CAC High School Principal’s Notes
Back to School Night
Back to School Night (BTSN)
We were happy and excited to see so many parents in attendance at last night’s BTSN event. It was great to see parents taking advantage of the opportunity to establish a productive partnership with teachers this year. We hope that the event was informative and interesting and we welcome any feedback you have to share. Don’t forget to access your child’s Google Classroom to download Course Outlines. Alternatively, you can always email the teacher to ask for a copy.
High School Parent Coffee – Wed 11 Sept, 9:30 a.m. HS Meeting Room
Next week, there is another opportunity to further develop the partnership between yourselves and us here at school. We are looking forward to welcoming you to the first HS Parent Coffee of the year on Wednesday. We will present a general overview of the big picture of learning and programs at CAC as well as discussing the importance of parent partnership, emphasizing ways that parents can be engaged and involved in their child’s high school experience. We will also introduce our homeroom and counseling programs and showcase some things that are coming up this year to look forward to. Of course, there will also be time to socialize with other parents and ask the HS admin team and counselors questions. I hope you will be able to join us.
Week Without Walls Updates
• The Finance Office has issued electronic invoices to parents. Check your inboxes, please. Payment is due by September 15. To request payment amount or specific invoice questions, email Dina Sadek, dsadek@cacegypt.org
• Egyptian Citizens traveling on Egyptian Passports overseas- Families must complete the Authorization for Minors to Travel Abroad before departure.
• If you have any questions regarding visas, please contact cacwww@cacegypt.org
• For specific information about trip itineraries, vaccination requirements, or equipment, contact the course leader, who is listed in Skyward.
• No course listed on Skyward (WWW – block 00)? Email Assistant Principal Ms. McCall, rmccall@cacegypt.org
Wishing you a wonderful weekend
Andrew Buckman
HS Principal
Upcoming
• Tue 10 Sept – Senior College Night (4:45 – 7:30 p.m.), Theater
• Wed 11 Sept – Parent Coffee Morning (9:30 a.m.), HS Meeting Room
• Wed 11 Sept – Service Fair (11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.) Drop in any time, MS Field
• Sun 15 Sept – WWW full payments due
• Sun 15 Sept – Skyward gradebook opens
• Sun 15 – Wed 16 – Spirit Week!
• Thu 19 Sept – Holiday
• Week of Sept 22 – HS student photos
• Sun 22 – Mon 23 Sept – WWW Parent Information Sessions, online (schedule)
• Thu 26 Sept – Early Release day. Student dismissal at 11:30
• Mon 7 Oct – Grade 11 PSAT testing
• Wed 9 & Thu 10 Oct – Holiday
Using graphing lines to construct names in Math class
Andrew Buckman Rachel McCall
HS Principal HS Assistant Principal
Counseling Department Announcements
Week of September 5, 2024
Senior College Night- Class of 2025 and parents!
Date: Tuesday, Sept. 10th
Location: CAC theater
Time:
4:45pm- packet pick up and refreshments
5:00 pm- 6:00 pm- USA presentation
6:10 pm-6:55 pm- UK/Europe presentation
7:00 pm- 7:30 pm- Canada presentation
Please fill out the RSVP that was sent to senior families on Sept. 3rd.
Upcoming College Visits:
Sunday, September 22nd:
Mini fair: University of Washington, USA, Savannah College of Arts and Design, USA, Fordham University, USA, Arizona State University, USA, Full Sail University, USA, Huron University, Canada, Bishop’s University, Canada, Queen’s University, Canada, University of Victoria, Canada, University of Otago, New Zealand, IE University, Spain, Sheffield Hallam University, UK, University of Bradford, UK
Monday September 23rd:
Bryant University, USA
ACT test information:
Registration opens mid June for the 2024-25 ACT test. Below are the dates and times CAC will hold a test on campus. Please reserve your spot now.
Saturday, September 14, 2024, 8am (full at CAC)
Saturday, October 26th, 2024, 8 am
Saturday, December 14th, 2024, 8 am
Saturday, February 8th, 2025, 8 am
Saturday, April 5th, 2025, 8 am
Saturday, June 14th, 2025, 8 am
Registration details here.
*Be sure your ID matches the name you register with or you may not be permitted to enter the test
ACT Test Prep Course at CAC:
Higher Ground ACT Test Prep company is returning to CAC this winter in time for the 3 spring test dates (February, April & June).
The course will be held on campus on four days over two weekends: January 10, 11, 17 & 18, 2025.
Please register here hgl.co/cac, The registration deadline is December 5th. Please see these two flyers below as well. See your counselor if you have questions.
Flyer #1 Parent Letter CAC ACT – January 2025
Flyer # 2 CAC ACT Prep Course – January 2025
Grade 9 Seminar held this week: The first grade 9 seminar was held this week with freshmen and counselors. It covered a wide range of important topics aimed at helping our students navigate their high school experience. Students were encouraged to explore new clubs, activities, and sports, regardless of their proficiency, as we believe in the value of trying new things. We also provided insights into managing anxiety and minimizing stress as they transition into high school, particularly for those who may be entering a new school environment.
Additionally, the seminar offered practical tips on staying organized using Google Calendar and leveraging the chat function on Google for effective communication with teachers and school counselors. We hope this information proves valuable as our students embark on this exciting journey. Ask them to show you their Class of 2028 Assessment Calendar!
Claudia Bean, Staci Petrich, Jody Stiles
HS Counseling
General Announcements
The 3rd Annual Service Fair 2024
Coming Up Next Wednesday, September 11
The 3rd Annual Service Fair, Making Connections!
11:00 – 3:30 MS Field
• Check the: Organizations List
Ereeny Gawdat
PreK-12 Service Learning & CAS Coordinator
Degla Dash
Dear CAC Community
It is Degla Dash time once again!
Please support our annual family and community desert run to fundraise for cancer research. All ages can participate!
Date: October 4th, 2024
Click on the link to find all the information you need to register and participate.
Activities Office
From the Booster Club
CAC Booster Club
From the PTO
What a busy week we’ve had! We are so thankful to all the lovely community members who joined us for our first coffee of the year on Sunday.
CAC PTO is proud to announce that in keeping with tradition we have donated our comprehensive school year calendars to faculty and staff in all divisions. The calendars are also available for purchase in the School Store for 400 EGP.
Throughout the year you will see a variety of programs and events hosted by CAC PTO. All of these activities are planned and executed with volunteers.
Our planning and advocacy committees will begin forming shortly! If you’d like to stay informed of volunteer opportunities please join our PTO Volunteer WhatsApp Group by following this link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LEoGoLVBLI73EBFGm7rvaf
Our division and grade level WhatsApp chats are a great community resource that help connect our school families. If you need a link to join one of these groups please email CACPTOoc@cacegypt.org and our Outreach Coordinator will get you connected.
CAC PTO