Middle School Principal’s Letter
Dear Parents,
Thank you for taking the time to read this week’s version of the news and views. I had the pleasure of noticing the new friendship that developed between students after spending a tech-free week away.
Thank you for supporting the PRIME Trips and the Cairo Based Trips, where new relationships formed and old ones strengthen between peers and teachers. The trips are integral to who we are as a middle school. There is tremendous growth that comes from participating in the trips. The learning on these trips is two-fold: students learn about themselves as individuals and how they can survive without their parents; as well as learning to appreciate social interaction without an electronic device. As a result, they have no choice but to practice their communication and social skills. We look forward to sharing all the photos with you soon.
Next week we will have the parent-teacher conferences on Monday, October 24th. The pre-booked conferences will be held virtually from 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm (10-min-time slots). Parents who signed up for the virtual conference will receive an email on Sunday with a link to access the conference.
On Tuesday, October 25th, we will have an Arena Style conference in the MS building from 8:00 am – 3:45 pm (5-min-time slots). The conferences will take place in the classrooms. Please check the teachers’ locations HERE.
There will be chairs in front or beside each classroom for the parents to wait for their turn.
We also stagger the schedule by family’s last name to avoid overcrowding and excessive wait time. The program is below:
8:00 – 9:50 Student’s last name A – K
9:50 – 10:00 Break for all teachers
10:00 – 11:50 Student’s last name L – Z
11:50 – 12:20 Lunch break for all teachers
12:20 – 1:50 Student’s last name A – K
1:50 – 2:00 Break for all teachers
2:00 – 3:45 Student’s last name L – Z
Note: There will be no school for MS students on Tuesday, October 25th; however, we expect students to attend the conferences with their parents.
Next Thursday, we will have the Halloween Social in the middle school from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. This is always a fun social event, and students look forward to participating in an evening of good fun.
Thank you for your continuous support of the middle school.
In Partnership,
Courtney Bailey
The Middle School Principal
Announcements
Happy Howl-oween! – Send a Trick or Treat 🎃
The most fa-BOO-lous time of the year is here! The Student Council has organized delicious Halloween cookies and Trick-o-grams for 20 LE to be delivered on Monday, Oct 31 during advisory. On sale during lunch in front of the elevator from Tuesday, Oct 17 to Thursday, Oct 27. Send your friends, teachers and/or siblings in other divisions.
MS Advisory Competitions – Halloween Candy Donation and Door Decorations 💀
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 fangtastic 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. Keep updated about the Door Decoration Competition in advisory, we’ll have a winner for each grade!
MS Halloween Social – Thursday, October 27 @ 6:00-8:00 PM 👻
Join us for some frightening fun at the Halloween Social from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Thursday, October 27 in the MS Hall! Be sure to dress up in your best costume and get into the Halloween spirit. We will have our annual costume competition and a “Trick or Treating” Trail during the social. Costume categories include:
Scariest
Best Impersonation
Most Creative
Best Group/Pair.
Costumes MUST follow school dress code guidelines and you must wear your regular face mask. NO fake guns, knives or other inappropriate Halloween accessories. The ticket cost is 50 LE – this covers two pieces of pizza, juice, and a “Trick or Treating” bag.
Halloween Celebrations on Monday, October 31 👻
Come to school dressed up in your best Halloween costume on Monday, Oct 31. We will be celebrating Halloween in the Middle School with a red carpet parade at lunch and other festivities organized by the Booster Club. Costumes MUST follow school dress code guidelines and you must wear your regular face mask. NO fake guns, knives or other inappropriate Halloween accessories. Let’s have some fun and show Halloween Spirit!
Swim-A-Thon
The first event for our season takes place on Thursday, October 20th from 4:15-8:00 PM.
Teams of mixed-age swimmers (KG-Gr5 and MS/HS) swim relay style to see which team can swim the MOST LENGTHS! Your coaches have planned an evening of FUN, FOOD, and FREEZING.
More information is found HERE.
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
The Library is open After School and Saturdays!
The library is open until 4pm 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!
Session 2 ASAs begin on November 27th – Students are welcome to offer an activity, but you must have a Teacher sponsor. After you have found a teacher to help, please fill out this form. Please see Ms. Ennis in the Library if you have questions.
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 Session 1 activities will run until November 18th.
Three Cheers
Three Cheers to Ms. Harouny for developing the Digital Citizenship project that students will create and showcase in early December.
Three Cheers to Ms. Fahmy and Ms. Urbiztondo for all they do to support teachers and students.
Three Cheers to Ms.Genidy for her support of the STUCO Halloween booth.
Three Cheers to STUCO for getting involved and supporting the Halloween carnival.
Three Cheers to Ms. Torky, Ms. Spencer, and Ms. Urbiztondo for their organization of the STUCO students.
Three Cheers to all the students who are participating in season two of intramural sports.
Three Cheers to Ms. St Amand, Ms. Tegenfeldt, Ms. Harouny, Mr. White, Mr. Kasal, and Mr. El Bably for the organization of the PRIME Trips
Three Cheers to Ms. Shalaby and Mr. Villafuerte for organizing the Cairo Based Trip.
Three Cheers to Nurse Sozan, Naglaa, and Emily for caring for the students on the trips.
Three Cheers to all teacher chaperones for an outstanding effort on all the trips.