Middle School Principal’s Letter
Dear Parents,
Thank you for taking the time to read this week’s News and Views. As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, I want to extend my warmest wishes to all of you. I hope you take full advantage of the upcoming three-day weekend to enjoy quality time with family and friends and reflect on the many blessings in your lives.
We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the sixth-grade parents who attended the EgyptFest Interdisciplinary Showcase. This event culminated twelve weeks of hard work, with students dedicating one hour each week to collaborative, creative, and intensive research. The presentation video showcased the students’ outstanding resilience, communication, and critical thinking skills.
It was truly inspiring to witness the students’ dedication and passion throughout the process, not one student inquired about grades. Guided by a clear rubric, they independently planned and executed their final products demonstrating that deep learning and enjoyment go hand in hand. This state of immersive engagement, often referred to as “flow,” reflects the joy of learning at its finest. We are incredibly proud of the pride and enthusiasm our students displayed during the event.
We are also happy to welcome back our coaches Coach Torky, Coach Deakin, Coach Perez, and Coach White and the 12 boys and 12 girls who represented our school with pride at the Teranga Cup exchange in Senegal. The journey was no small feat, requiring a 24-hour trip both ways, yet our student-athletes demonstrated exceptional perseverance and sportsmanship.
Congratulations to our boys’ teams for winning the volleyball championship and securing second place in basketball. Although the girls’ teams did not achieve top results, they played with remarkable heart and determination. As one parent beautifully expressed, “They all returned safely, their smiles as bright and their energy as infectious as ever.” We are immensely proud of their efforts and resilience.
A special thank you to the parents who joined us for the Coffee Morning on Wednesday. These gatherings provide valuable opportunities to reflect on our first semester and discuss preparations for the upcoming term.
Looking ahead, we want to remind you that, to better support our eighth-grade students, we will be implementing letter grades and percentages for their summative assessments during the second semester. The workload will be more demanding as our dedicated teachers ensure that students are fully prepared for the academic challenges of the next grade level.
Thank you for your continued support and involvement in our school community. Together, we create an environment where learning flourishes, talents are nurtured, and every student has the opportunity to thrive.
Also, on December 3rd and 4th, we will have our Winter Music Concert in the theater. We would love to have you support our musicians.
Thank you for your continued support, and here’s to another beautiful week ahead!
In Partnership,
Courtney Bailey
The Middle School Principal
Announcements
Moving on from CAC before the winter break?
Please use the link below to let us know if you are withdrawing from CAC at the end of this semester.
Please note that middle school report cards and the final high school transcript which includes
this semester’s grades will not be available until mid-January 2025.
https://cacegypt.org/index.php/withdrawal-request
A few days before your departure, a withdrawal form that includes several signatures must also be completed by middle and high school students
in order to clear any outstanding obligations, and turned in to the Admission/Registrar‘s Office to release records.
Registrar’s office
CAC Winter Concert is HERE!
CAC’s 80th Anniversary Winter Bazaar!
Tickets go live today, November 18th, at the Spirit Store! Secure your spot for this Magical Holiday Celebration!
Join us on Friday, December 6th, from 12 PM to 8 PM for a day filled with:
Exciting Activities
Fabulous Shopping
Festive Entertainment
Holiday Cheer for All Ages
Experience the season’s magic and make unforgettable memories with family and friends at this spectacular event.
Ticket Prices:
CAC ID Card Holder Adult: 300 EGP
CAC Students and Alumni Kids: 200 EGP
Non-CAC Adult (19+): 500 EGP
Non-CAC Child (3-18): 300 EGP
Spirit Store Hours: 7:45-10am, 11-12:30pm, and 2:30-4:00pm.
Grab your tickets today and let the festivities begin!
From Fresh & Co
The ES Toy Drive
November 24 – December 16
The Red Donation boxes
Facilitated by the ES Agents of Change to support the Health and Hope Oasis (H&HO).
This is the first supportive care center providing and promoting nutritional, physical, and emotional well-being
for children and their families in an environmentally healthy and safe setup.
The H&HO is located in Wadi El Natrun on Cairo-Alex Desert Road.
It serves low-income families providing their services completely FREE of charge.
Our goal is to provide these children with 500 amazing gift bags!
Gifts Criteria! (All must be new or in excellent condition!)
Toys, such as dolls, cars, legos, soft toys etc,…
Coloring or craft books, stickers, etc,…
Winter Warmers such as scarves, socks, small blankets, etc,…
Individual Milk or Juice bottles
Chocolate & candies are not welcomed for hygiene purposes
Backpacks
Bikes, scooters, and tricycles are welcome to be donated to the H & HO Bike’s Track
More details can be found in the ES Announcement
If you have any questions please contact the service-learning office:
Ms. Ereeny Gawdat
Service & CAS Coordinator
egergess@cacegypt.org
Basketball Skills Camp
Register HERE!
Girls Get Stronger
This is an extended invitation to this year’s Girls Get Stronger event at CAC!
Since 2016 Cairo American College has hosted an annual health and fitness conference, Girls Get Stronger, where community-led workshops and fitness activities inspire girls to be socially, emotionally, and physically healthy. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, and again last year, we welcomed more than 250 students from the Egypt community to join us for a day of empowering activities.
On January 17, 2025, Girls Get Stronger will host its annual health and fitness conference.
The theme of this year’s event is The Queens Call Checkmate!
We are excited to be once again able to invite girls and young women from other schools to join us.
Details of the event are as follows:
Date: January 17, 2025
Time: 8 am – 2 pm
Location: Cairo American College (Maadi, Egypt)
Grade Level: 5th-12th Grade
Cost: 800 LE* (includes lunch, snacks, and hoodie) – Payments are due by December 1st.
Participant Sign-up link: https://forms.gle/HsDTAuZoBfCeXo39A
*Girls Get Stronger is a not-for-profit event. All activities are led by community members volunteering their own time.
Stay Updated with CAC Activities & Athletics!
Curious about what’s happening in CAC Activities & Athletics?
Want to cheer on your Eagles at an upcoming match, performance, or academic competition?
Follow our live Google calendar for all the upcoming events throughout the year.
Click the link below and be sure to bookmark it for easy reference!
Link: CAC Activities & Athletics Live Calendar
From The Booster Club
From MS/HS Library
Egyptian Graphic Novelist Book Club – for CAC Parents and HS Students
Here’s how it works!
December: 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.
Three Cheers
Three Cheers to Ms. Ereeny for organizing the GSS luncheon on Tuesday afternoon.
Three Cheers to the grade six team: Ms. Deakin, Ms. Harouny, Ms. Godfrey, Ms. Playfair, Mr. Stout, and Mr. Kasal, for their work guiding students through the EgyptFest project.
Three Cheers to our janitors for all their hard work setting up for the PTO teacher appreciation luncheon.
Three Cheers to the parents of the PTO for organizing the teachers’ luncheon.
Three Cheers to all the parents who were in attendance at the EgyptFest on Tuesday.
Three Cheers to all the parents who attended the coffee morning on Wednesday.
