Middle School Principal’s Letter
Dear Parents,
Thank you for taking the time to read this week’s News and Views. We had a week of teaching and learning,
As a part of our speakers series, we welcomed Jerom Musisi to campus. Jerom has worked as a professional safari guide and dedicated his career to conservation-driven tourism. He is especially committed to protecting Uganda’s rich biodiversity, including the world’s largest mountain gorilla population.
A licensed and certified outdoor guide, Jerom specializes in Uganda’s geography, wildlife, culture, and history. As an active Tour Guide Forum Uganda (TGFU) member, he strives to create unforgettable, sustainable experiences while promoting wildlife conservation. The seventh graders had an opportunity to learn about biodiversity and sustainability.
It is that time of year again when we host the Cairo Round of the World Scholars Cup. This is another version of an academic game. It allows our students to test their knowledge against other students in Cairo. The winners will then advance to the Semifinal round in June. More information will be shared in the upcoming weeks.
Mathematical & Logical Games Championship
We had a first successful event running our CAC Final of the Mathematical and Logical Games Championship: 70 Contestants from grade 2 to 11 and also a few parents. Thank you to Roberto Rozalen from ES for setting this up, and to the MS Math Team for their support.
The following MS students qualified for the National Final which will take place in May, with a chance to qualify for the international contest in Tunis in August.
Cormac Mirshak
Henri Guimbert
Nada Dorra
Seoyul (Ellie) Choi
Janhyeon Lee
Minkyu Seung
If students or parents have any question they can email to Mr. Roberto (rrozalen@cacegypt.org)
Thank you, as always, for your continued support of our Middle School.
In Partnership,
Courtney Bailey
The Middle School Principal
Announcements
Maadi Community Theater
Author Hena Khan is visiting soon! April 7th -10th!
Middle School Students – Join the Hena Khan Reading Challenge –
Students who read 6 of her books will be invited to breakfast with the author! Stop by the library for a punch card! Her books are quick reads and she has something for every reader!
Parent Session with Author Hena Khan – April 9th at 3:15pm
The CAC libraries are thrilled to welcome acclaimed author Hena Khan to our school on Wednesday April 9th in MHS library at 3:15 pm for a special Q&A session with our parents and community! Hena Khan is known for her engaging and heartfelt books, including Amina’s Voice, More to the Story, and Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun. During this session, Hena will share insights into her writing process, the importance of diverse representation in children’s literature, and how stories can foster empathy and inclusion. Fill out the form here if you are interested in attending.
CAC Piano Recital
Calling all CAC pianists!
We are thrilled to announce that we are hosting our first school-wide CAC Piano Recital to celebrate our talented pianists from across all three divisions at school.
The recital will take place on Monday, April 28th in the CAC Theater from 6:00-7:30 PM.
If you are interested in participating, please complete the Piano Recital Sign-up Form and submit a one minute video audition by Wednesday, March 26th.
Who Can Audition: This recital is open to all students and teachers/staff members who play the piano.
We encourage a variety of musical styles and pieces, including duets and instrumental accompaniment, so let your creativity shine!
Important Guidelines:
-Your audition video just needs to be one minute, your actual performance should be no longer than 4 minutes.
-The audition piece is the one you plan on playing at the recital. Please include the name and composer of your piece.
-Ensure the video is clear, well-lit, and with good sound quality.
-Open to all grade levels and teachers/staff.
-Selection Process: A panel of teachers will review all submissions and will pick a few performers from each division. You will be notified by April 7 if you have been selected.
Selected performances will be featured in the recital, so be sure to give your best performance!
If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to contact Ms.Dolly Shalaby or Ms.Tai Torky.
Happy playing, and good luck with your audition!
HASSAN-WEBB AQUATICS CENTER
Spring AGE GROUP SWIM TEAM
The Spring Age Group Swim Team season is off to a fantastic start! We’ve had a great turnout for tryouts and sign-ups, and it’s exciting to see so many swimmers enthusiastic about the season.
Find more information HERE!
International Championship of Mathematical Games
Last Saturday the CAC final of the International Championship of Mathematical and Logical Games took place.
Students from grades 2 to 11 and a few parents had so much fun with some really challenging puzzles.
Here you have the complete list of contestants who qualified for the Egyptian National Final:
The Egyptian National Final will take place in May, we will communicate more instructions in April.
This will be the last step before the International Final that will take place in Tunisia by the end of August.
Here you can find the puzzles that were used for the CAC final and their answers.
If students or parents have any question or would like to know their scores, they can email to Mr. Roberto (rrozalen@cacegypt.org)
Three Cheers
Three Cheers to Mr. Bassett, Ms. Jackson-Jin and Mr. Zaffaroni for help out at the Mathematical Logical Games.
Three Cheers to Ms. Urbiztondo for her efforts with the screening of new students.
Three Cheers to our team leaders Ms. Harouny, Ms. Torky, and Mr. Miller for their leadership.
Three Cheers to our sixth-graders for caring about others during the holy month of Ramadan.