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 great to have everyone return safely from Spring Break and start the week positively. This break was timely, and we all benefited from it.
This weekend we are hosting the Cairo Round of the World Scholar’s Cup on the 17th and 18th of March. It is a wonderful opportunity for students to demonstrate their knowledge of history, writing, and debating.
This is a reminder to be on the lookout for the letter with information on how to sign-up for parent-teacher conferences on March 28th and 29th; it will be shared with you via email.
As we continue to broach the topic of disruption, we are about to launch two new courses in the middle school for next year: 2050 and Disruptive Innovation and Technology. We are excited about what these new course offerings will do for our students. To quote the great one, Wayne Gretzky, “I skate to where the puck is going, not to where it has been.” That same adage is critical for our strategy. The world isn’t static. Your strategy should lead to the future, not respond to the present.
We are looking ahead with Adrianna Brownlee kicking off the speaker series. We are excited to bring in another disruptive individual who has not only made a mark in the Chinese film industry but did so while doing MBA programs at Harvard and Cambridge university at the same time. Tony Nicholson, the second speaker, will be on campus during the week of April 2nd – 6th.
This is a reminder that Monday, March 20th, we will have an ERD day with early dismissal at 11:30 am.
Thank you for your continuous support of the middle school.
In Partnership,
Courtney Bailey
The Middle School Principal
Announcements
Cub Scout – Movie Night Fundraiser
Chopin Piano Competition
We kindly inform you that the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Cairo and the European Foundation for Education and Culture Zielona Góra are organizing the next edition of “Chopin Piano Competition for Children and Youth in Egypt 2023”, addressed to the young pianists living in Egypt.
The Competition is held in Cairo from March 17th to 20th 2023.
More information and registration are available on the web page:
https://www.chopin-competition-in-cairo.org/.
Varsity Dance Team Showcase
Dear parents,
Greetings of the day!
I have excellent news to share with you, after three months of hard work, our varsity dance team is finally ready to showcase an abundance of talent, led by six exceptional dancers, performers, and co-creators of an enriching process.
I am delighted to invite you to the culmination of the process with a dance talent night where the team will present a short piece with a fusion of Urban Style Techniques and a medium Contemporary dance piece with some insightful thoughts and all our efforts and heart put together for the show.
• When: Monday 20th of March / 2023
• Where: CAC Theater
• Time: 5:00 p.m.
Please come and support the team with your presence and many cheers.
Parenting Together with Positive Discipline (Tweens/Teens) course is full
However, sign up for the 2023-24 Parenting Together Courses at CAC is now open!
Here are the course dates for the upcoming 2023-24 school year:
August 28 – October 16, 2023: Parents of Elementary Age Children (ages 3-11)
* course applies to children PK3 -Grade 5
October 23 – December 11, 2023: Parents of Tweens/Teens (ages 10-19)
* course applies to tweens & teens Grade 4 – 12
January 22 – March 18, 2024: Parents of Elementary Age Children (ages 3-11)
* course applies to children PK3 -Grade 5
March 25 – May 20, 2024: Parents of Tweens/Teens (ages 10-19)
* course applies to tweens & teens Grade 4 – 12
SPACE IS LIMITED! Sign up & save your spot today 2023-24 Course Sign Up Form
To learn more, visit the course blog at https://parentingtogether.edublogs.org/
If you have any questions, contact Carey Harris at charris@cacegypt.org
NESA Parents as Partners Series
ON-DEMAND LIBRARIES OF WEBINAR RECORDINGS
2020-2021 / 2021-2022 / 2022-2023
You may access the libraries and their over 35 webinar recordings at this link.
Parents as Partners: Bringing Out the Best
WITH JOY MARCHESE
March 21, April 4, 2023
Four Sessions, Tuesdays 4:00-5:00pm (Athens GMT+2/+3)
VIEW INFOSHEET | VISIT THE INFOHUB
REGISTER NOW
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.
Bring Out the Best in Yourself, Your Child and Your Home
Continue to develop community practices within the home to increase your confidence as a parent and develop a plan for those (inevitable) challenging times. Learn practical tools and habits that anyone – a caregiver or not – can apply to their lives.
This 4-part series will explore effective communication, child development, wellbeing, behavioral psychology, and positive parenting as a way to create an environment where children (and adults) are encouraged and engaged, and feel a sense of connection, value and belonging.
About Joy Marchese
Joy Marchese is founder and director of Positive Discipline UK and co-author of Positive Discipline for Today’s Busy (& Overwhelmed) Parent. She runs a successful global educational consultancy and coaching practice, and develops SEL courses and products to teach social-emotional skills in homes, schools, and multiple organizations throughout the world.
The High School IB Visual Arts and AP Art and Design – Exhibition Opening Night
The High School IB Visual Arts and AP Art and Design students would like to cordially invite you to attend our Exhibition Opening Night: Monday, 27 March 2023, from 5:00-7:00 pm
Exhibition is Open to the Public: 27- 30 March 2023 from 3:30-5:30 pm
Exhibition Open to CAC community: 27-30 March from 8:00am to 5:30:pm
IB Artists: Mariam Abdel-Aziz, Zeina Eleish, Nessim Khayyat, Tori Lazar, Alizwa Mcakuvana, Leticia Menguele, Emily Mueller, Gabrielle Stein, and Luna Ginevra Anna Venturi
AP Artists: Zeineldin Abdel Aziz, Laya Abou Shakra, Nour Diab,
Malika El Shorbagy, Nazly Elbosaty, Mae Greene, Aisha Heinen, Dana Kamal, Kate McDaniel, Lara Mekawy, Malak Rashad, Maya Saba,
Lara Saleh Selim, Ayah Ahmed Abou-Auf, and Erika Shinono.
From the CAC PTO
From the MS/HS Library
Coming Soon – Visiting Author Kate Messner
Best selling author will be visiting CAC on April 3 – April 6th. She will offer presentations to parents and students. Stay tuned for more details.
MS Activities & Sports
Click here for a Description / Date / Times of all Activities and Sports
There is an array of activities and MS and HS sports on offer to our students this season.
Here are some important dates:
Season 3 Activities run – March 19th – June 1st, all these activities run from 3:15 to 4:15pm.
Season 3 MS Volleyball is 6 weeks and runs April 10th to June 1st
Season 3 HS Sports run March 23rd to May 30th
If you have any questions please email Meghan Ennis (mennis@cacegypt.org) or David Goetz (dgoetz@cacegypt.org).
Three Cheers
Three Cheers to our custodial staff for their continued efforts to keep the campus clean.
Three Cheers to Mr. Moataz and the security guards for their efforts to keep the campus safe.
Three Cheers to Mr. Goetz, Ms. Gomaa, and Ms. Nasr for supporting the athletic and activities program.
Three Cheers to Ms. Ennis for organizing the Activities fair for middle school students.