Middle School Principal’s Letter
Thank you for reading this week’s News and Views. It was a busy week with parent-teacher conferences and the departure of the 24 boys and girls who traveled to Senegal for the Teranga Cup.
We want to thank the parents who attended the conferences on Monday and Wednesday. We hope the experience provided some talking points for you to have a meaningful conversation with your child about their progress as learners. We are nearing the end of the semester, and students have an opportunity to finish the semester with a strong push. Please remind your child not to take it easy now. There are three weeks remaining, and we want them to take advantage of it.
The grade-six interdisciplinary unit “Egyptfest” will take place next Tuesday, November 26th. All grade-six parents have been invited, and we expect you to RSVP so the teachers can plan accordingly. This is the first year we are running the event, and it is a great learning opportunity for our students to showcase their knowledge, communication skills and creativity.
This is a reminder that next week we will have a Parent Coffee Morning on Wednesday, beginning at 8:15.
Also on Dec 3,4, & 5 we will have our Winter Music Concert in the theater. More information will be shared with you regarding the program.
Thank you for your continued support, and here’s to another beautiful week ahead!
In Partnership,
Courtney Bailey
The Middle School Principal
Announcements
Moving on from CAC before the winter break?
Please use the link below to let us know if you are withdrawing from CAC at the end of this semester.
Please note that middle school report cards and the final high school transcript which includes
this semester’s grades will not be available until mid-January 2025.
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 records.
Registrar’s office
Attention All Grade 6 Parents!
The EgyptFest is coming up on Tues. Nov.26th
Check the poster for more information and please RSVP HERE!
The Annual General Services Staff (GSS) Appreciation Lunch
The GSS Appreciation Lunch has been a CAC tradition since 2013 where the entire CAC community comes together to show appreciation for our hard-working GSS teams.
These teams are the: security guards, janitors, gardeners, bus monitors, drivers, car washers, electricians, painters & carpenters.
A total of 180 members. Without their hard work and dedication, CAC wouldn’t be the same!
On that day, we organize the packing of delivered meals relying on the generous contributions of the CAC community.
Our annual GSS Appreciation Lunch is a chance to thank these essential team members and their families. We need your help to make it special.
A well-priced meal costs around 1,200 EGP, but contributions of any amount and in any currency are greatly appreciated.
Last year, your generosity was overwhelming, and with rising prices, we hope to make an even bigger impact this year.
You can contribute in cash or use Instapay, Venmo, or Zelle.
For specific details, please refer to the flyer.
Thank you for your kindness and support in recognizing those who do so much for our community!
Contact: cacpto@cacegypt.org, egergess@cacegypt.org
CAC’s 80th Anniversary Winter Bazaar!
Tickets go live today, November 18th, at the Spirit Store! Secure your spot for this Magical Holiday Celebration!
Join us on Friday, December 6th, from 12 PM to 8 PM for a day filled with:
Exciting Activities
Fabulous Shopping
Festive Entertainment
Holiday Cheer for All Ages
Experience the season’s magic and make unforgettable memories with family and friends at this spectacular event.
Ticket Prices:
CAC ID Card Holder Adult: 300 EGP
CAC Students and Alumni Kids: 200 EGP
Non-CAC Adult (19+): 500 EGP
Non-CAC Child (3-18): 300 EGP
Spirit Store Hours: 7:45-10am, 11-12:30pm, and 2:30-4:00pm.
Grab your tickets today and let the festivities begin!
The ES Toy Drive
November 24 – December 16
The Red Donation boxes
Facilitated by the ES Agents of Change to support the Health and Hope Oasis (H&HO).
This is the first supportive care center providing and promoting nutritional, physical, and emotional well-being
for children and their families in an environmentally healthy and safe setup.
The H&HO is located in Wadi El Natrun on Cairo-Alex Desert Road.
It serves low-income families providing their services completely FREE of charge.
Our goal is to provide these children with 500 amazing gift bags!
Gifts Criteria! (All must be new or in excellent condition!)
Toys, such as dolls, cars, legos, soft toys etc,…
Coloring or craft books, stickers, etc,…
Winter Warmers such as scarves, socks, small blankets, etc,…
Individual Milk or Juice bottles
Chocolate & candies are not welcomed for hygiene purposes
Backpacks
Bikes, scooters, and tricycles are welcome to be donated to the H & HO Bike’s Track
More details can be found in the ES Announcement
If you have any questions please contact the service-learning office:
Ms. Ereeny Gawdat
Service & CAS Coordinator
egergess@cacegypt.org
Basketball Skills Camp
Register HERE!
Girls Get Stronger
This is an extended invitation to this year’s Girls Get Stronger event at CAC!
Since 2016 Cairo American College has hosted an annual health and fitness conference, Girls Get Stronger, where community-led workshops and fitness activities inspire girls to be socially, emotionally, and physically healthy. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, and again last year, we welcomed more than 250 students from the Egypt community to join us for a day of empowering activities.
On January 17, 2025, Girls Get Stronger will host its annual health and fitness conference.
The theme of this year’s event is The Queens Call Checkmate!
We are excited to be once again able to invite girls and young women from other schools to join us.
Details of the event are as follows:
Date: January 17, 2025
Time: 8 am – 2 pm
Location: Cairo American College (Maadi, Egypt)
Grade Level: 5th-12th Grade
Cost: 800 LE* (includes lunch, snacks, and hoodie) – Payments are due by December 1st.
Participant Sign-up link: https://forms.gle/HsDTAuZoBfCeXo39A
If you would like to run a workshop or an activity for the event, please sign-up, before November 25th, via this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScGIfFfGH4PQvt5nh_j5eTO2ja_jC6k9hru6ve-CpxpWKkXwA/viewform
*Girls Get Stronger is a not-for-profit event. All activities are led by community members volunteering their own time.
From Fresh & Co
Stay Updated with CAC Activities & Athletics!
Curious about what’s happening in CAC Activities & Athletics?
Want to cheer on your Eagles at an upcoming match, performance, or academic competition?
Follow our live Google calendar for all the upcoming events throughout the year.
Click the link below and be sure to bookmark it for easy reference!
Link: CAC Activities & Athletics Live Calendar
From The Booster Club
MS/HS Library
The Used Book Sale is back! November 24th-27th.
Starting November 24th, the MHS Library will be hosting a Used Book Sale.
All books are 25LE. If you have any books that are in good condition that you want to donate to the sale, we are happy to take them!
Proceeds from this year’s Sale will be donated to charity.
Three Cheers
Three Cheers to Ms. Fahmy, for organizing the Parent-Teacher Conferences.
Three Cheers to Coaches: Deakin, Torky, White, and Perez who are with the students in Senegal, for the Teranga Cup.
Three Cheers to our janitors for all their hard work to set up for the MEASAC swimming championship last weekend.