CAC High School Principal’s Notes
University Acceptances
First it was cold.
Then it was warm.
Hot Chocolate Sale
It has been pleasing to see students and families returning in a steady stream over the last week as COVID-related quarantines and illnesses are subsiding. Today, the sun came out and it was finally warm outside. Students enjoyed some social time in the sun at lunch today and there was a Spring-like energy in the air—long may it continue!
While we do still have some students out of school either due to being unwell, testing positive (but not unwell) or quarantining, our overall COVID case numbers are declining. You can always check the updated figures on our Dashboard here (requires login).
CAC continues to urge all families to consider the benefits of vaccination due to the substantial protection against serious illness and possible transmission that vaccination provides. Please keep the Health Office informed of your child’s vaccination status and if your child feels unwell at any time, please keep them at home and contact the Health Office.
New Building Open Morning for Parents
Next week, on Wednesday (26th) we will be opening the new HS building up to parents for some guided tours. There will be several different time slots during the morning that you can sign up for. We will send out more information and sign up next week.
Dates for your Diary
• 25 Jan: Revolution Day Holiday (date is tentative pending government announcement)
• 26 Jan: Principal’s Coffee Morning, 9:30 a.m. – New HS Building Tours!
• 1 Feb: Grade 11 College Night 4-8 p.m. Online
Yours in partnership and learning,
Andrew Buckman Rachel McCall
HS Principal HS Assistant Principal
Counseling Department Announcements
Week of Jan 20, 2022
Grade 12
1. Mid Year Reports. Students may see on their application portals that the university is awaiting a ‘Mid-Year Report.’ These will be sent to universities automatically in the coming week, so students should see this updated accordingly.
2. UCAS Deadline
A reminder to those applying to the UK, the UCAS deadline is quickly approaching – January 26. Students are asked to keep in touch with their counselor regarding their application progress.
3. Checking Emails, Portals, and SPAM Folder
A kind reminder to seniors to please continue checking emails and university-specific portals once they have submitted their application. Key information for next steps can be found in these places. Additionally, regularly check SPAM folders as sometimes important information from an institution can accidentally end up here.
Grade 11
Grade 11 College Night
A kind save the date reminder to grade 11 students and families. Grade 11 College Night will take place Tuesday, February 1. More information will be sent out as soon as possible with regards to whether this will take place in person or online.
PSAT Debrief and Grade 11 College Night Prep
This past week, counselors met with Grade 11 students during their Flex to debrief the PSAT they took back in October. Additionally, students revisited their college/career exploration, and reflected on where they are in this process. All documents/powerpoints will be shared with a Skyward email to ensure those who were absent have the opportunity to secure the resources and follow up with their counselor with questions.
Grade 10
In a few weeks, (February 6 and 7), counselors will be meeting with Grade 10 students to debrief the PSAT, and also to begin conversations surrounding course registration for Grade 11.
Grade 9
This past week for Grade 9 Seminar, students met with Ms. Meghan Ennis in the library, for Library Research Part 2. All documents/powerpoints will be shared with a Skyward email to ensure those who were absent have the opportunity to secure the resources and follow up with their counselor with questions.
Claudia Bean, Kasey Semler, Cameron Simon
HS Counseling
General Announcements
Booster Club
The Booster Club would like to keep our community and our volunteers as safe as possible during this time. Please be advised of the following changes:
1) The Spirit Store will now be open for business ONLY though the window. Customers will not be allowed to shop inside of the Store until further notice. Please make sure to wear your masks when placing an order through the windows in order to keep our volunteers safe.
2) The Spirit Cafe will not be opening until further notice.
Thank you all for your help in keeping our community as safe and healthy as possible!
The Booster Club
ISAA Update/CAC Athletics
At the December 3, 2021 ISAA meeting, after checking on the status of all member schools, it was determined to cancel the ISAA tournaments set for March 18 and 19, 2022. Participation in invitational international tournaments on March 18 and 19, 2022, will be reconsidered in January 2022.
There will be a meeting on February 4, 2022 to determine if the ISAA spring tournaments set for May 27 and 28, 2022, will remain as scheduled.
ISAA and all member schools look forward to returning to tournament play when international travel returns as a safe option for member school students.
Go ISAA.
Global Squad Basketball Camp
Global Squad Basketball camp opportunity for CAC students only. See the below flyer. Registration is open.
Athletics Office
The Maadi Basketball Association (MBA)
The MBA is a basketball league for children in the Maadi community. This year, due to Covid-19, the MBA will only be for CAC students. The MBA is open to children from age 5 through 16, and is played in our gyms and outside basketball court. The season runs from Jan. 9 through March 2. Important MBA information is found on the registration form.
Register for the league at this link: Registration Link
*Important notice:
-We need parent volunteers to make the MBA successful. We need division coordinators, head coaches, asst. coaches, and team parents. If a parent volunteers to coach (head coach) a team, one of their child’s fees will be waived.
For more information, contact the MBA Coordinator, Monte Davis at: mdavis@cacegypt.org.
Monte Davis
MBA Coordinator
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