CAC High School Principal’s Notes
THIMUN
A quick reminder to all our Grade 10 parents and students that you are invited to join us for the Grade 10 Subject and Course Information Event, taking place on Tuesday 4 February at 3:15 pm. Please check your emails for more details if you are a Grade 10 parent. We look forward to welcoming you at this new event to help students and parents understand all the different pathways and types of courses that are on offer during the grade 11 and 12 years.
Please remind your students to keep reading the morning announcements, which include many important announcements about college counseling, CAC events, and community partnership opportunities.
Dates for your Diary
• Mon 3 Feb – HS Stuco Talent Show. 6:00 – 8:00 pm.
• 3-5, 9 & 10 Feb – Senior Photos – Cap & Gown headshots
• Tue 4 Feb – Grade 10 Subject Information Event – 3:10 pm. MS Hall & HS Meeting Room (RSVP was sent)
• Thu 6 Feb – Grade 9-11 HS Photo Retakes
• Fri 14 February – PTO International Festival
• Mon 16 Feb – Season 3 Activities Fair. Lunchtime.
• Thu 20 Feb – Early Release Day – 11:30 dismissal
• 19-21 Feb – HS Theatre Production “Arabian Nights”
• Sun 2 Mar – Ramadan begins (subject to change)
• Tue 4 Mar – Grade 10 PSAT (all morning. Regular classes for periods 3&4)
Rehearsing for “Arabian Nights”
Student Artwork
Andrew Buckman Rachel McCall
HS Principal HS Assistant Principal
Counseling Department Announcements
Week of January 30, 2025
Upcoming College Visits (parents are always welcome):
Thursday, February 6th- 11:15- 12 outside of the high school: The University of Lincoln, UK
Wednesday, February 12th- 11:15-12 outside the high school. Mini Canadian Fair.
• Dalhousie University (NS)
• Carleton University (ON)
• Concordia University (QC)
• Lakehead University (ON)
• Ontario Tech University (ON)
• University of Victoria (BC)
• York University (ON)
Tuesday, February 25th- Suffolk University and Fordham University: Presentation for students about life as a college student in Boston and New York City. 3:15-4:15 PM, MS Hall. An RSVP will be sent soon.
Tuesday, February 25th- Suffolk University and Fordham University: Presentation for Parents on USA Financial Aid and Scholarships for International Students. 5:15-6:15 PM. MS Hall. An RSVP will be sent soon. Refreshments will be served.
Monday, April 14th- 11:15-12 outside the high school: The University of Calgary
Grades 9-11: Grade Level Course registration assemblies
This week, students gathered by grade level for important course registration assemblies designed to guide them through their academic journey. During these meetings, they had the opportunity to engage with their school counselors, go over graduation requirements, and explore various course options. These assemblies are crucial for helping students make informed decisions about their educational pathways and ensuring they are on track to graduate successfully. Be sure to review the Program of Study (course catalog) and reach out to your student’s counselor with any questions as registration approaches!
Grade 10 families: Please reply to the RSVP that was sent inviting Grade 10 families to the Course Selection Information Event on Tuesday, Feb 4th from 3:10 pm to 6:00 pm (please plan to attend the whole time). The purpose of this event is to help students make informed and appropriate choices for their academic pathway and courses they wish to take in Grade 11 leading to Grade 12.
Grade 11: Junior Seminar: University Counseling Update
This week, the counselors met with the Class of 2026 to continue exploring the university search process. With several more meetings planned throughout the semester, students are encouraged to stay engaged and informed. All relevant information, including schedules and resources, can be found on Google Classroom and the CAC High School Counseling website. Juniors should now be actively working on their Junior Project and scheduling their family meeting with their counselor to discuss their future plans.
Grades 9-11- Be sure to look over the summer programs listed on our CAC High School Counseling internal website. New entries added weekly!
ACT test information
Below are the upcoming dates and times CAC will hold a test on campus.
Saturday, February 8th, 2025, 8 am (registration deadline has passed)
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
Claudia Bean, Staci Petrich, Jody Stiles
HS Counseling
General Announcements
Board of Trustees Core Values Award:
If you know of someone who has made a difference in the lives of our CAC community while exhibiting these core values, please nominate this person for the Core Values Award. The nomination form is available here. Forms can also be obtained from the Board Executive Assistant, Nawal Gamal, via email board@cacegypt.org. Nominations are due no later than 3:00 pm on February 2, 2025. All members of the community are eligible to be considered for this award. Thank you for taking the time to acknowledge the outstanding contributions of our CAC community.
Nawal Gamal
Executive Assistant to Head of School & Board of Trustees
Middle School Career Day
Dear Parents,
We’re excited to announce our Middle School Career Day on Thursday, February 20, 2025, from 8:00 to 11:30 AM! This event gives students a chance to explore careers and gain valuable insights from professionals like you.
We’d like to extend the invitation for you to join us as a guest presenter. If you’re available to share your career journey, skills, and experiences, please email Bridgette Spencer at bspencer@cacegypt.org by Monday, February 3.
Your participation can inspire and empower our students. We’d love to have you join us!
Bridgette Spencer
Middle School Counselor
ACTIVITIES/ATHLETICS
Stay Updated on Activities & Athletics!
Don’t miss out on upcoming events – check out our live Google Calendar for the latest updates and schedules. View the live calendar here!
Events coming up:
• Thursday Jan 30: 4:00 PM: Dual Meet Wrestling @ CAC
• Friday Jan 31: Health & Hope Oasis Service Trip
• Saturday Feb 1: JV/V Swim Team Trials
• Jan 30-Feb 2: ACS Tunis Boys Basketball Invitational
• Monday Feb 3: HS Talent Show
MARK YOUR CALENDARS …
Join us for MLLB’s In-person Registration and Player Assessment Day on Saturday, February 1, between 9:00am and 12:00pm, at CAC. While not mandatory, this is great opportunity to meet the coaches and see what MLLB is all about.
Can’t make this event, then register now online at: MLLB 2025. Find full details on the 2025 MLLB season and registration in this link.
Still have questions, then email MLLB Commissioner Pete Ilick at psilick1960@gmail.com to find out more, register/arrange for payment, secure your player a spot on a team, etc.
The 2025 MLLB 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, Player-Pitch for ages 10-12, and the Seniors Division for ages 13-16. Practices will be held at 5pm on weeknights at CAC. Games are played on Saturday mornings at CAC for the three younger divisions and on Fridays at The Field for the Seniors Division.
Please help MLLB spread the word and forward this announcement to interested friends, families, and colleagues.
David Goetz (Athletics and Activities Director) &
Kasey Semler (Activities Coordinator)
From Aquatics
We are thrilled to announce the upcoming Laps for Life Swim-A-Thon, a fun and exciting student-led event where you can make a splash for a great cause! Whether you’re a swim team member or just looking to have fun, this event is for everyone of all ages! The event will take place on Friday, February 7th, 2025, from 2 pm to 8 pm. Enjoy an afternoon filled with snacks, prizes, and of course, swimming! Swimmers are also encouraged to stay after for a pool deck movie-watching party.
The event will raise donations for the Health and Hope Oasis, an organization dedicated to helping children with cancer, providing a supportive care center that helps rehabilitate patients and their families during recovery. Pledge sheets will be used to collect money from parents and friends, and must be returned to the swim office before February 4th to participate in the event. All money raised during this event will go towards their cause.
If you don’t want to swim but simply wish to volunteer and be part of a good cause, we would really appreciate any help that we can get!!
Laps for Life Swim-a-Thon Sign-Up
If you have any further questions, please contact:
26eleroy@cacegypt.org
26shanna@cacegypt.org
26swhite@cacegypt.org
Tatiana Petrovna
Aquatics Coordinator