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CAC High School Principal’s Notes

SAT returns to Egypt!

As you may have heard, College Board has announced the return of SAT testing to Egypt, starting in June of this year. CAC will be a testing centre for the SAT, allowing CAC students to register to sit the test here on campus from June onwards. We will update you further when we have more information.

Conferences

On Thursday March 20th from 8:00-10:00 am, you are welcome to drop in to the gym and meet any of your child’s teachers. If you prefer to make an appointment, starting on March 9th, please log into the Skyward system and schedule an appointment with your child’s teachers for March 20, from 10:45 am to 4:15 pm. If you are unable to attend the conferences at that time, please feel free to email teachers directly to arrange meetings with them at your convenience. We are all here and happy to help and support your child in their learning journey. An email was sent to HS parents on March 6.

Season Two sports and activities came to a close last week, culminating with our Eagle teams’ successes at the ISAA tournaments in Valencia and Athens. Season Three is already up and running and hopefully by now, your child has signed up for the activities they wish to participate in for this final part of the year.

This weekend, CAC has a group of students participating in the International Schools Theater Association Festival in the Czech Republic. A wonderful opportunity for artistic explorations and collaboration with students from other international schools around the world.

Upcoming Dates

• Mon 17 Mar – Early Release Day. 11:30 Dismissal.
• Tue 18 Mar – Winter Sports Awards 7:00 pm. Theatre
• Thu 20 Mar – Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences (drop-ins and appointments)
• Fri 28 Mar – Sat 5 April – Spring Break / Eid El Fitr
• 7 April – IB Art Exhibition Opens
• Wed 9 April – HS Parent Coffee. 9:30 a.m.
• 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.

Andrew Buckman               Rachel McCall
                HS Principal                  HS Assistant Principal

Counseling Department Announcements

Week of March 13, 2025

Grade 10: Reminder: Your student’s signed course registration card is due to the high school counseling office by Thursday, March 13th.

Grade 11: Reminder: Your student has been reminded to schedule the college meeting ASAP if they have not yet done so. Student should stop by our office or email their counselor to set the meeting time (during their flex period) with a parent/s/guardian/s and the counselor to occur by April 23rd.

Grade 11: Your junior is invited! Students University Research Tuesday Lunch Sessions for Spring 2025.
Next session coming up: Tuesday, March 18th- Introduction to the USA Common Application System.

Grade 11 parents: Parent sessions to assist your junior through the college process.
Meetings will be held in the HS Meeting Room at 12 noon. The next date and topic is:
Tuesday, March 25th: Scholarships, financial aid, and the impact on admission.

Upcoming College Visits:

Monday, April 14th- 11:15-12 outside the high school: The University of Calgary

Grades 9-11- Be sure to look over the summer programs listed on our CAC High School Counseling internal web site. New entries added weekly!

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

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:
View Live Calendar Here

Upcoming Events:
March 12–16: AMIS High School Choir – Warsaw (2 students attending)
March 13–17: ISTA High School Theatre – Terezin (5 students attending)
Saturday, March 15 at 10AM: International Mathematical and Logical Games Competition (ES, MS, HS) – ES Hall
Sunday, March 16, 7PM: National Honor Society (NHS) Induction

Winter Sports Awards Night
Join us to celebrate the achievements of our season 2 HS sports teams.

• Varsity Dance (includes MS students)
• JV/V Swimming (includes MS students)
• JV/V Wrestling (includes MS students)
• JV/V Basketball

Date: Tuesday 18th March
Location: Theatre
Time: 7pm to 8:20pm. (these times have been selected to accommodate Ramadan and Iftar)

David Goetz (Athletics and Activities Director) & 
Kasey Semler (Activities Coordinator)

AQUATICS

Learn to Swim Program Spring 2025
Please check this link for details.

Aquatics Office

Join Us for a Special Evening of Compassion at the Awlady Iftar Orphanage
Wednesday, March 19
4:00 – 9:00 PM
We are excited to invite you to a heartfelt evening at the Awlady Iftar Orphanage, made possible by the dedication of our students and your generous support.
Awlady Orphanage is located on Road 206, 10 minutes walk from CAC.

A huge “THANK YOU” to the CAC teams whose fundraising efforts helped sponsor this event:
• Grade 6 Bake Sale Advisories Competition – Ms. Rana Harouny & all Grade 6 advisories and students
• Volleyball Tournament – Fari, Noah & Rose (HS Students)
• Chess Tournament – Kashyab, Kailash & Arjan (HS Students)
• StuCo Physics Club – Marwan & Kavin (HS Students)

We welcome Parent Volunteers to join us—whether by engaging in activities with the students or simply sharing in the joy and festive atmosphere.

Let’s come together as a community to spread kindness and warmth.
👉 Click here to sign up: THE VOLUNTEER FORM

For questions, please contact:
Ms. Ereeny Gawdat (egergess@cacegypt.org)
PreK-12 Service Learning Coordinator

Maadi Community Theater

Noah Balazs 
Kindergarten Teacher and Kg-Gr1 Team Lead

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. If you are interested in participating, please complete the Piano Recital Sign-up Form and submit a one minute video audition by Wednesday, March 26th.

Who Can Audition: This recital is open to all students and teachers/staff members who play the piano. We encourage a variety of musical styles and pieces, including duets and instrumental accompaniment, so let your creativity shine!

Important Guidelines:

• Your audition video just needs to be one minute, your actual performance should be no longer than 4 minutes.
• The audition piece is the one you plan on playing at the recital. Please include the name and composer of your piece.
• Ensure the video is clear, well-lit, and with good sound quality.
• Open to all grade levels and teachers/staff.
• Selection Process: A panel of teachers will review all submissions and will pick a few performers from each division. You will be notified by April 7 if you have been selected. Selected performances will be featured in the recital, so be sure to give your best performance!

If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to contact Ms. Dolly Shalaby or Ms. Tai Torky.
Happy playing, and good luck with your audition!

Dolly Shalaby (MS Drama Teacher & PreK-12 Head of the Arts Department) & 
Tai Torky (MS Social Studies Teacher)

NAHS is creating art with the Alwady Orphanage.

We would like you and your homeroom to get involved. From the 23rd of February to the 30th of March (EXTENDED) we will collect plastic for our recycled art project. Anything from bottles to containers and jugs are welcome. Please collect all of your recycled plastics in a box or bag for us to collect! Please remember to wash your plastic before donating. The winning homeroom will get a box of donuts! We look forward to working with you all in supporting the Alwady Orphanage.

Thank you for your participation.

NAHS

Looking for NHS service hours, CAS experiences, or wanting to help out in the spirit of Ramadan?

Then join me and volunteer at the Egyptian Food Bank on Fridays from 1 to 4 pm. Dates/Times and more information can be found on this poster and if you want to sign up please go to this Google Form. There are limited spots for each trip so sign up quickly. If you have any questions please reach out to 25oahmed@cacegypt.org.

Egyptian Food Bank Ambassador – Omar Ahmed – Grade 12

CAC High School Principal’s Notes

After a busy and focused few weeks of learning, we have finally reached the end of Quarter 3. Progress reports for Q3 will be issued next week, and you are invited to join us at parent-teacher-student conferences the following week.

Conferences

On Thursday March 20th from 8:00-10:00 am, you are welcome to drop in to the gym and meet any of your child’s teachers. If you prefer to make an appointment, starting on March 9th, please log into the Skyward system and schedule an appointment with your child’s teachers for March 20, from 10:45 am to 4:15 pm. If you are unable to attend the conferences at that time, please feel free to email teachers directly to arrange meetings with them at your convenience. We are all here and happy to help and support your child in their learning journey. More information will be sent in a separate email to HS parents this weekend.

On Monday night, we enjoyed a tremendous performance from this year’s varsity dance team. They entertained us with their physical storytelling before taking us on a journey across the world for an extravaganza of dance and music styles for all corners of the globe. It was a joyous celebration of physical creativity and internationalism..

We are all sending our best wishes to the Screaming Eagles basketball and swim teams who are currently in Europe, competing at various ISAA tournaments. The teams will no doubt be representing CAC in their normal excellent fashion. We look forward to hearing about their results at the end of the weekend. Go Eagles!

Upcoming Dates

• Thu 6 Mar – Quarter 3 ends
• Tue 11 Mar – Q3 Progress Report issued on Skyward
• Thu 20 Mar – Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences (drop-ins and appointments)
• Fri 28 Mar – Sat 5 April – Spring Break / Eid El Fitr
• 7 April – IB Art Exhibition Opens
• Wed 9 April – HS Parent Coffee. 9:30 a.m.
• 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.

Andrew Buckman               Rachel McCall
                HS Principal                  HS Assistant Principal

Counseling Department Announcements

Week of March 6, 2025

Grade 10 families: On Monday, March 10th, your student will receive the course verification form in homeroom .Students are asked to bring it home, look it over with you and both of you sign it. Make any notes on the form about making adjustments to the original requests. Students are asked to please return the form to the HS Counseling Office by Thursday, March 13th.

Grade 10 families: PSAT was held this week. The PSAT 10 was given to all 10th-grade students on March 4th, providing valuable practice in a standardized testing environment. This experience helps students develop pacing strategies for future exams. Once results are available, we will share them with students so they can use their scores to prepare for the ACT or SAT. Students will take the PSAT again in October of their junior year.

All Grades: Please see the power points from the recent presentations from Fordham University and Suffolk University about USA Financial Aid and studying in Boston and NYC here (scroll down to “What’s New.”)

Upcoming College Visits:

Monday, April 14th- 11:15-12 outside the high school: The University of Calgary

Grade 11: Juniors were reminded to set their meeting time with a parent/guardian and counselor for the college planning meeting so they can present their Junior Project. We asked them to get the meeting set on the calendar this week for the meeting to occur by April 23rd. We look forward to working with your families on your junior’s post secondary plans!

Grade 11 parents: Parent sessions to assist your junior through the college process.
Meetings will be held in the HS Meeting Room at 12 noon. The next date and topic is:
Tuesday, March 11th: UK Universities and an introduction to UCAS.

Grades 9-11- Be sure to look over the summer programs listed on our CAC High School Counseling internal web site. New entries added weekly!

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 Transportation Office

CCA buses will resume on Sunday, March 9th.

Mohamed ElGhalban 
Motor Pool Manager

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!

Upcoming Events:
• Season 2 ISAA Tournaments March 5-9
o Boys/Girls Basketball in Valencia, Spain
o Swimming in Athens, Greece
• Sunday, March 9: Season 3 Tryouts Begin!
• March 12-16: AMIS HS Warsaw Trip
• March 13-17: ISTA Terezin Trip (Czech Republic)

David Goetz (Athletics and Activities Director) & 
Kasey Semler (Activities Coordinator)

AQUATICS

Learn to Swim Program Spring 2025
Please check this link for details.

Aquatics Office

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. If you are interested in participating, please complete the Piano Recital Sign-up Form and submit a one minute video audition by Wednesday, March 26th.

Who Can Audition: This recital is open to all students and teachers/staff members who play the piano. We encourage a variety of musical styles and pieces, including duets and instrumental accompaniment, so let your creativity shine!

Important Guidelines:

• Your audition video just needs to be one minute, your actual performance should be no longer than 4 minutes.
• The audition piece is the one you plan on playing at the recital. Please include the name and composer of your piece.
• Ensure the video is clear, well-lit, and with good sound quality.
• Open to all grade levels and teachers/staff.
• Selection Process: A panel of teachers will review all submissions and will pick a few performers from each division. You will be notified by April 7 if you have been selected. Selected performances will be featured in the recital, so be sure to give your best performance!

If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to contact Ms. Dolly Shalaby or Ms. Tai Torky.
Happy playing, and good luck with your audition!

Dolly Shalaby (MS Drama Teacher & PreK-12 Head of the Arts Department) & 
Tai Torky (MS Social Studies Teacher)

NAHS is creating art with the Alwady Orphanage.

We would like you and your homeroom to get involved. From the 23rd of February to the 30th of March (EXTENDED) we will collect plastic for our recycled art project. Anything from bottles to containers and jugs are welcome. Please collect all of your recycled plastics in a box or bag for us to collect! Please remember to wash your plastic before donating. The winning homeroom will get a box of donuts! We look forward to working with you all in supporting the Alwady Orphanage.

Thank you for your participation.

NAHS

Looking for NHS service hours, CAS experiences, or wanting to help out in the spirit of Ramadan?

Then join me and volunteer at the Egyptian Food Bank on Fridays from 1 to 4 pm. Dates/Times and more information can be found on this poster and if you want to sign up please go to this Google Form. There are limited spots for each trip so sign up quickly. If you have any questions please reach out to 25oahmed@cacegypt.org.

Egyptian Food Bank Ambassador – Omar Ahmed – Grade 12

Maadi Community Theater

Noah Balazs 
Kindergarten Teacher and Kg-Gr1 Team Lead

CAC High School Principal’s Notes

Ramadan Kareem!

As the crescent moon appears this weekend, we at CAC extend our warmest wishes to all our students, families, and staff observing the holy month of Ramadan. At this time of reflection, prayer, and community, we hope the month brings you peace, joy, and blessings. We encourage everyone in our community to embrace the spirit of Ramadan and to support one another during this special time.

We understand some students and staff will be fasting, and we will be mindful of this during the school day. We are working to create a supportive and inclusive environment for all. While the school schedule remains the same throughout the month, students who wish to pray during school will be able use spaces dedicated for prayer and reflection. Devotional activities should be completed during breaks, lunch, flex blocks, or after school. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Parent Coffee

Thank you to everyone who joined for yesterday’s “Parenting Digital Natives” coffee morning in the high school. It was an engaging and insightful session. The discussions were lively and informative, and we hope you gained valuable insights and practical tips for navigating the digital world with your children. Open communication and collaboration between parents and the school are essential for our students’ success, especially in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape. Your participation yesterday reinforced that belief. For those who were unable to make it, you may access the slides used here. The next coffee morning will be on April 9.

High School Students Bring Joy to Awladi Orphanage!

We are incredibly proud of our 12 high school students for their dedication and kindness in organizing a memorable Fun Day for the children at Awladi Orphanage! Taking the initiative from start to finish, our students planned an exciting day filled with cooking, sports, group games, and finger painting. They worked hard to prepare all the supplies and ensured that every activity brought smiles and laughter to the children. Their efforts paid off, as the kids at the orphanage had an unforgettable experience, filled with joy and happiness. This act of generosity and compassion is truly inspiring, and we couldn’t be more proud of our students for making a difference in the lives of others. Thank you to everyone who contributed to making this event so special! (Ms Ereeny)

Upcoming Dates

• Mon 3 Mar – Varsity Dance Festival 7:00 pm Theatre
• Tue 4 Mar – Grade 10 PSAT (all morning. Regular classes for periods 3&4)
• Thu 6 Mar – Quarter 3 ends
• Tue 11 Mar – Q3 Progress Report issued on Skyward
• Thu 20 Mar – Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences (drop-ins and appointments)
• Fri 28 Mar – Sat 5 April – Spring Break / Eid El Fitr
• 7 April – IB Art Exhibition
• Wed 9 April – HS Parent Coffee. 9:30 a.m.
• Thu 17 April – Last day of classes for full IB Diploma students

Students check out the university acceptances

Andrew Buckman               Rachel McCall
                HS Principal                  HS Assistant Principal

Counseling Department Announcements

Week of February 27, 2025

Upcoming College Visits:

Monday, April 14th- 11:15-12 outside the high school: The University of Calgary

Grades 9-11- Be sure to look over the summer programs listed on our CAC High School Counseling internal web site. New entries added weekly!

Grade 11 parents: Parent sessions to assist your junior through the college process.
Meetings will be held in the HS Meeting Room. The next date and topic is: March 11th-UK Admissions and Navigating the UCAS Application

This week during flex, counselors met with Grade 11 students to help them continue to explore their university search process. A key focus was on understanding their testing timelines and creating a profile on Mētō, a platform that reverses the university search process by helping students connect with institutions that align with their strengths and goals. They also spent time adding to their Junior Project document.

Juniors were invited to their student lunch session this past Tuesday as well to cover researching Canadian universities. The series of Tuesday sessions will continue for juniors throughout the spring. Attendance is optional but highly encouraged based on the topics that pertain to the students. An RSVP and reminders are sent to students for each session, and the full list is in the family handbook and posted around the high school.

Juniors were also reminded to set their meeting time with a parent/guardian and counselor for the college planning meeting so they can present their Junior Project. We asked them to get the meeting set on the calendar this week for the meeting to occur by April 23rd. We look forward to working with your families on your junior’s post secondary plans!

Grade 10 parents: The PSAT will be administered to all 10th-grade students on Tuesday, March 4th during the school day in the morning. We have reminded students to be sure the Blue Book application from The College Board is loaded onto the laptop they intend to use for the PSAT. That laptop must be fully charged for the test day.

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 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

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!

Our students did a fantastic job in Season 2, and we are so proud of their hard work and dedication! We wish all our teams traveling to Europe for the ISAA tournament the best of luck for a successful tournament.

Season 3 registrations have closed, and Season 3 officially begins March 9!

David Goetz (Athletics and Activities Director) & 
Kasey Semler (Activities Coordinator)

From CAC PTO

We would love to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone for making this year’s International Festival a tremendous success! To all the country volunteers—you truly outdid yourselves, and we cannot thank you enough for your dedication and hard work.

As a result of this amazing effort, the PTO is pleased to announce that all proceeds from the festival will go toward the GSS Ramadan donation. Your support and participation have made a meaningful impact, and we are grateful for this wonderful community!

Salma Zaky
CAC PTO President

CAC Varsity Dance Festival on March 3, 2025 – CAC Theater

On Monday 3rd of March, we will celebrate our 3rd CAC Dance Festival, in the Theater. The show will start at 7:00 p.m. after the Iftar, the entrance is free and is suitable for all ages!

Paula Cornejo 
HS Spanish Teacher

NAHS is creating art with the Alwady Orphanage.

We would like you and your homeroom to get involved. From the 23rd of February to the 5th of March we will collect plastic for our recycled art project. Anything from bottles to containers and jugs are welcome. Please collect all of your recycled plastics in a box or bag for us to collect on the 5th! Please remember to wash your plastic before donating. The winning homeroom will get a box of donuts! We look forward to working with you all in supporting the Alwady Orphanage.

Thank you for your participation.

NAHS

Looking for NHS service hours, CAS experiences, or wanting to help out in the spirit of Ramadan?

Then join me and volunteer at the Egyptian Food Bank on Fridays from 1 to 4 pm. Dates/Times and more information can be found on this poster and if you want to sign up please go to this Google Form. There are limited spots for each trip so sign up quickly. If you have any questions please reach out to 25oahmed@cacegypt.org.

Egyptian Food Bank Ambassador – Omar Ahmed – Grade 12

Noah Balazs 
Kindergarten Teacher and Kg-Gr1 Team Lead

CAC High School Principal’s Notes

The Cast Prepares for the Show

The high school production of “Arabian Nights” was truly fantastic, with its opening night held last night. The High School Theatre Ensemble has worked really hard for the past 10 weeks. The costumes, lighting, and set were all fantastic and effectively helped to tell the tales. The central themes of the importance of storytelling in our lives and the consequences of losing our trust and faith in others were powerful and resonated strongly with the audience. A big congratulations to the cast and crew, and thank you to Siobhan Buckman for her role in guiding the students towards this tremendous finished product. There are still a few tickets available for tonight’s performance at 6:00 PM, with another opportunity tomorrow for a matinee at 2:00 PM. I hope you will be able to join us.

Senior Basketballers – Go Eagles!

In true CAC style, yesterday also featured some significant basketball games on campus. As the season draws to a close, we took the opportunity to celebrate our seniors on the basketball team as they played their last match of the season here at CAC. It was a momentous and emotional occasion for the players, coaches, and community. The upcoming ISAA tournament is now just around the corner.

As we progress through the semester, we are fast approaching the end of quarter three. Soon, you will receive a report card showing your child’s progress, and there will be an opportunity to come to school for parent-teacher conferences in the middle of March. We will be sending home more information about that soon.

The start of March also marks the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan. The school schedule remains the same throughout the month; students who wish to pray during school will be able use spaces dedicated for prayer and reflection. Devotional activities should be completed during breaks, lunch, flex blocks, or after school. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

In the meantime, I wish you a wonderful weekend.

Upcoming Dates

• 21 Feb – HS Theatre Production “Arabian Nights” 2:00 pm matinee Theatre
• Wed 26 Feb – HS Parent Coffee. 9:30-10:30 a.m. (HS Meeting Room)
• Sun 2 Mar – Ramadan begins (subject to change)
• Mon 3 Mar – Varsity Dance Festival 7:00 pm Theatre
• Tue 4 Mar – Grade 10 PSAT (all morning. Regular classes for periods 3&4)
• Thu 6 Mar – Quarter 3 ends
• Tue 11 Mar – Q3 Progress Report issued on Skyward
• Thu 20 Mar – Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences
• Fri 28 Mar – Sat 5 April – Spring Break / Eid El Fitr

“Arabian Nights”

Andrew Buckman               Rachel McCall
                HS Principal                  HS Assistant Principal

Counseling Department Announcements

Week of February 20, 2025

Upcoming College Visits:

Monday, February 24th: 11:15-12 outside the high school: UK Mini Fair
Cardiff University: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/
University of Bath: https://www.bath.ac.uk/
London South Banks University: https://www.lsbu.ac.uk/

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 was sent to students. Parents are also welcome to attend.

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.
RSVP here. Refreshments will be served.

Monday, April 14th- 11:15-12 outside the high school: The University of Calgary

Grades 9-11- Be sure to look over the summer programs listed on our CAC High School Counseling internal web site. New entries added weekly!

Grade 11 parents: Parent sessions to assist your junior through the college process.
Meetings will be held in the HS Meeting Room. The next date and topic is:
Thursday, February, 27: Writing US Admission Essays/Admission Testing

Juniors were invited to their student lunch session this past Tuesday as well to cover researching USA universities. The series of Tuesday sessions will continue for juniors throughout the spring. Attendance is optional but highly encouraged based on the topics that pertain to the students. An RSVP and reminders are sent to students for each session, and the full list is in the family handbook and posted around campus.

Juniors were also reminded to set their meeting time with a parent/guardian and counselor for the college planning meeting so they can present their Junior Project. Meetings start this week, and we look forward to working with your families on your junior’s post secondary plans!

Grade 9 & 11 parents: Earlier this week, students were given their course verification sheet for you to confirm the course request and sign off. If there are any questions or changes about the course requests, please write it on the form. Students should have returned the forms to the HS Counseling office by Thursday, Feb 20th.

Grade 9 parents: This week, counselors facilitated a seminar for our 9th-grade students, guiding them through important discussions on relationships, personal boundaries, and the differences between healthy and unhealthy interactions. Counselors provided valuable insights and practical strategies for recognizing and addressing these dynamics while emphasizing the crucial role of standing up for one another (being an upstander). We encourage you to continue these meaningful conversations at home. Together, we can foster a caring environment that empowers our students to navigate these challenges with confidence and compassion. Thank you for your partnership in this essential work!

Grade 10 parents: Please mark your calendars: The PSAT will be administered to all 10th-grade students on Tuesday, March 4th. An email was sent to all parents and students last week with this information. This exam serves as a practice opportunity for students to experience testing under timed conditions. It is a low-stakes exam, and the results will help students identify areas where they can improve for future assessments.

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 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

Call for Parent Participants

As shared in the Board’s winter email, we officially launched a new strategic planning cycle in November. Strategic planning is essential not only for aligning the school’s vision with its long-term goals but also for ensuring that resources, curriculum, and community engagement are effectively utilized to provide the best educational experience for students.

We are grateful to the faculty, staff, parents, students and Board members who have already met with our strategic planning consultant, Dr. Alex Wiseman. In order to get more community feedback, we are seeking four parent volunteers to attend the following planning sessions: Academic Excellence, Faculty and Staff Excellence, Financial Excellence, and Facility Excellence. The time commitment is two hours over the course of two weeks. Additional information will be given upon selection. If you are interested in participating, please send an email to our Board secretary, Nawal Gamal, at ngamal@cacegypt.org by Sunday, February 23.

Ericka Galegher 
Trustee Committee Chair

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:

High School Production Performances:
Friday, Feb 21 – 2:00 PM Final Performance!

• Thursday-Saturday: 3 students representing CAC at HIAMUN
• Thursday-Sunday: MS/HS Athens Cup Swimming
• Friday, Feb 21:
JV Boys Basketball vs Schutz @ CAC – 9am
Varsity Boys Basketball vs Schutz @ CAC – 11am
• Saturday, Feb 22:
Varsity Girls Basketball vs Zed Club @ CAC – 11am
JV Girls Basketball vs Zed Club @ CAC – 12:30pm

PLAY BALL! Registration for the 2025 Maadi Little League Baseball (MLLB) season is still 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 5-7, Coach-Pitch for ages 7-9, Player-Pitch for ages 10-13, and our Seniors Division for ages 13-17. Practices will be held at 5pm on weeknights and games will be played on Saturday mornings in Maadi. The three younger divisions play games onthe 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.

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.

David Goetz (Athletics and Activities Director) & 
Kasey Semler (Activities Coordinator)

Looking for NHS service hours, CAS experiences, or wanting to help out in the spirit of Ramadan?

Then join me and volunteer at the Egyptian Food Bank on Fridays from 1 to 4 pm. Dates/Times and more information can be found on this poster and if you want to sign up please go to this Google Form. There are limited spots for each trip so sign up quickly. If you have any questions please reach out to 25oahmed@cacegypt.org.

Egyptian Food Bank Ambassador – Omar Ahmed – Grade 12

NAHS is creating art with the Alwady Orphanage.

We would like you and your homeroom to get involved. From the 23rd of February to the 5th of March we will collect plastic for our recycled art project. Anything from bottles to containers and jugs are welcome. Please collect all of your recycled plastics in a box or bag for us to collect on the 5th! Please remember to wash your plastic before donating. The winning homeroom will get a box of donuts! We look forward to working with you all in supporting the Alwady Orphanage.

Thank you for your participation.

NAHS

Finance Workshop

Mounir Nakhla will be speaking about his financial experiences and journey to success. Register now to reserve your spot on Tuesday, February 25, 5-6pm in MS Room 116.

Nayer Haggag

CAC Dance Festival on March 3, 2025 – CAC Theater

On Monday 3rd of March, we will celebrate our 3rd CAC Dance Festival, in the Theater. The show will start at 7:00 p.m. after the Iftar, the entrance is free and is suitable for all ages!

Paula Cornejo 
HS Spanish Teacher

CAC High School Principal’s Notes

HS Production – Arabian Nights – Coming Next Week!

It’s the wedding night in the palace of King Shahrayar. By morning, the new queen, Shahrazad, is to be put to death like a thousand and one young brides before her. But, Shahrazad has the one gift that can save her: the gift of storytelling. With a mischievous imagination and silver tongue, she begins to paint a dazzling array of stories and characters, summoned forth from strange and magical worlds populated by giant snakes, bloodthirsty thieves and cunning maids. Can the power of storytelling save her life?

The talented HS Theatre ensemble have taken on this challenging and imaginative story for you to enjoy. Join us to witness the stage version of this well known work – Alf Layla w Layla – ألف ليلة و ليلة

February 19th and 20th @ 6.00
February 21st @ 2pm.
Tickets on sale from the HS office, 300 EGP.

The year’s Graduation Countdown has begun!

108 days to Graduation!

Our senior students have begun thinking about graduation in earnest this week. They have been gathering for their cap and gown headshots, which will appear in this year’s yearbook. Additionally, the traditional graduation countdown has started. This week marks 108 days remaining until graduation, and as usual, the students are celebrating with the baby photo countdown displayed in the high school lobby.

Seniors Valentine’s Brunch

Also for our senior students today, we were grateful once again that the senior parents group organized a wonderful lunchtime celebration for Valentine’s Day. The seniors are truly enjoying every moment of this momentous final year of school for them, and we are happy to join them in their journey and celebrations.

Course Registration Reminders

Please be sure to check the important information from the counseling department further down in this newsletter. Pay particular attention to the information about course registration, the deadlines for which are coming soon.

Upcoming Dates

• Fri 14 February – PTO International Festival – Campus Closed
• Sun 16 Feb – Season 3 Activities Fair. Lunchtime.
• 19 & 20 Feb – HS Theatre Production “Arabian Nights” 6:00 pm Theatre
• Thu 20 Feb – Early Release Day – 11:30 dismissal
• 21 Feb – HS Theatre Production “Arabian Nights” 2:00 pm matinee Theatre
• Wed 26 Feb – HS Parent Coffee. 9:30-10:30 a.m. (HS Meeting Room)
• Sun 2 Mar – Ramadan begins (subject to change)
• Tue 4 Mar – Grade 10 PSAT (all morning. Regular classes for periods 3&4)
• Thu 6 Mar – Quarter 3 ends
• Tue 11 Mar – Q3 Progress Report issued on Skyward

“Arabian Nights” Rehearsal

Speech and Debate Teams

Awlady Orphanage Fun Day Planning Team

Student Murals in the Arts Department

Student Artwork

Student Cafeteria

Andrew Buckman               Rachel McCall
                HS Principal                  HS Assistant Principal

Counseling Department Announcements

Week of February 13, 2025

Grade 9 & 11 parents: Early next week, students will bring home the course verification sheet for you to confirm the course request and sign off. If there are any questions or changes about the course requests, please write it on the form. Students must return the forms to the HS Counseling office by Thursday, Feb 20th.

Upcoming College Visits:

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- Be sure to look over the summer programs listed on our CAC High School Counseling internal web site. New entries added weekly!

Grade 11 parents: Parent sessions to assist your junior through the college process.
Meetings will be held in the HS Meeting Room. The next date and topic is:
Thursday, February, 27: Writing US Admission Essays/Admission Testing

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 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

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:

• Friday, February 14: International Festival (Closed Campus)
• Saturday, February 15: CISSA U16 Boys (HAI) & Girls (MES) Basketball
• Saturday, February 15: VB BBall Double Header @CAC – 12:30pm
• Sunday, February 16: Season 3 Activities/Athletics Online Registration Opens

Season 3 Athletics & Activities Registration

The Season 3 online registration opens for HS Students this Sunday! Sunday during lunch, students will have the opportunity to visit the Season 3 Registration Fair, where they can learn more about Activities/Athletic offerings from the coaches and activity sponsors.

How Your Student Can Register:

Students will receive an email on Sunday morning with the online registration link. The registration will open Sunday, February 16, and close Wednesday, February 19, at 8:00 AM. Students will then be contacted by the Coach or Activity Sponsor with further details.

PLAY BALL! Registration for the 2025 Maadi Little League Baseball (MLLB) season is still 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 5-7, Coach-Pitch for ages 7-9, Player-Pitch for ages 10-13, and our Seniors Division for ages 13-17. 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.

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.

David Goetz (Athletics and Activities Director) & 
Kasey Semler (Activities Coordinator)

Finance Workshop

Mounir Nakhla will be speaking about his financial experiences and journey to success. Register now to reserve your spot on Tuesday, February 25, 5-6pm in MS Room 116.

Nayer Haggag

CAC High School Principal’s Notes

As I write this week’s edition of the Highro-glyphics, our wrestling team is on their way to New Delhi to compete in the ISAA MESAC tournament. As always, they will be representing CAC excellently in this highly competitive event, and we look forward to updates throughout the weekend on how they are getting on. Another opportunity to shout, “Go Eagles!”

Talent Show

On Monday evening, high school students participated in the annual Talent Show. Congratulations to all participants for showcasing their talents, and a heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended the event.

It was a pleasure to see so many families present at the Grade 10 Course Information Night on Tuesday evening. We hope you found the introduction to the senior years of high school both informative and engaging. Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to teachers, counselors, and AP/IB Coordinators. Counselors are sharing the presentations via email.

Course registration will continue over the next several weeks. Here is a brief overview of the registration windows for rising high school students:

• Rising 12 (2026) – now closed; counselors will reach out to students who did not submit their requests on time.
• Rising 11 (2027) – 7 AM on February 24 to 4 PM on February 25
• Rising 10 (2028) – 7 AM on February 9 to 4 PM on February 10
• Rising 9 (2029) – Signups will take place during G8 Advisory on February 17-18

“Arabian Nights” Rehearsal

This year’s high school theater production of “Arabian Nights” is approaching, and the student ensemble has been diligently rehearsing and preparing for the performance. We look forward to welcoming the community to the shows on February 19th, 20th, and 21st. Please keep an eye on the announcements and newsletters for further details.

Today marks the celebration of “Global Play Day.” The vibrant energy from the Elementary School resonated across the field to the High School, inspiring many students to participate in football, spike ball, and a variety of enjoyable activities during lunch break. We wish children of all ages a fun-filled and engaging weekend!

Upcoming Dates

• 9-10 Feb – Senior Photos – Cap & Gown headshots
• Fri 14 Feb – PTO International Festival
• Sun 16 Feb – Season 3 Activities Fair. Lunchtime.
• 19-21 Feb – HS Theatre Production “Arabian Nights”
• Thu 20 Feb – Early Release Day – 11:30 dismissal
• Wed 26 Feb – HS Parent Coffee. 9:30-10:30 a.m. (HS Meeting Room)
• Sun 2 Mar – Ramadan begins (subject to change)
• Tue 4 Mar – Grade 10 PSAT (all morning. Regular classes for periods 3&4)

Andrew Buckman               Rachel McCall
                HS Principal                  HS Assistant Principal

Counseling Department Announcements

Week of February 6, 2025

Upcoming College Visits:

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

Grade 10 Seminars & Course Fair

This week, Grade 10 students have been actively exploring their high school pathway and course choices for Grades 11 and 12. They have been learning about the various courses offered and how to align their selections with their strengths and interests. As they move forward in this process, students will engage in self-reflection, considering career and university pathways to ensure their course choices support their future goals. Last Tuesday, Grade 10 families attended the Course Selection Event where they heard from the faculty about the various classes that are available in each department. Families with questions are encouraged to meet with course teachers, counselors, the IB & AP Coordinators, or the administration for guidance and support. The course registration opens for 10th grade students on February 24th and runs through February 25th. Thank you for your involvement in this important process!

Grade 11 parents: Dear 11th Grade Parents, We are excited to invite you on Tuesday, February 11th, from 12:00 PM to 12:45 PM in the HS Counseling Conference Room for an informative session on U.S. college admissions and navigating the Common Application. This is an informal opportunity to meet with the school counselors to gain insights and ask any questions you may have about the college application process. Please sign up to reserve your spot using the following link: Tuesday, Feb. 11th Lunch Session. We look forward to seeing you there and assisting you in this important journey!

Looking ahead
Mark your calendars for the next afternoon sessions on:
Thursday, February 27: Writing US Admission Essays/Admission Testing
Tuesday, March 11th: UK Admissions and Navigating the UCAS Application
Tuesday, March 25th: Scholarships, financial aid and the impact on admission
Tuesday, April 22nd: Narrowing down the college list
Tuesday, May 6th: Confirming summer plans and timelines

Grade 9: Course registration for rising 10 students is Sunday, February 9th (it opens at 7 am)- Monday, February 10th (it closes at 4 pm). Please review the world language and arts electives with your 9th grader this weekend so they can register on Skyward starting Sunday. Please reach out to your counselor if you have any questions.

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, 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

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:
• Saturday, Feb 8: HS Speech & Debate Tournament – CAC MS Hall (8:30am-5:00pm)
• Saturday, Feb 8: Varsity Girls/Boys BBall vs BSE @ BSE beginning 8am
• Sunday, Feb 9: JV Boys BBall vs MES @ MES – 3:00PM
• Tuesday, Feb 11: U16 Girls BBall vs MES @ MES – 3:00PM
• Wednesday, Feb 12: U16 Boys&Girls BBall vs CES @ CAC – 3:30PM

PLAY BALL! Registration for the 2025 Maadi Little League Baseball (MLLB) season is still 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 5-7, Coach-Pitch for ages 7-9, Player-Pitch for ages 10-13, and our Seniors Division for ages 13-17. 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.

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.

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.

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

From CAC PTO

CAC PTO

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

CAC High School Principal’s Notes

Grade 11 University Application Kick Off

Thank you and kudos to our counselling team for hosting a fantastic grade 11 university kickoff meeting last night. It was wonderful to see so many parents attending this session and engaging proactively in the university application process at this early stage. Our grade 11s are in safe hands with the team, and next week they will begin meeting with their counselors to discuss in more detail what the university application process will look like for them over the coming months. If there’s anything we can do to support you or your child on this journey, please do not hesitate to reach out to your child’s counselor.

Next week the CAC MUN team will participate in The Hague International Model United Nations (THIMUN) event in the Netherlands, one of the world’s most prestigious model UN conferences. We wish our CAC delegates a successful trip, and look forward to hearing more about their adventures upon their return after next week.

A quick reminder to all our Grade 10 parents and students that you are invited to join us for two important events in the next two weeks. Firstly, the IB Information Evening on Monday 27 January and secondly, the Grade 10 Subject Selection Event, taking place on Monday 4 February. Please mark your calendars and watch your emails for more details if you are a Grade 10 parent. We look forward to welcoming you at this event to help students and parents understand all the different types of courses that are on offer during the grade 11 and 12 years to make an informed decision about which courses are right for them.

I hope you enjoy the long weekend and take the opportunity to relax and enjoy this wonderful winter weather. I look forward to seeing everyone back at school on Sunday.

Dates for your Diary

• Thu 23 Jan – Police Day / Revolution Holiday, no school (confirmed)
• Mon 27 Jan – Grade 10 IBDP Information Night, 6:00 pm (Theatre)
• Wed 29 Jan – Early Release Day – 11:30 dismissal
• Mon 3 Feb – HS Stuco Talent Show. 6:00 – 8:00 pm.
• Tue 4 Feb – Grade 10 IB & Subject Selection Event – 3:15 pm. Theatre
• Fri 14 February – PTO International Festival
• Thu 20 Feb – Early Release Day – 11:30 dismissal
• 19-21 Feb – HS Theatre Production “Arabian Nights”

Talent Show Auditions

Boys Basketball Practice

Andrew Buckman               Rachel McCall
                HS Principal                  HS Assistant Principal

Counseling Department Announcements

Week of January 22, 2025

Upcoming College Visits (parents are always welcome):

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)

Wednesday, February 19th- 11:15-12 outside the high school. American College of Greece

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

Grade 9 Seminar

This past week, our counselors have had productive meetings with our 9th-grade students during the first seminar held for second semester.

During these sessions, students reflected on their 1st-semester transcripts, which were emailed to them for review. This was a valuable opportunity for them to understand their academic progress and set goals moving forward. We began discussions on course selection for the upcoming school year and began mapping out their four-year educational plans.

Additionally, we introduced students to Maia Learning, an important platform that will assist them in researching colleges and careers. We emphasized the importance of setting personal and academic goals for the 2nd semester and encouraged ongoing conversations at home to support their aspirations.

Class of 2026 Parent University Application Information Session

On January 21st, we held a successful Junior Parent College Night, where our counselors met with Grade 11 parents to discuss the college application process. The evening covered essential topics, including different university application systems, effective college research strategies, and important timelines to keep in mind.

To ensure our students are equally prepared, they will be meeting during their flex periods to review the same material (3 sets of sessions this semester). This will provide them with the necessary time to connect with their counselors to plan their future applications and address any questions they may have. We are committed to supporting our juniors as they embark on this exciting journey toward college!

Grade 10 families: Save the Date: Tuesday, Feb 4th starting at 3:10 pm: Course Selection Information Fair for Grade 10 Families. The purpose of this event is to help students make informed and appropriate choices about the academic pathway and courses they wish to take in Grade 11 leading to Grade 12. Details and RSVP to be sent soon!

All Grades- Be sure to look over the summer programs listed on our CAC High School Counseling internal web site. 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

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:
• January 24-February 1: THIMUN Trip
• Sunday January 26, 3:30pm: JV Boys Bball vs NCBIS @ CAC
• Wednesday January 29, 3:30pm: Varsity Boys BBall vs NCBIS @ CAC
• January 30-February 2: ACS Tunis Boys Basketball Invitational

David Goetz (Athletics and Activities Director) & 
Kasey Semler (Activities Coordinator)

From the MS/HS Library

Next Tuesday, January 28th we have a Virtual Visit with Egyptian American author Malaka Gharib. We are meeting at 3:30pm in the MHS Library. She is the author of the graphic novels It Won’t Always Be Like This and I Was Their American Dream.

If you are interested in joining, please fill out this form https://forms.gle/mgGw11Yh3RZ2KSki8.

Meghan Ennis
MS/HS Teacher Librarian

MBA Basketball is Back!!!
The Maadi Basketball Association (MBA)

The MBA is a Maadi community basketball league for boys & girls aged 5 through 17. All practices and games are held at the CAC gyms. The MBA season runs from Jan. 11th through March 18.

Each team will have one weekday practice (at 6:00, 7;00 or 8:00 pm) and a Saturday game.

We ask that parents consider supporting the league by being a division coordinator, head coach, assistant coach or a team parent.

For more detailed information you can click on the ‘MBA Registration 2025’ link below:

MBA Registration 2025 link

We will have assessment games.

The following schedule is when players should come to play:
8:00 – 5 & 6 year olds (ES Gym) 10:00 – 7 & 8 year olds (ES Gym)
8:00 – 9 & 10 year olds (Outside Court) 10:00 – 11 & 12 year olds (Outside Court)
8:00 – 13 & 14 year olds (Main Gym) 10:00 – 15, 16, & 17 year olds (Main Gym)
If you have any concerns, please contact the MBA Coordinator: Monte Davis, at: montedaviseg54@gmail.com

The MBA Needs Coaches
The MBA is looking for some coaches this season. Any High School student with a knowledge of the game of basketball, and interested in working with younger students (ages 5 – 17) may apply to coach. Coaches need to have an assistant to work with them. The season runs from January 11th to March 22nd. There is one practice (one hour) during the week and one game (one hour) on Saturday mornings.

Those interested in coaching this season, please contact the MBA Coordinator, Monte Davis, at: montedaviseg54@gmail.com

Monte Davis
MBA Coordinator

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

CAC High School Principal’s Notes

With a full week of semester 2 under our belts, the high school students jumped into new units of study with enthusiasm. Now that your students have received their semester 1 report cards, this weekend is an excellent opportunity to sit as a family, review teacher comments, and make goals for the 2nd semester.

CAC will observe the January 25th Revolution and Police Day Holiday on Thursday, January 23rd. There will be no classes and practices on this day, in observance of this Egyptian national holiday. Classes will resume on Sunday, January 26th.

We wish you all a wonderful weekend and look forward to seeing some of you on campus for the Girls Get Stronger event on Friday, and the CISSA Varsity Girls’ basketball tournament on Saturday!

Dates for your Diary

• Thu 16 Jan – Semester One report cards issued, 3:00 pm
• Thu 16 Jan – Last day for HS students to drop/add courses for Sem 2
• Fri 17 Jan – Girls get Strong(er) event, on campus
• Mon 20 Jan – Grade 10 IBDP Information Night, 6:00 pm (Theatre)
• Tue 21 Jan – Grade 11 College Kick off Night, 5:15-6:15 pm (Theatre)
• Thu 23 Jan – January 25th Police Day / Revolution Holiday, no school or practices (confirmed)
• Wed 29 Jan – Early Release Day – 11:30 dismissal
• Tue 4 Feb – Grade 10 IBDP & Subject Selection Fair/Open House – 3:10 pm

Andrew Buckman               Rachel McCall
                HS Principal                  HS Assistant Principal

Counseling Department Announcements

Week of January 16, 2025

Junior Parents- REMINDER TO RSVP: Class of 2026 University Application Parent Information Session. This presentation will be held on Tuesday, January 21st, from 5:15 PM to 6:15 PM in the CAC Theater. The RSVP was sent to your email last week. We look forward to seeing you there!

Grade 10 families: Save the Date: Tuesday, Feb 4th starting at 3:10 pm: Course Selection Information Fair for Grade 10 Families. The purpose of this event is to help students make informed and appropriate choices about the academic pathway and courses they wish to take in Grade 11 leading to Grade 12. Details and RSVP to be sent soon!

All Grades- Be sure to look over the summer programs listed on our CAC High School Counseling internal web site. 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

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 this weekend:
Friday, January 17, 2025

Saturday, January 18, 2025

CISSA Varsity Girls Basketball @ CAC
CISSA Varsity Boys Basketball @ AIS

David Goetz (Athletics and Activities Director) & 
Kasey Semler (Activities Coordinator)

Parenting Together With Positive Discipline (Tweens & Teens)
Starts Jan. 20, 2025 – Only 5 spots left!

Join Carey Harris & Amira Hashem for a parenting course designed for all CAC parents.

The 8-week long course meets weekly to…
• address real issues for parents of today’s tweens & teens
• learn over 50 long-term, take-away tools for parenting during the adolescent years
• create a support network for parents of the Cairo American College community

Space is limited! Save your spot – REGISTER HERE
To learn more about the course visit: https://parentingtogether.edublogs.org/

Carey Harris
Elementary School Counselor

MBA Basketball is Back!!!
The Maadi Basketball Association (MBA)

The MBA is a Maadi community basketball league for boys & girls aged 5 through 17. All practices and games are held at the CAC gyms. The MBA season runs from Jan. 11th through March 18.

Each team will have one weekday practice (at 6:00, 7;00 or 8:00 pm) and a Saturday game.

We ask that parents consider supporting the league by being a division coordinator, head coach, assistant coach or a team parent.

For more detailed information you can click on the ‘MBA Registration 2025’ link below:

MBA Registration 2025 link

We will have assessment games.

The following schedule is when players should come to play:
8:00 – 5 & 6 year olds (ES Gym) 10:00 – 7 & 8 year olds (ES Gym)
8:00 – 9 & 10 year olds (Outside Court) 10:00 – 11 & 12 year olds (Outside Court)
8:00 – 13 & 14 year olds (Main Gym) 10:00 – 15, 16, & 17 year olds (Main Gym)
If you have any concerns, please contact the MBA Coordinator: Monte Davis, at: montedaviseg54@gmail.com

The MBA Needs Coaches
The MBA is looking for some coaches this season. Any High School student with a knowledge of the game of basketball, and interested in working with younger students (ages 5 – 17) may apply to coach. Coaches need to have an assistant to work with them. The season runs from January 11th to March 22nd. There is one practice (one hour) during the week and one game (one hour) on Saturday mornings.

Those interested in coaching this season, please contact the MBA Coordinator, Monte Davis, at: montedaviseg54@gmail.com

Monte Davis
MBA Coordinator

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

From the MS/HS Library

Egyptian Graphic Novelist Book Club – for CAC Parents and HS Students

Here’s how it works!

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

CAC High School Principal’s Notes

Happy New Year to all of you in our CAC community! It’s great to see everyone back and for our campus to be buzzing with student learning and activity once again. We hit the ground running with sports practices and activities in full flow as well as teachers passing back students’ semester exams, providing feedback and cracking on with the learning for semester two. We’ve also had some special visitors from the class of 2024 on campus this week to give an update on their university lives, and to inspire the class of 2025 to finish strong!

Next week, you will receive notification that your student’s semester one report card is available in Skyward (Thursday). Please do take some time to review your child’s grades and read the teacher’s comments. If you should have any concerns or questions, of course, you are welcome to email teachers directly to set up appointments for conversations.

We know there’s a busy semester ahead. We have a group of students heading to the Netherlands in two weeks’ time to represent CAC at The Hague Model United Nations (THIMUN), an extremely prestigious MUN event which attracts students from all around the world. Students on sports teams will be looking forward to the upcoming tournaments hosted here at CAC and offsite in February. And, of course, varsity teams will travel to Europe in March to represent CAC at the ISAA championships which conclude season two. Closer in, the annual Girls Get Stronger event will be held next Friday, January 17th, here on campus.

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend ahead.

Dates for your Diary

• Thu 16 Jan – Semester One report cards issued
• Thu 16 Jan – Last day for HS students to drop/add courses for Sem 2
• Fri 17 Jan – Girls get Strong(er) event, on campus
• Thu 23 Jan – Holiday, no school (TBC)
• Wed 29 Jan – Early Release Day – 11:30 dismissal
• Tue 4 Feb – IB & Subject Selection Fair – 3:30 pm (for Grade 10 parents and students)
• Wed 5 Feb – HS Parent Coffee Morning. 9:30 am

Andrew Buckman               Rachel McCall
                HS Principal                  HS Assistant Principal

Counseling Department Announcements

Week of January 9, 2025

Class of 2026 University Application Parent Information Session

Join us for the Class of 2026 University Application Kick-Off Parent Information Session on Tuesday, January 21st, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM in the CAC Theater. This important event is designed for all junior parents and will provide valuable insights into the university search and application process. An RSVP has been sent to your email. We look forward to seeing you there!

Class of 2026 University Application Workshops Continue in January!

Student centered application sessions for juniors continue throughout the spring semester. These will be offered during several Flex sessions (mandatory) and lunch sessions (optional) throughout the semester. Your junior’s next seminar will take place on January28/29th. We will give them a copy of their latest unofficial transcript, introduce them to the Junior Project, confirm their standardized testing timeline and continue the research on colleges and careers as a follow up to the session we held last semester. We look forward to working closely with the junior class throughout this semester.

Grade 10 families: Save the Date: Tuesday, Feb 4th starting at 3:15 pm: Course Selection Information Fair for Grade 10 Families. The purpose of this event is to help students make informed and appropriate choices about the academic pathway and courses they wish to take in Grade 11 leading to Grade 12. Details and RSVP to be sent soon!

All Grades- Be sure to look over the summer programs listed on our CAC High School Counseling internal web site. New entries added weekly!

All Grades- Semester 2 schedule change requests are between January 12-16th (for semester long courses, mostly). If your student has any questions about their second semester course schedule, please have them speak to their counselor before January 16th.

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 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

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

Parenting Together With Positive Discipline (Tweens & Teens)
Starts Jan. 20, 2025 – Only 5 spots left!

Join Carey Harris & Amira Hashem for a parenting course designed for all CAC parents.

The 8-week long course meets weekly to…
• address real issues for parents of today’s tweens & teens
• learn over 50 long-term, take-away tools for parenting during the adolescent years
• create a support network for parents of the Cairo American College community

Space is limited! Save your spot – REGISTER HERE
To learn more about the course visit: https://parentingtogether.edublogs.org/

Carey Harris
Elementary School Counselor

MBA Basketball is Back!!!
The Maadi Basketball Association (MBA)

The MBA is a Maadi community basketball league for boys & girls aged 5 through 17. All practices and games are held at the CAC gyms. The MBA season runs from Jan. 11th through March 18.

Each team will have one weekday practice (at 6:00, 7;00 or 8:00 pm) and a Saturday game.

We ask that parents consider supporting the league by being a division coordinator, head coach, assistant coach or a team parent.

For more detailed information you can click on the ‘MBA Registration 2025’ link below:

MBA Registration 2025 link

This Saturday we start the season. We will have assessment games.

The following schedule is when players should come to play:
8:00 – 5 & 6 year olds (ES Gym) 10:00 – 7 & 8 year olds (ES Gym)
8:00 – 9 & 10 year olds (Outside Court) 10:00 – 11 & 12 year olds (Outside Court)
8:00 – 13 & 14 year olds (Main Gym) 10:00 – 15, 16, & 17 year olds (Main Gym)
If you have any concerns, please contact the MBA Coordinator: Monte Davis, at: montedaviseg54@gmail.com

The MBA Needs Coaches
The MBA is looking for some coaches this season. Any High School student with a knowledge of the game of basketball, and interested in working with younger students (ages 5 – 17) may apply to coach. Coaches need to have an assistant to work with them. The season runs from January 11th to March 22nd. There is one practice (one hour) during the week and one game (one hour) on Saturday mornings.

Those interested in coaching this season, please contact the MBA Coordinator, Monte Davis, at: montedaviseg54@gmail.com

Monte Davis
MBA Coordinator

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

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