Middle School Principal’s Letter
Dear Parents,
Thank you for taking the time to read this week’s version of the News and Views. We had a shortened week with an ERD day on Wednesday that allowed our teachers to work on the accreditation process.
It is Thanksgiving, and we would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving even if you don’t celebrate the day.
We are entering the time of year when the bad weather starts to impact what we do. However, this year, COVID-19 mitigations will take precedence over air quality indoor fun. Our students will continue to eat and play outdoors. Their outdoor play will be limited to low activity on poor air days. Given the circumstances, students’ movement is restricted to being at their desks, socially distanced. It is essential that they can be outdoors, and wearing their masks will help support this if we have poor air quality. Students who have medical conditions such as asthma will remain indoors, and they will be able to access the library or their teacher’s classroom during their breaks.
The GSS lunch was a special day for our GSS staff and our community members. We know that gratitude is a social emotion, and it was great to see everyone’s gratitude on Tuesday as the GSS lunch brought people together. Despite not being able to host the lunch on campus, a lot of effort was made by the CAC community to make sure lunch was delivered to the families of our GSS staff.
After reading the thank you note that our Middle School students wrote to the GSS staff, I became inspired. We know first-hand that our students expressing gratitude can strengthen ties between the staff and students. By promoting gratitude in our school, we’ll foster these kinds of connections on a much wider scale, helping both students and the school to thrive. Thank you to Ereeny, all the students, teachers, administrative assistants, and the PTO for their efforts to plan and implement this community act of kindness.
We had our first week with the sixth-graders on campus, and we realize that students will need to be reminded that we can’t relax the mitigations. As I have mentioned before, we need to continue following the mitigation protocols, especially with the number of students on campus increasing. I want to thank teachers for their ability to pivot to having more students on campus.
The middle school X-Country/Fitness team, competed at the Olympic Stadium earlier this week. It was a great way to end six weeks of training. The students had a wonderful time running and cheering each other on to do their best.
Thank you for your continuous support of the Middle School.
In Partnership,
Courtney Bailey
Middle School Principal
Announcements
Moving on from CAC before the winter break?
To help us prepare your records in time for your departure, please use the link below to let us know if you are withdrawing from CAC this semester.
https://www.cacegypt.org/index.php/cac-withdrawal-request
A few days before your departure, a withdrawal form that includes several signatures must also be completed in order to clear any outstanding obligations, and turned in to the Admission/Registrar‘s Office to release records. Due to the current circumstances the Middle and High School withdrawal form is being prepared by the Counseling offices and shared with teachers and student online.
Please note that High School transcripts including this semester’s grades will not be available until January 17, 2021.
Registrar’s office
CAC PTO Meeting
PTO November Meeting will be held virtually via Zoom on Sunday, Nov 29 at 05:00 PM. Meeting Link: https://zoom.us/j/99506497883?pwd=d2NxNDFML25VQ01aM25vTitNeU9LQT09
Meeting ID: 995 0649 7883
Passcode: 353379
THANK YOU CAC!
This is the power of our community.
On behalf of our GSS staff, we would like to send a sincere heartfelt THANK YOU! to everyone who supported the Appreciation Lunch. We had different teams coordinating food orders: Seniors, Class of 2024, HS StuCo, PTO, Support Staff, MS Faculty & Staff and PreK Parents. We also received individual orders from students, faculty, staff & parents.
Almost 100 student, parent, faculty and staff volunteers helped over the course of the day at different time intervals. What an Amazing Team Spirit! Everyone’s mission was to appreciate our GSS by contributing their effort, time & money. The result was mind blowing. Our goal was only to have the 147 meals covered. However, we received almost 400 MEALS and DESSERTS! Each one of our GSS received a personalized bag with 2 or 3 meals, a set of assorted desserts, 2 drinks and an appreciation note written by students. We also shared meals with the police around the school.
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Click Here to share your feedback to make it even better next year.
We are truly thankful for our CAC community spirit.
Kindness Rocks Rocks!
Traveling this weekend? Bring Rocks to the Kindness Rocks stations on campus.
Click here to know where.
Colored Rocks? bring them to the rock stations.
Take photos and post in the Kindness Rocks Facebook Groups; Maadi Kindness Rocks and Kindness Rocks Worldwide
Click here to see our ES students report about our Kindness Rocks
Middle School Thanksgiving Clothing Drive
Sunday, Nov. 29
MS Student Council is sponsoring a clothing drive to donate to – The Egyptian Clothing Bank, MOVE Egypt, and Awladi Orphanage.
Let’s show our thanks by giving. As the weather gets colder and we start organizing our winter and summer clothes, it’s a good time to sift through your small and unused clothing items. We are collecting gently used clothing items and blankets to donate to those in need of all ages, infant to adult size (includes: T-shirts, sweaters, socks, pants, jackets, etc).
Click these links to know more about the organizations; The Egyptian Clothing Bank, MOVE Foundation and Awlady Orphanage
The drive is running till Sunday, November 29. ( Bring your Clothing donations to the red donation box in the front gate are. (the box will be renovated after this drive). The delivery will be on the week of Nov.29
Middle school students should bring their items to their advisory classroom to be counted and stored. The advisory that collects the most clothing items will win a lunch of their choice.
Remember: all items must be clean and in good condition. Please do not bring torn or worn out items. Students, please make sure you have your parents’ permission to donate the clothing items.
In honor of our 75th anniversary, our goal is to reach 75 kilos of clothing/blankets to donate. Help us reach that goal!
Season 2 Sports Signups
CAC season 2 sport conditioning signup started online and will run through Monday, November 30 at 8:00 pm. (Link, https://forms.gle/MS45mx1Pkt9XrQ5E8)
The sports available for signups are:
JV and Varsity Girls Basketball
JV and Varsity Boys Basketball
Junior and Varsity (grades 6-12) Girls and Boys Swimming
The CAC JV and Varsity Wrestling and Dance programs are on hold for the 2020-2021 school year until further notice.
All practices will be on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, from 3:15-4:30, until further notice.
CAC season 2 is scheduled from December 2, 2020, until March 14, 2021.
Basketball facilities schedule:
Girls: Sunday- main gym, Monday- outdoor court, Wednesday- main gym, Thursday- outdoor court.
Boys: Sunday- outdoor court, Monday- main gym, Wednesday- outdoor court, Thursday- main gym.
From the MS/HS Library
CAC Libraries Closed This Weekend
The CAC libraries will be closed this Saturday, November 28 for the Thanksgiving break. Please see list of open Saturdays here.
You will need to make an appointment for Saturdays through the online booking system on the CAC dashboard. Please note that parents cannot make appointments for library use during the week.
Saturday hours are for check in and checkout only. If you need to do any other library business, like for example, clear your account for withdrawal from CAC, you will need to contact the library during the week. Mrs. Fitzgerald can be reached at librarian@cacegypt.org.
Quarantining of library materials is now after check in
We recently received an update to our library circulation system which allows us to check in materials and then quarantine them for 3 days. It was the other way around until now, which led to some confusion. Notices of materials checked out and overdue notices will now be up to date as of 7:30 am of the day they are issued.
Three Cheers
Three Cheers to MS faculty for their contribution to the GSS staff luncheon.
Three Cheers to Mr. EL Ghalban and Maha EL Torkey in the transportation department for bringing students safely to and from school.
Three Cheers to Ereeny and the volunteers who helped out at the GSS luncheon.
Three Cheers to coaches Ashley and Matt Parnell for a successful X-Country/fitness season.
Three Cheers to the PTO and Ereeny for organizing the kindness rocks.
Three Cheers to all parents who contributed to the GSS luncheon.
Three Cheers to Mr. Kasal and Mr. McCuaig for leading a workshop at the Celebrations of Teaching.