Middle School Principal’s Letter
Dear Parents,
Thank you for taking the time to read this week’s version of the News and Views. Thank you for your ongoing support and engagement. It has been wonderful to see our students settling into the rhythm of the school and exploring their newfound freedom within the building.
I was delighted to welcome over 50 new families to our school community this year. To help you feel more connected, I want to extend a special invitation to all new parents to attend the Principal Coffee morning on September 6th. The gathering will occur in MS 115 and begin at 8:15, offering an opportunity to meet fellow parents and learn more about our school.
Thank you to all our new parents who attended the PRIME Trips presentation. I sincerely appreciate your presence. These trips are designed to foster lasting relationships and provide a unique learning experience. We understand that some families may not send their children on trips. To ensure all students have a meaningful experience, we have organized a Cairo-based trip during that week for all students who do not attend the PRIME Trips. We will provide further details during the presentation on Tuesday, August 29th, at 5:00 p.m.
Mark your calendars for our upcoming Back To School Night (BTSN) on Tuesday, August 29th, at 5:00 p.m. The evening will commence with a comprehensive overview of the new school year. Following this, you will have the opportunity to attend your child’s advisory class and follow their schedule for the remainder of the evening. Please check your email from the middle school office for more information.
With the arrival of September, we are excited to kick off the Fall athletics/activities sports season on September 3rd for middle school athletes. However, I’d like to acknowledge the junior varsity cross-country team, who have already started training and are off to a great start.
Lastly, I want to highlight our upcoming student council election speeches, which will take place on September 3rd and 4th. This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to showcase their presentation skills. The final Speeches will be given on Monday, September 4, during an MS Assembly in the morning (and possibly afternoon, depending on numbers), with elections to follow. I encourage parents to attend and support our aspiring student leaders.
Thank you for your continuous support of the middle school.
In Partnership,
Courtney Bailey
The Middle School Principal
Announcements
Mark Your Calendars!
The Service Fair
Wednesday, September 6
11:00 – 4:00 – MS Field
The Service Fair is a networking event where various local organizations are invited to meet students and teachers. This is an excellent opportunity to connect classroom learning with possible service opportunities in our community. Currently, we have confirmed fifteen local organizations coming in. The event will be open for CAC ID holders from 3:00 – 4:00.
👉👉Stay Tuned for the list of participating organizations and volunteering opportunities.
📢📢 STUDENTS! If you are a PRO in making posters, we need to make one,
please check the details here.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact:
Ereeny Gawdat
Prek-12 Service Learning & CAS Coordinator
o. +202 2755 5438
c. +01200 278 966
From the CAC HS/MS Basketball Programs
On Saturday – August 26, Sept 2, 9, and 16 – the CAC Main Gym will be open for basketball shooting, individual drills, and open play. The gym will be supervised by a CAC teacher/coach and students may show up to the open times according to the following schedule:
1-2 pm: HS Girls
2-3 pm: MS Boys/Girls
3-4 pm: HS Boys
Thank you for adhering to the allotted times so that all to get an opportunity to play.
CAC HS and MS Basketball Coaches.
From The Aquatic Department
Learn-To-Swim program is now inviting students to sign-up for the Tuesday swim school program. Please sign-up at below link. https://docs.google.com/document/d/139Dfvge8mrez6HDQ1fCMuWhUW3ha_E3O3vLsTaghTRQ/edit
From the PTO
From the MS/HS Library
The CAC Libraries are now open! Our Saturday hours begin this weekend!
The CAC Libraries are open till 4pm on Sunday/Monday/Wednesday and on most Saturdays from 10am to 2pm. Stop by!
Return your Overdue Books!
You will not be allowed to check out new books unless you have returned all books from the previous school year or summer. Everything must be returned!
Parent Library Orientation – September 4th!
If you would like to learn more about the CAC Libraries and what they have to offer for you and your children, please join us at 8am on September 4th in the MHS Library. Sign up to attend using this link: https://forms.gle/FBA8U7FN3DmEeoDSA
MS Activities & Sports
Registration for Season 1 Co-Curricular Activities and Athletics is now closed. Students will be emailed by their activity leaders next week confirming their registration. Check out the new CCA website which has information on activities and athletics in all CAC Divisions and the sign-up forms available.
Three Cheers
Three Cheers to Lena Rezk for designing the planners.
Three Cheers to Ms. Fahmy for supporting students, teachers, and parents to start the year.
Three Cheers to Spirit Store volunteers for their efforts with the back-to-school packs.
Three Cheers to Ms. Urbiztondo for supporting students with their schedule changes.
Three Cheers to the middle school team leaders, Ms. Torky, Mr. Miller, and Ms. Harouny, for their leadership at the start of the year.