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.
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 today’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.
Upcoming
Thu 28 Nov – US Thanksgiving Holiday (no school)
Thu 5 Dec – CAC Invitational Basketball Tournament.
Sun 8 & Mon 9 – Exam Prep Days (no new content or assessments due)
Tue 10 – Mon 16 – S1 Exams (4 days + 1 day for makeups)
Tue 17 Dec – Winter Break begins
18 Dec – 7 Jan – Winter Holiday
Wed 8 Jan – First day of Semester 2. Will be an A Day.
Andrew Buckman Rachel McCall
HS Principal HS Assistant Principal
Counseling Department Announcements
Week of November 27, 2024
Upcoming college visits (parents are always welcome!):
Thursday, Dec 5th: Outside of the high school at lunch time (11:15-12 noon):
IMI Switzerland
Grade 9: Class of 2028:
During our freshman seminars this week, we had the opportunity to engage our students with valuable insights from upperclassmen regarding final exams this semester. These experienced NHS students shared their firsthand knowledge about what to expect and emphasized effective study techniques, debunking the myth that cramming is a successful strategy. The upperclassmen also provided a supportive environment by answering questions and addressing concerns, helping our freshmen feel more prepared and confident as they approach this crucial academic milestone. We believe that these peer-led discussions foster a sense of community and encourage positive study habits that will benefit our students throughout their high school journey.
Grade 12: Class of 2025:
1.Seniors who are applying for any university with a deadline through Jan 15th, 2025, should turn in their DRF Document Request Forms to our office by Dec. 8th, 2024 Good luck to our seniors with their applications!
2.Seniors can stop by to get college help! Counselors are holding drop in help sessions for essays and applications ongoing this fall at lunch time: the schedule is here. Seniors can also schedule additional appointments with their counselor to discuss college applications throughout the fall.
ACT test information
Below are the upcoming dates and times CAC will hold a test on campus.
Saturday, December 14th, 2024, 8 am (registration deadline has passed)
Saturday, February 8th, 2025, 8 am (registration deadline is Jan. 3rd)
Saturday, April 5th, 2025, 8 am (registration deadline is Feb. 28th)
Saturday, June 14th, 2025, 8 am (registration deadline is May 9th)
Registration details here. Students can look up CAC by City: Maadi and center number 866070.
*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 soon- December 5th. Class is capped at 16 students, so please save your spot soon! 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
Claudia Bean, Staci Petrich, Jody Stiles
HS Counseling
General Announcements
Stay Updated with CAC Activities & Athletics!
Curious about what’s happening in CAC Activities & Athletics? Want to cheer on your Eagles at an upcoming match, performance, or academic competition? Follow our live Google calendar for all the upcoming events throughout the year. Click the link below and be sure to bookmark it for easy reference!
Link: CAC Activities & Athletics Live Calendar
Kasey Semler
Activities Coordinator
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. Please note that middle school report cards and the final high school transcript which includes this semester’s grades will not be available until mid-January 2025.
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 records.
Registrar’s office
CAC Winter Concert
MS/HS Band, Choir & String Ensemble
CAC’s 80th Anniversary Winter Bazaar!
Tickets go live today, November 18th, at the Spirit Store! Secure your spot for this Magical Holiday Celebration!
Join us on Friday, December 6th, from 12 PM to 8 PM for a day filled with: Exciting Activities Fabulous Shopping Festive Entertainment Holiday Cheer for All Ages
Experience the season’s magic and make unforgettable memories with family and friends at this spectacular event.
Ticket Prices:
CAC ID Card Holder Adult: 300 EGP
CAC Students and Alumni Kids: 200 EGP
Non-CAC Adult (19+): 500 EGP
Non-CAC Child (3-18): 300 EGP
Spirit Store Hours: 7:45-10am, 11-12:30pm, and 2:30-4pm.
Grab your tickets today and let the festivities begin!
Sarah Nasr
Community Relations
From the MS/HS Library
Egyptian Graphic Novelist Book Club – for CAC Parents and HS Students
Here’s how it works!
December: Read the books Your Wish is My Command / Shubeik Lubeik by Deena Mohamed and It Won’t Always Be Like This by Malaka Gharib.
They are quick reads and available in the MHS Library or on the Sora App.
January: We will decide as a group what meeting time works best for everyone and meet to discuss! – Fill out this form to confirm your interest and to arrange a meeting time.
BONUS: Author Malaka Gharib has offered to join us on Zoom for an additional Q&A – find out more about her here. She would be available on a Tuesday afternoon in January.
Please contact Meghan Ennis (mennis@cacegypt.org) if you have more questions.
Meghan Ennis
MS/HS Teacher Librarian
The ES Toy Drive
November 24 – December 16
The Red Donation boxes
Facilitated by the ES Agents of Change to support the Health and Hope Oasis (H&HO). This is the first supportive care center providing and promoting nutritional, physical, and emotional well-being for children and their families in an environmentally healthy and safe setup. The H&HO is located in Wadi El Natrun on Cairo-Alex Desert Road. It serves low-income families providing their services completely FREE of charge. Our goal is to provide these children with 500 amazing gift bags!
Gifts Criteria! (All must be new or in excellent condition!)
• Toys, such as dolls, cars, legos, soft toys etc,…
• Coloring or craft books, stickers, etc,…
• Winter Warmers such as scarves, socks, small blankets, etc,…
• Individual Milk or Juice bottles
• Chocolate & candies are not welcomed for hygiene purposes
• Backpacks
• Bikes, scooters, and tricycles are welcome to be donated to the H & HO Bike’s Track
More details can be found in the ES Announcement
If you have any questions please contact the service-learning office:
Ms. Ereeny Gawdat
Service & CAS Coordinator
egergess@cacegypt.org
Ereeny Gawdat
PreK-12 Service Learning & CAS Coordinator
Girls Get Stronger
This is an extended invitation to this year’s Girls Get Stronger event at CAC!
Since 2016 Cairo American College has hosted an annual health and fitness conference, Girls Get Stronger, where community-led workshops and fitness activities inspire girls to be socially, emotionally, and physically healthy. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, and again last year, we welcomed more than 250 students from the Egypt community to join us for a day of empowering activities.
On January 17, 2025, Girls Get Stronger will host its annual health and fitness conference.
The theme of this year’s event is The Queens Call Checkmate!
We are excited to be once again able to invite girls and young women from other schools to join us.
Details of the event are as follows:
Date: January 17, 2025
Time: 8 am – 2 pm
Location: Cairo American College (Maadi, Egypt)
Grade Level: 5th-12th Grade
Cost: 800 LE* (includes lunch, snacks, and hoodie) – Payments are due by December 1st.
Participant Sign-up link: https://forms.gle/HsDTAuZoBfCeXo39A
*Girls Get Stronger is a not-for-profit event. All activities are led by community members volunteering their own time.
Maadi Little League Baseball (MLLB) Season
PLAY BALL! Registration for the 2025 Maadi Little League Baseball (MLLB) season is now open. The 2025 season will run from February 16 to May 31, 2025.
MLLB is a youth recreational baseball league for boys and girls. MLLB is aiming to have four divisions this season. T-ball for ages 5-6, Coach-Pitch for ages 7-9, and Player-Pitch for ages 10-12, as well as re-introducing our Seniors Division for ages 13-16. Practices will be held at 5pm on weeknights and games will be played on Saturday mornings in Maadi. The three younger divisions play games on the CAC
campus, while the Seniors Division will play games at The Field.
REGISTER NOW ONLINE! For full details on the 2025 MLLB season and registration, click here: MLLB 2025.
CALLING ALL PARENTS! MLLB relies on the community and player families for its success. MLLB is currently recruiting for a range of roles, including head and assistant coaches, team parents, and league organizers to serve on the Board. Whether you’re a “baseball person” or not, MLLB has a role for you.
For more information on registering your player for the upcoming season, supporting MLLB as a parent, or paying your player fee, please contact MLLB Commissioner Pete Ilick at psilick1960@gmail.com.
Please help MLLB spread the word and forward this announcement to interested friends, families, and colleagues.
Nermeen Hamed
Activities & Athletics Office