News and Views

Middle School Principal’s Letter

Dear Parents,

Thank you for taking the time to read this week’s News and Views. We had a wonderful week of teaching and learning, and everyone seemed more than ready for Spring Break. Nevertheless, we are persevering until the end of the month.

With the world actively discussing Artificial Intelligence, our Digital Citizenship classes continue to emphasize the importance of being critical and ethical users of technology. In their Digital Citizenship class; they have been focusing on:

• Foster and encourage safe, inclusive, and ethical digital environments.
• Empower students to be thoughtful, responsible, and empathetic online.
• Develop skills that support both academic success and digital literacy.

Students explore the impact of AI while learning to uphold strong moral values and to be the best digital citizens they can be.

Season Three sports are already in full swing, and we’re thrilled by the outstanding turnout of our student-athletes. Their excitement and positive attitude are worthy of celebration. At CAC, we focus on developing the whole child, so I also want to recognize Mr. McCuaig and the two students representing CAC this weekend at the AMIS Choir Festival in Poland. Admission to the festival required an audition, and only two representatives were permitted at each participating school. We wish them the very best!

We recently received the results from the American Mathematics Competition, and CAC students did exceptionally well; as a school, we were awarded the Honor Roll.

This is the score criteria for the AMC 8 & Award Explanation

• Certificate of Distinction: Perfect Score 25/25
• Honor Roll of Distinction (Top 1%): Score of at least 23
• Honor Roll (YTop 5%): Score of at least 19
• Achievement: 15 marks and above for students in Grade 6 & under

While colleges also take standardized tests like the SAT into account, the AMC is widely recognized as more rigorous and specialized; typically, only those who excel in math choose to take the test. Placing in the top 10% of AMC scorers is, therefore, an especially distinguished achievement.

Congratulations to our Grade 8 team and students for organizing an Iftar on Wednesday night. It was a memorable event, with enthusiastic participation, and the students thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support of our Middle School. 

 

In Partnership,
Courtney Bailey
The Middle School Principal

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Announcements

Join Us for a Special Evening of Compassion at the Awlady Iftar Orphanage
Wednesday, March 19
4:00 – 9:00 PM

We are excited to invite you to a heartfelt evening at the Awlady Iftar Orphanage, made possible by the dedication of our students and your generous support.

Awlady Orphanage is located on Road 206, 10-minute-walk from CAC. 

A huge “THANK YOU” to the CAC teams whose fundraising efforts helped sponsor this event:

• Grade 6 Bake Sale Advisories Competition – Ms. Rana Harouny & all Grade 6 advisories and students

• Volleyball Tournament – Fari, Noah & Rose (HS Students)

• Chess Tournament – Kashyab, Kailash & Arjan (HS Students)

• StuCo Physics Club – Marwan & Kavin (HS Students)

We welcome Parent Volunteers to join us—whether by engaging in activities with the students or simply sharing in the joy and festive atmosphere.

Let’s come together as a community to spread kindness and warmth.

👉 Click here to sign up:  THE VOLUNTEER FORM 

For questions, please contact:

Ms. Ereeny Gawdat  (egergess@cacegypt.org)
PreK-12 Service Learning Coordinator

 

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! 

 

Maadi Community Theater

 

 

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Three Cheers

Three Cheers to the grade-eight teachers for organizing a successful Iftar for students. 

Three Cheers to Mr. McCuaig, who is away with students at AMIS this weekend.

Three Cheers to all the season three coaches. Without your commitment, our student-athletes wouldn’t develop holistically.

Three Cheers to our eighth graders for being such good role models of the middle school.

Middle School Principal’s Letter

Dear Parents,

Thank you for taking the time to read this week’s News and Views. We had a wonderful week of teaching and learning, and everyone seems to be recovering from all the excitement of Spirit Week.

We kicked off the week with an assembly focused on Ramadan, what it is, and how we support those who are fasting. We have made a dedicated space available for students who need to pray during the day. 

I want to extend my gratitude to our STUCO students, as well as Ms. Genidy and Ms. Fides, for their incredible effort in preparing 196 Ramadan Boxes for our General Support Staff and the police officers who serve outside the walls of CAC. One of the pillars of this holy month is giving, and it’s inspiring to see our students and teachers embracing the spirit of generosity.

On Monday evening, we hosted the Dance Showcase on campus. Although we only had two middle school students participating, it was absolutely worth attending. From the costumes to the thematic elements to the phenomenal choreography, it was truly a showcase of exceptional talent. 

Special congratulations go to our sixth-grade students and teachers. They surpassed their fundraising goal of 100,000 EGP, with an amount never before reached by a grade level with so few students in CAC’s 80-year history!

Our sixth-grade students also enjoyed a day at the GEMS Museum, where they explored, learned, and had fun. This visit provided the perfect capstone to their Mesopotamia museum project.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support of our Middle School. 

 

In Partnership,
Courtney Bailey
The Middle School Principal

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Announcements

Season 3 Co-Curricular Activities Begin Next week!
Sunday March 9th
Here is the full list of Season 3 CCAS.
You may have also received a separate email from your activity leader or coach with more information.
Please check your email.  

 

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
Learn-to-Swim Program
The Learn-to-Swim program is for new or beginner to intermediate-level swimmers ages 3 years old and up to help them improve their swimming skills and water safety knowledge.
It’s a great program for swimmers who are not yet ready for the swim team but still want to be involved in swimming activities.
Learn-to-swim classes begin at 3:15 p.m. and end at 4:15 p.m.
More information is found HERE!

 

 

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Three Cheers

Three Cheers to all grade-six students and teachers on s successful fundraiser. 

Three Cheers to Mr. Semler and the activities office for organizing the trip to the GEMS Museum.

Three Cheers to the parents volunteers for setting up the Ramadan Lantern at the front gate.

Three Cheers to Ms. Fides, Ms. Genidy and our STUCO students for the packing of the Ramadan bags for the GSS staff.

Middle School Principal’s Letter

Dear Parents,

Thank you for taking the time to read this week’s News and Views. It has been a fantastic week for our students, highlighted by Spirit Week.

First and foremost, to those celebrating the Holy Month of Ramadan, I extend my best wishes for a Happy Ramadan.

Our Spirit Week featured a friendly competition to determine which grade level was the most organized. Each day had a different theme, and the week culminated with a lively gym assembly this afternoon, where students were crowned as grade-level kings and queens for participating in various activities. The excitement and enthusiasm were incredible. I want to thank Ms. Torky, Ms. Fides, Ms. Genidy, and the Student Council for all their hard work in making this event so enjoyable.

 

We also celebrated Heritage Day on Tuesday, coordinated by our World Language Department. I appreciate Mr. El Bably, Madame Istanbouli, and Ms. Colado Cabo for arranging the open mic sessions and the heritage food potluck. Students and staff were treated to delicious food and great performances at lunchtime.

I hope you have taken a moment to review your child’s Approaches to Learning (ATLs) with them. As mentioned before, a strong connection exists between students’ ATL skills and their overall academic performance. Students are more likely to learn and achieve as expected when these skills are strong.

Thank you for your continued support of the Middle School.

In Partnership,
Courtney Bailey
The Middle School Principal

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Announcements

 

From the PTO
We would love to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone for making this year’s International Festival a tremendous success!
To all the country volunteers—you truly outdid yourselves, and we cannot thank you enough for your dedication and hard work.

As a result of this amazing effort, the PTO is pleased to announce that all proceeds from the festival will go toward the GSS Ramadan donation.
Your support and participation have made a meaningful impact, and we are grateful for this wonderful community!

 

HS Course Request Verification Form
Hello, Grade 8 families,

On Monday, March 3rd, your student will bring home the course request verification form for next year’s classes (It will be distributed in Advisory). Please look it over with your student that evening. Both of you should sign the form so the student can return it to school on Tuesday, March 4th to Advisory, and the high school team will retrieve them from there. If your student needs to make any additions or changes, please write the new request on the form so when it is collected, the counselors can follow up with you and the student soon. Likewise, if you have any questions, please email Ms. Bean directly. The final due date for us to collect the returned forms is Thursday, March 6th.

FYI, any ELL or LSS classes will be added later in spring, and we will be in communication with those families in coordination with the ELL/LSS teams.  Also, we will verify the world language selections later in spring in case there are any changes to the recommendations.

Thanks,
Claudia Bean
cbean@cacegypt.org

 

HASSAN-WEBB AQUATICS CENTER
Learn-to-Swim Program
The Learn-to-Swim program is for new or beginner to intermediate-level swimmers ages 3 years old and up to help them improve their swimming skills and water safety knowledge.
It’s a great program for swimmers who are not yet ready for the swim team but still want to be involved in swimming activities.
Learn-to-swim classes begin at 3:15 p.m. and end at 4:15 p.m.
More information is found HERE!

 

From Fresh&Co.

 

Varsity Dance Festival

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Three Cheers

Three Cheers to all students who contributed to the Ramadan Drive for those in need.

Three Cheers to Ms. Fides, Ms. Genidy, Ms. Torky, and our STUCO students for planning Spirit Week.

Three Cheers to Mr. El Bably, Madame Istanbouli, and Ms. Colado Cabo for organizing Heritage Day.

Three Cheers to all teachers for completing the Semester Two Progress Report-One on time.

Three Cheers to Mr. Fadi El Duweini for supporting posting the report cards online.

 

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 another terrific week of teaching, learning, and having fun in the middle school.

I want to congratulate the PTO on a successful International Festival. This event brings together our community to celebrate our differences. The festival seems to grow each year due to our families and volunteers who enjoy showcasing their cultures.

Kudos! To Mr. Kasal for leading the way as an MC. It isn’t an easy task, but he makes it look easy. I also wish to thank Ms. Nibal and the janitorial staff for their efforts with the setup and clean up of the campus after the event.

Once again, Ms. Badr and Ms.Genidy are helping their students reach their creative heights in the Mixed Media and General classes.
   

We held our first Career Fair today, which was a huge success. This event was only possible due to the commitment of parents who volunteered their time to give back to our school community. We extend our deepest gratitude to the presenters who took the time to share their knowledge, experiences, and career journeys with us. We hope our students will take the steps to start preparing for their future. Success is built on learning, persistence, and the willingness to explore new opportunities. Bravo to Ms. Spencer for coming up with the idea, and with Mr. Miller’s help, they collaborated and made it seamless for the students and presenters involved. 

Our Middle School readers put their literary knowledge to the test in this year’s Battle of the Books! Over the past few months, students read six incredible books—History Smashers: Christopher Columbus and the Taino People, A Single Shard, Wingbearer, A Wish in the Dark, Attack of the Black Rectangles, and More to the Story—and competed in teams to answer challenging questions about them.

We started with 20 teams, battling through four exciting rounds until only four remained: Bippity Bobbity Books, Got Any Grapes? The Boomers, and The Musical Books. In a nail-biting final match, The Musical Books emerged victorious!  Congratulations to team members Aurelia Yuan, Aura Colmenares, Olivia Tanner, and Tianying Zhao for their impressive book knowledge and teamwork!

Up next in the library—our author visit with Hena Khan in April! To prepare, students can participate in the Hena Khan Reading Challenge by diving into her books. Let’s keep the reading excitement going!

Thank you for your continued support of the Middle School.

 

In Partnership,
Courtney Bailey
The Middle School Principal

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Announcements

Spirit Week is Next Week! (Sunday, February 23 – Thursday, February 27)

Check out the Spirit Week 2025 Schedule and Spirit Week Presentation to see the dress-up themes and activities for each day.
Remember to practice Respect, Integrity, Responsibility, Compassion, and good sportsmanship.
Dress code expectations apply to the dress-up day outfits. Let’s show our school spirit, have fun and win some awesome prizes! 

Fundraising and Activity Competitions during Spirit Week:

1.  There are TWO ways to contribute donations and compete for points: 

1. Cash Donations to support humanitarian efforts in Gaza: Our goal is to reach 30,000 LE to be able to contribute to an NGO that helps contribute to supplying food.
   This is a grade-level challenge.
2. Ramadan Food donations for our GSS: Our CAC goal is to collect enough items to make 180 Ramadan Boxes. This year we are collecting 1 liter bottles of vegetable oil from all grade levels. Please bring in your donation each morning to your advisory for a final count. The winning advisory across each grade level will receive a special prize. The winning grade level will receive added points to overall grade-level competition. 
   8th Grade – oil 
   7th Grade – oil 
   6th Grade – oil 

2. Sunday, Monday & Wednesday – Lunchtime Advisory Competitions: Advisories will rotate through each activity daily during lunch.
The winning advisory will receive Krispy Kreme Donuts.
Basketball Shootout
World Knowledge Challenge
Tricycle Relay

3.  Thursday Morning Challenge and Thursday Afternoon Assembly– Grade Level Competitions: Students will sign-up during advisory for the preferred challenge during Thursday’s extended advisory and if they want to participate in the assembly on Thursday afternoon. Be sure to pick something that you can earn points for your grade!

Over 16 challenges and competitions to earn points – sign-up during advisory
Opportunities to earn individual prizes in each competition (King and Queens) and most spirited!
Thursday’s final Assembly will have several performance challenges and announcement of winners – sign-up during advisory 

 

 

Call for Parent Participants
As shared in the Board’s winter email, we officially launched a new strategic planning cycle in November.
Strategic planning is essential not only for aligning the school’s vision with its long-term goals but also for ensuring that resources, curriculum, and community engagement are effectively utilized to provide the best educational experience for students. 

We are grateful to the faculty, staff, parents, students and Board members who have already met with our strategic planning consultant, Dr. Alex Wiseman.
In order to get more community feedback, we are seeking four parent volunteers to attend the following planning sessions: Academic Excellence, Faculty and Staff Excellence, Financial Excellence, and Facility Excellence. The time commitment is two hours over the course of two weeks. Additional information will be given upon selection. If you are interested in participating, please send an email to our Board secretary, Nawal Gamal, at ngamal@cacegypt.org by Sunday, February 23.

 

 

Arabian Nights
This year’s HS production
February 20th @ 6.00
February 21st @  2pm.

It’s the wedding night in the palace of King Shahrayar.
By morning, the new queen, Shahrazad, is to be put to death like a thousand and one young brides before her. But, Shahrazad has the one gift that can save her: the gift of storytelling.

With a mischievous imagination and silver tongue, she begins to paint a dazzling array of stories and characters, summoned forth from strange and magical worlds populated by giant snakes, bloodthirsty thieves and cunning maids. 

Can the power of storytelling save her life?

The talented HS Theatre ensemble have taken on this challenging and imaginative story for you to enjoy. Join us to witness the stage version of this well known work- Alf Layla w Layla 

Tickets on sale from the HS office, 300 EGP.

****Running time approx 2 hours minutes including a 15 minute interval****

****Please note- strobe lights, loud noises and references to violence are used during the show****

****Suitable for MS and up****

 

From Fresh& Co.

 

Varsity Dance Festival

 

Finance Workshop for MS Parents
Mounir Nakhla will be speaking about his financial experiences and journey to success.
Register now to reserve your spot on Tuesday, February 25, 5-6pm in MS Room 116.

 

 

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Three Cheers

Three Cheers to Ms. Spencer and Mr. Miller for a successful Career Day Fair.

Three Cheers to all the parents who have volunteered to share their expertise with our students on Career Day.
Your time and efforts are greatly appreciated.

Three Cheers to our grade six students for the fundraiser they are doing.

Three Cheers to Ms. Fides, Ms. Genidy, Ms. Torky, and our STUCO students for planning Spirit Week.

Three Cheers to Ms. Amira Youssef for the training on AI Magic School for students.

Three Cheers to Ms. Ennis for organizing the Battle of the Books.

Three Cheers to Ms. Spencer and Mr. Fadi El Duweini for presenting to the rising sixth-grade parents on course selections.

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 solid teaching and learning. However, students are looking forward to the Valentine’s Day social tonight. It’s an opportunity for them to have some good clean fun.

In Grade 6 Health class, students have been exploring nutrition by researching different types of grains and their nutritional benefits, as well as learning about the best sources of protein and carbohydrates. The unit culminated in a classroom visit from nutritionist Lisa Clarke, who guided the students in preparing healthy snacks in the food lab. We hope your child is now more inspired to choose healthy food options and discovered how simple it can be to make nutritious snacks.

In grade 7 Social Studies the students have completed the final round of voting on Space Laws.

This culminating activity was for them as a sovereign country in the United Nations to come up with resolutions for a Space Treaty that other countries had to vote on. Here are a few examples of the law they created:

Topic: Militarization and Weapons in Space
Proposal: North Korea — Complete Ban and Sanctions Objects that pose a threat to any human-made infrastructures will be treated as a serious crime, with responsible nations facing UN trade and technology sanctions.

Topic: Cybersecurity
Proposal: Greece — Mandatory International standards for Cybersecurity There should be an international cybersecurity standard, that no matter how developed the country is all nations must meet this standard.

In this culminating activity, students not only deepened their understanding of international diplomacy and policy-making, but they also honed critical thinking skills as they worked to craft and evaluate space-related legislation. By assuming the roles of sovereign nations, they navigated complex global concerns, such as militarization, weaponry, and cybersecurity.

While considering legal, ethical, and technological implications. In doing so, they practiced research, negotiation, and consensus-building, ultimately learning how to balance national interests with the needs of the international community. This hands-on approach to lawmaking allowed students to apply historical, political, and scientific knowledge in a real-world context, reinforcing their analytical, collaborative, and problem-solving abilities.

We are in the final planning stage of the Career Fair Day. I want to thank all the parents who have volunteered to share their expertise with our students. Your time and efforts are greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your continued support of the Middle School.

 

In Partnership,
Courtney Bailey
The Middle School Principal

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Announcements

We have our final 4 teams in the Battle of the Books!
Congratulations to all 20 teams who have competed thus far in this year’s Battle of the Books!
You clearly worked very hard and the questions have not been easy!
We now have our 4 final teams who will compete in next week’s Finals – Bippity Bobbity Books, Got Any Grapes?, The Boomers and The Musical Books.  

Good luck!  The Finals will be during SSR on Wednesday February 19th in the MS Hall.  

 

Arabian Nights
This year’s HS production
February 19th and 20th @ 6.00
February 21st @  2pm.

It’s the wedding night in the palace of King Shahrayar.
By morning, the new queen, Shahrazad, is to be put to death like a thousand and one young brides before her. But, Shahrazad has the one gift that can save her: the gift of storytelling.

With a mischievous imagination and silver tongue, she begins to paint a dazzling array of stories and characters, summoned forth from strange and magical worlds populated by giant snakes, bloodthirsty thieves and cunning maids. 

Can the power of storytelling save her life?

The talented HS Theatre ensemble have taken on this challenging and imaginative story for you to enjoy. Join us to witness the stage version of this well known work- Alf Layla w Layla 

Tickets on sale from the HS office, 300 EGP.

****Running time approx 2 hours minutes including a 15 minute interval****

****Please note- strobe lights, loud noises and references to violence are used during the show****

****Suitable for MS and up****

 

From Fresh& Co.

 

Finance Workshop for MS Parents
Mounir Nakhla will be speaking about his financial experiences and journey to success.
Register now to reserve your spot on Tuesday, February 25, 5-6pm in MS Room 116.

 

 

 

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Three Cheers

Three Cheers to Ms. Fides, Ms. Genidy, and Ms. Torky for supporting the selling of Valentine’s Sing-O-gram.

Three Cheers to our STUCO council for organizing the Valentine’s Social.

Three Cheers to Ms. Deakin, Ms. Kramer, Mr. Villafeurte, Ms. Istanbouli, and Ms. Harouny for chaperoning the Valentine’s Social.

Middle School Principal’s Letter

Dear Parents,

Thank you for taking the time to read this week’s News and Views. It was another solid week of teaching and learning at our school, and I am excited to share the highlights with you.

Talent Show Congratulations
I want to extend my congratulations to all the Talent Show participants for displaying courage and enthusiasm on stage. The level of talent was truly impressive. A special thank you goes to our judges and the teachers who performed. Kudos to Ms. Torky, Ms. Fides, and Ms. Shalaby for organizing this wonderful event. Your efforts ensured its success and created lasting memories for everyone involved.

Mesopotamia Museum Presentation
Thank you to all the sixth-grade parents who attended the Mesopotamia Museum presentation. The students worked hard to research their topics and create artifacts to showcase their learning. We were thoroughly impressed by the high-quality work and the depth of knowledge the students demonstrated. They should be very proud of their accomplishments! (Photos)

Parent Coffee Morning
I also want to thank the parents who joined us for the Parent Coffee morning. The conversation was rich and thought-provoking, especially around the topic of technology use both at school and at home. We all want to ensure students have the right balance and remain socially connected. We did not have time to address the aspect of social isolation in full, but here is the link to the presentation for your reference.

Course Selection & 2024–2025 Schedule
We have begun the course selection process and the creation of next year’s schedule. This can be quite complex, so please remind your child to complete the elective sign-up form. Having their selections early ensures we can build a schedule that meets as many of our students’ preferences as possible.

Upcoming Events

• Valentine’s Day Cookie and Sig-O-gram Sale: Starting Sunday
• Valentine’s Day Social: Thursday evening
• Career Day (February 20th): You should have received an email inviting you to participate. If you are interested, please respond to Ms. Spencer at bspencer@cacegypt.org.

We are proud of all the students who received 5Es in the first semester, as well as those who demonstrated consistent excellence in their Approaches to Learning (ATL) across all subjects. Although the numbers were lower than expected, we believe this will motivate students to strive for even greater success in Semester Two.

Thank you for your ongoing support and partnership in your child’s education. Please keep an eye on your inbox for further updates and details about these and other upcoming events.

In Partnership,
Courtney Bailey
The Middle School Principal

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Announcements

High School & Course Registration Information for Grade 8 Parents

Hi, Grade 8 Parents,

This is a reminder to  RSVP here  for the Introduction to CAC High School event on February 11th from 6 pm to 7 pm in the MS Hall. This RSVP was also sent to your email. 

The purpose of the evening is to provide you with an overview of how the high school program is organized and the decisions you will need to take as a family in order to choose courses for your student at CAC next year. The counseling team and HS administration will be present to guide you through the information and answer any questions you may have. 

Light refreshments will be served.
We look forward to seeing you on the 11th!

HS Administration and HS Counseling Team

 

Swim-a-Thon
We are thrilled to announce the upcoming Laps for Life Swim-A-Thon, a fun and exciting student-led event where you can make a splash for a great cause!
Whether you’re a swim team member or just looking to have fun, this event is for everyone of all ages!
The event will take place on Friday, February 7th, 2025, from 2 pm to 8 pm.
Enjoy an afternoon filled with snacks, prizes, and of course, swimming! Swimmers are also encouraged to stay after for a pool deck movie-watching party.

If you don’t want to swim but simply wish to volunteer and be part of a good cause,
we would really appreciate any help that we can get!! 

Laps for Life Swim-a-Thon Sign-Up

If you have any further questions, please contact:

26eleroy@cacegypt.org

26shanna@cacegypt.org

26swhite@cacegypt.org 

 

From Fresh& Co.

 

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Three Cheers

Three Cheers to Mr. Bustamante for his presentation at the parent coffee morning..

Three Cheers to our students who performed in the talent show.

Three Cheers to Ms. Torky, Ms. Genidy, and Ms. Fides for organizing the talent show.

Three Cheers to all students who received the 5 E’s award.

Three Cheers to all students who received the ATLs award.

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 exploring, learning, and having fun. 

The AMIS students returned from a successful trip to Tunisia. Here is a link to view the entire performance. From the AMIS Choir students. “This year, the AMIS choir went to Tunisia. While there, we reviewed the songs we had practiced for the last few months. We toured the Sidi Bou Said market and the Museum of Music as a break. We made new friends and memories. The concert went spectacularly, and we left with a feeling of satisfaction. This was a trip that will live in our memories forever.”

This week, we also had students who excel in math and wish to challenge themselves to take the AMC test. In total, 17 students took the test. The test is open to students in grades 10 and below. While colleges also look at standardized tests such as the SAT, contests like the AMC are not only more difficult but are pre-selective; typically, only people who are decent at math, to begin with, will take the test, which means that being in the top 10% of AMC scorers will put you in a smaller pool of people.

Today, we met with the current grade six students to review the course selection process in Skyward for the 2025-26 school year. The window will be open on Skyward from Jan 30th to Feb 4th at 3:05pm.

We hope you will join us tonight for the talent show. If you have never attended one of the performances before, you are in for a treat. It promises to put a smile on your face. The talent show is a fantastic opportunity for our students to display courage.

Here are some upcoming highlights:

• Grade 6. – The Museum of Mesopotamia will be on display on Monday, February 3rd, from 7:50 – 8:20 in the MS Hall.

• We will be hosting a Career Day on February 20th. You should have received an email inviting you to participate. Please respond to Ms. Spencer if you are interested. (bspencer@cacegypt.org).

Thank you for your continued support of the Middle School.

 

In Partnership,
Courtney Bailey
The Middle School Principal

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Announcements

MIDDLE SCHOOL TALENT SHOW 2025
The Middle School Talent Show is happening tonight!
Thursday, January 30 from 6:00 to 7:30 PM in the CAC Theater.
Get ready to be entertained by the incredible talents of our students.
Ticket sales available in the MS Office.
Grab your tickets early for just 200 LE or purchase them at the door for 250 LE.

 

Board of Trustees Core Values Award
If you know of someone who has made a difference in the lives of our CAC community while exhibiting these core values, please nominate this person for the Core Values Award.
The nomination form is available here.
Forms can also be obtained from the Board Executive Assistant, Nawal Gamal, via email board@cacegypt.org.
Nominations are due no later than 3:00 pm on February 2, 2025.
All members of the community are eligible to be considered for this award.
Thank you for taking the time to acknowledge the outstanding contributions of our CAC community.

 

High School & Course Registration Information for Grade 8 Parents
Grade 8 Parents: Please SAVE THE DATE for the Introduction to High School & Course Registration information for grade 8 parents. 

When: Tuesday, February 11th
What Time: 6 pm to 7 pm
Where: MS Hall

You will meet the high school administration team and high school counselors who will present useful information related to getting your 8th grader ready for high school.
We will instroduce the Program of Studies and course selection options as well.

FYI, we will meet with the 8th graders in an  assembly on the morning of Wednesday, February 12th, so they will also meet the high school team and learn about courses then,
and later in February, they will register for their courses for 9th grade. 

An RSVP will be sent soon. Refreshments will be provided

 

Swim-a-Thon
We are thrilled to announce the upcoming Laps for Life Swim-A-Thon, a fun and exciting student-led event where you can make a splash for a great cause!
Whether you’re a swim team member or just looking to have fun, this event is for everyone of all ages!
The event will take place on Friday, February 7th, 2025, from 2 pm to 8 pm.
Enjoy an afternoon filled with snacks, prizes, and of course, swimming! Swimmers are also encouraged to stay after for a pool deck movie-watching party.

The event will raise donations for the Health and Hope Oasis, an organization dedicated to helping children with cancer, providing a supportive care center that helps rehabilitate patients and their families during recovery. Pledge sheets will be used to collect money from parents and friends, and must be returned to the swim office before February 4th to participate in the event. All money raised during this event will go towards their cause. 

If you don’t want to swim but simply wish to volunteer and be part of a good cause, we would really appreciate any help that we can get!! 

Laps for Life Swim-a-Thon Sign-Up

If you have any further questions, please contact:

26eleroy@cacegypt.org

26shanna@cacegypt.org

26swhite@cacegypt.org 

 

From Fresh& Co.

 

 

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Three Cheers

Three Cheers to Mr. McCuaig and our talented students for their efforts in Tunisia.

Three Cheers to our students who performed in the talent show.

Three Cheers to Ms. Torky, Ms. Genidy, and Ms. Fides for organizing the talent show.

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 solid week of teaching and learning. I hope you enjoy the long weekend and quality family time.

What makes the first half different than the second half of the year? The teachers know their students better than they did in the first half. They have made those connections and have had conversations and discussions with all of them. The teachers understand them as learners and how they work as individuals or in a group. Also, teachers have a better perspective of who the child is and their strengths and weaknesses. Their teachers have gained their respect by showing them that learning is like climbing a mountain. In the second semester, the student understands that learning is about ascents and descents and that there is great success with every failure. 

In grade eight math class, the students work in differentiated groups, and the teacher goes around and meets with each group.

In grade seven social studies, the students are on committees representing their country in an international parliament to create a new global space treaty. As committee members, they may have differing points of view and must come to a compromise that would benefit everyone if possible. 

A reminder that Semester One Reports will be posted today at 3:05 pm. Please note that you will need your CAC email to access the reports. We encourage you to review the feedback with your child to celebrate successes and identify areas for growth.

Today we met with the current grade seven to review the course selection process in Skyward for the 2025-26 school year. The window will be open on Skyward from Jan 23rd to Jan 28th at 3:05pm. On January 29th we will go through the same process with the current grade six class in preparation for the upcoming school year.

Here are some upcoming highlights:

• Talent Show (January, 30th): Mark your calendars and get your ticket. You won’t want to miss an evening of exciting performances by our talented students.
• We will be hosting a Career Day on February 20th. You should have received an email inviting you to participate. Please respond to Ms. Spencer if you are interested. (bspencer@cacegypt.org).
• Mr. McCauig will travel to Tunis on Wednesday for the AMIS Choir and Band concert. We have only one student who was selected to represent CAC in the Band portion of the program, and that is Yujin Jung.

Thank you for your continued support of the Middle School.

 

In Partnership,
Courtney Bailey
The Middle School Principal

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Announcements

Board of Trustees Core Values Award
If you know of someone who has made a difference in the lives of our CAC community while exhibiting these core values, please nominate this person for the Core Values Award.
The nomination form is available here.
Forms can also be obtained from the Board Executive Assistant, Nawal Gamal, via email board@cacegypt.org.
Nominations are due no later than 3:00 pm on February 2, 2025.
All members of the community are eligible to be considered for this award.
Thank you for taking the time to acknowledge the outstanding contributions of our CAC community.

 

MIDDLE SCHOOL TALENT SHOW 2025
Mark your calendar for the Middle School Talent Show on Thursday, January 30 from 6:00 to 7:30 PM in the CAC Theater.
Get ready to be entertained by the incredible talents of our students.
Ticket sales kick off on Tuesday, January 20 just in front of the MS Counseling Office.
Grab your tickets early for just 200 LE or purchase them at the door for 250 LE.

 

From Fresh& Co.

 

 

 

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From The MS/HS Library

Egyptian American Author Malaka Gharib – Virtual Visit
Next Tuesday, January 28th we have a Virtual Visit with Egyptian American author Malaka Gharib.  We are meeting at 3:30pm in the MHS Library.  She is the author of the graphic novels It Won’t Always Be Like This and I Was Their American Dream.  

If you are interested in joining, please fill out this form https://forms.gle/mgGw11Yh3RZ2KSki8.

 

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Three Cheers

Three Cheers to our coaches for the outstanding job they are doing with the girl’s and boy’s soccer teams.

Three Cheers to all the students who signed up for Battle of the Books.

Three Cheers to all teachers for completing semester one reports in time for posting.

Middle School Principal’s Letter

Dear Parents,

Thank you for reading this week’s edition of the News and Views. It’s our first full week back from the holiday, and everyone is off to a strong start.

We were delighted to welcome world-renowned mountaineers Adrianna Brownlee and Gelje Sherpa, who have climbed 14 peaks over 8,000 meters to work with our seventh-grade physical education students. This visit marks the beginning of their Project Adventure unit. Notably, Adrianna holds a Guinness World Record as the youngest mountaineer to summit all 14 global peaks.

In Grade 8 Science, students are gearing up for the second “Storey Challenge.” They’re investigating whether it’s possible to accurately predict the final temperature when combining two different volumes of water at varying temperatures. Collaborating with lab probe ware, students devised strategies to find a precise estimate. 

Meanwhile, in Grade 7 Social Studies, students are tackling a significant question: How should we manage the exploration and use of outer space?  This topic encourages them to think critically about the future of space governance and global cooperation. Those in the Disruptive Innovation and Technology class will have covered some of the issues with Space travel. 

Mr. McCuaig will take eight talented singers to the AMIS Choir workshop in Tunis, where they’ll showcase their skills and collaborate with students from the Middle East and Europe.
Mr. Kasal is heading to Dubai with our wrestling team for a tournament, where a small group of dedicated athletes will represent our school.

It’s also recruiting season, so we’re planning next year’s schedule. Look for the course selection timeline we’ll share next week. Your support and students meeting the deadlines keep this annual process running smoothly.

A reminder that Semester One reports will be posted on Skyward next Wednesday, January 22nd. Please take some time to review the comments and discuss the feedback with your child.

Thank you for your continued support of the Middle School.

 

In Partnership,
Courtney Bailey
The Middle School Principal

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Announcements

Board of Trustees Core Values Award
If you know of someone who has made a difference in the lives of our CAC community while exhibiting these core values, please nominate this person for the Core Values Award.
The nomination form is available here.
Forms can also be obtained from the Board Executive Assistant, Nawal Gamal, via email board@cacegypt.org.
Nominations are due no later than 3:00 pm on February 2, 2025.
All members of the community are eligible to be considered for this award.
Thank you for taking the time to acknowledge the outstanding contributions of our CAC community.

 

 

 

The Maadi Basketball Association (MBA)
The MBA is a Maadi community basketball league for boys & girls aged 5 through 17.
All practices and games are held at the CAC gyms.The MBA season runs from Jan. 11th through March 18. 

Each team will have one weekday practice (at 6:00, 7;00 or 8:00 pm) and a Saturday game. 

We ask that parents consider supporting the league by being a division coordinator, head coach, assistant coach or a team parent. 

For more detailed information you can click on the ‘MBA Registration 2025’ link below:
MBA Registration 2025 link 

This Saturday we start the season. We will have assessment games.
The following schedule is when players should come to play:

8:00 – 5 & 6 year olds (ES Gym)     10:00 – 7 & 8 year olds (ES Gym)
8:00 – 9 & 10 year olds (Outside Court)   10:00 – 11 & 12 year olds (Outside Court)
8:00 – 13 & 14 year olds (Main Gym)     10:00 – 15, 16, & 17 year olds (Main Gym)

If you have any concerns, please contact the MBA Coordinator: Monte Davis, at: montedaviseg54@gmail.com

 

From Fresh& Co.

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Three Cheers

Three Cheers to Mr. Kasal and the wrestlers in Dubai this weekend.

Three Cheers to all the girls participating in the “Girls Get Stronger” event on campus this weekend.

Three Cheers to the parents who attended the New Parent Orientation on Wednesday.

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 happy to welcome you back after spending quality time with friends and families over the Winter Break.

We want to welcome new families joining the CAC community warmly. 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.

Over the first few days back, students and teachers reconnected and shared memorable stories from the break while continuing their learning journey without skipping a beat.

Here are some upcoming highlights:

• Talent Show (February): Mark your calendars and keep an eye out for ticket information. You won’t want to miss an evening of exciting performances by our talented students.
• MathCounts (First Weekend of February): Our dedicated Mathletes are gearing up for the annual MathCounts competition and look forward to the challenge.

A reminder that Semester One Reports will be posted on January 22. Please note that you will need your CAC email to access the reports. We encourage you to review the feedback with your child to celebrate successes and identify areas for growth.

Thank you for your continued support of the Middle School.

 

In Partnership,
Courtney Bailey
The Middle School Principal

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Announcements

Board of Trustees Core Values Award
If you know of someone who has made a difference in the lives of our CAC community while exhibiting these core values, please nominate this person for the Core Values Award.
The nomination form is available here.
Forms can also be obtained from the Board Executive Assistant, Nawal Gamal, via email board@cacegypt.org.
Nominations are due no later than 3:00 pm on February 2, 2025.
All members of the community are eligible to be considered for this award.
Thank you for taking the time to acknowledge the outstanding contributions of our CAC community.

 

Parenting Together With Positive Discipline (Tweens & Teens)
Starts Jan. 20, 2025  – Only 5 spots left! 

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 Maadi Basketball Association (MBA)
The MBA is a Maadi community basketball league for boys & girls aged 5 through 17.
All practices and games are held at the CAC gyms.The MBA season runs from Jan. 11th through March 18. 

Each team will have one weekday practice (at 6:00, 7;00 or 8:00 pm) and a Saturday game. 

We ask that parents consider supporting the league by being a division coordinator, head coach, assistant coach or a team parent. 

For more detailed information you can click on the ‘MBA Registration 2025’ link below:
MBA Registration 2025 link 

This Saturday we start the season. We will have assessment games.
The following schedule is when players should come to play:

8:00 – 5 & 6 year olds (ES Gym)     10:00 – 7 & 8 year olds (ES Gym)
8:00 – 9 & 10 year olds (Outside Court)   10:00 – 11 & 12 year olds (Outside Court)
8:00 – 13 & 14 year olds (Main Gym)     10:00 – 15, 16, & 17 year olds (Main Gym)

If you have any concerns, please contact the MBA Coordinator: Monte Davis, at: montedaviseg54@gmail.com

 

     The MBA Needs Coaches

The MBA is looking for some coaches this season.
Any High School student with a knowledge of the game of basketball, and interested in working with younger students (ages 5 – 17) may apply to coach.
Coaches need to have an assistant to work with them.
The season runs from January 11th to March 22nd.
There is one practice (one hour) during the week and one game (one hour) on Saturday mornings.

Those interested in coaching this season, please contact the MBA Coordinator, Monte Davis, at: montedaviseg54@gmail.com

 

From Fresh& Co.
 

 

 

 

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From MS/HS Library

Egyptian Graphic Novelist Book Club – for CAC Parents and HS Students

Here’s how it works! 

December (already done):  Read the books Your Wish is My Command / Shubeik Lubeik by Deena Mohamed and It Won’t Always Be Like This by Malaka Gharib.  

They are quick reads and available in the MHS Library or on the Sora App.

January : We will decide as a group what meeting time works best for everyone and meet to discuss!
– Fill out this form to confirm your interest and to arrange a meeting time. 

BONUS: Author Malaka Gharib has offered to join us on Zoom for an additional Q&A – find out more about her here. 
She would be available on a Tuesday afternoon in January.  

Please contact Meghan Ennis (mennis@cacegypt.org) if you have more questions.  

 

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Three Cheers

Three Cheers to all teachers and students for a fantastic start to 2025!

Three Cheers to Ms. Nibal and the custodians for their hard work during the Winter Break.

Three Cheers to our gardener for the beautiful flower beds at the front and back gates of campus.