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. I hope you enjoyed your long weekend.
The remainder of the school year will be busy, with much going on in your child’s life in and out of school. Some will be dealing with the loss of a friend who will be moving on. Others will be thinking about the friends they are leaving behind and wondering if they will be able to make new friends at their new school. No matter their circumstances, there is no easy way to manage them but to listen and validate their feelings.
Please be on the lookout for an invitation from your child’s advisory teacher inviting you to the Student-Led Conferences on Tuesday, May 21st. This event is an opportunity for students to share with you how they have progressed as learners throughout the school year. More information will be coming soon. We are expecting 100% attendance. If you are unable to attend, a teacher will fill in for you.
We recently had the grade eight TED Talks, and once again, we were amazed at our students’ communication skills and stage presence. The topics that students focused on were ones they were passionate about.
This is a friendly reminder that Into the Woods tickets go on sale next week. This musical performance promises to be exhilarating. Be sure to get your tickets before they are sold out!
Life Lesson# 6: Our life is what our thoughts make it.
Our thoughts play a crucial role in shaping our lives. A person’s perspective, mindset, and attitudes influence their experiences and ultimately determine the quality of their life. The power of positive thinking impacts your overall well-being and happiness.
Tonight is the middle school end-of-year social. It will be an evening of good, clean fun. This is a reminder that the social ends at 7:00 p.m.
Thank you for your continuous support of the middle school.
In Partnership,
Courtney Bailey
The Middle School Principal
Announcements
Moving on from CAC at the end of the year?
To help us plan for next year, if you haven’t already done so, please use the link below to let us know if you are withdrawing from CAC at the end of this year.
https://cacegypt.org/index.php/withdrawal-request
A few days before your departure, a withdrawal form that includes several signatures must also be completed by middle and high school students in order to clear any outstanding obligations, and turned in to the Admission/Registrar‘s Office to release final records.
Final end of year Middle and High School records will not be ready until on or after June 23rd (following the Eid holiday).
Note From the Motor Pool Department
Kindly be informed that the 4:20pm and the 5:30pm buses will not be operating effective Sunday, May 19 due to the end of the after-school activities session.
The only buses that will be operating are the 3:20pm buses.
Note From the Health Office
Dear Parents,
If your student is entering grade 9 next school year, we ask that she/he is seen and examined by a doctor and that a physical form be completed and sent to the health office on or before the first day of school in August.
We are more than happy to accept early completed physicals.
Many thanks,
Nurse Claire.
https://www.cacegypt.org/PDF/Student_Physician_form.pdf
Green Team Eco Fair
Join us for the 2024 Green Team Eco Fair that will be held on Thursday, May 9th from 3-8pm on Mr. Bailey’s MS field.
This event is a great opportunity for students to relax and watch an environmental documentary,
explore and purchase products from various eco-friendly vendors, and celebrate our planet!
The CAC Booster Club NEEDS YOU!!!
The Booster Club is a volunteer organization on campus that runs on parent power. We raise money through the Spirit Store and Spirit Cafe to support the sports and activities that happen at CAC at all age levels. If you would like to become more involved in fundraising and socializing on campus, then we have the perfect opportunities! We are in need of people to take some positions that will become vacant during the next school year. The positions that are available are:
President: organize meetings, recruit volunteers and help with events
Vice President: support the president and help with events
Store Rep: help manage the Spirit Store and its volunteers
Treasurer (in training): gradually take over managing the Booster Club’s finances
Please reach out to us at boosterclub@cac.org for any more information about these positions or to ask any questions that you might have.
Executive elections will take place at the final Booster Club meeting on May 20th in the Spirit Store at 10am.
The Booster Club and CAC will thank you for your volunteerism!
Water Log V.43 / no.4 – Spring invitational 2024
Dear Swimmers and Parents,
We are pleased to announce our second event in this season
CAC Spring Age Group Invitational 2024
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, May 17th AND 18th!
For sign-ups and more information, please check this link.
All Pro Dad – May Meeting
Hello everyone! The next CAC All Pro Dad meeting is scheduled for 16 May.
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 16 May at 7:00 am and it would be great to see you there.
May’s topic is Respect. To respect others is to believe they’re valuable and to treat them that way. When we believe people are valuable, we are considerate of them, and we honor their rights and their wishes.
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
Co-Curricular Activities
Season 3 Co-Curricular Activities End this Week!
The full season runs:
March 17th – May 16th
From the MS/HS Library
Vote for the 2024 Tournament of Books!
Check out the bulletin board on the ground floor to see who is competing in the 2024 Tournament of Books!
16 of our most popular books of this year have been selected to battle it out! Vote here!
Three Cheers
Three Cheers to all the teachers for their work on developing interdisciplinary units for next year.
Three Cheers to all students, athletes, and coaches as we prepare for the ISSA tournaments.
Three Cheers to all MS student-athletes preparing for the CISSA tournaments.