Middle School Principal’s Letter
Dear Parents,
Thank you for taking the time to read this week’s version of the News and Views. We are happy to welcome you back after spending quality time with friends and families over the Winter Break.
We want to welcome new families joining the CAC community warmly. We are happy to have you here and look forward to building a partnership that will benefit you and your children during your time at CAC.
Over the first few days back, students and teachers reconnected and shared memorable stories from the break while continuing their learning journey without skipping a beat.
Here are some upcoming highlights:
- Talent Show (February): Mark your calendars and keep an eye out for ticket information. You won’t want to miss an evening of exciting performances by our talented students.
- MathCounts (First Weekend of February): Our dedicated Mathletes are gearing up for the annual MathCounts competition and look forward to the challenge.
A reminder that Semester One Reports will be posted on January 22. Please note that you will need your CAC email to access the reports. We encourage you to review the feedback with your child to celebrate successes and identify areas for growth.
Thank you for your continued support of the Middle School.
In Partnership,
Courtney Bailey
The Middle School Principal
Announcements
Board of Trustees Core Values Award
If you know of someone who has made a difference in the lives of our CAC community while exhibiting these core values, please nominate this person for the Core Values Award.
The nomination form is available here.
Forms can also be obtained from the Board Executive Assistant, Nawal Gamal, via email board@cacegypt.org.
Nominations are due no later than 3:00 pm on February 2, 2025.
All members of the community are eligible to be considered for this award.
Thank you for taking the time to acknowledge the outstanding contributions of our CAC community.
Parenting Together With Positive Discipline (Tweens & Teens)
Starts Jan. 20, 2025 – Only 5 spots left!
Join Carey Harris & Amira Hashem for a parenting course designed for all CAC parents.
The 8-week long course meets weekly to…
-address real issues for parents of today’s tweens & teens
-learn over 50 long-term, take-away tools for parenting during the adolescent years
-create a support network for parents of the Cairo American College community
Space is limited! Save your spot – REGISTER HERE
To learn more about the course visit: https://parentingtogether.edublogs.org/
The Maadi Basketball Association (MBA)
The MBA is a Maadi community basketball league for boys & girls aged 5 through 17.
All practices and games are held at the CAC gyms.The MBA season runs from Jan. 11th through March 18.
Each team will have one weekday practice (at 6:00, 7;00 or 8:00 pm) and a Saturday game.
We ask that parents consider supporting the league by being a division coordinator, head coach, assistant coach or a team parent.
For more detailed information you can click on the ‘MBA Registration 2025’ link below:
MBA Registration 2025 link
This Saturday we start the season. We will have assessment games.
The following schedule is when players should come to play:
8:00 – 5 & 6 year olds (ES Gym) 10:00 – 7 & 8 year olds (ES Gym)
8:00 – 9 & 10 year olds (Outside Court) 10:00 – 11 & 12 year olds (Outside Court)
8:00 – 13 & 14 year olds (Main Gym) 10:00 – 15, 16, & 17 year olds (Main Gym)
If you have any concerns, please contact the MBA Coordinator: Monte Davis, at: montedaviseg54@gmail.com
The MBA Needs Coaches
The MBA is looking for some coaches this season.
Any High School student with a knowledge of the game of basketball, and interested in working with younger students (ages 5 – 17) may apply to coach.
Coaches need to have an assistant to work with them.
The season runs from January 11th to March 22nd.
There is one practice (one hour) during the week and one game (one hour) on Saturday mornings.
Those interested in coaching this season, please contact the MBA Coordinator, Monte Davis, at: montedaviseg54@gmail.com
From Fresh& Co.
From MS/HS Library
Egyptian Graphic Novelist Book Club – for CAC Parents and HS Students
Here’s how it works!
December (already done): Read the books Your Wish is My Command / Shubeik Lubeik by Deena Mohamed and It Won’t Always Be Like This by Malaka Gharib.
They are quick reads and available in the MHS Library or on the Sora App.
January : We will decide as a group what meeting time works best for everyone and meet to discuss!
– Fill out this form to confirm your interest and to arrange a meeting time.
BONUS: Author Malaka Gharib has offered to join us on Zoom for an additional Q&A – find out more about her here.
She would be available on a Tuesday afternoon in January.
Please contact Meghan Ennis (mennis@cacegypt.org) if you have more questions.
Three Cheers
Three Cheers to all teachers and students for a fantastic start to 2025!
Three Cheers to Ms. Nibal and the custodians for their hard work during the Winter Break.
Three Cheers to our gardener for the beautiful flower beds at the front and back gates of campus.