia Night
Get ready for Trivia Night! The HS STUCO is organizing a Trivia Night for Students, Faculty, and Parents on the MS Lawn on April 24th at 7:00 pm. The admission will be 150 LE. Guests will organize themselves in groups of 4-6 and compete to be titled the “Trivia Champions” and win a trophy. Tickets will be purchased at the event following sign-up through this form. Snacks and drinks will also be available for purchase. We’re excited to see you all there!
Thank you!
HS STUCO
Green Team Eco Fair
Join us for the 2024 Green Team Eco Fair on Thursday, May 9th to exhibit your sustainable products and advocate for environmental awareness. If you are interested, please fill out the form below or email the high school Green Team to participate and receive further details on registration. This event is a great opportunity for vendors, initiatives, and individuals to inspire and educate members of our community on sustainability and eco-conservation!
Organizations Participation Interest Form
CAC Green Team
Advisors: Ms. Paulette Smith & Mr. Nicholas Kaufman
Email: psilick1960@gmail.com