Middle School Principal’s Letter
Dear Parents,
Thank you for taking the time to read this week’s version of the News and Views. It was a busy week of teaching and learning.
We posted the semester two progress report cards today. By definition, the progress report is a snapshot in time of your child’s learning. The purpose of sharing this information two purposes: First, from a student perspective, we want to share how they are progressing with their approaches to learning, provide a context for self-reflection and goal setting, and provide evidence of their learning habits, as well as their impact on academic achievement. In each of their subjects, students are given feedback on their learning habits, which have a direct effect on their academic progress.
From a parent’s perspective, we also aim to communicate information on how your child is progressing so that you can support them to the next level of understanding. We strive to understand your child’s needs and performance in relation to our curricular programs.
To help us accomplish our goals, we’ve structured a report that will share where your child
is currently with their approaches to learning. Teachers will write a comment only for students with a “Rarely” mark and those new to the school.
Next week we will have Spirit Week, and it is a time of year that our students look forward to and are excited about. We encourage them to have fun with the events and activities.
We have spoken to students about the course selection process and timeline. A significant number of logistics and work has to be moved. Ask your child if they have completed the registration. If the students do not select their electives, they will be randomly placed in one and cannot be changed after the deadline.
We hope to communicate the pricing and schedules for the upcoming PRIME Trips at the end of March. Once the vendors provide the final numbers, payments will be due after Spring Break. The expectation is that all students will attend.
Thank you for your continuous support of the middle school.
In Partnership,
Courtney Bailey
The Middle School Principal
Announcements
MS Math Assessment Activity
Moving on from CAC at the end of the year?
We are in the process of finalizing plans for the next school year. If you already know that you will be moving on from CAC at the end of this year it would be much appreciated if you could let us know at this time. You can use the link below as a withdrawal notification.
https://cacegypt.org/index.php/withdrawal-request
Thank you very much for your help.
Registrar’s office
MS Talent Show *** UPDATED INFO***
It’s that time of year to showcase our talented students along with a few surprise guest appearances! This year the Middle School Talent Show will be held on Tuesday, March 1 from 5:30-7:00 PM in the THEATER. Tickets will be on sale for 50 LE in front of the MS office starting Tuesday, Feb 22.
We have moved the Talent show to the CAC Theater with a capacity of 150 people (there are only 150 tickets being sold). So buy your tickets as soon as possible before they run out! This event is only open to Middle School students. Everyone will be required to wear masks during the show.
From the Service Learning Office
RECORDING & FEEDBACK: NESA Parents as Partners Webinar 4
Thank you for joining us for the NESA Parents as Partners Series Spring Semester: Webinar 4, “Why Service Learning Matters to Schools, Your Children, and YOU: Bringing Learning to Life” with Cathryn Berger Kaye.
The webinar recording and resources from the February 22, 2022 session are now available on the Parents as Partners Info Hub.
If you have not already, we ask that you take a few minutes to share your thoughts on the webinar.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AT THE NEXT SESSION ON MARCH 8.
March 8, 2022 | 4:00-5:00pm (GMT+2) [VIEW LOCAL TIME]
Fran Prolman
Building a Parent Pandemic Partnership: Strengthening Your Wellness, Self-Care and Self-Compassion
Presented by Fran Prolman
President, The Learning Collaborative
Join Dr. Prolman as you strengthen a psychologically safe community of support for each other, and strengthen yourself from within to train for this marathon endemic run. By the end of this session, you will strengthen your own wellness, self-care and self-compassion by analyzing the six categories of self-care, building a vocabulary of self-care and self-compassion, affirming that we are not alone, embracing our loss as we move forward to a healthy, wholehearted and adaptive future and believing that you are enough.
PLEASE NOTE
To join this session, you don’t need to re-register. You may use the same link you used previously. Or, you may register again to receive a new email/link.
RE-REGISTER – ONLY IF YOU NEED A NEW LINK
Girls Get Strong is Back!
After not hosting the event in 2021, this year’s event will take place on Saturday, March 26th. We invite our students to join in empowering girls in all aspects of their lives through positive and inspiring relationships.
In the past, Girls Get Strong has welcomed experts in health, fitness, and athletics to lead workshops and fitness activities that empower CAC students and other students from various international school communities throughout Egypt. Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s event is only open to our current CAC students and the ID-holding community.
Date: March 26, 2022
Location: CAC High School Building, HS Field, and Athletics Facilities
Grade Level: 5th-12th Grade
Time: 9 am – 1:30 pm
How can you get involved? We are looking for students, parents, faculty, and staff to lead activities at this year’s event. We are looking for:
– Event Volunteers
– Workshop Facilitators
– Fitness Leaders
If you would like to volunteer, please complete the following Google Form. General sign-up to attend the event will take place the week before spring break.
If you have any questions, you can find Ms. Riddle in the Athletics Building or via email at rriddle@cacegypt.org.
Maadi Little League Baseball (MLLB) 2022 – Let’s Play Ball!
MLLB is a recreational baseball league for boys and girls from ages 5-12, and provides players with the opportunity to develop their baseball skills, learn sportsmanship and leadership, socialize with peers, make new friends, and actively participate as a valuable team member. This year, due to Covid-19, MLLB will only be for CAC students.
The 2022 season runs from March 20 through June 4. Important MLLB information on age group divisions, the season schedule, and practices/games can be found in the MLLB 2022 registration form.
Registration is open from today until March 1. Register your player(s) now through the following link:
MLLB 2022 Registration Form.
MLLB is led by the community for the community, and we are looking for good people to serve in a range of roles. Whether you have knowledge of baseball or not, MLLB has a role for you – head coach, assistant coach, team parent, and the MLLB Board. If you are interested in supporting MLLB, please indicate your availability in the registration form.
An Inspirational Alumni Story – Emmanuel Ghali ’02
“We couldn’t be more proud of our inspirational alumnus Emmanuel Ghali ’02 (AKA: “Mano”). 
Eighteen years ago, Mano was in a tragic accident that left him fully paralyzed from the neck down. Doctors told him that he wouldn’t be able to do anything in life. Yet, we have seen him become an example of perseverance, courage, and resilience; earning even three post graduate degrees from prestigious universities around the world, working as an international translator, currently earning certification to become a counselor, and many other amazing achievements. In light of February Valentine’s month, Mano was recently featured in a TV interview as a “role model of perseverance & love of life” in which he truly showed everyone wisdom, love, and being up to challenges no matter how difficult.
Mano- “I am so proud to be part of the CAC Community. CAC has had such a positive impact on who I am today”.
TV Interview- https://youtu.be/hgOkpu7wgPo
MS/HS Library
Something’s missing from the front gate!
CAC’s Little Free Library is getting a makeover! Stayed tuned for updates on its new look.
Three Cheers
Three Cheers to all teachers for the completion of Progress Reports on time.
Three Cheers to all our students performing in next week’s talent show.
Three Cheers Ms. Urbiztondo, Mr. El Duweini, and Ms. Spencer, for their support with semester two progress reports.