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 fun week of teaching and learning in middle school.
On Tuesday night, the board of directors had their first open forum. The STUCO council officers had an opportunity to share their goals for the school year. I am always amazed at how well our students are at presenting publicly to an audience.
As you are aware, we will be having a three-day week next week before having a four-day weekend. The Sunday after the weekend, students are about to embark on the first day of PRIME Trips. Students not attending the PRIME Trips are expected to join the Cairo – based trip. I would like to remind you that students who do not attend the Cairo-based trip will receive an unexcused absence. The trips are a part of the school’s ethos, and it is a way for us to build lasting relationships early on in the year, with students to students and students to teachers.
We will host Parent Teacher Conferences on Monday, October 24th, and Tuesday, October 25th. On Monday, we will have a virtual conference on Webex from 3:30 – 5:00 pm. Parents who would like to attend the online conference can sign up on the link that will be shared on October 9th. Please keep in mind that there are only a few slots available. On Tuesday, October 25th from 8:00 – 3:45 pm we will have an arena style on the grade level floor. The grade six core teachers will be on the 1st floor, the seventh grade on the 2nd floor, and the eighth grade on the 3rd floor. The elective teachers will be in their classrooms in the building. We will be sending out a separate email inviting all parents to the parent-teacher conference.
We are halfway through the Common Sense Media curriculum. I wanted to share this link with you so you can have meaningful conversations with your children.
Thank you for your continuous support of the middle school.
In Partnership,
Courtney Bailey
The Middle School Principal
Announcements
COMING UP!
Tuesday Oct.4 The Well-Being through Service Fair
This is your chance to meet representatives from various local organisations at the MS Field.
Parents & Alumni are welcome to volunteer or stop by to know more about these organizations. These connections build on our Well-Being through purposeful positive contributions that are bigger than ourselves.
- Check the list of organizations here
- Volunteer are needed for translation and other tasks, if you can support, please click here or use the QR code on the event poster.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact,
Ereeny Gawdat
Prek-12 Service Learning & CAS Coordinator
o. +202 2755 5438
c. +01200 278 966
egergess@cacegypt.org
NESA Parents as Partners 2022-2022
Manage Your Family’s Screen-Time So It Doesn’t Manage You!
A 3-PART INTERACTIVE SERIES FOR SCHOOL PARENTS WITH JOY MARCHESE
The NESA Parents as Partners series returns with a new interactive format!
Join Joy Marchese* and parents across the NESA region for three interconnected sessions and learn real-world strategies to manage technology and connect as a family once again.
VIEW INFOSHEET | VISIT THE INFOHUB
Note: There is no cost to register. Register at any time before the session you wish to attend. You will receive a link to join in an email shortly after completing the form. You may use the same link to join all three sessions, or register again to receive a new link.
*Joy Marchese is a global educational consultant, author, keynote speaker, parent coach, and emotional architect. For 25 years Joy has worked with thousands of children, parents, teachers, and professionals to help foster a happy and flourishing environment in the home, in schools, and in the workplace.
From the CAC PTO
From the MS/HS Library
CAC Libraries – Parent Orientation – October 17th – 8am.
The CAC Libraries welcome parents on Monday, October 17th, at 8 am in the Cairo Room of the MHS Library to learn about what the libraries can offer you and your family. We will provide information about the online resources of the Library including Sora for e-books and audiobooks, a tutorial on how to search our library catalog, and a tour of the MHS and ES Libraries. Registration will be capped at 20 attendees for the session. We will arrange another date for anyone who is on the waitlist.
Use this form to sign up!
Books on Parenting in the Digital Age – Now on Sora!
If you are looking for more information on media, tech and digital parenting, there are e-books and audiobooks available on the Sora App. To find these books – go to Soraapp.com or download the Sora App on your device. Then click Login with Google and use your CAC account.
The Library is open After School and Saturdays!
The library is open until 4:00pm on Sunday/Monday/Wednesday and 10:00am – 2:00pm on most Saturdays! Stop by to check out books or get some work done.
MS Activities & Sports
Reminders about MS ASAs and Sports!
If you would still like to join or need to drop an activity, we ask that students talk to the activity leaders directly. If you have any other questions please come see Ms. Ennis in the MHS Library or email mennis@cacegypt.org.
Here are the dates again for MS sports:
-VOLLEYBALL – ended for the season
-BASKETBALL – Oct 16 – Nov 10 (4 weeks) – ES Gym and Outside Court
-SOCCER – Nov 13 – Dec 8 (4 weeks) – Soccer Field
All other activities will run until November 18th.
Here is the weekly schedule:
Three Cheers
Three Cheers to the parents who volunteered to sell pizza on Wednesday.
Three Cheers to Ms. Naglaa for leading the First-Aid training for faculty and staff.
Three Cheers to Mr. Bustamante and the tech team for installing Smartboards in classrooms.
Three Cheers to Ms. Spencer and Ms. Urbiztondo for their efforts in supporting our students.