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 week of solid teaching and learning.
Thank you for attending the parent-teacher conferences to learn from teachers about your child’s educational journey. Remember that we are only a third way through the school year. This is an excellent time to reflect, set goals, make plans, and adjust. If your child is doing well academically, encourage them to challenge themselves to participate in the co-curricular activities we offer after school. And if your child is struggling academically, take advantage of this stop-point and support/collaborate to put structures in place that foster growth. For students who need emotional support, don’t be afraid to contact Ms. Spencer and get some tips on how you can help your child.
On Tuesday night, Mr. Kasal and Ms. Tegenfeldt departed to the USA with ten middle school students who will participate in the World Scholars Cup. This is the final round of the competition, and it is being held at Yale University. Our students have been working hard to prepare for the event, and we wish them the very best. Go Eagles!
Last Thursday night, we had our Halloween social, and it was well attended. Here are some photos:
We welcomed Mr. Omar Allam from the class of 98 to speak to the 2050 and grades 6 -10 disruptive innovation and technology class, world views, and the future of finance. Omar reminded our students how important it was to make connections and live by our core values. The students learned about what disruptive technology countries were implementing to improve their citizen’s quality of life.
The All Pro Dad program runs monthly, and we encourage all dads to attend at least once. The moment and experience with your child can be life-changing. Here are a few photos:
Thank you for your continuous support of middle school.
In Partnership,
Courtney Bailey
The Middle School Principal
Announcements
CAC FALL AGE GROUP SWIM MEET
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD AND 4TH!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1f4T-PkudylYxtMYT6NqENUyHDWIiE1rTb4SCu80l1pc/edit
COMING UP! on Monday, Nov. 20
The 10th Annual General Services Staff (GSS) Appreciation Lunch
The GSS Appreciation Lunch has been a CAC tradition since 2013 where the entire CAC community comes together to show appreciation for our hard-working GSS teams. These teams are the: security guards, janitors, gardeners, bus monitors, drivers, car washers, electricians, painters & and carpenters. A total of 170 members. On that day, we organize the packing of delivered meals relying on the generous contributions of the CAC community. This event was initiated by an ES, Han Byul Lee who is now an Alumna of the Class of 2020. Check her VIDEO on the CAC Facebook Page.
If you would like to join the planning team, please get in touch with the Service-Learning Office,
Ms. Ereeny Gawdat egergess@cacegypt.org
01200 278 966
ES Production
🌟 The Chicken Rockstars ARE COMING TO CAC!!! 🌟 TICKETS ON SALE today and everyday am + pm on Campus until opening day Thur. Nov. 9th! Shows: 🌟Thurs. Nov. 9, 6pm 🌟Friday Nov. 10, 3pm 🎸 Can’t wait to see you there!! 🎸200 le 🎸
Borders NOT Barriers
20 days for 2M lives
Just a few hours away people in Gaza are facing very challenging conditions and it is our duty as global actors to help them. This is why two CAC students have started a donation drive that will aid Gazan men, women, and children in need. This donation drive will be from November 6th – November 26th. You can donate items (red donation boxes scattered around the school between the MS, HS, and front gate).
People can donate a variety of things including but not limited to:
-Children’s products (Diapers, bottles, milk, baby clothes…)
-Hygiene products (masks, soap bars, shampoos, body wash, anti-bacterial wipes/sprays)
-Food products (canned food – tuna, beans, hummus, etc.)
-Clothing ps. unused garments are encouraged.
-Towels
-Footwear: shoes and socks, slippers
-Women’s products (pads)
-Medical/resourceful supplies (flashlights, any medical assistance equipment, including – CPR machine, blood testing…)
Donations will be categorized and will be sent to one of the following organizations and into the Rafah border.
-Egyptian Food Bank
-Egyptian Red Crescent
-Egyptian Clothing Bank
Contact @25nassaad@cacegypt.org and 25habdelshahid@cacegypt.org for more information.
PS: follow @bordersnotbarriers on Instagram!
From the PTO
CAC PTO will hold a General Meeting on November 5th at 2pm in the PTO Lounge on the first floor of the Admin building. Please note that due to a scheduling conflict the division principles and Head of School will not be able to join us, however we think this a provides us an opportunity to have a conversation with our community. We hope to see you there!
More details will be available soon.
You can leave donations in an envelope marked PTO at the front gate. If an electronic method works better for you, we have the following options. You can send funds to our Co-President Salma through Venmo or use the number 8328763386 to send via Zelle. For Egyptian accounts, you can send to our Head of Room Parents Rasha using her InstaPay @rashaak. No matter the donation method, make sure to note whether funds are for a specific event or the PTO general fund.
Our Health and Wellness committee is beginning work on organizing our Wellness Fair at the beginning of next year. We’d love to have you help shape this event, be on the lookout for further information.
We have a lot coming up in the next few months, please mark your calendars!
MS Activities & Sports
Here is the full list of MS Season 2 Activities and Athletics
Registration will begin November 5th at 3pm. The Registration from to sign up for activities/athletics and aquatics will all be posted on the CCA Website under the Middle School tab. Registration will only be available until November 8th.
Three Cheers
Three Cheers to all teachers for their commitment to parent-teacher conferences.
Three Cheers to Ms. Fahmy for organizing the conference schedule.
Three Cheers to Mr. Kasal, Mr. White, Ms. Spencer, Ms. Torky, Ms. Fides, Ms. White, Ms. Kamel, Mr. Said, and Mr. Hines for chaperoning the Halloween social.
Three Cheers to the parents who supported the Halloween social by handing out trick-or-treating candies.