Middle School Principal’s Letter
Dear Parents,
Thank you for reading this week’s version of the News and Views. We hope you all had a restful and relaxing Spring Break. It was good to welcome everyone back on campus. The students and faculty had some adjustments to make with the start of Ramadan on the way.
I want to congratulate the Swim team for bringing home the gold medal from the ISSA championship. The athletes’ dedication and commitment paid off, and many came back having performed their personal best. A huge thank you to Coach Tatiana and Coach Sayed; once again, your knowledge and expertise helped our athletes perform their best when it mattered most.
We started season three activities/sports on Sunday, with well over 150 students participating in a sport or activity after school. We are slowly getting to our goal of having every child in the middle school participate in one activity or sport each season.
Next week, we have parent-teacher conferences. This is a reminder that on Tuesday, we have sessions from 2:15 to 5:30 and on Wednesday, from 7:45 to 4:10. We want you to bring your child to the conference. It is important that they hear firsthand what their teachers have to say. There are roughly 50 days remaining in the school year. We want students to finish the year strong, so it is important that they hear from their teachers what they have to do to accomplish this. Here is a link with potential questions to ask the teachers during the conferences.
Thank you for your continuous support of the middle school.
In Partnership,
Courtney Bailey
The Middle School Principal
Announcements
Maedat Rahman’s Contribution (March 26)
In the spirit of giving during the month of Ramadan, we will collaborate with one of our community members who organizes a Maedat Rahman in Maadi on Tuesday, March 26.
We are inviting CAC Community members to contribute to the Maeda in the cash box available in the Welcome Center.
The deadline is Monday, March 25, 3:00 pm. Ramadan Karim
MS Parent Teacher Conferences March 26th/27th
Middle School Parent-Teacher Conferences are coming up on Tuesday, March 26th and Wednesday, March 27th, 2024; as follows:
Tuesday, March 26th:
The conferences are made in five-minute intervals; and will run in-person from 2:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., in teachers’ classrooms.
Students are expected to join the conferences after 3:00 pm.
If you are planning to have your PTCs before 3:00pm,
please let us know ahead of time that you will need to release your child early and meet them at the CAC theater.
Wednesday, March 27th:
The Conferences are made in ten-minute intervals; and will be held in-person, all day from 7:45 a.m. to 4:10 p.m., in the teachers’ classrooms. Teachers’ locations are found via this LINK.
There will be no school for Middle School students on Wednesday, March 27th. The expectation is that students attend the conferences with parents.
The MS/HS cross-over teachers will only be available for MS parents on Wednesday, March 27th.
All Conferences must be pre-booked. Conferences’ bookings are now closed.
If you missed booking an appointment, or a teacher’s schedule was fully booked, please feel free to email the teacher directly to schedule a conference on a different day.
Support Mothers and Babies in Need!
During this Ramadan season, let’s come together to make a difference in the lives of mothers and babies in our community.
The Caritas Organization in Egypt is dedicated to providing medical visits for mothers who lack the means to do so for their babies.
To support this cause, we’re collecting donations to create goodie bags for these mothers to take home after their visits.
Simply drop off your donations in the red box located at CAC’s front gate (March 26 – April 7).
Your generosity will make a meaningful impact on the lives of these families. Let’s show our support and compassion during this special time of giving.
For more information on the donation drive, please check the poster.
Have questions? Please contact 25mbesson@cacegypt.org
NHS (Maïlys Besson) – High School
Egyptian Food Bank Ramadan Volunteering
Friends and Family, we will be volunteering everyday at the Egyptian Food Bank from 10am to 4pm.
Our volunteering will include kids activities, Food box packing and hot meal packing. Please come and join us.
You can book your volunteering slot via whatsapp +20 115 288 8777.
Ramadan Kareem
Exclusive CAC Discounts at Gourmet Egypt!
CAC is thrilled to announce our newest partnership with Gourmet Egypt!
As part of this collaboration, Gourmet will be offering a wide range of exclusive discounts and benefits to our community.
Sign up in through this form https://forms.gle/zCpEoxST2WjHVx8o9 to get these exclusive benefits!
CAIRO AMERICAN COLLEGE
HASSAN-WEBB AQUATICS CENTER
Tuesday Programs
Dear Parents,
The CAC Swim School staff welcomes your children to the Learn-to-Swim Program.
Learn-To-Swim
The Learn-To-Swim program is for new or beginner to intermediate-level swimmers ages 3 years old and up to help them improve their swimming skills and water safety knowledge. It’s a great program for swimmers who are not yet ready for the swim team but still want to be involved in swimming activities. Learn-to-swim classes begin at 3:25 pm and end at 4:15 pm.
A few items to bring to your attention :
- Classes are held every Tuesday from March 19th- May 14th, 2024.
- If your child normally rides the bus, please communicate with the Transportation Department about any changes. There is no ASA bus service on Tuesday.
- There are no lessons on early release days.
- Program fees are $90 for the 9-week session.
Children are not allowed on campus unsupervised after the school day. Parents are responsible for dropping in and picking up their children at the pool area for the class.
Thank you for your involvement as we strive to make your children’s learning-to-swim process enjoyable and safe.
**If you are interested, please fill out the signup form.
Sincerely yours,
tpetrovna@cacegypt.org
asafey@cacegypt.org
All Pro Dad – March Meeting
Hello everyone! The next CAC All Pro Dad meeting is scheduled for 28 March.
All Pro Dad is a monthly gathering where dads get to intentionally engage with their kids! This of course is not just limited to dads, but all children must be accompanied by an adult. There will be fun activities and a character-based curriculum that helps parents start meaningful conversations with their kids.
The next meeting is scheduled for 28 March at 7:00 am and it would be great to see you there.
March’s topic is Resilience. A person who’s resilient can recover fast after experiencing something difficult.
When we’re resilient, we bounce back after a hardship instead of staying down after it hits us.
If you would like to come, please RSVP here! https://allprodadchapters.com/chapters/13407
For more information or questions, contact our team captain, Craig Tippins, at this email: AllProDadCAC@gmail.com
From MS/HS Library
Graphic Novels: The Stepping Stones to Building a Lifelong Reader – a talk with author Jennifer L. Holm
The CAC Libraries welcome parents on Thursday, April 4th, at 8:30 am till 9:30 am, at MHS Library to join a presentation with CAC visiting author, Jennifer L. Holm. This presentation offers a fantastic opportunity for parents to gain insights into the power of graphic novels and how they can support their child’s reading journey. Whether your child is an avid reader or just beginning to explore the magic of books, this presentation promises to be enlightening and inspiring for all.
Fill out this form to register: https://forms.gle/QG2gh3CNp766RRas9
Three Cheers
Three Cheers to Mr. Goetz and Ms. Ennis for the organization of the CCA season three.
Three Cheers to Ms. Fides, Mr. El Duweini, and Ms. Spencer for their help in building the Master schedule.
Three Cheers to our junior varsity swimmers for their achievements at the ISSA swimming competition.
Three Cheers to Ms. Kremer and the Global Citizen team for their work with African Hope School.