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 is a short week. We want to wish you all a restful long weekend.
Please be sure to go over the PRIME Trips packing list with your child. The Cairo Based Trip students should be on campus on time ready to start their day.
A reminder as well that if you haven’t filled out the document to pick up your child from the airport when they arrive please don’t forget to do so.
Please be on the lookout for the parent-teacher conferences letter to sign up for the online conferences on Monday, October 24. The conferences will be held from 3:30 – 5:30.
Have a wonderful long weekend everyone and thank you for your support of the middle school.
In Partnership,
Courtney Bailey
The Middle School Principal
Announcements
MS Advisory Competition – Halloween Candy Donation 🎃
Throughout the weeks leading up to the Halloween Social (Thursday, October 27), we will be running an advisory candy donation competition to help make the Middle School Halloween Social as sweet and enjoyable as possible. Bring in as much candy as you can each morning to your advisory. The advisory that brings in the most candy donations will receive a special gift basket of coupons and Krispy Kreme donuts for advisory. The last day to bring in candy donations is Thursday morning, October 27. Please make sure that candy is individually wrapped pieces. 💀🎃👻
Degla Dash 2022
Register today to participate in the annual Degla Dash to be held on the 21st of October. This family friendly event is a cancer research fundraiser in memory of Mike Ross, a former CAC PE teacher who lost his struggle with cancer in 1995.
CLICK HERE for the poster and registration form.
Global Squad – Volleyball Camp
All MS/HS students are encouraged to register for the Global Squad Volleyball Camp. Global Squad is an American sports specialty company that will come and help CAC become better volleyball players.
CLICK HERE! for the poster and registration information.
CAC HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL –
PARENT VOLUNTEERS
Your help is needed and much appreciated to make a great Halloween festival for the elementary school kids of CAC! Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up.
The event is October 27 from 3:00pm – 6:00pm on the ES field.
Thank you!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040D4DAEA829A2FF2-cachalloween
CAC All Pro Dad
Hello, parents!
Are you ready for the second Middle School All Pro Dad meeting at CAC?
All Pro Dad is a monthly gathering where dads get to intentionally engage with their kids! This of course is not just limited to dads, but all children must be accompanied by an adult. There will be fun activities and a character-based curriculum that helps dads start meaningful conversations with their kids.
The next gathering is scheduled for Thursday, October 27th at 7:00am in Room 115 and we would love to see you there.
Breakfast, donuts and juice, will be provided.
If you would like to come, please RSVP here: https://allprodadchapters.com/chapters/13407
For more information or questions, contact our team captain, Craig Tippins, at this email: AllProDadCAC@gmail.com
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:
