News&Views, Week of November, 16th, 2023

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 has been quite a celebratory week as we welcomed back our amazing scholar-athletes and sports athletes.
First and foremost, congratulations to our middle school junior varsity team who competed last weekend in the ISSA cross-country meet. I am thrilled to announce that our talented athletes finished first in the competition. We are proud of the students who have put in tremendous effort and dedication leading up to the event. This is a remarkable achievement for the athletes; we are proud of them.
I am also delighted to inform you that our brilliant scholar-athletes returned from the World Scholar Cups Tournament of Champions, which took place at Yale University. The students competed against 150 other schools from all corners of the globe!
Our students truly shined as they represented us as ambassadors and scholars. Here are some of the results from the tournament of champions:
Team Challenge: 24th – Michael, Subham, Alexander
Team Bowl: 242 – Heeyoon, Karim, Joseph
        101 – Valerie, Frank, Hussein
            1- Micahel, Subham, Alexander
Team Debate: 200 – Michael, Subham,  Alexander
                       105 – Heeyoon, Karim, Joseph
                         71 – Frank, Hussein, Amin
Team Writing: 199 – Frank, Hussein, Amin
156 – Michael, Subham, Alexander
Africa Top Scholars: 5 – Alexander, 2 – Valerie, 1 – Michael
Top Africa Teams: 5 – Heeyoon, Karim,  Joseph
      1 – Michael, Subham, Alexander

Champion Team: 17 Michael, Subham,  Alexander

 

Today we had the opening of the Mesopotamia Museum by the sixth-graders. In the ten years we have done this project we have never seen such incredible artifacts created by students. Congratulations to all the six graders for a job well done.

 

In Grade six Language Arts students perform scene two, three and four from the book the Tempest which they have finished reading.
In grade seven social studies the students have been studying about energy sources and natural resource management. They had the privilege of having Mr.Tamer Nassar, expert in oil gas and renewable energies; and also, Dalia Samir, from Hydrogen Egypt, who spoke about green hydrogen and how hydrogen power is produced with an electrolyser.
Today we had the launch of the African Hope fundraiser by the sixth-graders.
Thank you for your continuous support of the middle school.

In Partnership,
Courtney Bailey
The Middle School Principal


Announcements

Moving on from CAC before the winter break?
Please use the link below to let us know if you are withdrawing from CAC at the end of this semester. Middle school report cards and the final high school transcript which includes this semester’s grades will not be available until mid-January 2024.

A few days before your departure, a withdrawal form that includes several signatures must also be completed by middle and high school students in order to clear any outstanding obligations, and turned in to the Admission/Registrar‘s Office to release records.

https://cacegypt.org/index.php/withdrawal-request

Registrar’s office

 

The 10th Annual General Services Staff (GSS) Appreciation Lunch
Monday, Nov. 20 from 1:15 – 3:15 ES Lunchroom
Packing & Distribution
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. On that day, we organize the packing of delivered meals relying on the generous contributions of the CAC community.

You can contribute in the cash box next to the cashier in the Welcome Center. A large family meal costs around (1000 EGP.). Extra donations will be given so they use them as preferred. The Deadline to contribute is Sunday, Nov.19

You can also, volunteer to help pack and distribute the meals. Click here to sign up I can volunteer

PTO & Service-Learning
cacpto@cacegypt.org
egergess@cacegypt.org

 

From the PTO
It’s hard to believe but the winter celebration season is almost upon us! If you’re looking for some treats for yourself or gifts for others we have organized two events to simplify your shopping.

Overlapping on December 7th we will also have a bazaar with a wider variety of products.

As we rush headlong into the crowded calendar of the next few weeks, we are grateful for everything you do to be a part of the special community we have here. #loveCACPTO

 

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!

 


MS Activities and Sports

Season 2 CCAs begin this week!
Season 2 MS Activities and Athletics begin this week.
Check out the CCA Website under the Middle School tab for details on the activities.

 

From the MS/HS Library

The 7th Annual Battle of the Books has begun!
Use this link to sign up your team for the Battle of the Books 2023. Only one team member needs to fill out the form. For an introduction to the books and rules, check out the awesome video we made! Thanks!

 


Three Cheers

Three Cheers to Ms. Tegenfeldt, and Mr. Kasal for chaperoning
the World Scholars Cup Tournament of Champions trip to Yale University.

Three Cheers to all our Cross-Country athletes who represented CAC with pride and finishing first at the ISSA.

Three Cheers to the Cross-Country coaches for their commitment and dedication to the athletes throughout the season.

Three Cheers to Mr. Kasal and the grade-six students for organizing the Mesopotamia Museum.

Three Cheers to all parents who attended the Principal Coffee Morning.

Three Cheers to all parents who attended the Mesopotamia Museum showcase.

Three Cheers to Ms. Harouny, Mr. Kasal, Mr. Vogel, Ms. Deakin, Ms. Spencer, Ms. Godfrey and Ms. Playfair
for the organization of the African Hope fundraiser.