Author: ehamza

CAC High School Principal’s Notes

NAHS Peace Day Artwork

Peace Day Assembly

Peace Day Assembly

We enjoyed a fantastic celebration assembly in recognition of the UN designated International Day of Peace earlier this week. Student groups collaborated to create different contributions to mark this day. We enjoyed musical performances from the MS/HS band, Choir and Strings Ensemble and a movement-based theater piece that explored some of the themes behind the day. One of our Student Council Executive committee members spoke eloquently to the students about our roles and responsibility as a community in creating a peaceful and harmonious school environment. Outside, a peace themed collaborative art installation, coordinated by the National Art Honors Society, decorated the entrance to campus.

Luca Martinez with the Film Class

Luca Martinez meets HS students

CAC Speaker Series

Also this week, the HS community gathered to listen to our first guest speaker of the year, Luca Martinez. Luca spoke to students about his work to highlight and celebrate the natural environment of the threatened wetland areas in Florida. His multi-media approach was deeping engaging and his wisdom and unassuming, genuine passion for what he does was truly inspiring for our students.

Varsity Boys Soccer Team

Paris Sports Exchange

This weekend, CAC athletes are in Europe to represent the school by competing in this sports tournament. Our Soccer and Volleyball team will play through the weekend and wish them all the very best of luck. Go Eagles!

Week Without Walls Reminders

• 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. Submit a copy to your overnight leader by Oct 15.
• If you have any questions regarding visas, please contact Mr. Semler at cacwww@cacegypt.org. Share a copy with the overnight leader by Sept 30.
• Health Forms due into the Health Office by Sept 30.
• For specific information about trip itineraries, vaccination requirements, or equipment, contact the course leader.

Upcoming

Sept 30 – Grade 12 IB information evening. Theatre (6:00 p.m.)
Oct 2 – Parent Coffee. 9:30 am HS Meeting Room
Oct 7 – Grade 11 PSAT testing
Oct 9 & 10 – Holiday (school closed)
Oct 15 – Large University Fair (morning)
Oct 17 – End of Quarter 1
Oct 20-24 – WWW
Oct 31 – Q1 Progress Report posted on Skyward

 

 

Andrew Buckman               Rachel McCall
                HS Principal                  HS Assistant Principal

 

Counseling Department Announcements

Week of September 26, 2024

Grade 9: Freshman Seminar Update:

This week, our high school librarian, Meghan Ennis, led an engaging session on academic honesty with the students. Ms. Ennis discussed the ethical use of AI as a research tool and emphasized the importance of avoiding plagiarism while guiding the students on proper citation methods. She also encouraged all students to utilize the library’s resources to enhance their research skills. We are confident that this session has provided valuable insights that will help our students uphold academic integrity throughout their high school journey.

Grade 11: PSAT for students coming up. CAC will administer the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, better known as the PSAT, on Monday, October 7th, to all 11th-grade students. The test will take place at the beginning of the day and will be two hours long (for those taking it without extended time). Why is this an important exam for students?
1. Taking the PSAT is good practice for standardized exams that may be required for university admission.
2. Student assessments are also used to provide school-wide data on student performance over time and for comparative purposes.
3. For US Citizens in 11th grade, the PSAT is a qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship Program.

More information about timing, locations, and other important details will be sent out as we near the testing date. This test will be given electronically, so students need to have Bluebook installed and updated on their computers. If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Petrich.

Grade 12: Class of 2025: Seniors have been reminded to submit their Counselor Brag sheet (we use this to write their letter of recommendation if needed) by Oct. 1st. Also, they should schedule their individual meeting with their counselor by Oct. 3rd. We also host drop in help sessions for them to work on essays and their applications ongoing this fall at lunch time: the schedule is here. They can also schedule additional appointments with their counselor to discuss college applications throughout the fall.

All Grades: Hello, high school families,

CAC is pleased to host admissions representatives from the University of Pennsylvania and Dartmouth College in the USA to our campus!

The admissions representatives will discuss the American university experience and the admissions processes at their institutions. Topics will include academic offerings, admissions policies, financial aid, campus activities and international student life.

Date: Monday, October 14th
Time: 6 pm to 8 pm
Location: CAC theater

Each individual who plans to attend must RSVP here by Thursday, September 26th as space is limited.

Upcoming College Visits at lunch time (11:15 am -12 pm) outside the high school building:

Thursday, October 3rd:
Sheridan College, Canada
St. Clair College, Canada
Staffordshire University, UK
Kaplan UK
Shorelight US
American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) UAE
American University of Sharjah (AUS) UAE
American University in Dubai (AUD) UAE
Sarsan Aviation UAE
Ras Al Khaimah Medical & Health Sciences University UAE

Tuesday, October 8th:
Canada mini fair:
Carleton University – https://carleton.ca/
Concordia University – https://www.concordia.ca/
Dalhousie University – https://www.dal.ca/
Ontario Tech University – https://ontariotechu.ca/
York University – https://www.yorku.ca/
Huron: https://huronatwestern.ca/
Lakehead: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/

Tuesday, Oct. 15th in the morning; Large university fair in the gym. Details coming soon!

ACT test information:
Below are the dates and times CAC will hold a test on campus. Students can reserve their spot now.
Saturday, October 26th, 2024, 8 am (full at CAC)
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. 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 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

 

 

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

 

Degla Dash

Dear CAC Families,

On Friday, October 4th, the Athletics and Activities Department will host the 28th Degla Dash Fun Run.

This is a fundraiser for cancer research in Egypt. It is dedicated to Mr. Mike Ross – former physical education teacher and coach at Cairo American College who passed away after a short battle with cancer on October 23, 1995.

CLICK HERE to see the particulars and fill in the registration form.

Attached is a detailed information poster.

Be a part of CAC tradition!

 

Varsity Boys ISAC Soccer League Schedule

David Goetz
Athletics & Activities Director

 

From the Aquatics

Water Log V.44 / no.2 – Swim-A-Thon /Time Trials Fall 2024

Aquatics Office

 

From the MHS Library

Parents! The CAC Libraries are your libraries too! You can check out books and can access thousands of online audiobooks, ebooks, magazines, and newspapers with your CAC account. If you would like to learn more, please join us for a parent orientation on Thursday, October 3rd at 2pm in the MHS Library. Please fill out this form to Register.

Meghan Ennis
MS/HS Teacher Librarian

 

From the Booster Club

CAC Booster Club

CAC High School Principal’s Notes

I’m writing today’s article while standing on the high school field, watching our student community gather for the final dress-up competition of Spirit Week. It’s wonderful to see their positive and creative energy, collaborative team spirit, and general enthusiasm. Spirit Week is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate not just school spirit, but also that elusive concept of school community. By working together in their teams and grade levels, and engaging in healthy competition, the sense of camaraderie and belonging is noticeably strengthened throughout the week.

Yes, it creates a little disruption and chaos, but here at the high school, we believe that the positive outcomes for our students far outweigh the minor interruptions these Spirit Week events may cause. We remain committed to our mission statement: learn, explore, and have fun. Spirit Week is a wonderful embodiment of these three words. I hope you enjoy the photos of the week’s activities.

Thank you also to our fabulous Booster Club for providing some much needed refreshments at the end of the day today as we wrapped up Spirit Week. If you are interested in volunteering for the Booster Club, you can reach out to them using this email: boosterclub@cacegypt.org.

Next week, we look forward to more engaging events for our students. On Sunday, we will celebrate and recognize the UN International Day of Peace, coming together as a student community for an assembly to reflect on this important global theme. Following closely on the heels of Peace Day, we will welcome our first guest speaker of the year for the CAC Signature Program Speaker Series. Luca Martinez, an environmental sustainability activist, uses film and video to communicate his powerful message about the environment. Luca will give a presentation to the high school community and engage in small group work with selected classes.

Thank you to our wonderful group of Senior Parents who organized a sunrise breakfast event for the Grade 12 class this week. It was heartening to see parents celebrating this special event with their students.

Despite all the fun and engaging activities, there continues to be a serious focus on learning in the high school. Over the coming few weeks you will begin to see assessments picking up as teacher work to gauge the knowledge and understanding of the students at this stage in the year. Quarter 1 will end on October 17 with Progress Reports being issued soon after students return for the WWW experiences. We will host parent-teacher conferences on November 5-6.

WWW Updates

• Parents are invited to attend the online WWW information sessions on Sunday and Monday, 22-23. (schedule) The course teacher has sent the Google Meet to your address, as well as to your child(ren). Please email the course teacher if you have any questions.
• Health forms (for international travel) are due September 30

Upcoming
Sept 22-26 High School Student Photos (all week)
Sept 22 & 23 – WWW Parent Meetings (online, evening) (schedule)
Sept 26 – Early Dismissal (11:30 a.m.)
Sept 30 – Grade 12 IB information evening. Theatre (6:00 p.m.)
Oct 2 – Parent Coffee. 9:30 am HS Meeting Room
Oct 7 – Grade 11 PSAT testing
Oct 9 & 10 – Holiday (school closed)
Oct 15 – Large University Fair (morning)
Oct 17 – End of Quarter 1
Oct 20-24 – WWW
Oct 31 – Q1 Progress Report posted on Skyward

 

Andrew Buckman               Rachel McCall
                HS Principal                  HS Assistant Principal

 

Counseling Department Announcements

Week of September 19, 2024

Hello, high school families,

CAC is pleased to host admissions representatives from the University of Pennsylvania and Dartmouth College in the USA to our campus!

The admissions representatives will discuss the American university experience and the admissions processes at their institutions. Topics will include academic offerings, admissions policies, financial aid, campus activities and international student life.

Date: Monday, October 14th
Time: 6 pm to 8 pm
Location: CAC theater

Each individual who plans to attend must RSVP here by Thursday, September 26th as space is limited.

Class of 2025: Seniors have been reminded to submit their Counselor Brag sheet (we use this to write their letter of recommendation if needed) by Oct. 1st. Also, they should schedule their individual meeting with their counselor by Oct. 3rd. We also host drop in help sessions for them to work on essays and their applications ongoing this fall at lunch time: the schedule is here. They can also schedule additional appointments with their counselor to discuss college applications throughout the fall.

Upcoming College Visits at lunch time (11:15 am -12 pm) outside the high school building:

Sunday, September 22nd:
Full Sail University, USA

Monday September 23rd:
Bryant University, USA

Thursday, October 3rd:
Sheridan College, Canada
St. Clair College, Canada
Staffordshire University, UK
Kaplan UK
Shorelight US
American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) UAE
American University of Sharjah (AUS) UAE
American University in Dubai (AUD) UAE
Sarsan Aviation UAE
Ras Al Khaimah Medical & Health Sciences University UAE

Tuesday, October 8th:
Canada mini fair:
Carleton University – https://carleton.ca/
Concordia University – https://www.concordia.ca/
Dalhousie University – https://www.dal.ca/
Ontario Tech University – https://ontariotechu.ca/
York University – https://www.yorku.ca/
Huron: https://huronatwestern.ca/
Lakehead: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/

ACT test information:

Below are the dates and times CAC will hold a test on campus. Students can reserve their spot now.

Saturday, October 26th, 2024, 8 am (full at CAC)
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. 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 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

 

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

 

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.

DEGLA DASH FAMILY FUN RUN

Activities Office

 

From the Aquatics

Water Log V.44 / no.2 – Swim-A-Thon /Time Trials Fall 2024

Aquatics Office

 

From the Booster Club

CAC Booster Club

CAC High School Principal’s Notes

Ms Bean presents at Senior College Night

Excitement is in the air as our annual Spirit Week approaches! With daily themed activities and events taking place next week, students will have the chance to bond and create lasting memories together. We look forward to seeing friendly, positive competition between grades and school pride appropriately on display. We encourage all students to get involved and make this a memorable celebration of our school spirit!

Spirit Week is all about fostering a strong sense of community and belonging within our school. Through various fun and engaging activities, students will explore how school spirit can unite us, build lasting connections, and create a positive, inclusive environment. By focusing on teamwork, kindness, and school pride, we aim to strengthen the bonds between students, helping everyone feel valued and supported. Spirit Week is not just about competition—it’s about coming together as one community.

Service Fair 2024

On Wednesday this week, we hosted the annual Service Fair here on campus. I extend my gratitude to our service learning coordinator, Ereeny Gawdat, for organizing this event. It’s inspiring to witness local NGOs, entrepreneurs and businesses prioritize service-oriented and sustainable practices in their operations.

It was also great to welcome a large turnout of parents at our first HS parent coffee morning this week. For those who couldn’t attend or anyone who wants a recap, you can find the slides used during the event here. Our Next Coffee morning will take place on October 2.

Week Without Walls Updates

• The deadline for payment has been moved to Tuesday, September 17. Families are asked to pay by this deadline please. Kindly note that the Cashier’s office hours are 7:45-12:00, and 2:00-3:45. The cashier is not able to remain after, so please plan accordingly to avoid the busy after school hours for the cashier. You can also pay online; instructions are posted on the CAC website for parents.
• Egyptian Citizens traveling on Egyptian Passports overseas- Families must complete the Authorization for Minors to Travel Abroad before departure. Please email the WWW Office, cacwww@cacegypt.org with questions.

Upcoming
Sept 15 – No school (Prophet’s Birthday Holiday)
Sept 16 – Skyward Gradebook Opens
Sept 17 – WWW payments due
Sept 16-19 – HS Spirit Week
Sept 22 & 23 – WWW Parent Meetings (online, evening) (schedule)
Sept 22-26 – HS Photos
Sept 26 – Early Dismissal (11:30 a.m.)
Sept 30 – Grade 12 IB information evening. Theatre (6:00 p.m.)
Oct 2 – Parent Coffee. 9:30 am HS Meeting Room
Oct 7 – Grade 11 PSAT testing
Oct 9 & 10 – Holiday (school closed)
Oct 15 – Large University Fair (morning)
Oct 20-24 – WWW
Oct 17 – End of Quarter 1
Oct 31 – Q1 Progress Report posted on Skyward

 

 

Andrew Buckman               Rachel McCall
                HS Principal                  HS Assistant Principal

 

Counseling Department Announcements

Week of September 12, 2024

Seniors! Class of 2025: Thanks to seniors and their parents for joining us at the Senior College Night presentations held on Tuesday, Sept. 10th. Here is a link to the presentations and more information to help you on your journey as you apply to university. Seniors, please schedule your individual meeting with your counselor to occur by October 3rd.

Upcoming College Visits:

Sunday, September 22nd:
Full Sail University, USA

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, 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

 

Claudia Bean, Staci Petrich, Jody Stiles
HS Counseling

General Announcements

Varsity Games This Week

Please come and support the CAC Eagles! They would love your support at their games.

Friday, 13th September @ 9am to 12pm – Most JV/Varsity Teams vs Schutz American School

Goooooo EAGLES!

David Goetz
Athletics and Activities Director

 

Animal Welfare Move Night – September 19 at 4:15 p.m. (MS Hall)

 

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.

DEGLA DASH FAMILY FUN RUN

Activities Office

 

From the Booster Club

CAC Booster Club

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.

DEGLA DASH FAMILY FUN RUN

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

CAC High School Principal’s Notes

New shaded space on campus for students

In the Theatre Making class

In Science class

One week of learning done! During the first full week of school, it has been great to see students back on campus. They bring a lively energy that we all miss when only adults are present! This week has been spent establishing routines and expectations as well as learning about course syllabi and getting to know each other. The enthusiasm levels have been high and we are all excited to get the year up and running.

Football Tryouts

It was wonderful to see so many students come out to the tryouts yesterday and today despite the hot weather. More than 230 students came out yesterday, and watching them practice on the fields, track and in the gym was a fantastic reminder of what makes our CAC sports program so dynamic.

A major event taking place for parents next week is the High School Back to School Night (Wednesday 4 Sept, 4:15 – 7:00 p.m.). Back to School Night is an opportunity to meet all of your child’s teachers, counselors and other faculty to learn more about the academic program, courses studied and HS support structures this year. I hope you will be able to join us at this important first event of the year.

With the busy first week over, students are tired and the weekend is welcome. I wish you all a safe, relaxing weekend.

Andrew Buckman
HS Principal

Co-curricular Activities Fair

Week Without Walls Updates

• The Finance Office will issue invoices to parents the week of September 1. Payment is due by September 15.
• International Courses – Visa letters may be requested from the WWW Office, cacwww@cacegypt.org. Requests are due by September 1; allow up to 5 business days for processing.
• Egyptian Citizens traveling on Egyptian Passports overseas- Families must complete the Authorization for Minors to Travel Abroad before departure.
• There are a couple spots open on international courses for those students enrolled in a local option, or who have not registered yet. See Ms. McCall by September 1.

Upcoming
• Wed 4 Sept – Back to School Night (4:15 – 7:00 p.m.)
• Tue 10 Sept – Senior College Night (4:00 – 8:00 p.m.)
• Wed 11 Sept – Parent Coffee Morning with HS Admin (9:30 a.m.)
• Wed 11 Sept – Service Fair (11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.) Drop in any time
• Sun 15 Sept – WWW 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
• Thu 26 Sept – Early Release day. Student dismissal at 11:30 a.m.
• Mon 7 Oct – Grade 11 PSAT testing
• Wed 9 & Thu 10 Oct – Holiday

 

Andrew Buckman               Rachel McCall
                HS Principal                  HS Assistant Principal

 

Counseling Department Announcements

Week of August 29, 2024

Seniors/Class of 2025! Save the Date- Senior College Night. Tuesday, Sept. 10th. Details coming soon.

Upcoming College Visits:

Thursday, Sept. 5th: Lunch time outside the high school building- Rutgers University (USA) and University of Calgary (Canada)

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

 

Claudia Bean, Staci Petrich, Jody Stiles
HS Counseling

General Announcements

From the Library

Return all overdue books!

We hope you had a great summer of reading! If you still have books from last school year or summer checkouts, please return them!

New Books have arrived!

Come check out our new books on display and ready for check out at the MHS library!

Meghan Ennis
MS/HS Teacher Librarian

 

From the Aquatics

Learn to Swim Program Fall 2024

Fall Age Group Swim Team 2024

 

Aquatics Office

 

From the Booster Club

CAC Booster Club

 

Service Fair 2024

Ereeny Gawdat
PreK-12 Service Learning & CAS Coordinator

 

From the PTO

We’ve all completed the first full week of school! Great work getting off to a great start, everyone!
In the beginning of the year, so much of the focus in classrooms and on campus is centered on creating community. One way PTO helps foster community is by providing a number of informal WhatsApp chats to help parents connect. Please remember that these are not channels for official communication from the school.
There are broad groups for each division (Elementary, Middle, and High School) as well as grade-level groups and for elementary there are classroom groups as well. It is useful to be a part of each of the relevant groups because they each serve a different role in communicating with the community.

Broad announcements and questions that pertain to the whole division are appropriate on the ES, MS, and HS chats. When PTO is hosting events where the whole community is invited, we will share that information through the blog and the division level groups.

If you are looking to promote a community event, we appreciate you following the same guidelines. If you need help posting in one of our Admin-only groups you’re welcome to text any of the admins to forward your message. This way the grade level and classroom groups avoid being clogged up by repetitive messages and their conversations can stay focused on topics specific to the particular grade or class.
If you would need a link to one of the WhatsApp groups, please email CACPTOoc@cacegypt.org with your phone number and our Outreach Coordinator will get you connected.

We are delighted to invite both new and returning parents to a relaxed and informal Coffee Morning this Sunday, September 1st at 8:30 in the PTO Lounge on the first floor of the Admin building. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with other parents, meet the PTO team, and learn more about our upcoming events. We hope you can join us for a cup of coffee and some light refreshments. It’s a great chance to get to know each other better and discuss the exciting year ahead. We look forward to seeing you there!

CAC PTO

CAC High School Principal’s Notes

Welcome to the beginning of the 2024-25 school year, and to the inaugural edition of this year’s Highro-Glyphics weekly newsletter. I will be sending a newsletter every week on Thursday highlighting campus events, showcasing learning and celebrating the full life of the high school. Thank you for taking the time to read.

The year has started off on a positive note, and the sense of energy from the initial days on campus is still palpable. The return of students with refreshed faces after the break is a wonderful sight. Over the next few days, the academic routines will fall into place, with students having attended all their classes, met their teachers, and gotten a grasp of what their courses will entail for the upcoming year (or two years for the IB students). Add/Drop is in progress and we anticipate all student schedules settling down next week.

New Families Orientation

We are happy to welcome more than 60 new families to our community this year bringing our student numbers in the high school above 400! Our enthusiastic Student Ambassadors extended warm CAC greetings to the new arrivals, first during the New Family Orientation on Monday and on through the first few days of school. The orientation on Monday was a nice opportunity to connect with new families and extend our community’s welcome. The returning CAC students and other members of the community are all working collaboratively to make our newcomers feel at ease.

I’d like to extend a warm welcome also to our new faculty members who have joined the HS team. I am pleased to introduce 12 new accomplished and dedicated educators hailing from various parts of the world:

Ms. Megan Berkle – Science / Biology
Mr. Philippe Saratsiotis – Math
Mr. Paul Skadsen – Math
Mr. Josh Henderson – English
Ms. Rebecca Daley – English
Dr. Noah Billig – Social Studies
Mr. Anthony Loveday – Social Studies
Mme. Dalal El Madade – French
Ms. Maia Bassett – Digital Arts / Yearbook
Ms. Mirian Kotzikas – English Language Learning
Ms. Staci Petrich – Counseling
Dr. Theron Mott – Dir. of Teaching and Learning

Mobile Device Expectations for 24-25

We are introducing new mobile device expectations in the high school this year to support our students’ academic success and well-being. Research has consistently shown that unrestricted use of mobile devices in schools can significantly hinder focus, reduce academic performance, and negatively impact students’ mental and emotional health. As such, we are limiting device use during the school day. Specifically, no mobile devices may be used in the classrooms during learning times. Devices will need to be stored in students’ bags or in the storage space provided in every classroom.

By limiting device use in this way, we aim to foster a learning environment that prioritizes education and encourages meaningful interactions. We ask for your support in reinforcing these expectations at home by discussing the policy with your child and avoiding non-urgent communication during school hours. In case of emergencies, please contact the school office directly rather than calling / texting your child.

Together, we can help create a focused and productive learning atmosphere where all students can thrive. Thank you for your cooperation and support.

Week Without Walls Updates
WWW is just 8 weeks away! Soon the course teachers will be in touch with more information. Here are a few reminders and upcoming dates to remember:
• Visa Letter Requests by Sept 1st – send Visa documentation requirements via email to Mr. Semler, cacwww@cacegypt.org. Families are responsible for applying for visas themselves. The application should be submitted/accepted in the relevant embassy/immigration office for processing by September 1 at the latest.
• Check Skyward for WWW Registration – If there is no placement indicated for WWW in your child’s schedule, please email Assistant Principal Ms. McCall directly: rmccall@cacegypt.org. All students in high school must be enrolled in WWW.
• September 15 – deadline for final payment for WWW. For balance information and payment details, please contact the Finance Office.
• Waiting Lists – The waiting lists for international courses will remain open until September 15. Students who wish to inquire about their status, should email Ms. McCall.

 

Andrew Buckman               Rachel McCall
                HS Principal                  HS Assistant Principal

 

Counseling Department Announcements

Week of August 22, 2024

Seniors/Class of 2025! Save the Date- Senior College Night. Tuesday, Sept. 10th. Details coming soon.

Schedule change requests: If you have a schedule change request, you can fill out the schedule change request form starting Aug. 21 through the 27. No changes are guaranteed as many classes are full. Follow your current schedule until you hear back from your counselor.

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

 

Claudia Bean, Staci Petrich, Jody Stiles
HS Counseling

General Announcements

From the Library

Return all overdue books!

We hope you had a great summer of reading! If you still have books from last school year or summer checkouts, please return them!

New Books have arrived!

Come check out our new books on display and ready for check out at the MHS library!

Meghan Ennis
MS/HS Teacher Librarian

 

From the Aquatics
The Athletics and Activities Fair will take place August 25, 2024. Please use this link for more information:

Aquatics Office

 

From the PTO

What a week! We hope you’ve had more highs than lows in this first week of school!

We are delighted to invite both new and returning parents to a relaxed and informal Coffee Morning. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with other parents, meet the PTO team, and learn more about our upcoming events. We hope you can join us for a cup of coffee and some light refreshments. It’s a great chance to get to know each other better and discuss the exciting year ahead. We look forward to seeing you there!

CAC PTO

CAC High School Principal’s Notes

Well, here we are at the end of the year! And what a year it has been. I would like to go back and identify some highlights of the year, but when I started to scroll back through the calendar, I realized there were just too many different events and happenings for me to be able to identify one or two special highlights. And so, rather than unduly shining a spotlight on one or two things, I will instead take this opportunity to say thank you and well done to each and every one of our community members. Especially, a huge thank you to our dedicated high school faculty and staff who have facilitated a wonderful educational experience for your children this year. A huge congratulations to all our students for successfully completing the school year with all its highs and lows, and bumps in between. High school can be a challenging time, and I’m consistently impressed by our students’ fortitude, resilience, and good spirit. They are a credit to you all as parents. We are proud and happy to be in partnership with you in the education of your child here at CAC.

At this time, I would like to say a special thank you to those colleagues from the high school faculty who will be departing and heading to other locations this year. This year, the departing teachers are:

Mr. Erik Dunham
Ms. Ashley Gramolini
Ms. Paulette Smith
Ms. Erica Minix
Ms. Narmien Deeb

We are deeply thankful for their years of service here at CAC and wish them well in their new locations and adventures scattered around the globe. In addition to the five above, three members of HS faculty will be retiring this year:
Dr. Heba Farouk
Mr. Jonathan Bryans
Dr. Maya Williamson

A special congratulations must go to these three retiring teachers who between them, have contributed 57 years of service to CAC!

Celebrating Dr. Farouk, Mr. Bryans and Dr. Williamson on their retirement!

I would also like to take a moment to wish all our departing students and families the very best of luck with their transfers and moves to new locations. The life of an international school has a somewhat transient feel to it at times, and while this is a defining feature, it can also be challenging for those who are leaving and those who are left behind. To all those who are leaving this year, please know that your contributions to our community are valued and we will miss each and every one of you. Good luck with your next steps.

And with that said, we can now turn our attention to the holiday—precious family time, a chance to relax and unwind, and time for some reflection about the year. We look forward to welcoming you back for the 2024–2025 school year on August 19th. Until then, please enjoy some rest, relaxation, and family time. Travel safe and take care.

Kind regards,
Andrew Buckman

CAC High School Principal’s Notes

With exams finally behind us, it is certainly beginning to feel like the end of the year! Students should enjoy a relaxing weekend and a chance to reflect on their week, before joining us once more on the final day of school next week, Monday 10th of June. On this day, students will cycle through all of their class blocks to receive examination grades and feedback from their teachers, as well as celebrating the year’s learning journey in each of their classes. We look forward to seeing everybody on campus on Monday. For those who need to take make-up exams, we will see them in school on Sunday 9th June.

In the meantime, enjoy the photograph of our graduating class at the Great Pyramid of Giza above. Wishing you all a very pleasant weekend. We will send one more edition of the Highro-glyphics next week to close out our school year.

WWW Update

Thank you for completing the necessary paperwork and international down payments for the October 2024 Week Without Walls program. For those families who missed the Thursday 4:00 pm deadline, verification forms and payments/passports for international travel will be accepted in the HS office until 12:00 pm Sunday. As the forms are processed over the next week, students who have requested a spot on a full course will be informed if space is available.

Upcoming
• 6 June – Deadline for WWW Verification Form to be submitted to the HS Office
• 9 June – Make-up exams
• 10 June – Last day of school for all HS students. There will be classes and assemblies. Attendance is expected. Early Dismissal
• 13 June – End of Year Report Cards available on Skyward

 

 

Andrew Buckman               Rachel McCall
                HS Principal                  HS Assistant Principal

 

Counseling Department Announcements

Week of June 6, 2024

Grades 9-11: Schedules for the 24-25 academic year will be posted on Skyward a few days before classes start on August 19th.

Juniors: Please be on the lookout for an important email from counselors next week. It will contain detailed instructions on how to access and review your current IB scores in Skyward starting June 13th. Additionally, make sure to continue your college research over the summer to stay ahead in the college application process.

Withdrawing Students: Please ensure you have your bespoke, white withdrawal form signed by all your teachers. It is crucial that you submit this form by the last day of school, June 10, to facilitate a smooth withdrawal process. Thank you!

ACT dates for 24-25

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 when registration opens mid-June.

Saturday, September 13, 2024, 8am
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

 

Claudia Bean, Jody Stiles, Kasey Semler
HS Counseling

General Announcements

Moving on from CAC at the end of the year?

To help us plan for next year, if you haven’t already done so, please use the link below to let us know if you are withdrawing from CAC at the end of this year.
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 final records.

Final end of year Middle and High School records will not be ready until on or after June 23rd (following the Eid holiday).

Admission/Registrar’s Office

 

From the Library

All Books are Due Back!!

Students and parents must return all library books! Once library accounts are cleared, patrons may check out books for the summer. If library books are not returned by the last day of school, access to student report cards on Skyward will be blocked.

If you have lost a library book, please come to the MHS library so we can prepare a form to pay for it. The CAC Libraries will close for the summer on June 10th.

Meghan Ennis
MS/HS Teacher Librarian

CAC High School Principal’s Notes

Last Friday, we held a fantastic graduation ceremony once again at the pyramids. This marked the 76th year that CAC has held its graduation ceremony at this iconic location. Even after all this time, the majesty of the event has not faded—it truly is a fittingly impressive location to celebrate the graduation of such an impressive group of students. We are very proud indeed of our seniors and we wish the Class of ’24 good luck as they embark on their educational journeys beyond CAC.

Back on campus, exams got started today and have been progressing as expected. Students in grades 9 to 11 are demonstrating their learning from the last semester and will continue to do so through the rest of this week. For most students, Thursday will be the last formal day of exams with the following Sunday (9th) being set aside for students who missed exams or had conflicts in their schedule to make up exams on a case-by-case basis. Monday 10th is the last day of school for everyone with attendance expected for all.

On this last day, students will cycle through all of their classes to receive their semester two exam grades, and receive feedback on their exam performance as well as final closing activities in non-exam classes. The day ends with a celebratory assembly where we bid farewell to departing faculty and students. This formal closure to the end of the year is highly beneficial for all students and we eagerly await the presence of everyone on Monday. Dismissal is scheduled for 11:30 on that final day of school.

In the meantime, here’s hoping your child’s exams are going well and they are managing to balance the heavy academic demands of studying for and taking exams with some relaxation and recharging in between. The holiday will soon be upon us all!

• 2 – 9 June – Grade 9-11 Exams, June 2024 Semester Exam Schedule
• 6 June – Deadline for WWW Verification Form to be submitted to the HS Office
• 10 June – Last day of school for all HS students. There will be classes and assemblies. Attendance is expected. Early Dismissal
• 13 June – End of Year Report Cards available on Skyward

 

 

Andrew Buckman               Rachel McCall
                HS Principal                  HS Assistant Principal

 

Counseling Department Announcements

Week of June 2, 2024

Semester Exams Snack Table

The high school counseling team will have a snack table set up for students in the counseling office throughout exam week. Encourage your student to stop by to get some healthy snacks / encouragement!

Withdrawing Students

Withdrawing students are reminded to please have the green withdrawal form signed by all teachers and turned in by the last day of school, June 10.

New ACT dates for 24-25
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 when registration opens mid-June.

Saturday, September 13, 2024, 8am
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

 

Claudia Bean, Jody Stiles, Kasey Semler
HS Counseling

General Announcements

Moving on from CAC at the end of the year?

To help us plan for next year, if you haven’t already done so, please use the link below to let us know if you are withdrawing from CAC at the end of this year.
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 final records.

Final end of year Middle and High School records will not be ready until on or after June 23rd (following the Eid holiday).

Admission/Registrar’s Office

 

From the Library

All Books are Due Back!!

Students and parents must return all library books! Once library accounts are cleared, patrons may check out books for the summer. If library books are not returned by the last day of school, access to student report cards on Skyward will be blocked.

If you have lost a library book, please come to the MHS library so we can prepare a form to pay for it. The CAC Libraries will close for the summer on June 10th.

Meghan Ennis
MS/HS Teacher Librarian

CAC High School Principal’s Notes

Open air music concerts all week

You can tell the end of the year is approaching by the number of culminating celebratory events taking place at the high school recently.

This week, our music students have been hosting outdoor performances every lunchtime to entertain the crowd. We also had a fantastic concert on Monday evening, showcasing the combined talents of the choir, band, and strings ensemble. As always, the caliber of the work was fantastic; the student performances were of excellent quality and very enjoyable. Well done to the musicians, Mr McCuig and Mr. Alex for their hard work in preparing these performances.

Art students at the Empower Her art exhibition

Our students were lucky this week to be taken to the ‘Empower Her Art Forum’ Exhibition. This exhibition of international artwork presented them with a wonderful opportunity to meet artists, discuss their work, and learn more about how art can be used to promote positive images and messages to the wider community. A huge thank you to Ms Isabel Torres, who was involved in the exhibition as an artist and curator, and who empowered our students by taking them along for this experience.

Our student athletes are once again out on the road, representing CAC in international sports tournaments in Europe. The tennis, track & field, and golf teams are all competing in the spring ISAA tournament right now. As ever, we’re proud of their achievements so far and wish them the best of luck. Go Eagles!

Our newest grade level of students, grade 8, who will be next year’s grade 9, visited the high school this week for an information session hosted by teachers and counselors. In addition, current grade 9 students formed a panel of experts to whom the eighth graders could ask their questions. It’s always an exciting time when we welcome the newest cohort of students, and we look forward to working with them and getting to know them in August.

CAC Prom 2024 – Enchanted Garden

Another significant event signifying the close of the school year is, of course, prom. Students enjoyed dancing and celebrating together, reflecting on the year and looking ahead to their bright futures. Although the music was loud for older ears of the teacher chaperones, the students all had a fantastic time and were highly appreciative of the hard work by the student council and supervisors in providing this experience.

WWW Placements will be finalized in the next week. Students will receive their assignments by email; they will submit their verification forms to the HS Office. For students who are traveling internationally, students will also submit proof of deposit payment (USD 1000) and a copy of the traveling passport in addition to the verification form. Assignments will be made by Wednesday May 28; Forms and deposits will be due by June 2nd.

Students from African Hope school learn about laser cutting

Students from African Hope school practicing soccer with the Varsity boys

Students from African Hope school learn about magnets with IB science students

Upcoming
• 27 – 28 May – Senior Exams
• 29 May – Season 3 Athletics Awards
• 29 May – WWW Information Sessions, assembly schedule
• 29-30 May – Exam Review Days
• 31 May – Graduation at the Pyramids – by invitation
• 2 – 9 June – Grade 9-11 Exams, June 2024 Semester Exam Schedule
• 10 June – Last day of school for all HS students. There will be classes and assemblies. Attendance is expected. Early Dismissal

 

 

Andrew Buckman               Rachel McCall
                HS Principal                  HS Assistant Principal

 

Counseling Department Announcements

Week of May 23, 2024

RAFT Leavers Lunch

This past Tuesday, we hosted the RAFT (Reconciliation, Affirmation, Farewell, and Think Destination) Leavers Lunch for students who are departing CAC at the end of the year. Students joined a special lunch meeting with our counselors to say farewell, receive a parting gift, and discuss their upcoming transitions to new communities.

Withdrawing students are reminded to please have the green withdrawal form signed by all teachers and turned in by the last day of school, June 10.

Studying for Semester Exams

We’ve collected and posted a selection of essential resources designed to help students master time management, prioritize tasks, and maintain focus and motivation. Students can find these valuable tools in their Google Classroom, including our comprehensive Study Planner Pack, effective retrieval practice techniques, and practical spaced practice strategies.

Seniors. Seniors received pink checkout forms to start the process of gathering signatures for completing end-of-year tasks. To obtain a signature from the counseling department, students must complete two requirements: first, fill out a Google Form indicating their college matriculation plans and where they wish their final transcript sent; second, ensure their Maia Learning profiles are updated with accurate information regarding their college application decisions.

ACT test information:
There is one more ACT date for the 23-24 academic year. However, the test at CAC is full.
• Saturday June 8, 2024

Registration details here!
*Be sure your ID matches the name you register with or you may not be permitted to enter the test

Test dates for the 24-25 academic year will be announced in the summer.

 

Claudia Bean, Jody Stiles, Kasey Semler
HS Counseling

General Announcements

Moving on from CAC at the end of the year?

To help us plan for next year, if you haven’t already done so, please use the link below to let us know if you are withdrawing from CAC at the end of this year.
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 final records.

Final end of year Middle and High School records will not be ready until on or after June 23rd (following the Eid holiday).

Admission/Registrar’s Office

 

From the Library

Library Books are due back by May 30th! Textbooks are due back by June 6th!

Students and parents must return all library books by Thursday May 30th. Once library accounts are cleared, patrons may check out books for the summer.

The final date for students to return HS textbooks is June 6th!

If library books or textbooks are not returned by those dates, access to student report cards on Skyward will be blocked.

If you have lost a library book or textbook, please come to the MHS library so we can prepare a form to pay for it.

Meghan Ennis
MS/HS Librarian

 

From the Transportation Office

Kindly be informed that the 4:20pm and the 5:30pm buses will not be operating effectively Sunday, May 19 due to the end of the after school activities session. The only buses that will be operating are the 3:20pm buses.

Transportation Office

 

Hope Run Update

A huge thank you to all who supported the Hope Run event on February 23rd at the Wadi Degla. We had an amazing turn out of more than 150 runners, of all ages, making it a really memorable community event, while raising funds for the Health and Hope Oasis organization in Cairo. A grand total of EGP 115,415.12 (USD $2,406.93) was raised and donated towards the building of a running track at their center as part of the rehabilitation of the children they support who are recovering from cancer treatments.

We’d also like to give a shout out once again to our sponsors: Gold’s Gym, CAC’s Booster Club, Halo, OWN, Fyngan, Lamar, Green Cola and the Sally Mussetter Grant for their generosity and support making the event such a success.

If you would like to offer further support to the Hope and Health Oasis, please reach out to hoperun20@gmail.com

Hope Run Team,
Noor, Lara, Katelyn and Usha

Hope Run Team

Runners warming up

Setting up

The Start Line

 

From the Booster Club

The CAC Booster Club NEEDS YOU!!! The Booster Club is a volunteer organization on campus that runs on parent power. We raise money through the Spirit Store and Spirit Cafe to support the sports and activities that happen at CAC at all age levels. If you would like to become more involved in fundraising and socializing on campus, then we have the perfect opportunities! We are in need of people to take some positions that will become vacant during the next school year. The positions that are available are:

President: organize meetings, recruit volunteers and help with events
Vice President: support the president and help with events
Store Rep: help manage the Spirit Store and its volunteers
Treasurer (in training): gradually take over managing the Booster Club’s finances

Please reach out to us at boosterclub@cac.org for any more information about these positions or to ask any questions that you might have. Executive elections will take place at the final Booster Club meeting on May 20th in the Spirit Store at 10am. The Booster Club and CAC will thank you for your volunteerism!

CAC Booster Club

 

From the PTO

We are all busy in the midst of the end of the school year but PTO is actively preparing for the next! We are thrilled to announce that many of our board members will serve again next year; but we do have some vacancies and we look forward to welcoming new voices and perspectives. If you’d like to serve our community in any of the following roles, please email cacpto@cacegypt.org to volunteer.

Open positions are:
• High School Liaison
• Korean Liaison
• Health and Wellness Liaison

We want to offer the warmest thanks to all the dedicated volunteers who have contributed their time and talents to our community this year. We can’t wait to see what we can all do together next year!

CAC PTO