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 busy week of learning, exploring, and having fun. A belated Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing mothers of our community!
We want to say Ramadan Kareem to all the families observing the holy month of Ramadan. A reminder that all students are expected to participate in all classes as normal, with the exception of physical education, where the program will be modified – where necessary – if fasting is being observed. Thanks to Ms. Genidy and her Public Art class for bringing the season’s spirit with their Ramadan decorations around the building.
The second semester Progress Report is posted today on Skyward. Please take a moment to go over the report card with your child. We will have after-school Parent Teacher Conferences online next week on Tuesday. The full-day conferences will be on Wednesday. Your child is required to attend the conferences with you.
Last weekend we hosted the Cairo Round of the World Scholar’s Cup, welcoming 150 students onto campus to compete with 33 of our middle and high school students over two action-packed days of academic endeavors. Read more.
At the launch of the program 15 years ago, CAC provided a computer for students in all grades; however, responding to the ubiquitous nature of laptops at this time, we are pivoting grade by grade to a Bring Your Own Device Model (BYOD). This model will give MS students more agency in laptop choice, software preferences, and computer settings.
During the 2022-2023 school year, 8th graders were required to bring their own laptops, while students in grades 6 and 7 were still provided a laptop owned by CAC. In the 2023-24 grade 7 students will be required to bring their own laptops, and finally, during the 2024-25 school year, all CAC MS students will be required to bring their own laptops.
The school will also provide a Macbook leasing program for families who are not ready to enable their children with a personal computer. If you would like more information, please reach out to Carlos Bustamante, CAC Director of Technology.
Thank you for your continuous support.
In Partnership,
Courtney Bailey
The Middle School Principal
Announcements
Earth Hour 2023
60 Minutes of Global Unity!
Saturday 25th March, 8.30 pm local time
Since 2007, Earth Hour has been known for the “lights off” moment, with individuals from around the globe switching off their lights to show symbolic support for the planet and to raise awareness of the environmental issues affecting it.
Earth Hour 2023: Breathing new life into our movement and mission
A few ideas of how you can give your hour: click HERE
Service-Learning Office
egergess@cacegypt.org
Calling All CAC Middle School Students and Parents
Join us for the next CAC All Pro Dad event! Siblings are welcome to attend!
April’s topic is Leadership. Being a leader means seeing something that needs to be done and bringing people together to do it. A leader serves, gives directions, and inspires others to reach a goal. As an All Pro Dad, you are the leader of your home. The example of leadership you display is invaluable for teaching your children how to be leaders.
The next event is 18 April at 7:00 am in Middle School Room 115. We look forward to seeing you!
Breakfast, donuts and juice, will be provided.
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
Parenting Together with Positive Discipline (Tweens/Teens) course is full
However, sign up for the 2023-24 Parenting Together Courses at CAC is now open!
Here are the course dates for the upcoming 2023-24 school year:
August 28 – October 16, 2023: Parents of Elementary Age Children (ages 3-11)
* course applies to children PK3 -Grade 5
October 23 – December 11, 2023: Parents of Tweens/Teens (ages 10-19)
* course applies to tweens & teens Grade 4 – 12
January 22 – March 18, 2024: Parents of Elementary Age Children (ages 3-11)
* course applies to children PK3 -Grade 5
March 25 – May 20, 2024: Parents of Tweens/Teens (ages 10-19)
* course applies to tweens & teens Grade 4 – 12
SPACE IS LIMITED! Sign up & save your spot today 2023-24 Course Sign Up Form
To learn more, visit the course blog at https://parentingtogether.edublogs.org/
If you have any questions, contact Carey Harris at charris@cacegypt.org
NESA Parents as Partners Series
ON-DEMAND LIBRARIES OF WEBINAR RECORDINGS
2020-2021 / 2021-2022 / 2022-2023
You may access the libraries and their over 35 webinar recordings at this link.
Parents as Partners: Bringing Out the Best
WITH JOY MARCHESE
March 21, April 4, 2023
Four Sessions, Tuesdays 4:00-5:00pm (Athens GMT+2/+3)
VIEW INFOSHEET | VISIT THE INFOHUB
REGISTER NOW
Note: There is no cost to register. Register at any time before the session you wish to attend. You will receive a link to join in an email shortly after completing the form. You may use the same link to join all three sessions, or register again to receive a new link.
Bring Out the Best in Yourself, Your Child and Your Home
Continue to develop community practices within the home to increase your confidence as a parent and develop a plan for those (inevitable) challenging times. Learn practical tools and habits that anyone – a caregiver or not – can apply to their lives.
This 4-part series will explore effective communication, child development, wellbeing, behavioral psychology, and positive parenting as a way to create an environment where children (and adults) are encouraged and engaged, and feel a sense of connection, value and belonging.
About Joy Marchese
Joy Marchese is founder and director of Positive Discipline UK and co-author of Positive Discipline for Today’s Busy (& Overwhelmed) Parent. She runs a successful global educational consultancy and coaching practice, and develops SEL courses and products to teach social-emotional skills in homes, schools, and multiple organizations throughout the world.
The High School IB Visual Arts and AP Art and Design – Exhibition Opening Night
The High School IB Visual Arts and AP Art and Design students would like to cordially invite you to attend our Exhibition Opening Night: Monday, 27 March 2023, from 4:00-6:00 pm
Exhibition is Open to the Public: 27- 30 March 2023 from 3:30-5:30 pm
Exhibition Open to CAC community: 27-30 March from 8:00am to 5:30:pm
IB Artists: Mariam Abdel-Aziz, Zeina Eleish, Nessim Khayyat, Tori Lazar, Alizwa Mcakuvana, Leticia Menguele, Emily Mueller, Gabrielle Stein, and Luna Ginevra Anna Venturi
AP Artists: Zeineldin Abdel Aziz, Laya Abou Shakra, Nour Diab,
Malika El Shorbagy, Nazly Elbosaty, Mae Greene, Aisha Heinen, Dana Kamal, Kate McDaniel, Lara Mekawy, Malak Rashad, Maya Saba,
Lara Saleh Selim, Ayah Ahmed Abou-Auf, and Erika Shinono.
From the CAC PTO
From the MS/HS Library
PARENT SESSION WITH Visiting Author Kate Messner
Parents! Sign up for a session on April 4th at 8:45am. Kate will talk about strategies families can use to foster a love of reading and writing at home and will offer some book suggestions. Follow this link: https://forms.gle/Gbkj98RgvrSDYyG77 or scan the QR code below to register.
MS Activities & Sports
Sign Ups are now closed for Season 3 Sports and Activities. Please contact the coaches/activity leaders if you have questions.
Click here for a Description / Date / Times of all Activities and Sports
There is an array of activities and MS and HS sports on offer to our students this season.
Here are some important dates:
Season 3 Activities run – March 19th – June 1st, all these activities run from 3:15 to 4:15pm.
Season 3 MS Volleyball is 6 weeks and runs April 10th to June 1st
Season 3 HS Sports run March 23rd to May 30th
If you have any questions please email Meghan Ennis (mennis@cacegypt.org) or David Goetz (dgoetz@cacegypt.org).
Three Cheers
Three Cheers to Ms. Fides for organizing the Ramadan gift bags for our General Service Staff.
Three Cheers to Mr. Goetz and Ms. Ennis for the organization of the middle school sports program.
Three Cheers to Ms. Fides for her support of the screening process of new students.
Three Cheers to Mona Abdel Hady for her support with the online conferences.