Middle School Principal’s Letter
Dear Parents,
Thank you for reading this week’s News and Views. It was a week of acknowledging our students in competitions and activities where they can showcase their talents.
We started the week with the MESAC wrestling competition. The tournament was organized by the athletic and PE department. It had been a decade since CAC hosted a MESAC event.
It showcased our wrestlers and the hard work and dedication they put into training to prepare for the tournament.
The level of professionalism and attention to detail exhibited by the athletic department was commendable. Everything was flawlessly executed, From when the teams arrived on campus to the final match. The facilities were well maintained, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for athletes and spectators. The tournament’s organization ran smoothly, with prompt scheduling, clear communication, and efficient management of matches.
The rigorous competition challenged our athletes and helped them grow individually and as a team. Witnessing the passion and determination of each wrestler inspired our younger students.
The attendance at the tournament was spectacular, and the wrestlers fed off the home-court advantage with a resounding victory in several weight classes. Well done wrestlers!
Once again, thank you to all the folks who worked behind the scenes to help organize an unforgettable MESAC wrestling tournament. We will remember this event and look forward to our wrestling program’s continued growth and success at CAC.
I also want to thank Carmen and the parents volunteers of the Booster Club for giving up their time to ensure the athletes and spectators were fed each day. Your efforts do make a difference. Thank you!
The performing arts department welcomes script writer Ian Pike to campus on Sunday. For the International Schools Theatre Association, he has traveled the world working at theatre festivals in just about every continent and with every age group. Ian spent the week working with students across all three divisions.
Tonight, we are hosting our annual Talent Show. This is one of the most anticipated events of the school year. Students who participated return to watch the show and have fun memories when they display courage and go on stage to perform. We hope you purchase a ticket and join in the fun tonight. A reminder that tickets are sold at the door.
Thank you for your continuous support of the middle school.
In Partnership,
Courtney Bailey
The Middle School Principal
Announcements
MIDDLE SCHOOL TALENT SHOW
The Middle School Talent Show is TODAY! Thursday, February 8, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.!
Get ready to be entertained by the incredible talents of our students.
You can still purchase your tickets 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
From CAC Community Outreach
In Collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute, CAC is hosting Rosa Brunello, Italian bassist and composer.
Join us on Sunday, February 11th, at the CAC Theater for a mesmerizing live musical performance, “Rosa in Concert,” at 7 PM.
Booster Club News
The Ramadan Kora Drive: Feb. 15 – 29
The Egyptian Clothing Bank is organizing a football-related clothing drive in collaboration with Omar Marmoush, an Egyptian National Football Player and International Star.
Together, we hope to collect football equipment to be donated to young football players across Egypt, in preparation for the upcoming Ramadan Football Tournaments.
We’re collecting Football Boots, T-Shirts, Kits, and Socks – red donation boxes can be found around campus.
Donate today and empower aspiring footballers to realize their dreams.
Let’s make this Ramadan one to remember forever – let’s Pass It On!
For further information, please contact 25kshrimali@cacegypt.org
Valentine’s Social
Romance is in the air this month, it’s finally time for our Valentine’s Social!
Join us for an evening of dancing, Karaoke and socializing on Thursday, February 15th from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at MS Hall.
Bring a date to enter a special Valentine’s Day raffle!
Fill in the song request form if you have any special requests or dedications to that special someone – Valentine’s Social Song Request Form.
The entrance fee 50 LE includes a Valentine’s Treat. Bring extra cash for other food that will be served.
From The PTO
International Festival
This year’s CAC PTO International Festival is just around the corner
and you’re not going to want to miss it!
The festival features 25 booths representing more than 30 countries with food, games, and more from their homes.
Tickets are on sale now, before and after school at the front gate. As ticket quantities are limited make sure to get yours while you can!
PTO General Meeting
PTO will host an open meeting later this month and we’d love to see you there.
All Pro Dad – February Meeting
Calling All CAC High School and Middle School Students and Parents:
Join us for our next CAC All Pro Dad event on 22 February! Siblings are welcome to attend!
February’s topic is Love. Love is the act of caring so much about others’ well-being that you choose to serve them and treat their needs and desires as more important than your own, even if it requires you to make sacrifices.
Breakfast, donuts and juice will be provided.
Please RSVP here: https://allprodadchapters.com/chapters/13407 so we know how many people to expect.
For more information or questions, contact our team captain, Craig Tippins, at this email: AllProDadCAC@gmail.com
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
From MS/HS Library
Parent Library Orientation – February 11th – 3pm!
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 3:009m on February 11th in the MHS Library.
Sign up to attend using this link: https://forms.gle/FBA8U7FN3DmEeoDSA
The Used Book Sale is back!
February 14th – 16th.
Starting February 14th, the MHS Library will be hosting a Used Book Sale. All books are 20le. If you have any books that are in good condition that you want to donate to the sale, we are happy to take them! The Used Book Sale will also be open during CAC’s International Festival!
Volunteers Needed for the Used Book Sale
The MHS library is looking for student or parent volunteers to help set up the Used Book Sale on Tuesday, February 13th.
If you are interested in helping – please email Meghan Ennis at mennis@cacegypt.org.
From MS Activities and Sports
This is the Last Week of Season 2 CCAs
All MS after-school activities, including sports will finish this Thursday, February 15th.
Season 3 sign ups will begin February 22nd.
Three Cheers
Three Cheers to all Talent Show participants and organizers.
Three Cheers to Mr. Goetz, Ms. Deakin, Ms. Nasr, Ms. Gomaa, and Mr. Mohamed for organizing the MESAC Wrestling tournament.
Three Cheers to all our middle school athletes who wrestled in the MESAC tournament.
Three Cheers to our teachers who participated in this week’s UDL introductory training.
Three Cheers to Coaches Athar, Villafruete, Perez, Mahmoud, Seif, and Said for their efforts with the boys’ and girls’ soccer teams.