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 that took us into the Thanksgiving holiday. This is my ninth year at CAC, and it will be the first year I am not giving each teacher a handwritten note. It was a way of telling them thanks, and how much I appreciate them as educators.
Due to the emotional roller coaster of recruiting and travel from one fair to the next. I had completely lost sight of how “half-full” my glass is, and how truly blessed I am to work with such an outstanding group of educators.
Although holidays are stressful for everyone. Some people are grieving lost friends or family and people that wish they had more family and friends with which to celebrate.
I encourage you to turn any frustration you have about the upcoming holiday, into something you can be thankful for. It could sound like…
“I’m thankful that my family’s health is good.”
“I am thankful that I can send my child to a diverse school such as CAC.”
“I’m thankful I have someplace to go this break because I need to spend more time with my children.”
“I really wish my Mom or Dad were here for Thanksgiving, but I’m thankful I had many wonderful Thanksgivings with them.”
Also, at this time of year, we so easily get absorbed into our own problems and dilemmas. As we’re reframing our challenges into gratitude, let’s also try to think of others and their challenges.
Is there somebody you know that will be spending the holiday alone?… Invite them over.
Is there somebody mourning the loss of a loved one?… Tell them you’re sorry for their loss, and you’re still thinking/praying for them.
Is there somebody you’re arguing with? Brace yourself, this is a tough one but forgive them and remind them that you both should, perhaps, be thankful for whatever relationship you do have with one another. Because you never know when it may not be there one day.
I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving and that this message inspires you to brighten the holiday for one more person!
Thank you for your continuous support of the middle school.
In Partnership,
Courtney Bailey
Middle School Principal
Announcements
MS Passion Quest Project is looking for Mentors/Panelists
The Passion Quest Project was introduced in 2015 to encourage Grade 8 students to participate in a sustained, self-directed inquiry within a global context through the UN Sustainable Goals.
We are currently in the process of asking reputable individuals with different educational and professional backgrounds to mentor our students in their Passion Quest Projects.
If you believe that you could contribute within your area of expertise to guide 8th grader students in their research & implementation process,
please fill this form: Mentors/Panalist Form
For more information, Please contact:
Ms. Ereeny Gawdat,Service Learning Coordinator at egergess@cacegypt.org
CAC ID Card Offers
Great news for CAC ID card holders! If you are a current student, parent, faculty/staff member, or an alumni; you now have the opportunity to receive offers and discounts provided by our alumni and community organizations. The list of organizations extending offers will be continuously updated.
To view the list of organizations and their relative offers, please go to the Dashboard and click on “CAC News” on the left hand margin.
If you have an organization and it would like to extend an offer, please send an e-mail to Ms. Engy Rabie at erabie@cacegypt.org
Moving on from CAC before the winter break?
To help us prepare your records in time for your departure, please use the link below to let us know if you are withdrawing from CAC this semester.
A few days before your departure, a withdrawal form that includes several signatures must also be completed and turned in to the Admission/Registrar‘s Office to release records. Withdrawal forms can be picked up from the counseling offices or can be downloaded from the same website.
Please note that High School transcripts including this semester’s grades will not be available until January 27, 2020.
From the MS/HS Library
BOB Elimination Round 2 – December 5
The second elimination round for our 2019 Battle of the Books will be Thursday, December 5, at lunch time. We now have 12 teams competing for 6 slots in the final, which will be held December 11.
Keep reading! Students – and the community – are invited to visit the Battle of the Books libguide for book summaries, interviews with the author and practice quizzes.
Three Cheers
Three Cheers to all the teachers sponsoring an ASA during season two of ASAs.
Three Cheers to Mr. Brown, Ms. Christensen, Ms. Greene, and Ms. Fahmy for the organization of the faculty and staff Wellbeing afternoon.
Three Cheers to all the teachers who presented at the Celebrations of Teaching sessions on Wednesday afternoon.