CAC High School Principal’s Notes
Volunteering at the Egyptian Food Bank
Well folks, we made it to spring break after a long stretch of learning! This break, which also encompasses the Eid holiday, is well-timed as the weather is starting to warm up. Our students have been working hard, and everyone is ready for a well-earned rest. We encourage our students to take this time to refresh and recharge before rejoining us on the 6th of April for the final part of the school year, heading towards the end of the semester. We’ll be sending out information about end-of-semester arrangements and exams shortly after the break.
In the first week back, we are excited to see several events taking place. Our IB Visual Artists will be inviting the CAC community to the opening of their IB art exhibition—always a highlight of the year. The exhibition showcases the culmination of two years of work and promises to be fantastic. Please join us on Tuesday, the 7th, at 5:30 PM for the opening. We also wish the best of luck to our IB Theatre students, who will be performing their higher-level solo theatre pieces for a select audience that same week. These performances and the art exhibition are the final examination projects for those IB Arts subjects.
Also, just after the break, our Grade 11 IB students will present their Theory of Knowledge Exhibitions on Tuesday, the 8th of April. If you are able to join us and explore these exhibitions of thinking and knowledge, you are most welcome.
As always, our students have been out and about, actively making a positive difference in the lives of others. Recently, student council members presented to Grade 1 students about the concept of community and community service. A short report from one of the council members is included below. Additionally, we have students initiating independent projects and school-based activities to serve our community in various ways. Enjoy the photos of our students taking action to make the world around us a better place.
There is always much to look forward to at CAC. I want to reiterate my message that everyone should take a well-earned rest and time to relax next week.
Enjoy the holiday, and Eid Mubarak!
STUCO present to Grade 1
On Wednesday, the high school student council was asked to give a small presentation to the first grade class about service. With the help of four of our student council members, from both the executive and class councils, we gave an overview of what service was and how the student council and other clubs do service. We did this by introducing what communities are, what service is, how service is being done in the high school, and examples of how they can do service in their everyday lives. Through an interactive presentation, this goal was achieved and the children were eager and shared some of their experiences and questions. Overall, it was a great experience and the kids were a fantastic audience. (Yvonne Chi, Grade 11)
Upcoming Dates
• Fri 28 Mar – Sat 5 April – Spring Break / Eid El Fitr
• Sun 6 April – School resumes (A Day)
• 7 April – IB Art Exhibition Opens. 5:30 pm. 3rd floor gallery space
• Tue 8 April – TOK Exhibition – 5:00 pm. MS Lawn
• Wed 9 April – HS Parent Coffee. 9:30 am. HS Meeting Room
• Wed 9 April – Wear BLUE to school for Neurodiversity Awareness Month
• Thu 17 April – Last day of classes for full IB Diploma students
• Sun 20 & Mon 21 April – Holidays. No classes.
• Thur 24 April – Holiday. No classes.
• 28 April – IB Exams begin
Andrew Buckman Rachel McCall
HS Principal HS Assistant Principal
Counseling Department Announcements
Week of March 27, 2025
Grade 11: Reminder: Schedule your college meeting ASAP if you have not yet done so. Stop by our office or email your counselor to set the meeting time (during your flex period) with your parent/s/guardian/s and your counselor to occur by April 23rd.
Grade 11: Students University Research Tuesday Lunch Sessions for Spring 2025.
Next session coming up: Tuesday, April 8th- USA Supplemental Essays
Grade 11 parents: Parent sessions to assist your junior through the college process.
Counselors recently held an informative meeting for interested parents regarding financial aid and scholarships at American universities, highlighting their significance in the college admissions process. If you were unable to attend, we encourage you to explore the following resources to familiarize yourself with the financial aid landscape:
1. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) 2. College Scholarship Service Profile (CSS Profile) 3. International Student Financial Aid Form (ISFAA)
4. Jenny Kent and Jeff Levy University List based on financial aid for domestic and international students The ISFAA is particularly important for international students as it helps assess eligibility for institutional financial aid. This application is free and available in a paper format for download from the websites of the respective institutions.
We recommend taking the time to review these tools to better understand your options for financial assistance in the college admissions process.
Meetings will be held in the HS Meeting Room at 12 noon. The next date and topic is:
Tuesday, April 22nd: Narrowing down the college list
Grades 9-11- Be sure to look over the summer programs listed on our CAC High School Counseling internal website. New entries added weekly!
Upcoming College Visits:
Monday, April 14th- 11:15-12 outside the high school: The University of Calgary & Leinn International University
ACT test information
Below are the upcoming dates and times CAC will hold a test on campus.
Saturday, April 5th, 2025, 8 am (registration deadline has passed)
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
From The Yearbook
Students, it is time to get homerooms in the legendary yearbook we are producing this year for the 80th year of CAC. Please help us by being on time and present in your homerooms the following days. If you wish to bring some retro 80’s props for the photo, we would be grateful as this will contribute to highlighting our theme. Thank you- Ms. Maia and the fantastic yearbook crew.
Seniors- please get your photos and quotes ASAP so we can have your spreads ready.
After Spring break:
SOPHOMORES
Sunday, April 6
Monday, April 7
FRESHMAN
Tuesday, April 8
Wednesday, April 9
Ms. Maia and the Fantastic Yearbook Crew
ACTIVITIES/ATHLETICS
Activities & Athletics Update
Stay in the loop with what’s happening at CAC! For the latest updates, event details, and schedules, check out our live Google Calendar:
Upcoming Events:
Monday, April 7: Opening of IB Art Show
Families, please enjoy your Eid Break! Thank you for your continued support of CAC Activities and Athletics!
David Goetz (Athletics and Activities Director) &
Kasey Semler (Activities Coordinator)
AQUATICS
Spring Swim-A-Thon & Time Trials
Please check this link for details.
Aquatics Office
IB Art Exhibition
We are greatly excited about the upcoming IB art exhibition opening, scheduled to open on April 7th at 5:30 pm in the HS Third Floor exhibition space.
We have been preparing for this great event and assessment for weeks and now it’s the final countdown.
The opening ceremony will consist of inaugural speeches, a music performance by Mr. Alex’s string ensemble students. Beautiful artworks and catering service.
Students are very eager for this great event as it marks a milestone in their HS career and are prepared and ready to present their artworks and share with the public.
Hope you can all come and celebrate with our students. So please Save the Date, we are looking forward to seeing you there.
Isabel Torres
HS Visual Arts Teacher
Attention HS faculty and HS students!
April marks Neurodiversity and Autism Awareness Month! Please join the campaign to celebrate our unique minds! Wear something BLUE on April 9th and enjoy the lunch time activity sponsored by CAC’s EIC! Middle school and elementary school students will wear BLUE on different days to keep the support going. Together LETS LIGHT IT UP BLUE!!!
Tina Pappas
Director of EIC (Early Intervention Center)
Parent Session with Author Hena Khan – April 9th at 3:15pm
The CAC libraries are thrilled to welcome acclaimed author Hena Khan to our school on Wednesday April 9th in MHS library at 3:15 pm for a special Q&A session with our parents and community! Hena Khan is known for her engaging and heartfelt books, including Amina’s Voice, More to the Story, and Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun. During this session, Hena will share insights into her writing process, the importance of diverse representation in children’s literature, and how stories can foster empathy and inclusion. Fill out the form here if you are interested in attending.
Meghan Ennis
MS/HS Teacher Librarian
Trivia Night – April 10 at 6:00 p.m. (MS Lawn)
Savannah Bradley
HS Mathematics Teacher / Head of Department
The Annual ECO Fair & Sustainable Events
Wednesday, April 16
1:00 – 4:30 PM
MS Lawn
What is happening there?
The Green Gallery
This experience is a chance for you to use recycled materials you have around and make something out of it, your piece will be displayed at the Green Gallery. People will learn to go green and have a deeper understanding of what they can do with the waste they produce by incorporating the 3 R’s (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle), leading to a greener and happier earth. The event will showcase pieces made of recyclable materials and will represent how science and technological projects could help us improve the earth and help bring it back!
The ECO Fair:
Join us for the 2025 Green Team Eco Fair on Wednesday, April 16 on the MS Lawn from 1:00 -4:30. We are excited to announce that we are holding our Annual ECO Fair at Beyond COP21, a two-day event focused on sustainability. Enjoy a unique selection of sustainable products. If you know sustainable vendors, please share this sign-up form with them
The Garage Sale:
Exhibit your sustainable products and advocate for environmental awareness. If you are interested, please email the high school Green Team (Sofia Hintze) 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!
Mark Your Calendars for the Sustainable Events Coming up on Wednesday, April 16, and stay tuned for more announcements in alignment with the Worldwide Earth Day Celebrations on April 22!
Follow the CAC Green Team on Instagram (@cac_instagram) to stay updated!
#ECO Fair
Isabella Harris
CAC Piano Recital
Calling all CAC pianists! We are thrilled to announce that we are hosting our first school-wide CAC Piano Recital to celebrate our talented pianists from across all three divisions at school. The recital will take place on Monday, April 28th in the CAC Theater from 6:00-7:30 PM.
Dolly Shalaby (MS Drama Teacher & PreK-12 Head of the Arts Department) &
Tai Torky (MS Social Studies Teacher)