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Middle School Principal’s Letter

Dear Parents,

Thank you for reading this week’s News and Views. It was a week of acknowledging our students in competitions and activities where they can showcase their talents.

We started the week with the MESAC wrestling competition. The tournament was organized by the athletic and  PE department. It had been a decade since CAC hosted a MESAC event. 

It showcased our wrestlers and the hard work and dedication they put into training to prepare for the tournament. 

The level of professionalism and attention to detail exhibited by the athletic department was commendable. Everything was flawlessly executed, From when the teams arrived on campus to the final match. The facilities were well maintained, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for athletes and spectators. The tournament’s organization ran smoothly, with prompt scheduling, clear communication, and efficient management of matches.

The rigorous competition challenged our athletes and helped them grow individually and as a team. Witnessing the passion and determination of each wrestler inspired our younger students.

The attendance at the tournament was spectacular, and the wrestlers fed off the home-court advantage with a resounding victory in several weight classes. Well done wrestlers!

Once again, thank you to all the folks who worked behind the scenes to help organize an unforgettable MESAC wrestling tournament. We will remember this event and look forward to our wrestling program’s continued growth and success at CAC.

I also want to thank Carmen and the parents volunteers of the Booster Club for giving up their time to ensure the athletes and spectators were fed each day. Your efforts do make a difference. Thank you!

The performing arts department welcomes script writer Ian Pike to campus on Sunday. For the International Schools Theatre Association, he has traveled the world working at theatre festivals in just about every continent and with every age group.  Ian spent the week working with students across all three divisions.

Tonight, we are hosting our annual Talent Show. This is one of the most anticipated events of the school year. Students who participated return to watch the show and have fun memories when they display courage and go on stage to perform. We hope you purchase a ticket and join in the fun tonight. A reminder that tickets are sold at the door.

Thank you for your continuous support of the middle school.

In Partnership,
Courtney Bailey
The Middle School Principal

Announcements

MIDDLE SCHOOL TALENT SHOW
 The Middle School Talent Show is TODAY! Thursday, February 8, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.!
Get ready to be entertained by the incredible talents of our students.
You can still purchase your tickets at the door for 200 EGP. It’s a night you won’t want to miss.!

From The HoS Office

Core Values Award – Every Year the Board of Trustees honors individuals who have exhibited CAC’s Core Values contributing exceptional and varied voluntary service to the CAC Community in which CAC students are engaged and/or of benefit to the broader CAC community.  All members of the community not currently on the Board of Trustees are eligible to be considered for this award. If you know of someone who has made a difference in the lives of our CAC community while exhibiting the CAC core values, please nominate this person for the Core Values Award. The nomination form is available here.  Nominations are due no later than 3:00 pm on February 11, 2024.   

Board Community Representative Elections – The CAC Board would like to encourage parents to actively participate in the upcoming Board elections.  The CAC community elects two board members biannually. CAC parents and guardians who are not employed by CAC and who are not relatives of CAC employees are eligible to apply for a two-year term for the academic years 2024 – 2026.  Interested community members are encouraged to get in touch with the Board Election committee at elections@cacegypt.org  or request the election information packet to get familiar with the roles, responsibilities and duties of trusteeship. 

Board Election Committee
Dustin Harrison, Karim Alaa and David Chi

From CAC Community Outreach
In Collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute, CAC is hosting Rosa Brunello, Italian bassist and composer.
Join us on Sunday, February 11th, at the CAC Theater for a mesmerizing live musical performance, “Rosa in Concert,” at 7 PM.

Booster Club News

The Ramadan Kora Drive: Feb. 15 – 29
The Egyptian Clothing Bank is organizing a football-related clothing drive in collaboration with Omar Marmoush, an Egyptian National Football Player and International Star.
Together, we hope to collect football equipment to be donated to young football players across Egypt, in preparation for the upcoming Ramadan Football Tournaments.
We’re collecting Football Boots, T-Shirts, Kits, and Socks – red donation boxes can be found around campus. 

Donate today and empower aspiring footballers to realize their dreams.
Let’s make this Ramadan one to remember forever – let’s Pass It On!

For further information, please contact 25kshrimali@cacegypt.org

Valentine’s Social
Romance is in the air this month, it’s finally time for our Valentine’s Social!
Join us for an evening of dancing, Karaoke and socializing on Thursday, February 15th from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at MS Hall.
Bring a date to enter a special Valentine’s Day raffle!
Fill in the song request form if you have any special requests or dedications to that special someone – Valentine’s Social Song Request Form.
The entrance fee 50 LE includes a Valentine’s Treat. Bring extra cash for other food that will be served.   

From The PTO

International Festival
This year’s CAC PTO International Festival is just around the corner
and you’re not going to want to miss it!
The festival features 25 booths representing more than 30 countries with food, games, and more from their homes.

Tickets are on sale now, before and after school at the front gate. As ticket quantities are limited make sure to get yours while you can!

PTO General Meeting
PTO will host an open meeting later this month and we’d love to see you there.

All Pro Dad – February Meeting
Calling All CAC High School and Middle School Students and Parents:
Join us for our next CAC All Pro Dad event on 22 February!  Siblings are welcome to attend!
February’s topic is Love. Love is the act of caring so much about others’ well-being that you choose to serve them and treat their needs and desires as more important than your own, even if it requires you to make sacrifices.

 Breakfast, donuts and juice will be provided. 

Please RSVP here: https://allprodadchapters.com/chapters/13407 so we know how many people to expect.

For more information or questions, contact our team captain, Craig Tippins, at this email: AllProDadCAC@gmail.com

The Hope Run is back!
Join us on February 23rd in Wadi Degla to run/walk/jog/sprint for a good cause.
Support the Health and Hope Oasis for children with cancer and their families. 

Choose between 2K, 5K and 10K distances!  

Sign up below:

https://forms.gle/vNzcXtmd2RqaSPWn8

From MS/HS Library

Parent Library Orientation – February 11th – 3pm!
If you would like to learn more about the CAC Libraries and what they have to offer for you and your children, please join us at 3:009m on February 11th in the MHS Library.
Sign up to attend using this link: https://forms.gle/FBA8U7FN3DmEeoDSA

The Used Book Sale is back!
February 14th – 16th.
Starting February 14th, the MHS Library will be hosting a Used Book Sale.  All books are 20le.  If you have any books that are in good condition that you want to donate to the sale, we are happy to take them!  The Used Book Sale will also be open during CAC’s International Festival!

Volunteers Needed for the Used Book Sale
The MHS library is looking for student or parent volunteers to help set up the Used Book Sale on Tuesday, February 13th.
If you are interested in helping – please email Meghan Ennis at mennis@cacegypt.org.  

From MS Activities and Sports

This is the Last Week of Season 2 CCAs
All MS after-school activities, including sports will finish this Thursday, February 15th.
Season 3 sign ups will begin February 22nd.  

Three Cheers

Three Cheers to all Talent Show participants and organizers.

Three Cheers to Mr. Goetz, Ms. Deakin, Ms. Nasr, Ms. Gomaa, and Mr. Mohamed for organizing the MESAC Wrestling tournament.

Three Cheers to all our middle school athletes who wrestled in the MESAC tournament. 

Three Cheers to our teachers who participated in this week’s UDL introductory training.

Three Cheers to Coaches Athar, Villafruete, Perez, Mahmoud, Seif, and Said for their efforts with the boys’ and girls’ soccer teams.

Middle School Principal’s Letter

Dear Parents,

Thank you for reading this week’s News and Views. It was a week of celebration.

As I shared last week, we had Jordan Hattar on campus to share his experience with students about his work with refugees. On Sunday, one of the students approached me and said, ” Jordan has a lot of courage and compassion. ” My response was yes, he does it because he cares. That is why we have those two words in our core values; everyone should live with them. 

​​The 2023/2024 Battle of the Books has a winner!  This week the final four teams competed for the win!  They made it through 4 rounds and 144 very difficult questions to make it to the finals.  These teams were Bob 2.0, The Drama Llamas, Triple Threats, and our winners The Reading Racers (Valerie Davis, Kassidy Corley, Avery Hopson, and Sanyu Ssebunnya).

Over 50 students competed in this year’s Battle of the Books in 14 different teams.  We love seeing our students excited about reading! 

The library has also issued the next reading challenge for our students – the Jennifer L Holm Reading Challenge!  Students are encouraged to read as many of this author’s books as they can before her visit in April.

We also recognized the 5Es recipient during the assembly on Tuesday after the BoB finals. 

The ATL recipients were also recognized for their (Consistency) in all their classes.

Congratulations to the students who participated in last week’s Wrestling tournament. We are proud of you for participating in a sport that will help you mentally, physically, and emotionally.

We are hosting the MESAC Wrestling competition this week, and we hope to see you there cheering on the students.

The Talent Show tickets went on sale this week. This year’s event is on Thursday, February 8th. Be sure to get your tickets before it is too late. Tickets purchased in advance are 150LE and 200LE at the door.

On Monday, the future seventh-graders were introduced to how to select their electives for next year (2024-25). Please sit down with your child and assist them in making the correct choices because they have a passion or to challenge themselves with something new. While we have plenty of electives to choose from, they may not get one of their choices this year; however, they will in the future.

This is a reminder that Skyward will be open an extra two days next week to give students who have yet to make their selection a chance to do so.

Thank you for your continuous support of the middle school.

In Partnership,
Courtney Bailey
The Middle School Principal

Announcements

MIDDLE SCHOOL TALENT SHOW
Mark your calendar for the Middle School Talent Show on Thursday, February 8, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.!
Get ready to be entertained by the incredible talents of our students.
Ticket sales kick off on Sunday, January 28 just in front of the MS Counseling Office.
Grab your tickets early for just 150 EGP or purchase them at the door for 200 EGP. It’s a night you won’t want to miss.!

Booster Club News

From The HoS Office

Core Values Award – Every Year the Board of Trustees honors individuals who have exhibited CAC’s Core Values contributing exceptional and varied voluntary service to the CAC Community in which CAC students are engaged and/or of benefit to the broader CAC community.  All members of the community not currently on the Board of Trustees are eligible to be considered for this award. If you know of someone who has made a difference in the lives of our CAC community while exhibiting the CAC core values, please nominate this person for the Core Values Award. The nomination form is available here.  Nominations are due no later than 3:00 pm on February 11, 2024.   

Board Community Representative Elections – The CAC Board would like to encourage parents to actively participate in the upcoming Board elections.  The CAC community elects two board members biannually. CAC parents and guardians who are not employed by CAC and who are not relatives of CAC employees are eligible to apply for a two-year term for the academic years 2024 – 2026.  Interested community members are encouraged to get in touch with the Board Election committee at elections@cacegypt.org  or request the election information packet to get familiar with the roles, responsibilities and duties of trusteeship. 

Board Election Committee
Dustin Harrison, Karim Alaa and David Chi

From The PTO

The Hope Run is back!
Join us on February 23rd in Wadi Degla to run/walk/jog/sprint for a good cause.
Support the Health and Hope Oasis for children with cancer and their families. 

Choose between 2K, 5K and 10K distances!  

Sign up below:

https://forms.gle/vNzcXtmd2RqaSPWn8

From MS/HS Library

Parent Library Orientation – February 11th – 3pm!
If you would like to learn more about the CAC Libraries and what they have to offer for you and your children, please join us at 3:009m on February 11th in the MHS Library.
Sign up to attend using this link: https://forms.gle/FBA8U7FN3DmEeoDSA

The Used Book Sale is back!
February 14th – 16th.
Starting February 14th, the MHS Library will be hosting a Used Book Sale.  All books are 20le.  If you have any books that are in good condition that you want to donate to the sale, we are happy to take them!  The Used Book Sale will also be open during CAC’s International Festival!

Three Cheers

Three Cheers to Ms. Ennis for organizing another successful and fun Battle of the Books.

Three Cheers to the winning team in the Battle of the Books.

Three Cheers to the wrestlers participating in the MESAC competition this weekend. 

Three Cheers to advisory teachers who had to cover for their buddies this week due to illness.

Three Cheers to all the students who tried out for the talent show.

Three Cheers to Ms. Spencer and Mr. El Duweini for guiding students through the course selection process.

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 of solid learning, exploring, and having fun.

Welcome back to our AMIS Choir students and Mr. McCuaig. The students represented our school as true ambassadors. We are proud of them for all their hard work and dedication, which provided them with an enriching experience.

Last Monday, we took a few Theater and Social Studies classes to the annual European Film Festival in the historic Zawya Cinema, Downtown Cairo. “Over ten days, the Festival showcases some of the latest award-winning feature and documentary films, as well as cinematic landmarks and classics from all over Europe.” (from the European Film Festival). The middle school drama students joined High School Film and History students to watch “The Old Oak,” followed by a filmmaker discussing the film. This film is based on true stories of Syrian refugees immigrating to the villages of rural England. This movie addresses numerous themes tied to our Social Justice unit, including refugees, community, prejudice, and humanity.  For the theater students, we focused on creative choices, why they are made, and how to tell a story through film. This was also a great way to work across disciplines. For more information about the European Film Festival, please click here. 

This week, we are fortunate to have Jordan Hattar on campus. Jordan is the co-founder of Help4Refugees. He has worked independently with grade seven language arts students reading Linda Sue Park’s A Long Walk to Water. He has Zoom-ed with refugees from Turkey whom our students have spoken to, while learning about their stories of hardship and frustration. Having Jordan share what he is doing to help others, helps to build empathy in our students. Jordan reminds us all that one person can make a difference if you are passionate about it and believe in your efforts.

This is a reminder that the Talent Show is around the corner. When the tickets go on sale, you don’t want to miss the opportunity to purchase one. The event is usually sold out. This year’s event is on Thursday, February 8th.

Thank you for your continuous support of the middle school.

In Partnership,
Courtney Bailey
The Middle School Principal

Announcements

MIDDLE SCHOOL TALENT SHOW
Mark your calendar for the Middle School Talent Show on Thursday, February 8, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.!
Get ready to be entertained by the incredible talents of our students.
Ticket sales kick off on Sunday, January 28 just in front of the MS Counseling Office.
Grab your tickets early for just 150 EGP or purchase them at the door for 200 EGP. It’s a night you won’t want to miss.!

From The HoS Office

Core Values Award – Every Year the Board of Trustees honors individuals who have exhibited CAC’s Core Values contributing exceptional and varied voluntary service to the CAC Community in which CAC students are engaged and/or of benefit to the broader CAC community.  All members of the community not currently on the Board of Trustees are eligible to be considered for this award. If you know of someone who has made a difference in the lives of our CAC community while exhibiting the CAC core values, please nominate this person for the Core Values Award. The nomination form is available here.  Nominations are due no later than 3:00 pm on February 11, 2024.   

Board Community Representative Elections – The CAC Board would like to encourage parents to actively participate in the upcoming Board elections.  The CAC community elects two board members biannually. CAC parents and guardians who are not employed by CAC and who are not relatives of CAC employees are eligible to apply for a two-year term for the academic years 2024 – 2026.  Interested community members are encouraged to get in touch with the Board Election committee at elections@cacegypt.org  or request the election information packet to get familiar with the roles, responsibilities and duties of trusteeship. 

Board Election Committee
Dustin Harrison, Karim Alaa and David Chi

The Hope Run is back!
Join us on February 23rd in Wadi Degla to run/walk/jog/sprint for a good cause.
Support the Health and Hope Oasis for children with cancer and their families. 

Choose between 2K, 5K and 10K distances!  

Sign up below:

https://forms.gle/vNzcXtmd2RqaSPWn8

MS After School Activities

Parents! Do you have an idea for a Season 3 Activity?
 Please fill out this form if you have an idea for a Season 3 Co-Curricular Activity that you would be willing to lead for our Middle School Students.
Please see Ms. Ennis in the library if you have any questions.  

Three Cheers

Three Cheers to Caitlin and her grade seven class for working with Jordan Hattar.

Three Cheers to Mr. McCuaig and the mixed choir on a successful AMIS experience.

Three Cheers to all students who participated in the Battle of the Books.

Three Cheers to the student-athletes working hard to prepare for their upcoming games.

Middle School Principal’s Letter

Dear Parents,

Thank you for taking the time to read this week’s version of the News and Views. We are in the second week of semester two, and all is well. 

This is a reminder that Semester One reports are posted today on Skyward. We encourage you to take time to sit with your child and go over their ATLs. You will find a correlation between ATLs and the Standard-Based Grades.

We are preparing to build next year’s master schedule in the upcoming weeks. We will meet with the current grade seven and six students to explain the selection of their electives for next year. This is a labor of love; building the schedule from scratch takes a lot of human resources. The elective courses we have such as 2050/DIT and The Future of Finance are courses no other school is currently offering to their students.

Food for thought: The world is not okay because institutions and the people who run them keep wanting to hold on to deeply outdated orientations to life on the planet that perpetuate the status quo and fail to deal with the root causes of our ills.

Learning will not happen when this amount of stress and anxiety is present and growing. And regardless of how our schools or our education system have or have not contributed to these ills, our conception of what school is and how it operates is no longer sustainable. The world has changed too much.

As good ancestors, in the Middle School and High School we are trying to be more forward thinking. We want to change education to make itself for the world that will be. It seems very likely that our students will always lag a bit behind the crest of the wave if we teach them what is.

In the 2050/DIT, and The Future of Finance classes, we try to aim at the world learners are likely to face as they leave CAC and enter college and then the workforce in some capacity. For example, in Disruptive Innovation and Technology (DIT) classes, we challenge students to imagine, not how they might address existing issues, but to anticipate issues yet to arise that they or even their children may face soon. Encourage your child to sign up for these electives.

Thank you for your continuous support of the middle school.

In Partnership,
Courtney Bailey
The Middle School Principal

Announcements

From The HoS Office

Core Values Award – Every Year the Board of Trustees honors individuals who have exhibited CAC’s Core Values contributing exceptional and varied voluntary service to the CAC Community in which CAC students are engaged and/or of benefit to the broader CAC community.  All members of the community not currently on the Board of Trustees are eligible to be considered for this award. If you know of someone who has made a difference in the lives of our CAC community while exhibiting the CAC core values, please nominate this person for the Core Values Award. The nomination form is available here.  Nominations are due no later than 3:00 pm on February 11, 2024.   

Board Community Representative Elections – The CAC Board would like to encourage parents to actively participate in the upcoming Board elections.  The CAC community elects two board members biannually. CAC parents and guardians who are not employed by CAC and who are not relatives of CAC employees are eligible to apply for a two-year term for the academic years 2024 – 2026.  Interested community members are encouraged to get in touch with the Board Election committee at elections@cacegypt.org  or request the election information packet to get familiar with the roles, responsibilities and duties of trusteeship. 

Board Election Committee
Dustin Harrison, Karim Alaa and David Chi

From PTO

INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
CAC PTO’s International Festival 2024 will be held February 16th from 12pm – 5pm. Mark your calendars!

The DEADLINE for country teams to sign up is January 24th at 11:59pm. This will give both festival and booth organizers time to collaborate to ensure the best event possible for our community. Sign up by filling out this Google Form AND joining our International Festival WhatsApp Group.

If you are interested or planning to participate join our organizers on Monday, January 22nd at 8:15 for important information and planning deadlines. 

MS After School Activities

Parents! Do you have an idea for a Season 3 Activity?
 Please fill out this form if you have an idea for a Season 3 Co-Curricular Activity that you would be willing to lead for our Middle School Students.
Please see Ms. Ennis in the library if you have any questions.  

From the MS/HS Library

Battle of the Books Elimination Round #2 is this week! 
This week we had our first Elimination round for this year’s Battle of the Books.  The top 10 teams will move forward to the 2nd Elimination Round this Tuesday!
We will meet in the MS Hall during lunchtime on Tuesday January 23rd!

Three Cheers

Three Cheers to all teachers for completing report cards on time.

Three Cheers to our new families joining our CAC community.

Three Cheers to Ms. Shalaby and Ms. Torky for taking students to the Panorama of the European Film.

Middle School Principal’s Letter

Dear Parents,

Thank you for taking the time to read this week’s version of the News and Views. We are pleased to welcome you back after spending quality time with friends and families during the winter break.

We want to extend a special warm welcome to new families joining the CAC community. We are happy to have you here and look forward to building a partnership that will benefit you and your children during your time at CAC..

We began the week with a welcome-back assembly and a few reminders about how to approach the start of a New Year and a new semester. We believe that developing student’s social and emotional skills is at the forefront of what we do in the Middle School.

Next week we will post semester one report cards. A reminder that you will need your CAC email to access the reports. I encourage you to review the teacher’s feedback with your child. 

Thank you to the PTO and Booster Club parent volunteers who helped us make the first-semester fun. We look forward to participating in all the fun activities you bring to campus.

As a school, we pride ourselves on our commitment to service learning, and our Grade 6 students stepped up this year through various initiatives to raise funds for the African Hope students. They showcased their creativity, perseverance, entrepreneurial spirit, and competitive streak (you have no idea!) through bake sales with roving sales units (even staying after school), a walkathon, and book donations. They also took part in assembling the gift bags and creating beautiful Christmas cards. We aimed to raise LE 52,000 and were hopeful of raising LE 70,000. The students surprised us, however, and managed to raise a jaw-dropping LE 174,000!!! We are very proud of their efforts and strong sense of compassion, which motivated them to ensure that each student at African Hope could have something substantive from us to bring them a sense of cheer before the end of the year. Here is a letter from African Hope sharing their appreciation for our students’ efforts. Well done, Grade 6!

Thank you for your continuous support of the middle school.

In Partnership,
Courtney Bailey
The Middle School Principal

Announcements

The Sphinx Run
Mark your calendars for January 13th, and join the Sphinx Run, a charitable event set against the captivating backdrop of the Great Pyramids of Giza! Immerse yourself in the spirit of adventure and contribute to a meaningful cause in collaboration with Al Nas Hospital. This initiative is dedicated to making a lasting impact in the community, and your participation is crucial to its success. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a first-timer, the Sphinx Run offers an extraordinary opportunity to be part of something bigger. Each step you take symbolizes solidarity, community, and the potential to leave a lasting legacy for those in need. Take action now to secure your spot and become a part of this impactful journey.

Link for registration: http://stamina-sports.com/sphinx-run 

 Promo code for 40% off
“stamina40” 

Link for more information: 

https://www.cairo360.com/article/health-fitness/sphinx-charity-run-a-purposeful-stride-towards-impact/

Parenting Together With Positive Discipline (Tweens & Teens) –  Starts Jan. 15, 2024
Join Carey Harris & Amira Hashem for a parenting course designed for all CAC parents.

The 8-week long course meets weekly to…

• address real issues for parents of today’s tweens & teens
• learn over 50 long-term, take-away tools for parenting during the adolescent years 
• create a support network for parents of the Cairo American College community 

Space is limited! Save your spot –REGISTER HERE

To learn more about the course visit: https://parentingtogether.edublogs.org/

All Pro Dad – January Meeting
Happy holidays! Our next All Pro Dad event is scheduled for 18 January (7:00 am in Middle School Room 115) and the topic is Confidence.
When we have confidence in something, we don’t doubt its reliability. Confident people believe they have what it takes to do what they set out to do, and they trust that they’re going to succeed. 

Breakfast, donuts and beverages, will be provided. 

If you plan 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 

From The HoS Office

Core Values Award – Every Year the Board of Trustees honors individuals who have exhibited CAC’s Core Values contributing exceptional and varied voluntary service to the CAC Community in which CAC students are engaged and/or of benefit to the broader CAC community.  All members of the community not currently on the Board of Trustees are eligible to be considered for this award. If you know of someone who has made a difference in the lives of our CAC community while exhibiting the CAC core values, please nominate this person for the Core Values Award. The nomination form is available here.  Nominations are due no later than 3:00 pm on February 11, 2024.   

Board Community Representative Elections – The CAC Board would like to encourage parents to actively participate in the upcoming Board elections.  The CAC community elects two board members biannually. CAC parents and guardians who are not employed by CAC and who are not relatives of CAC employees are eligible to apply for a two-year term for the academic years 2024 – 2026.  Interested community members are encouraged to get in touch with the Board Election committee at elections@cacegypt.org  or request the election information packet to get familiar with the roles, responsibilities and duties of trusteeship. 

Board Election Committee
Dustin Harrison, Karim Alaa and David Chi

From PTO

We’d like to extend a warm welcome to the families who are new to CAC and a welcome back to our returning families! Communication is key to keeping our community strong, so CAC PTO has several channels to keep in touch. Please follow our Instagram page and join our Facebook Group group for announcements and community conversations.We also maintain WhatsApp groups for divisions and grade level parents. Please contact your PTO Liaison in order to be connected with the relevant groups; contact information for PTO liaisons is linked on this Google Doc.

The biggest CAC PTO event of the year is just around the corner, and we are excited to share it with you! The highly anticipated International Festival is on February 16th, 2024. It is the moment where we come together as a community of fifty-five nationalities to embrace our diversity. We currently have booths for the following countries: 

We’d love to have even more! If you’d like to add your country to the list, or to support your country’s booth, please fill out this Google Form and join our WhatsApp group dedicated to the planning of this signature event. Please feel free to email internationalfestival@cacegypt.org with questions, we’ll be happy to help you get involved!

#loveCACPTO

MS After School Activities

Do you have an idea for a Season 3 Activity?
 Please fill out this form if you plan or have an idea for a Season 3 Co-Curricular Activity. Note that you will need to find a teacher or adult to monitor your activity.
Please see Ms. Ennis in the library if you need help!

From the MS/HS Library

Battle of the Books Elimination Round is this week! 
Spectators are welcome.  We will meet in the MS Hall during lunchtime on Tuesday January 16th!

Three Cheers

Three Cheers to Ms. Nibal and the gardener for beautifying the green space behind the building.

Three Cheers to our custodians who worked to keep the campus clean over the break.

Three Cheers to all our students and teachers who have gotten off to a good start for the second semester.

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 has been a solid week of teaching and learning as we head off for a much-deserved Winter Break. 

I want to wish our parents and students a wonderful break. Take the time to rest and connect with family and friends, and I wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

On Monday, the grade 6 students embarked on an exciting field trip. First, they went to the Grand Egyptian Museum, immersing themselves in this ancient civilization’s rich history and culture. The museum showcased a diverse collection of artifacts, including statues, cartouches, and well-preserved artifacts that provided a window into the daily lives of the pharaohs and ancient Egyptians.

A knowledgeable museum guide engaged the students with captivating explanations, making the trip educational and entertaining. The highlight of the visit was the King Tutankhamun Immersive Exhibit,  where the students got to experience a sound and light show based loosely on the life of King Tut and the society he grew up in. 

Throughout the morning, the students were encouraged to ask questions, fostering a sense of curiosity and engagement. The field trip deepened their understanding of Ancient Egypt and sparked an appreciation for history and the importance of preserving our cultural heritage.

Following the Grand Egyptian Museum, students spent the afternoon exploring their curiosities at the Egyptian Geology Museum. As a conclusion to their most recent science unit, Dynamic Earth, students were asked to complete a scavenger hunt to learn more about the rocks, minerals, and fossils discovered here in Egypt. Students were amazed to see such things as the fossilized remains of dinosaurs, ancient meteorites, and colorful gems. 

In the spirit of CAC’s mission to learn, explore, and have fun, the Grade 6 students could connect their Social Studies and Science content to what they observed and experienced at both museums while having a wonderful time with their peers and teachers.

Kudos! To STUCO, Ms. Fides, and Ms. Torky, thank you for planning a fun winter social.

Thank you for your continuous support of the middle school.

In Partnership,
Courtney Bailey
The Middle School Principal

Announcements

Winter Break Adventures
Hey CAC! Ready to turn your Winter Break escapades into lifelong memories? Whether you’re hitting the slopes, basking in the sunshine, or enjoying cozy moments at home, we want to see it all! Share the joy, the laughter, and the unforgettable moments that make your break spectacular! Let’s showcase our diverse and vibrant CAC community spirit. Submit your shots and videos through this form and enjoy our fun recap when you’re back. Let the Winter Break Adventures begin! https://forms.gle/5M8xrRb2fKqyCDeK8

All Pro Dad – January Meeting
Happy holidays! Our next All Pro Dad event is scheduled for 18 January (7:00 am in Middle School Room 115) and the topic is Confidence.
When we have confidence in something, we don’t doubt its reliability. Confident people believe they have what it takes to do what they set out to do, and they trust that they’re going to succeed. 

Breakfast, donuts and beverages, will be provided. 

If you plan 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 

From PTO
What an incredible fall semester we have had! From the very first day of New Family Orientation to distributing Holiday Grams today, our PTO volunteers have been putting their time and thoughtfulness into nurturing our incredible community. Thank you to everyone who has gotten this year off to such a wonderful start.

We will be looking forward to seeing you all again and have some big events planned shortly after school resumes.

Our Health & Wellness Committee is working to bring an exciting day of family fun and fitness to our campus!
We envision an event that encompasses the many dimensions of wellness and need volunteers to bring it to life.
If this is a subject you’re passionate about and you’d like to have a role in this inaugural event, please join our Health & Wellness Committee WhatsApp group to get involved.

Coming up fast we will have one of our community’s signature events, theInternational Festival!
We already have more than 20 countries signed up to host booths in the festival on February 16th.
However, we know our community is composed of people from more than 50 different countries!!
Make sure we all have a chance to celebrate your heritage by filling out this Google Form and joining our International Festival WhatsApp Group.

We wish you all a joyful winter break. #loveCACPTO

The MBA is Back!
The Maadi Basketball Association (MBA) is a basketball league for the children in the Maadi community. The MBA includes boys and girls from age 5 through 17, and is played in the CAC gyms and the outside basketball court. The season runs from January 8th through March 7th. Please check this link for more details and registration.

Parenting Together With Positive Discipline (Tweens & Teens) –  Starts Jan. 15, 2024
Join Carey Harris & Amira Hashem for a parenting course designed for all CAC parents.

The 8-week long course meets weekly to…

• address real issues for parents of today’s tweens & teens
• learn over 50 long-term, take-away tools for parenting during the adolescent years 
• create a support network for parents of the Cairo American College community 

Space is limited! Save your spot –REGISTER HERE

To learn more about the course visit: https://parentingtogether.edublogs.org/

From the MS/HS Library

The Library will be closed this Winter Break – we will reopen January 8th!!
Don’t forget you can find more e-books, audiobooks and magazines on the SoraApp or PressReader.
You can sign in for free with your CAC Account!

Three Cheers

Three Cheers to Mr. Kasal, Ms. Harouny, Mr. Vogel, and the other grade six teachers for planning the GEMS and Geology Museum field trip.

Three Cheers to Ms. Torky and Ms. Fides for organizing the Christmas Cookies and Candy Canes sale.

Three Cheers to Ms. Dolly for organizing the Cabaret theater performance.

Three Cheers to grade-six students for their contributions to African Hope School.

Three Cheers to all teachers for their efforts during the first semester in helping our students explore, learn, and have fun.

Three Cheers to all students for their efforts and empathy in making the middle school a special place.

Three Cheers to Ms. Nibal and our janitors for all they do to keep the building clean.

Three Cheers to Mr. Moataz and the security guards for keeping us safe.

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 has been a productive week filled with exciting events and important learning opportunities for our students as we approach the Winter Break. 

Last Thursday, we had the lightning of the Festival of Trees; I want to express my gratitude to everyone who attended. It is truly unique to see so many people come together to celebrate. Our community spirit is something we should all be proud of.

In grade seven social studies class, our students engaged in a lively debate about the Amazon rainforest. I was impressed by their passion and critical thinking skills. 

As a part of the Signature Program, we were honored to have three CEOs visit our campus this week. IBM, Visa, and Amazon representatives spoke to the Disruptive Innovation and Technology students and the Future of Finance class. There was an assembly titled Women In Leadership. It was aimed to inspire the girls and help them develop the confidence to become future themselves.

I want to congratulate Mr. McCuaig and the students for their wonderful Winter Music concert on Monday. The choir sang beautifully, followed by the beginning band, which has shown tremendous improvement since the start of the school year. The ensemble at the end with the choir, beginning, and concert band was entertaining. 

I also want to recognize the fantastic efforts of our grade six advisory teachers and students for their efforts with the African Hope fundraiser. They not only met their target but tripled it. Thanks to their hard work, they are making a positive impact, ensuring that others have a great Christmas holiday season.

A special thank you goes to our PTO for organizing the Book Fair and Christmas Bazaar. Your dedication to promoting literacy is greatly appreciated.

Lastly, I want to remind everyone about tonight’s Winter Formal Social. It promises an evening of good, clean fun for the students. 

Thank you for your continuous support of the middle school.

In Partnership,
Courtney Bailey
The Middle School Principal

Announcements

Tura Bridge Closure
Due to the closure of Tura Bridge, during the afternoon routes at 3:20pm and 4:20pm, the entrances and exits of Maadi are approximately blocked due to high traffic. As a result for that, the Corniche and Autostrade are in very high traffic too. Therefore, please expect some lateness in dropping the students in the afternoon routes. 

For any further inquiries, please call Mohamed ElGhalban on 01220766330. 

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. Middle school report cards and the final high school transcript which includes this semester’s grades will not be available until mid-January 2024.

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.

https://cacegypt.org/index.php/withdrawal-request

Registrar’s office

From Booster Club

The MBA is Back!
The Maadi Basketball Association (MBA) is a basketball league for the children in the Maadi community. The MBA includes boys and girls from age 5 through 17, and is played in the CAC gyms and the outside basketball court. The season runs from January 8th through March 7th. Please check this link for more details and registration.

Parenting Together With Positive Discipline (Tweens & Teens) –  Starts Jan. 15, 2024
Join Carey Harris & Amira Hashem for a parenting course designed for all CAC parents.

The 8-week long course meets weekly to…

• address real issues for parents of today’s tweens & teens
• learn over 50 long-term, take-away tools for parenting during the adolescent years 
• create a support network for parents of the Cairo American College community 

Space is limited! Save your spot –REGISTER HERE

To learn more about the course visit: https://parentingtogether.edublogs.org/

The Toy Drive – Sharing Together
Dec.3 – Dec.13
Packed by ES Students

On Wednesday & Thursday, Dec. 13 & 14, ES students will be packing toys into gift bags and adding thoughtful messages or drawings. These gift bags will delivered to two institutions supporting children diagnosed with cancer. The Health and Hope Oasis (H&HO) and the National Cancer Institution (NCI). 

Friends of Children With Cancer and Care With Love have joined hands and started the Health and Hope Oasis, 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. H&HO is located in Wadi El Natrun on Cairo-Alex Desert Road. The National Cancer Institute was established in 1950 serving more than 500 children diagnosed with cancer.  Both institutions serve low-income families providing their services completely FREE of charge. Our goal is to provide these children with amazing gift bags. 

Gifts Criteria!

• Toys, such as dolls, cars, legos, soft toys etc,…
• Coloring or craft books, stickers, etc,…
• Winter Warmers such as scarves, socks, small blankets, etc,…
• All must be new or in excellent condition
• Individual Milk or Juice bottles
• Chocolate & candies are not welcomed for hygiene purposes
• Go Creative!
• Donations can be dropped off  in the red donation boxes on campus 

If you have any questions,
please contact the Service-Learning office:
Ms. Ereeny Gawdat
egergess@cacegypt.org

From the PTO
CAC PTO has some initiatives which need your support.

Our Health & Wellness Committee is working to bring an exciting day of family fun and fitness to our campus! We envision an event that encompasses the many dimensions of wellness and need volunteers to bring it to life. If this is a subject you’re passionate about and you’d like to have a role in this inaugural event, please join our Health & Wellness Committee WhatsApp group to get involved. 

Coming up fast we will have one of our community’s signature events, the International Festival! We already have 16 countries signed up to host booths in the festival on February 16th. However, we know our community is composed of people from more than 50 different countries!! Make sure we all have a chance to celebrate your heritage by filling out this Google Form and joining our International Festival WhatsApp Group. 

We look forward to working with you!

MS Activities and Sports

Season 2 CCAs Started!
Season 2 MS Activities and Athletics started.
Check out the CCA Website under the Middle School tab for details on the activities.

From the MS/HS Library

The 7th Annual Battle of the Books has begun, Sign up today!!
Use this link to sign up your team for the Battle of the Books 2023. Only one team member needs to fill out the form. For an introduction to the books and rules, check out the awesome video we made! Thanks!

Three Cheers

Three Cheers to the PTO for organizing the Book Fair and the Christmas Bazaar.

Three Cheers to Mr. McCuaig, Ms. Shalaby, and Mr. Khalifa for the Winter Music Concert.

Three Cheers to all grade six advisory teachers and students for their efforts with the African Hope Fundraiser.

Three Cheers to Ms. Fahmy for her assistance with organizing the Speaker Series.

Three Cheers to Nariman in the D-Hub for her creativity in the poster for the Speaker Series.

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 week of good teaching and learning with minimal activities. 

Our students are busy preparing for debates and the end-of-semester summative assessments, which will take place in the upcoming weeks. We ask parents to remind their children to space out their studying and not leave it for the night before.

In the grade six, 2050 elective class in the wheel, students were learning about machine learning. They had the opportunity to understand how it can be designed to support whatever work they are doing. 

The elective is a part of our Signature Program that spirals to grade 10.

In alignment with our Signature Program, we are having three CEOs on campus next week representing the following companies: IBM, Visa, and Amazon. The ladies will speak to students in the 2050 Disruptive Innovation and Technology and the Future of Finance class. There will also be an assembly titled Women In Leadership.

We want to congratulate the Booster Club parents who spent over ten hours setting up for the Festivals of Trees on Tuesday afternoon. You are invited to come onto campus this evening for the lighting of the trees at 5:00 pm. A mini-cafe on the MS Lawn will precede it. A donation box will also be available if you want to donate.

Next week, we will host the Winter Night of Music, showcasing our students in choir, band, and strings. The performances will be on Dec 4th, featuring Beginning Band, MS Concert Band, and MS Mixed Choir. On Dec 5th, it will be HS Band, String Ensemble, and HS Choir. The event will take place in the theater. The concert will begin at 5:30, and the doors will be open at 5:15 pm. If you want to bring a guest, please fill out the campus access form on the dashboard before the night of the performance.

Our Student elected representatives (STUCO) are planning the Winter Formal for next Thursday. Don’t be surprised if your child asks for a new dress or suit to look their best for the social. 

Thank you for your continuous support of the middle school.

In Partnership,
Courtney Bailey
The Middle School Principal

Announcements

CAC Festival Of Trees
The Booster Club would like to invite you to our special Tree Lighting event this Thursday, November 30th on the MS Lawn. We will be starting the night with a mini-Cafe on the MS Lawn at 3:05 and ending with the lighting of our CAC Christmas Trees at 5pm.
Come out and sample our new CAC Coffee Blend “Cup of Cairo” and hot cocoa “Cairo Cup O’ Cocoa”,
both are perfect with free churros!! Don’t miss it!

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. Middle school report cards and the final high school transcript which includes this semester’s grades will not be available until mid-January 2024.

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.

https://cacegypt.org/index.php/withdrawal-request

Registrar’s office

The Toy Drive – Sharing Together
Dec.3 – Dec.13
Packed by ES Students

On Wednesday & Thursday, Dec. 13 & 14, ES students will be packing toys into gift bags and adding thoughtful messages or drawings. These gift bags will delivered to two institutions supporting children diagnosed with cancer. The Health and Hope Oasis (H&HO) and the National Cancer Institution (NCI). 

Friends of Children With Cancer and Care With Love have joined hands and started the Health and Hope Oasis, 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. H&HO is located in Wadi El Natrun on Cairo-Alex Desert Road. The National Cancer Institute was established in 1950 serving more than 500 children diagnosed with cancer.  Both institutions serve low-income families providing their services completely FREE of charge. Our goal is to provide these children with amazing gift bags. 

Gifts Criteria!

• Toys, such as dolls, cars, legos, soft toys etc,…
• Coloring or craft books, stickers, etc,…
• Winter Warmers such as scarves, socks, small blankets, etc,…
• All must be new or in excellent condition
• Individual Milk or Juice bottles
• Chocolate & candies are not welcomed for hygiene purposes
• Go Creative!
• Donations can be dropped off  in the red donation boxes on campus 

If you have any questions,
please contact the Service-Learning office:
Ms. Ereeny Gawdat
egergess@cacegypt.org

Winter Night of Music is Coming up Soon!
We are thrilled to announce that the nights of Dec.4th and Dec.5th will be
delightful “Winter Nights of Music”! Check the poster for more information.

All Pro Dad – December Meeting
Hello everyone! The next CAC All Pro Dad meeting is scheduled for 7 December.
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 7 December at 7:00 am and we would love to see you there.

  December’s topic is Peace. A person who’s at peace feels secure and stable, even in the middle of difficult circumstances. When we have peace inside us, whatever’s happening outside us—which we can’t control—is less likely to unsettle us.

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

  If you would like to come, please RSVP here: https://allprodadchapters.com/chapters/13407

From the PTO
Due to the short week last week we have quite a bit to share with you! First, due to your contributions we were able to meet our goal to support the GSS Appreciation event and provide meals in thanks to all our wonderful GSS staff! Thank you so much for the part you played in demonstrating how each person in our community matters.

We are barreling toward the end of the first semester and we have a lot coming up!

Our work for International Festival is getting underway. If you’d like to volunteer to lead or support a country booth, please fill out this Google form and plan to attend an informational meeting Sunday December 3rd at 8:30 in the PTO Lounge. We currently have ten countries signed up, make sure you get yours on the list!

Our Health & Wellness Committee is working on organizing a festival for early January and they need your help! We need volunteers to run tents. If you’re a community member who could contribute to this event please join our CAC PTO Volunteers group and help us bring this exciting event to our campus!

It’s time for the Book Fair! On Wednesday and Thursday next week, CAC will be hosting a number of local booksellers with popular titles for you to conveniently shop.

But there’s more! On Thursday our Winter Market returns with vendors and charities bringing everything from seasonal decor to soaps. Make sure you come by and check out everything on offer.

We’re looking forward to seeing you around! #loveCACPTO

MS Activities and Sports

Season 2 CCAs Started!
Season 2 MS Activities and Athletics started.
Check out the CCA Website under the Middle School tab for details on the activities.

From the MS/HS Library

The 7th Annual Battle of the Books has begun, Sign up today!!
Use this link to sign up your team for the Battle of the Books 2023. Only one team member needs to fill out the form. For an introduction to the books and rules, check out the awesome video we made! Thanks!

Three Cheers

Three Cheers to the Booster Club parent volunteers for their efforts to provide us with the Festival of Trees.

Three Cheers to the custodial staff for supporting the Festival of Trees arrangement.

Three Cheers to all teachers for supporting students as we near the end of the semester.

Three Cheers to our students for persevering through semester one.

Middle School Principal’s Letter

Dear Parents,

Thank you for taking the time to read this week’s edition of the News and Views. It was a short week but a full three days with much to celebrate.

We have reason to celebrate as we reflect on the incredible success of the recently concluded Pharaoh’s Cup competition. It was an extraordinary event showcasing our student-athletes remarkable talents and unwavering spirit. I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to every parent who graciously hosted our visiting athletes. Your warmth, support, and willingness to open your home to our visiting athletes made this competition special. Your kindness and hospitality created a welcoming atmosphere that fostered camaraderie and friendship among all participants. Your efforts exemplify the spirit of community and sportsmanship we hold dear.

A special shout-out goes to our invaluable Booster Club for their tireless efforts in providing delicious meals and refreshments throughout the competition. Your dedication to ensuring our athletes were well-nourished fueled the athletes’ performances and strengthened the bonds within our school community.

Furthermore, we are immensely grateful to our outstanding athletic department for their meticulous organization and execution of the Pharaosh’s Cup. Their commitment to excellence shines through in every detail, from scheduling the events to coordinating logistics. Their tireless efforts have made this competition a resounding success and a memorable experience for all involved.

Lastly, we applaud our incredible athletes who poured their hearts and souls into every competition. You represented our school with pride, determination, and the spirit of sportsmanship; it was remarkable to witness. Your performances were outstanding, and your dedication to your respective sports is truly inspiring. We are proud of how you represented our school with pride and grace; it is a testament to your character and the values we strive to instill in students.

This competition showcased the very best of our school community. The support of parents, our Booster club’s dedication, our Athletic Department’s exceptional organization, and our student-athletes outstanding talents. Thank you for all your contributions; we continue to have a thriving and supportive school community because of your collective efforts.

Thank you to Ms. Ereeny and the PTO for organizing the GSS luncheon. This event was initiated by one of our former students, and it is good to see it has continued to grow over the years. I know when I saw they appreciate the gesture and the appreciation that is shown.

I want to thank the PTO for organizing the Faculty and Staff Luncheon. Your efforts to show how much you appreciate the faculty and staff are enjoyed by all. Thank you for all you do.

Thank you for your continued support of the middle school.

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. Middle school report cards and the final high school transcript which includes this semester’s grades will not be available until mid-January 2024.

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.

https://cacegypt.org/index.php/withdrawal-request

Registrar’s office

Winter Night of Music is Coming up Soon!
We are thrilled to announce that the nights of Dec.4th and Dec.5th will be
delightful “Winter Nights of Music”! Check the poster for more information.

The General Services Staff (GSS) Appreciation Lunch – Thank You & Feedback
Thank you CAC Community for contributing to the annual General Services Staff (GSS) appreciation lunch. Thanks to your generous contributions, we were able to pack a family size meal including a dessert to all our hard working GSS as well as the security staff guarding outside our CAC walls. If you have any suggestions/feedback for the 2024 GSS. Please click share on this link.

PTO & Service-Learning
cacpto@cacegypt.org
egergess@cacegypt.org

From the PTO
It’s hard to believe but the winter celebration season is almost upon us! If you’re looking for some treats for yourself or gifts for others we have organized two events to simplify your shopping.

Overlapping on December 7th we will also have a bazaar with a wider variety of products.

As we rush headlong into the crowded calendar of the next few weeks, we are grateful for everything you do to be a part of the special community we have here. #loveCACPTO

Borders NOT Barriers
20 days for 2M lives
Just a few hours away people in Gaza are facing very challenging conditions and it is our duty as global actors to help them. This is why two CAC students have started a donation drive that will aid Gazan men, women, and children in need. This donation drive will be from November 6th – November 26th. You can donate items (red donation boxes scattered around the school between the MS, HS, and front gate).

People can donate a variety of things including but not limited to:
-Children’s products (Diapers, bottles, milk, baby clothes…)
-Hygiene products (masks, soap bars, shampoos, body wash, anti-bacterial wipes/sprays)
-Food products (canned food – tuna, beans, hummus, etc.)
-Clothing ps. unused garments are encouraged.
-Towels
-Footwear: shoes and socks, slippers
-Women’s products (pads)
-Medical/resourceful supplies (flashlights, any medical assistance equipment, including – CPR machine, blood testing…)

Donations will be categorized and will be sent to one of the following organizations and into the Rafah border.
-Egyptian Food Bank
-Egyptian Red Crescent
-Egyptian Clothing Bank

Contact @25nassaad@cacegypt.org and 25habdelshahid@cacegypt.org for more information.
PS: follow @bordersnotbarriers on Instagram!

MS Activities and Sports

Season 2 CCAs begin this week!
Season 2 MS Activities and Athletics begin this week.
Check out the CCA Website under the Middle School tab for details on the activities.

From the MS/HS Library

The 7th Annual Battle of the Books has begun, Sign up today!!
Use this link to sign up your team for the Battle of the Books 2023. Only one team member needs to fill out the form. For an introduction to the books and rules, check out the awesome video we made! Thanks!

The CAC Libraries will be closed this weekend for the Thanksgiving Holiday!
If you missed your chance to checkout a book at the library, you can checkout e-books, audiobooks and magazines on the Sora App with your CAC Account. Happy reading!

Three Cheers

Three Cheers to our janitorial staff for keeping the building clean
and with the setup for the Pharaoh’s Cup.

Three Cheers to Sarah, Dina, and Mohamed for supporting the Pharaoh’s Cup from behind the scenes.

Three Cheers to Ms. Ennis for supporting Mr. Goetz in organizing the Pharaoh’s Cup.

Three Cheers to Coach Villafuerte, Coach Deakin, Coach White, Coach Parnell, Coach St-Amand,
and Coach Perez for their outstanding job with the athletes.

Three Cheers to our parents for supporting the Pharaoh’s Cup.

Middle School Principal’s Letter

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. Middle school report cards and the final high school transcript which includes this semester’s grades will not be available until mid-January 2024.

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.

https://cacegypt.org/index.php/withdrawal-request

Registrar’s office

The 10th Annual General Services Staff (GSS) Appreciation Lunch
Monday, Nov. 20 from 1:15 – 3:15 ES Lunchroom
Packing & Distribution
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 & and carpenters. On that day, we organize the packing of delivered meals relying on the generous contributions of the CAC community.

You can contribute in the cash box next to the cashier in the Welcome Center. A large family meal costs around (1000 EGP.). Extra donations will be given so they use them as preferred. The Deadline to contribute is Sunday, Nov.19

You can also, volunteer to help pack and distribute the meals. Click here to sign up I can volunteer

PTO & Service-Learning
cacpto@cacegypt.org
egergess@cacegypt.org

From the PTO
It’s hard to believe but the winter celebration season is almost upon us! If you’re looking for some treats for yourself or gifts for others we have organized two events to simplify your shopping.

Overlapping on December 7th we will also have a bazaar with a wider variety of products.

As we rush headlong into the crowded calendar of the next few weeks, we are grateful for everything you do to be a part of the special community we have here. #loveCACPTO

Borders NOT Barriers
20 days for 2M lives
Just a few hours away people in Gaza are facing very challenging conditions and it is our duty as global actors to help them. This is why two CAC students have started a donation drive that will aid Gazan men, women, and children in need. This donation drive will be from November 6th – November 26th. You can donate items (red donation boxes scattered around the school between the MS, HS, and front gate).

People can donate a variety of things including but not limited to:
-Children’s products (Diapers, bottles, milk, baby clothes…)
-Hygiene products (masks, soap bars, shampoos, body wash, anti-bacterial wipes/sprays)
-Food products (canned food – tuna, beans, hummus, etc.)
-Clothing ps. unused garments are encouraged.
-Towels
-Footwear: shoes and socks, slippers
-Women’s products (pads)
-Medical/resourceful supplies (flashlights, any medical assistance equipment, including – CPR machine, blood testing…)

Donations will be categorized and will be sent to one of the following organizations and into the Rafah border.
-Egyptian Food Bank
-Egyptian Red Crescent
-Egyptian Clothing Bank

Contact @25nassaad@cacegypt.org and 25habdelshahid@cacegypt.org for more information.
PS: follow @bordersnotbarriers on Instagram!

MS Activities and Sports

Season 2 CCAs begin this week!
Season 2 MS Activities and Athletics begin this week.
Check out the CCA Website under the Middle School tab for details on the activities.

From the MS/HS Library

The 7th Annual Battle of the Books has begun!
Use this link to sign up your team for the Battle of the Books 2023. Only one team member needs to fill out the form. For an introduction to the books and rules, check out the awesome video we made! Thanks!

Three Cheers

Three Cheers to Ms. Tegenfeldt, and Mr. Kasal for chaperoning
the World Scholars Cup Tournament of Champions trip to Yale University.

Three Cheers to all our Cross-Country athletes who represented CAC with pride and finishing first at the ISSA.

Three Cheers to the Cross-Country coaches for their commitment and dedication to the athletes throughout the season.

Three Cheers to Mr. Kasal and the grade-six students for organizing the Mesopotamia Museum.

Three Cheers to all parents who attended the Principal Coffee Morning.

Three Cheers to all parents who attended the Mesopotamia Museum showcase.

Three Cheers to Ms. Harouny, Mr. Kasal, Mr. Vogel, Ms. Deakin, Ms. Spencer, Ms. Godfrey and Ms. Playfair
for the organization of the African Hope fundraiser.