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 short week of solid learning, exploring, and having fun.
Welcome back to our AMIS Choir students and Mr. McCuaig. The students represented our school as true ambassadors. We are proud of them for all their hard work and dedication, which provided them with an enriching experience.
Last Monday, we took a few Theater and Social Studies classes to the annual European Film Festival in the historic Zawya Cinema, Downtown Cairo. “Over ten days, the Festival showcases some of the latest award-winning feature and documentary films, as well as cinematic landmarks and classics from all over Europe.” (from the European Film Festival). The middle school drama students joined High School Film and History students to watch “The Old Oak,” followed by a filmmaker discussing the film. This film is based on true stories of Syrian refugees immigrating to the villages of rural England. This movie addresses numerous themes tied to our Social Justice unit, including refugees, community, prejudice, and humanity. For the theater students, we focused on creative choices, why they are made, and how to tell a story through film. This was also a great way to work across disciplines. For more information about the European Film Festival, please click here.
This week, we are fortunate to have Jordan Hattar on campus. Jordan is the co-founder of Help4Refugees. He has worked independently with grade seven language arts students reading Linda Sue Park’s A Long Walk to Water. He has Zoom-ed with refugees from Turkey whom our students have spoken to, while learning about their stories of hardship and frustration. Having Jordan share what he is doing to help others, helps to build empathy in our students. Jordan reminds us all that one person can make a difference if you are passionate about it and believe in your efforts.
This is a reminder that the Talent Show is around the corner. When the tickets go on sale, you don’t want to miss the opportunity to purchase one. The event is usually sold out. This year’s event is on Thursday, February 8th.
Thank you for your continuous support of the middle school.
In Partnership,
Courtney Bailey
The Middle School Principal
Announcements
MIDDLE SCHOOL TALENT SHOW
Mark your calendar for the Middle School Talent Show on Thursday, February 8, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.!
Get ready to be entertained by the incredible talents of our students.
Ticket sales kick off on Sunday, January 28 just in front of the MS Counseling Office.
Grab your tickets early for just 150 EGP or purchase them at the door for 200 EGP. It’s a night you won’t want to miss.!
From The HoS Office
Core Values Award – Every Year the Board of Trustees honors individuals who have exhibited CAC’s Core Values contributing exceptional and varied voluntary service to the CAC Community in which CAC students are engaged and/or of benefit to the broader CAC community. All members of the community not currently on the Board of Trustees are eligible to be considered for this award. If you know of someone who has made a difference in the lives of our CAC community while exhibiting the CAC core values, please nominate this person for the Core Values Award. The nomination form is available here. Nominations are due no later than 3:00 pm on February 11, 2024.
Board Community Representative Elections – The CAC Board would like to encourage parents to actively participate in the upcoming Board elections. The CAC community elects two board members biannually. CAC parents and guardians who are not employed by CAC and who are not relatives of CAC employees are eligible to apply for a two-year term for the academic years 2024 – 2026. Interested community members are encouraged to get in touch with the Board Election committee at elections@cacegypt.org or request the election information packet to get familiar with the roles, responsibilities and duties of trusteeship.
Board Election Committee
Dustin Harrison, Karim Alaa and David Chi
The Hope Run is back!
Join us on February 23rd in Wadi Degla to run/walk/jog/sprint for a good cause.
Support the Health and Hope Oasis for children with cancer and their families.
Choose between 2K, 5K and 10K distances!
Sign up below:
https://forms.gle/vNzcXtmd2RqaSPWn8
MS After School Activities
Parents! Do you have an idea for a Season 3 Activity?
Please fill out this form if you have an idea for a Season 3 Co-Curricular Activity that you would be willing to lead for our Middle School Students.
Please see Ms. Ennis in the library if you have any questions.
Three Cheers
Three Cheers to Caitlin and her grade seven class for working with Jordan Hattar.
Three Cheers to Mr. McCuaig and the mixed choir on a successful AMIS experience.
Three Cheers to all students who participated in the Battle of the Books.
Three Cheers to the student-athletes working hard to prepare for their upcoming games.