Middle School Principal’s Letter
Dear Parents,
Thank you for reading this week’s News and Views. It was another terrific week of teaching, learning, and having fun.
We ended last Thursday with the Valentine’s Day Social. It was well attended, and the students enjoyed themselves in a safe environment.
As an essential part of this week’s teaching and learning process, we did an activity called “Wall of Intolerance that spirals into the Wall of Tolerance.” It was a teachable moment for students and faculty to share an experience when words were not used impeccably. The following day, we spent time learning about words that were impactful and uplifting. The words were then written on bricks and placed on the wall in the common area on each floor.
I want to thank the parents who attended the Principal’s Coffee Morning. The topic was “How to Be Okay When Things Are Not Okay.” It was an opportunity to share some ideas and books with parents who would like to share them with their children. The session also focuses on how to practice self-care. If you missed the session, here is the Principal Coffee Morning
We want to thank the grade-eighth parents who attended the grades 8 – 9 transition meeting. I know the High School is looking forward to answering all your questions. As the year progresses, they will have more information sessions to educate you on how high school differs from middle school.
A reminder that we will be having Spirit Week March 3 – 7th. The students are looking forward to a week of good, clean fun.
The students have been creative in their art classes by creating these beautiful pieces of art.
Thank you for your continuous support of the middle school.
In Partnership,
Courtney Bailey
The Middle School Principal
Announcements
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 Motor Pool
Kindly be informed that the 4:20pm and the 5:30pm buses will not be effectively operating Sunday Feb 18th till Thursday Mar 14th
due to the end of the after-school activities session. The only buses that will be operating are the 3:20pm buses.
After school activities buses will resume on Sunday Mar 17th.
Booster Club News
The Giver
This year’s HS production
February 28th and 29th @ 6.00
March 1st at 2pm.
Sometime in the future, an 11-year-old boy named Jonas lives in a seemingly perfect community in which there is little pain and little crime. People are polite. Everyone belongs to a supportive family. But this harmony comes at a price. There is also no choice, and real emotions are nonexistent. Life is dictated by strict rules and being different is shameful.
At the Ceremony of Twelve, Jonas is given the highly honored Assignment of Receiver of Memory. The Receiver is the sole keeper of the community’s collective memory. Through his new role Jonas comes to learn pain, love, sacrifice, and choice. The story is one of courage and discovery.
The talented HS Theatre ensemble have taken on this challenging and imaginative story for you to enjoy. Join us to witness the stage version of this well-known work of YA fiction.
****Running time 90 minutes with a 15-minute interval****
****Please note- strobe lights, loud noises and references to violence and war are used during the show****
****Suitable for older MS and up****
Tickets on sale at the MS and HS offices, 300 EGP
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
PTO General Meeting
PTO will host an open meeting later this month and we’d love to see you there.
MS Activities & Sports
Season 3 Co-Curricular Activities are here!
Season 3 Activity Descriptions and Registration forms can be found on the CCA Website under the Middle School tab.
The Registration form opens on Sunday after school – only parents may fill out the form.
Here are some important dates:
Season 3
February 22nd – List/Description of Season 3 CCAs shared
February 25th – 28th – Registration for Season 3 open
February 25th – CCA Fair – MS Lunch
March 5th – Confirmation sent to parents/students
March 17th – May 16th – Season 3
Three Cheers
Three Cheers to team leaders Ms. Harouny, Ms. Torky, and Mr. Miller for their support with the Wall of Tolerance activity.
Three Cheers to all teachers and students for supporting the Wall of Tolerance activity.
Three Cheers to Ms. Fides, Ms. Torky, and STUCO for organizing the Valentine’s Day Social.
Three Cheers to Mr. Moataz for all his support for the safety of everyone on campus.
Three Cheers to our school psychologist, Ms. Nadine White, for her work with students in PreK-12.