News & Views

Middle School Principal’s Letter

Dear Parents,

Thank you for taking the time to read this week’s version of the News and Views. I hope this message finds you well. It was a week filled with our students displaying the core value of courage.

Thanks to Ms. Torky, Ms. Fides, and Ms. Spencer for organizing the Student Council speeches and elections. We have never had so many candidates who wanted to represent their school. Each position had six candidates who gave inspiring speeches on Sunday and Monday. It was a first in many ways, with the executive council being all boys. It has never happened before; that all positions had a runoff in the end. We are proud of all candidates for showing courage and perseverance.

The winners are as follows:
President: Kamal Sika
Vice President: Kamal Nakhla
Treasurer: Amin Abou Ghaly
Secretary: Hussien El-Khazindar

In other news, we have the Welcome Back Social tonight from 5:00 pm – 7 00 pm.

Please mark your calendar, on Monday, September 18, from 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm. The grade six team will be have an afternoon tea for all sixth-grade parents. I encourage you to attend to learn more about what we do in grade six to help students transition from elementary school.

Thank you to all the parents who were in attendance at the coffee morning on Wednesday. The turnout was remarkable and I want to express a special thank you to those returning parents who made a genuine effort to reach out and connect with our new parents. Your warm welcome and willingness to share your experiences and insights truly made a difference in helping our new families feel welcomed and supported. Your kindness and generosity embody the sense of community that we strive to foster at CAC.

Building strong connections between parents is not only beneficial for our new families, but it also strengthens our school community. When parents come together, share their experiences, and support one another, it creates a network. This collaboration between parents is invaluable and greatly contributes to the success and well-being of our students.

Thank you for your unwavering support and dedication to middle school. We value your partnership and look forward to a successful academic year of growth and achievement.

In Partnership,
Courtney Bailey
The Middle School Principal

From This Week’s Gallery

Students are centering themselves by doing Yoga in PE Class

Announcements

From the PTO
The PTO wants to connect with you! Aside from our school blog here, we maintain a number of channels to communicate with our community. You can follow us on Instagram page and join our Facebook Group for announcements and community conversations. All of our programs run on volunteer support and events are organized through committees. If you’d like to see how you can contribute to the community through the PTO please join our WhatsApp Group and fill out our Volunteer Survey.

We had a General Meeting on August 27th and were so happy to see our beautiful PTO Lounge filled with community members! If you couldn’t make it, the notes are here: August 27th Meeting Notes.

Have a great week!

From the CAC HS/MS Basketball Programs
On Saturday – Sept. 9, and 16 – the CAC Main Gym will be open for basketball shooting, individual drills, and open play. The gym will be supervised by a CAC teacher/coach and students may show up to the open times according to the following schedule:
1-2 pm: HS Girls
2-3 pm: MS Boys/Girls
3-4 pm: HS Boys
Thank you for adhering to the allotted times so that all to get an opportunity to play.
CAC HS and MS Basketball Coaches.

MS Activities & Sports 

Season 1 MS Activities started! Check out the new CCA website which has information on activities and athletics in all CAC Divisions.

Three Cheers

Three Cheers to all the students who ran for executive office in the STUCO elections.

Three cheers to our cross country athletes who had time trials this morning at 6:00 am.
We are proud of you.

Three Cheers to Mr. Bustamante and Ms. Mona Abdelhady for their presentation at the Coffee morning.

Three Cheers to Ms. Torky, Ms. Fides, and Ms. Spencer for organizing the STUCO election speeches and voting process.

Three Cheers to all parents who attended the coffee morning on Wednesday.

Three Cheers to Mr. Dave Goetz for his presentation on Athletics and Activities in middle school.

Three Cheers to Ms. Ereeny for organizing the Service Fair on campus 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. The Principal’s Perspective. I hope this message finds you well as we navigate the second week with Back To School Night.

I want to thank all parents who attended the Back To School Night. It was a pleasure to meet face-to-face and reconnect after a prolonged online period. The experience provided a valuable platform for you to witness the dedication and passion of our teachers, who will spend extensive hours each day guiding and nurturing your children’s educational journeys. Teaching is undoubtedly a challenging profession, particularly evident during the unprecedented circumstances brought about by the pandemic.

We hope you will partner with teachers to help your child navigate their middle school experience. The middle school years are pivotal to a child’s development. A positive partnership between families and schools improves children’s academic achievement, social competencies, and emotional well-being. Research has shown that this partnership will benefit the child immensely.

The season one of athletics and activities will start on Sunday, September 3rd. We ask that you help students prepare themselves the night before with everything they need to get off to a good start.

In other news, the seventh-grade social studies students recently engaged in a dynamic activity where they brought our core values to life. The level of enthusiasm and participation was inspiring.

Additionally, seventh-grade science students had the opportunity to explore the diverse plant life on our campus during a nature walk. It was an enriching experience that allowed them to deepen their understanding of the natural world.

Our studio art class has been busy creating beautiful and personalized greeting cards. It’s remarkable to witness the creativity and talent that our students possess.

Lastly, during lunchtime, our students actively engage in activities promoting exploration, learning, and fun during lunchtime. It was wonderful to witness the bonds being formed and the joy that radiates throughout our school community.

Thank you for your unwavering support and dedication to middle school. We value your partnership and look forward to a successful academic year of growth and achievement.

In Partnership,
Courtney Bailey
The Middle School Principal

Announcements

From the CAC HS/MS Basketball Programs
On Saturday – Sept. 2, 9, and 16 – the CAC Main Gym will be open for basketball shooting, individual drills, and open play. The gym will be supervised by a CAC teacher/coach and students may show up to the open times according to the following schedule:
1-2 pm: HS Girls
2-3 pm: MS Boys/Girls
3-4 pm: HS Boys
Thank you for adhering to the allotted times so that all to get an opportunity to play.
CAC HS and MS Basketball Coaches.

Hello CAC! Welcome to Cairo Girl Scouts!
Please fill out this form if you are interested in having your daughter join Cairo Girl Scouts and/or if you yourself are interested in being a troop leader. More information is available on the form.

Mark Your Calendars!
The Service Fair
Wednesday, September 6
11:00 – 4:00 – MS Field
The Service Fair is a networking event where various local organizations are invited to meet students and teachers. This is an excellent opportunity to connect classroom learning with possible service opportunities in our community. Currently, we have confirmed fifteen local organizations coming in. The event will be open for CAC ID holders from 3:00 – 4:00.

👉👉Stay Tuned for the list of participating organizations and volunteering opportunities.
📢📢 STUDENTS! If you are a PRO in making posters, we need to make one,
please check the details here.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact:
Ereeny Gawdat
Prek-12 Service Learning & CAS Coordinator
o. +202 2755 5438
c. +01200 278 966

From The Aquatic Department
Learn-To-Swim program is now inviting students to sign-up for the Tuesday swim school program. Please sign-up at below link. https://docs.google.com/document/d/139Dfvge8mrez6HDQ1fCMuWhUW3ha_E3O3vLsTaghTRQ/edit

From the MS/HS Library 

Parent Library Orientation – September 4th!
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 8:00 am on September 4th in the MHS Library. Sign up to attend using this link: https://forms.gle/FBA8U7FN3DmEeoDSA

MS Activities & Sports 

Season 1 MS Activities begin this week! Check out the new CCA website which has information on activities and athletics in all CAC Divisions.

Three Cheers

Three Cheers to our teachers for a successful Back To School Night.

Three Cheers to parents who attended the Back To School Night.

Three Cheers to Ms. Spencer and our student ambassadors for supporting Back To School Night.

Three Cheers to Ms. Fahmy and Ms. Fides for supporting Back To School Night.

Three Cheers to Ms. Nibal and the janitorial staff for the Back To School Night setup.

Middle School Principal’s Letter

Dear Parents,

Thank you for taking the time to read this week’s version of the News and Views. Thank you for your ongoing support and engagement. It has been wonderful to see our students settling into the rhythm of the school and exploring their newfound freedom within the building.

I was delighted to welcome over 50 new families to our school community this year. To help you feel more connected, I want to extend a special invitation to all new parents to attend the Principal Coffee morning on September 6th. The gathering will occur in MS 115 and begin at 8:15, offering an opportunity to meet fellow parents and learn more about our school.

Thank you to all our new parents who attended the PRIME Trips presentation. I sincerely appreciate your presence. These trips are designed to foster lasting relationships and provide a unique learning experience. We understand that some families may not send their children on trips. To ensure all students have a meaningful experience, we have organized a Cairo-based trip during that week for all students who do not attend the PRIME Trips. We will provide further details during the presentation on Tuesday, August 29th, at 5:00 p.m.

Mark your calendars for our upcoming Back To School Night (BTSN) on Tuesday, August 29th, at 5:00 p.m. The evening will commence with a comprehensive overview of the new school year. Following this, you will have the opportunity to attend your child’s advisory class and follow their schedule for the remainder of the evening. Please check your email from the middle school office for more information.

With the arrival of September, we are excited to kick off the Fall athletics/activities sports season on September 3rd for middle school athletes. However, I’d like to acknowledge the junior varsity cross-country team, who have already started training and are off to a great start.

Lastly, I want to highlight our upcoming student council election speeches, which will take place on September 3rd and 4th. This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to showcase their presentation skills. The final Speeches will be given on Monday, September 4, during an MS Assembly in the morning (and possibly afternoon, depending on numbers), with elections to follow. I encourage parents to attend and support our aspiring student leaders.

Thank you for your continuous support of the middle school.

In Partnership,
Courtney Bailey
The Middle School Principal

Announcements

Mark Your Calendars!
The Service Fair
Wednesday, September 6
11:00 – 4:00 – MS Field
The Service Fair is a networking event where various local organizations are invited to meet students and teachers. This is an excellent opportunity to connect classroom learning with possible service opportunities in our community. Currently, we have confirmed fifteen local organizations coming in. The event will be open for CAC ID holders from 3:00 – 4:00.

👉👉Stay Tuned for the list of participating organizations and volunteering opportunities.
📢📢 STUDENTS! If you are a PRO in making posters, we need to make one,
please check the details here.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact:
Ereeny Gawdat
Prek-12 Service Learning & CAS Coordinator
o. +202 2755 5438
c. +01200 278 966

From the CAC HS/MS Basketball Programs
On Saturday – August 26, Sept 2, 9, and 16 – the CAC Main Gym will be open for basketball shooting, individual drills, and open play. The gym will be supervised by a CAC teacher/coach and students may show up to the open times according to the following schedule:
1-2 pm: HS Girls
2-3 pm: MS Boys/Girls
3-4 pm: HS Boys
Thank you for adhering to the allotted times so that all to get an opportunity to play.
CAC HS and MS Basketball Coaches.

From The Aquatic Department
Learn-To-Swim program is now inviting students to sign-up for the Tuesday swim school program. Please sign-up at below link. https://docs.google.com/document/d/139Dfvge8mrez6HDQ1fCMuWhUW3ha_E3O3vLsTaghTRQ/edit

From the PTO

From the MS/HS Library 

The CAC Libraries are now open! Our Saturday hours begin this weekend!
The CAC Libraries are open till 4pm on Sunday/Monday/Wednesday and on most Saturdays from 10am to 2pm. Stop by!

Return your Overdue Books!
You will not be allowed to check out new books unless you have returned all books from the previous school year or summer. Everything must be returned!

Parent Library Orientation – September 4th!
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 8am on September 4th in the MHS Library. Sign up to attend using this link: https://forms.gle/FBA8U7FN3DmEeoDSA

MS Activities & Sports 

Registration for Season 1 Co-Curricular Activities and Athletics is now closed. Students will be emailed by their activity leaders next week confirming their registration. Check out the new CCA website which has information on activities and athletics in all CAC Divisions and the sign-up forms available.

Three Cheers

Three Cheers to Lena Rezk for designing the planners.

Three Cheers to Ms. Fahmy for supporting students, teachers, and parents to start the year.

Three Cheers to Spirit Store volunteers for their efforts with the back-to-school packs.

Three Cheers to Ms. Urbiztondo for supporting students with their schedule changes.

Three Cheers to the middle school team leaders, Ms. Torky, Mr. Miller, and Ms. Harouny, for their leadership at the start of the year.

Middle School Principal’s Letter

I warmly welcome all of you as we embark on another school year. I trust that you had a restful and enjoyable summer, and I am thrilled to welcome the new families joining our caring CAC community this year.

Our dedicated teachers have had ample time to recharge and are eagerly awaiting the arrival of new and returning students.

At the start of each academic year, we are fortunate to welcome new teacher, to our team, and it is with great pride that I introduce this year’s additions:

Ms. Lorraine Playfair – LA (6) is hailing us from Scotland
Ms. Nadine White – Psychologist -joining us from Doha
Mr. John White – Physical Education (8) – also coming from Doha
Mr. Jasen Hines – ELL (6-8) – arriving from Japan
Mr. Chris Broad – Disruptive Innovation and Technology – based in Cairo

Transitioning back to school after a leisurely summer break is overwhelming for students and parents. To facilitate a smooth adjustment and foster a positive mindset,

I would like to offer a few helpful tips:

• Gradually transition into a “school” sleep schedule to ensure sufficient rest and encourage a positive attitude towards returning to school.
• Allocate a designated basket for each child to store their shoes, bookbags, and jackets.
• Equip each child with a container filled with essential homework supplies that can be transported from one area of the house to another, such as from the kitchen to the computer room.
• Establish a place for each child to store important school papers, either within a section of your file cabinet or a designated box under their bed.
• Remember to keep supplies minimal and straightforward. Bulky and elaborate folders and notebooks can be cumbersome for students. Encourage your children to look forward to the new school year by having each person (including you) share at least two goals: one academic goal and one “fun” goal.
• During the first week of school, we will focus on establishing routines.
• I recommend holding a “Saturday Night Meeting” every week, where each family member gathers with their planners/calendars for a brief 10-15 minute “session.” This allows you to discuss schedules, plan rides home from after-school activities, and share any upcoming commitments to ensure everyone is on the same page.
• Preparing for school the night before is another effective strategy to avoid chaotic mornings and prevent forgotten school supplies. Encourage your children to pack their homework, bookpacks, and lunch or lunch money before bedtime.
• Furthermore, setting out clothes, shoes and jackets in advance can streamline the morning routine. It is crucial for all students to utilize a homework planner. I encourage you to check your child’s planner every night until it becomes a routine for everyone.
• Regularly cleaning out bookbags is essential to prevent lost assignments. I suggest dedicating a specific time, such as during the Saturday Night Meeting to declutter and organize bookbags.
• Providing your children with choices can enhance cooperation during homework time. Consider offering options for dinner or different times for completing assignments. Empowering your children through choices fosters their cooperation.
• Recognizing and praising your children’s positive behavior is an effective way to improve cooperation. Offering specific compliments tailored to each child’s actions can have a profound impact. For example, “Thank you, Adam, for promptly starting your homework when you arrive home. I appreciate your diligence.” Positive praise goes a long way!

Lastly, I implore you to give yourself a well-deserved break. Congratulations on successfully navigating the first two days of school and I encourage you to schedule some time for self-care. You deserve it!

Thank you for taking the time to read this letter, and we anticipate working with you to strengthen the home-school partnership.

In Partnership,
Courtney Bailey
The Middle School Principal

Announcements

Middle School New Parents Orientation 2023-24
We would like to extend our welcome to the MS new families.
Please find the presentation to the MS new parents orientation HERE.
Wishing you a wonderful school year!

2023-24 Middle School Student/Parent Handbook
We strongly recommend that you review the MS Student/Parent Handbook 2023-24, found here, and will soon be found online on the school website www.cacegypt.org under the Middle School section.
Enrolling at CAC implies your support and full agreement to abide by all school rules and policies identified in the student handbook.

From the MS/HS Library 

The CAC Libraries are now open! Our Saturday hours begin this weekend!
The CAC Libraries are open till 4pm on Sunday/Monday/Wednesday and on most Saturdays from 10am to 2pm. Stop by!

Return your Overdue Books!
You will not be allowed to check out new books unless you have returned all books from the previous school year or summer. Everything must be returned!

Parent Library Orientation – September 4th!
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 8am on September 4th in the MHS Library. Sign up to attend using this link: https://forms.gle/FBA8U7FN3DmEeoDSA

MS Activities & Sports 

Here is a description of the Season 1 MS Activities and Athletics. The Sign Up form will be sent to parents and open on Sunday August 20th.

Three Cheers

Three Cheers to all our returning families.

Three Cheers to all our new families.

Three Cheers to Ms. Fahmy, Ms. Urbiztondo, and Ms. Spencer
for supporting new families with questions.

Three Cheers to the team leaders, Ms. Torky, Ms. Harouny, and Mr. Miller, for supporting new teachers.

Three Cheers to Ms. Nibal and the custodians for their effort to prepare the campus for opening day.

Three Cheers to our security guards for keeping the campus safe.

Middle School Principal’s Letter

Dear Parents,

Thank you for taking the time to read the final version of the News and Views. It was a short week with much to celebrate in middle school. This time of year is also a time for us to say goodbye to students and faculty moving on.

We wish Mr. Harris all the best. In the past two years, he has contributed as a mentor and coach to many of our students/athletes. He will forever be a Screaming Eagle.

It was an emotional week for students who are moving on and those who are returning. Nevertheless, we pulled it together and made the best of it with grade-level breakfast and farewell speeches.

We welcomed the African Hope students participating in the Global Citizenship after-school activity to our Celebrations of Learning. It was a very special day for them as they had an opportunity to enjoy what our students do regularly. We hope to grow the program next year, and we’re looking forward to hearing what great ideas our students can share to improve it.

We had our recognition night ceremony on Monday night, and the theater was packed, celebrating the Class of 2027. Special thanks to Ms. Farida Khamis for organizing the parent committee, who did much of the heavy lifting from behind the scenes. I also thank all the grade-eight advisors for their hard work during the school year.

On Tuesday, we celebrated our students. We handed out the 5 Es award, the ATLs(Consistently award), and the student and teacher-nominated Core Values Awards. There is an anecdotal message shared to describe the recipients.

The Honor of the Eagle Award is given to one or two students who have lived up to our Core Values like no other. This year’s recipients are Asher Friesen and Katherine Jacobs.

I want to wish you all a restful and fun summer holiday.

In Partnership,
Courtney Bailey
The Middle School Principal

Announcements

The Young Athletes Campaign!
Collecting Sports Clothing and equipment!
June 1 – June 11
CAC is joining the YOUNG ATHLETES CAMPAIGN by the Egyptian Clothing Bank (ECB) to support young Athletes at Awlady Orphanage and other young athletes in different youth centers all over Egypt. The campaign is sponsored by captain Omar Marmoush, a professional soccer player in Germany and the national team.
Donate at the ECB & the red donation boxes in the ES & MS areas. You can bring; sports shoes, shirts, bags, shorts, balls, cones, towels, swimsuits, and any other equipment.

Contact person: Ereeny Gawdat
Service-Learning Coordinator
egergess@cacegypt.org
01200 278 966

Summer Athletic Camp
Welcome to our exciting CAC start of the summer soccer and swimming camps only for CAC students! Over the course of two weeks, we will be combining the fun and excitement of soccer and swimming to create an unforgettable experience for all participants. Whether you are a seasoned athlete or just starting out, our coaches will provide personalized training to help you improve your skills and reach your goals. Participants can choose to do either soccer or swimming, or both.

Get ready to train, have fun, and make memories that will last a lifetime.

Please complete the Registration Form as soon as possible.

Contact Mahmoud mabdelfattah@cacegypt.org with any questions about soccer camp.
Contact Tatiana tpetrovna@cacegypt.org with any questions about swimming camp.

Mandatory Orientation for Grade 9 students – Reminder!

Grade 8 families,
Congratulations on the completion of your school year!

This is a reminder about the upcoming Grade 9 orientation (for students only) on
Tuesday, August 15th from 12:30 pm-1:30 pm.

Students, please report to the CAC Theater for your Orientation on that day.
Lunch will be provided after the Orientation.

The course schedules will be handed out at the Orientation. The schedules will include the core classes for all 9th graders plus one of the electives that the student indicated on their course registration form that was submitted earlier this spring.

By now, your world language and math teachers should have confirmed the next level for your classes in those subjects. Please check with them if you have questions or need clarification.

If you are moving on to a new school next year, we wish you the very best and a smooth transition.

For the rest of you, we look forward to seeing the students at the Grade 9 Orientation in August!

Sincerely,
Ms. Bean, Mr. Semler & Ms. Stiles

From the MS/HS Library 

The CAC Libraries will be closed from June 8th to August 15th.
Any books that have are currently checked out (or overdue) will be due back at the beginning of the school year before patrons can check out anything new.

Don’t forget the Sora App – you can read thousands of ebooks and audiobooks by logging in with your CAC account. To find these books – go to Soraapp.com or download the Sora App on your device. Then click Login with Google and use your CAC account.

Three Cheers

Three cheers to all the grade eight students who have been key contributors
to the middle school this year.

Three cheers to our Five Es award winners; your efforts are noticed and valued.

Three cheers to all the ATLs award winners for receiving consistently
right throughout the school year.

Three cheers to the Core Value Award winners who lead by their actions.

Three cheers to Ms. Soha for her efforts to produce a lovely yearbook with the students.

Three cheers to the Tech Department for the smooth collection of the laptops.

Three cheers to Ms. Harouny, Ms. Torky, and Mr. Miller
for their tireless efforts as team leaders this year.

Three cheers to our counselor Ms. Spencer for all she does to support
our social and emotional well-being.

Three cheers to all of you parents who walk the student’s learning journey
in partnership with us.

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 an eventful week filled with significant achievements, including the culmination of summative assessments and the finalization of various projects.

I congratulate the JV track team for their remarkable performance in Athens last weekend, showcasing exceptional talent and dedication. In London, our tennis team triumphantly emerged as ISSA champions for boys, while the girls secured an impressive second place. Furthermore, the middle school golf team displayed unwavering determination in Malaga, Spain, earning a well-deserved bronze medal. We commend these athletes for their commendable efforts. Please refer to the attached photos for a glimpse of their success.

It was a pleasure to witness the growth and development of our drama student’s acting skills, proudly showcased recently. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the parents who graced the performance with their presence. And it was good to see how much growth they had made since the first week of class. I wish to thank the parents who were in attendance. It makes all the difference to our students, instilling a sense of pride and motivation. Thanks to Ms. Dolly for the organization of the MS Cabaret Theater.

With great enthusiasm, I share the news of Ms. Heba Abdelnady’s visit to our middle school as part of our esteemed guest speaker program, particularly for Mr. Jorge Villafuerte’s class. The visit took place on Tuesday and offered students invaluable insights into entrepreneurship. They had the unique opportunity to explore an electric car parked on campus, experiencing the serenity of its engine and gaining firsthand knowledge about its components.

Thank you to the incoming fifth-grade parent for attending the PRIME Trips presentation and learning about the outstanding opportunities their child will have to engage in. PRIME Trips mean a great deal to our students, setting the tone for relationship-building early in the school year. The cost-benefit is instrumental in the student’s social and emotional well-being. It is one of the experiences about middle school that students will remember for years.

Grade eight parents, you are cordially invited to join us on Monday, June 5th at 6:00 PM for our 8th Grade Recognition Night, where we will celebrate your child’s successful completion of middle school and transition to high school. The ceremony will be held in the CAC Theater. We will start promptly at 6:00 PM and conclude with a reception on the HS field from 7:00-9:00 PM. This reception will include finger food, refreshments, and other surprises organized by the 8th-grade parent community to make this event a unique and memorable celebration for our students.

Thank you for your continuous support of the Middle School.

In Partnership,
Courtney Bailey
The Middle School Principal

Announcements

Moving on from CAC at the end of the year?
To help us plan for next year and In order to prepare your records, if you haven’t already done so, please use the link below to let us know if you are withdrawing from CAC at the end of this year.

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.

Elementary and Middle School records will be ready for pickup on or after the last day of school (June 7th) and High School records will be ready on or after June 15th.

Registrar’s office

CAC PTO Meeting

The Young Athletes Campaign!
Collecting Sports Clothing and equipment!
June 1 – June 11
CAC is joining the YOUNG ATHLETES CAMPAIGN by the Egyptian Clothing Bank (ECB) to support young Athletes at Awlady Orphanage and other young athletes in different youth centers all over Egypt. The campaign is sponsored by captain Omar Marmoush, a professional soccer player in Germany and the national team.
Donate at the ECB & the red donation boxes in the ES & MS areas. You can bring; sports shoes, shirts, bags, shorts, balls, cones, towels, swimsuits, and any other equipment.

Contact person: Ereeny Gawdat
Service-Learning Coordinator
egergess@cacegypt.org
01200 278 966

Summer Athletic Camp
Welcome to our exciting CAC start of the summer soccer and swimming camps only for CAC students! Over the course of two weeks, we will be combining the fun and excitement of soccer and swimming to create an unforgettable experience for all participants. Whether you are a seasoned athlete or just starting out, our coaches will provide personalized training to help you improve your skills and reach your goals. Participants can choose to do either soccer or swimming, or both.

Get ready to train, have fun, and make memories that will last a lifetime.

Please complete the Registration Form as soon as possible.

Contact Mahmoud mabdelfattah@cacegypt.org with any questions about soccer camp.
Contact Tatiana tpetrovna@cacegypt.org with any questions about swimming camp.

Mandatory Orientation for Grade 9 students – Mark Your Calendars!
Hello, Grade 8 families,
The High School Counselors enjoyed meeting you in February at the evening session to introduce high school held for parents as well as during advisory with students. We will meet with the 8th grade students again during another advisory in late May to talk more about the transition to high school, which will include a current Grade 9 student panel.

Today, I want to let you know about the Mandatory Orientation for Grade 9 students to be held in August so you can mark your calendars so that your student can attend.

The session will be held on campus on Tuesday, August 15th at lunch time (lunch will be served). Please plan to have your student be on campus that day from 12:30-1:30 pm for their orientation. We wanted to let you know now so your student can Save The Date and you can plan to have them on campus that day. Classes start on August 16th.

On behalf of myself, Mr. Semler and Ms. Stiles, we look forward to working with your students in high school next year!

Claudia Bean
HS Counselor

From the MS/HS Library 

All Books Due back! Summer checkouts can begin for students and parents with cleared library accounts.
Students, faculty and parents should all return their library books. Once your library account is cleared you may check out books for the summer. If students do not clear their library account before the end of the school year, they may not receive their report cards.

The CAC Libraries will be open this Saturday 10am – 2pm! The CAC Libraries will be closed from June 8th to August 15th.
This will be the last Saturday that the Library will be open this school year.

Don’t forget the Sora App – you can read thousands of ebooks and audiobooks by logging in with your CAC account. To find these books – go to Soraapp.com or download the Sora App on your device. Then click Login with Google and use your CAC account.

Three Cheers

Three Cheers to our student-athletes participating in track and field, golf, and tennis.

Three Cheers to Ms. Dolly and the students for an entertaining Cabaret show.

Three Cheers to Ms. Engy for organizing the guest speaker and the electric car on campus.

Three Cheers to all the parents who attended the Cabaret theater performance.

Three Cheers to Mr. Kasal and Mr. Vogel for leading the grade-six PRIME Trips presentation.

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 busy week finalizing MAP testing along with projects and summative assessments.

We are at that time of year when the end is near, and there might be thoughts of slowing down or getting in a comfort zone. Each year we ask the students to finish the year strong and keep the mentality that comfort zones are meant to be breached. This is a time in their lives to develop and reinforce habits of resilience and stamina, walk this path with them until the end, encourage them, and remind them that the benefit of staying strong until the end will be long-lasting for them.

We are excited to welcome Ms. Heba Abdelnady, as part of our guest speaker program in the MS, particularly for Mr. Jorge Villafuerte’s class. The visit will occur on Tuesday, May 30th, from 9:50 a.m. to 11:05 a.m. Please note that the guest speaker will bring an electric car to demonstrate and discuss with MS students some of the concepts being taught in class.

I want to congratulate the students for their performance during Student-Led Conferences. A great deal of work by your child, alongside their advisory teacher, made it all possible. To all the grade eight parents, it was a milestone for many of you because your child sat down and shared their learning transformation through middle school as they head off to high school next fall. Thank you for supporting your child’s learning journey; by having close to 100% parent participation in these conferences, we have empowered your child’s middle school journey!

Thank you for attending the PRIME Trips presentation and learning about the outstanding opportunities your child will have the opportunity to engage in. PRIME Trips means a great to our students, and it sets the tone for relationship-building early in the school year. The cost-benefit is instrumental in the student’s social and emotional well-being. It is one of the experiences about middle school that they will remember for years.

Grade eight parents, you are cordially invited to join us on Monday, June 5th at 6:00 PM for our 8th Grade Recognition Night, where we will celebrate your child’s successful completion of middle school and their transition to high school. The ceremony will be held in the CAC Theater. We will start promptly at 6:00 PM and conclude with a reception on the HS field from 7:00-9:00 PM. This reception will include finger food, refreshments, and other surprises organized by the 8th-grade parent community to make this event a unique and memorable celebration for our students.

Thank you for your continuous support of the Middle School.

In Partnership,
Courtney Bailey
The Middle School Principal

Announcements

Moving on from CAC at the end of the year?
To help us plan for next year and In order to prepare your records, if you haven’t already done so, please use the link below to let us know if you are withdrawing from CAC at the end of this year.

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.

Elementary and Middle School records will be ready for pickup on or after the last day of school (June 7th) and High School records will be ready on or after June 15th.

Registrar’s office

Summer Athletic Camp
Welcome to our exciting CAC start of the summer soccer and swimming camps only for CAC students! Over the course of two weeks, we will be combining the fun and excitement of soccer and swimming to create an unforgettable experience for all participants. Whether you are a seasoned athlete or just starting out, our coaches will provide personalized training to help you improve your skills and reach your goals. Participants can choose to do either soccer or swimming, or both.

Get ready to train, have fun, and make memories that will last a lifetime.

Please complete the Registration Form as soon as possible.

Contact Mahmoud mabdelfattah@cacegypt.org with any questions about soccer camp.
Contact Tatiana tpetrovna@cacegypt.org with any questions about swimming camp.

Mandatory Orientation for Grade 9 students – Mark Your Calendars!
Hello, Grade 8 families,
The High School Counselors enjoyed meeting you in February at the evening session to introduce high school held for parents as well as during advisory with students. We will meet with the 8th grade students again during another advisory in late May to talk more about the transition to high school, which will include a current Grade 9 student panel.

Today, I want to let you know about the Mandatory Orientation for Grade 9 students to be held in August so you can mark your calendars so that your student can attend.

The session will be held on campus on Tuesday, August 15th at lunch time (lunch will be served). Please plan to have your student be on campus that day from 12:30-1:30 pm for their orientation. We wanted to let you know now so your student can Save The Date and you can plan to have them on campus that day. Classes start on August 16th.

On behalf of myself, Mr. Semler and Ms. Stiles, we look forward to working with your students in high school next year!

Claudia Bean
HS Counselor

From the MS/HS Library 

All Books Due back May 28th!
Students, faculty and parents should all return their library books by Sunday May 28th. Once your library account is cleared you may check out books for the summer. If students do not clear their library account before the end of the school year, they may not receive their report cards.

The CAC Libraries will be open this Saturday 10am – 2pm!
Feel free to stop by to check out books or get some work done.

MS Activities & Sports

Good luck to our MS Volleyball and Basketball Teams
in the CISSA Tournament on May 19/20th!

Here are some important dates:
-Season 3 MS Volleyball is 6 weeks and runs April 10th to June 1st.
-Season 3 Activities run – March 19th – June 1st, all these activities run from 3:15 to 4:15pm.
-Season 3 HS Sports run March 23rd to May 30th

If you have any questions please email Meghan Ennis (mennis@cacegypt.org) or David Goetz (dgoetz@cacegypt.org).

Three Cheers

Three Cheers to the advisory teachers for supporting students in completing their Learner Profiles.

Three Cheers to Ms. Urbiztondo for her support with the MAP testing makeup.

Three Cheers to Mr. Villafuerte for organizing the guest speaker and the electric car on campus.

Three Cheers to Mrs. Torky, Mrs. Harouny, Mr. Miller, and Ms. Spencer, who were in charge during my absence this week.

Three Cheers to Ms. Genidy for her work designing the disruptive technology space.

Three Cheers to our non-advisory teachers for their support of Student-Led Conferences.

Three Cheers to Mr. Kasal, Mr. El Bably, Ms. St Amand, Mr. White, Mr. Miller, and Mr. Vogel for leading the PRIME Trips presentation.

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 busy week that started with MAP tests, followed by different class projects, and ending – with a cherry on top – with the last social of the school year.

Each year we have students who transition in and out of the school, and this year is not the exception.

We had the incoming 6th graders visiting from the Elementary School on Wednesday and Thursday. These students had the opportunity to visit classes and meet their teachers.

As we prepare to welcome the current fifth graders into the middle school next year, we will be inviting their parents to the grade-six PRIME trip presentation next Monday, May 29th at 3:30 in room 115.

In physical education the students are learning to play baseball in the “striking and fielding” unit. For many of our students the skills can be challenging because they are still developing their eye-hand coordination.

We are excited to share that we are planning Ms. Heba Abdelnady’s visit, as part of our guest speaker program in the MS, particularly for Mr. Jorge Villafuerte’s class. The visit will take place on Tuesday May 30th, from 9:50 a.m. to 11:05 a.m. Please note that the guest speaker will be bringing an electric car as an opportunity to demonstrate and discuss with MS students some of the concepts being taught in class.

This is a reminder that on May 23rd, we will be hosting the Student-Led Conferences. You will be receiving an invitation from your child’s advisory teacher by next Tuesday. We understand that it can be tricky to be away from other commitments during the school day, however, we want you to keep the following in mind: during traditional parent-teacher conferences, students are mainly passive or even absent, as opposed to student-led conferences, where they go through a process of reflection and ownership of their learning journey. For grade eight students and parents, this will be a milestone in children’s learning transformation through their middle school experiences as they head off to high school next fall. We invite you to support your child’s learning journey, by being part of 100% parent participation in these conferences, together we can empower every child in the MS!

Also, on May 23rd, following the SLC, we will have a PRIME Trip presentation for all current 6th & 7th-grade parents. The presentation will take place in room 115 beginning at 3:15 pm. You will receive a newsletter from the trip leaders today.

To all grade eight parents, you are cordially invited to join us on Monday, June 5th at 6:00 PM for our 8th Grade Recognition Night, where we will celebrate your child’s successful completion of middle school and their future transition to high school. The ceremony will be held in the CAC Theater. We will start promptly at 6:00 PM and conclude with a reception on the HS field from 7:00-9:00 PM. This reception will include finger food, refreshments, and other surprises organized by the 8th-grade parent community to make this event a unique and memorable celebration for our students.

Thank you for your continuous support of the Middle School.

In Partnership,
Courtney Bailey
The Middle School Principal

Announcements

Moving on from CAC at the end of the year?
To help us plan for next year and In order to prepare your records, if you haven’t already done so, please use the link below to let us know if you are withdrawing from CAC at the end of this year.

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.

Elementary and Middle School records will be ready for pickup on or after the last day of school (June 7th) and High School records will be ready on or after June 15th.

Registrar’s office

HASSAN-WEBB AQUATICS CENTER
CAC SPRING AGE GROUP SWIM MEET 2023
Dear Swimmers and Parents,
We are pleased to announce our Fourth & Fifth Events of the year!
CAC SPRING AGE GROUP SWIM MEET – FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, May 19th and 20th!
Find more details HERE!

All Pro Dad event – May 24th
Calling All CAC Middle School and Elementary Students and Parents!
Join us for the last CAC All Pro Dad event for this school year! Siblings are welcome to attend!

Our next and last meeting for this school year is scheduled for 24 May (7:00 am in Middle School Room 115) and the topic is Honesty. Honesty is a core value we should teach our children. This quality will breed trustworthiness and will lead to success as kids grow. If your children want to be hired by future employers or build healthy relationships, they have to be trustworthy.

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

Summer Athletic Camp
Welcome to our exciting CAC start of the summer soccer and swimming camps only for CAC students! Over the course of two weeks, we will be combining the fun and excitement of soccer and swimming to create an unforgettable experience for all participants. Whether you are a seasoned athlete or just starting out, our coaches will provide personalized training to help you improve your skills and reach your goals. Participants can choose to do either soccer or swimming, or both.

Get ready to train, have fun, and make memories that will last a lifetime.

Please complete the Registration Form as soon as possible.

Contact Mahmoud mabdelfattah@cacegypt.org with any questions about soccer camp.
Contact Tatiana tpetrovna@cacegypt.org with any questions about swimming camp.

Mandatory Orientation for Grade 9 students – Mark Your Calendars!
Hello, Grade 8 families,
The High School Counselors enjoyed meeting you in February at the evening session to introduce high school held for parents as well as during advisory with students. We will meet with the 8th grade students again during another advisory in late May to talk more about the transition to high school, which will include a current Grade 9 student panel.

Today, I want to let you know about the Mandatory Orientation for Grade 9 students to be held in August so you can mark your calendars so that your student can attend.

The session will be held on campus on Tuesday, August 15th at lunch time (lunch will be served). Please plan to have your student be on campus that day from 12:30-1:30 pm for their orientation. We wanted to let you know now so your student can Save The Date and you can plan to have them on campus that day. Classes start on August 16th.

On behalf of myself, Mr. Semler and Ms. Stiles, we look forward to working with your students in high school next year!

Claudia Bean
HS Counselor

From the MS/HS Library 

All Books Due back May 28th!
Students, faculty and parents should all return their library books by Sunday May 28th. Once your library account is cleared you may check out books for the summer. If students do not clear their library account before the end of the school year, they may not receive their report cards.

The CAC Libraries will be open this Saturday 10am – 2pm!
Feel free to stop by to check out books or get some work done.

MS Activities & Sports

Good luck to our MS Volleyball and Basketball Teams
in the CISSA Tournament on May 19/20th!

Here are some important dates:
-Season 3 MS Volleyball is 6 weeks and runs April 10th to June 1st.
-Season 3 Activities run – March 19th – June 1st, all these activities run from 3:15 to 4:15pm.
-Season 3 HS Sports run March 23rd to May 30th

If you have any questions please email Meghan Ennis (mennis@cacegypt.org) or David Goetz (dgoetz@cacegypt.org).

Three Cheers

Three Cheers to our students who have worked hard to complete their Learner Profile.

Three Cheers to Ms. Urbiztondo for her support with the MAP testing make-up.

Three Cheers to Engy for her support with the Speaker Series.

Three Cheers to Marianne for her support of students, teachers and parents.

Middle School Principal’s Letter

Dear Parents,

Thank you for taking the time to read this week’s version of the News and Views.

In light of Teachers’ Appreciation Week, I want to start this week’s newsletter by recognizing the amazing group of teachers that we have.

It was another week of MAP testing and make-ups. From what I have heard, the students have shown tremendous growth, and there is still more data to come.

In seventh grade, students were in the science lab observing an experiment before they tackled the process.

On Tuesday and Wednesday nights, we had the Spring Music Festival. The beginning band and the concert band, along with the choir, did a phenomenal job showcasing their skills with their instruments and voices. On Wednesday, the string class students were awesome. Kudos on the music selection by Mr. McCuaig and Mr. Dzamashvili. It was two special evenings that gave our students an opportunity to shine in the Arts.

This is a reminder that on May 23rd, we will be hosting the Student-Led Conferences. You will be receiving an invitation from your child’s advisory teacher by next Tuesday. We place great emphasis in the way that students showcase their learning; therefore, we want to achieve 100% parent participation for these conferences. The reasoning behind this emphasis is student investment in the process. During traditional parent-teacher conferences, students are mainly passive or even absent, as opposed to student-led conferences, where they go through a process of reflection and ownership of their learning journey. For grade eight students and parents, this will be a milestone in children’s learning transformation through their middle school experiences as they head off to high school next fall.

Also, on May 23rd, following the SLC, we will have a PRIME Trip presentation for all current 6 & 7th-grade parents. The presentation will take place in room 115 beginning at 3:15 pm. You will receive a newsletter from the trip leaders today.

To all grade eight parents, you are cordially invited to join us on Monday, June 5th at 6:00 PM for our 8th Grade Recognition Night, where we will celebrate your child’s successful completion of Middle school and their future transition to High School. The ceremony will be held in the CAC Theater. We will start promptly at 6:00 PM and conclude with a reception on the HS field from 7:00-9:00 PM. This reception will include refreshments, finger foods, and other surprises organized by the 8th-grade parent community to make this event a unique and memorable celebration for our students.

Thank you for your continuous support of middle school.

In Partnership,
Courtney Bailey
The Middle School Principal

Announcements

Moving on from CAC at the end of the year?
To help us plan for next year and In order to prepare your records, if you haven’t already done so, please use the link below to let us know if you are withdrawing from CAC at the end of this year.

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.

Elementary and Middle School records will be ready for pickup on or after the last day of school (June 7th) and High School records will be ready on or after June 15th.

Registrar’s office

PYP Art Show

Save the date, May 18th 2023 for this year’s ECO-FAIR!
What is the ECO-Fair?
This is a student-organized environmental event hosted annually by the CAC Green Team to spread awareness about eco-excellence in Cairo and celebrate the planet we call home. Participants will Learn how our community can implement eco-friendly practices, Enjoy our sustainable vendors, and Contribute by donating electronics, clothing & recycling paper. Don’t miss our one-day-only CAC Thrift Store, recycled Material Fashion Show and raffle!

HERE is a list of the ECO Fair Sustainable Vendors/Entities 2023.
Please contact: greenteam@cacegypt.org if you have any questions.
CAC Green Team

All Pro Dad event – May 24th
Calling All CAC Middle School and Elementary Students and Parents!
Join us for the last CAC All Pro Dad event for this school year! Siblings are welcome to attend!

Our next and last meeting for this school year is scheduled for 24 May (7:00 am in Middle School Room 115) and the topic is Honesty. Honesty is a core value we should teach our children. This quality will breed trustworthiness and will lead to success as kids grow. If your children want to be hired by future employers or build healthy relationships, they have to be trustworthy.

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

Summer Athletic Camp
Welcome to our exciting CAC start of the summer soccer and swimming camps only for CAC students! Over the course of two weeks, we will be combining the fun and excitement of soccer and swimming to create an unforgettable experience for all participants. Whether you are a seasoned athlete or just starting out, our coaches will provide personalized training to help you improve your skills and reach your goals. Participants can choose to do either soccer or swimming, or both.

Get ready to train, have fun, and make memories that will last a lifetime.

Please complete the Registration Form as soon as possible.

Contact Mahmoud mabdelfattah@cacegypt.org with any questions about soccer camp.
Contact Tatiana tpetrovna@cacegypt.org with any questions about swimming camp.

HASSAN-WEBB AQUATICS CENTER
CAC SPRING AGE GROUP SWIM MEET 2023
Dear Swimmers and Parents,
We are pleased to announce our Fourth & Fifth Events of the year!
CAC SPRING AGE GROUP SWIM MEET – FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, May 19th and 20th!
Find more details HERE!

From the PTO

Mandatory Orientation for Grade 9 students – Mark Your Calendars!
Hello, Grade 8 families,
The High School Counselors enjoyed meeting you in February at the evening session to introduce high school held for parents as well as during advisory with students. We will meet with the 8th grade students again during another advisory in late May to talk more about the transition to high school, which will include a current Grade 9 student panel.

Today, I want to let you know about the Mandatory Orientation for Grade 9 students to be held in August so you can mark your calendars so that your student can attend.

The session will be held on campus on Tuesday, August 15th at lunch time (lunch will be served). Please plan to have your student be on campus that day from 12:30-1:30 pm for their orientation. We wanted to let you know now so your student can Save The Date and you can plan to have them on campus that day. Classes start on August 16th.

On behalf of myself, Mr. Semler and Ms. Stiles, we look forward to working with your students in high school next year!

Claudia Bean
HS Counselor

NESA Parents as Partners Series
ON-DEMAND LIBRARIES OF WEBINAR RECORDINGS
2020-2021 / 2021-2022 / 2022-2023

You may access the libraries and their over 35 webinar recordings at this link.

ACCESS ALL LIBRARIES

Parenting Together with Positive Discipline (Tweens/Teens) course is full
However, sign up for the 2023-24 Parenting Together Courses at CAC is now open!

Here are the course dates for the upcoming 2023-24 school year:

August 28 – October 16, 2023: Parents of Elementary Age Children (ages 3-11)
* course applies to children PK3 -Grade 5

October 23 – December 11, 2023: Parents of Tweens/Teens (ages 10-19)
* course applies to tweens & teens Grade 4 – 12

January 22 – March 18, 2024: Parents of Elementary Age Children (ages 3-11)
* course applies to children PK3 -Grade 5

March 25 – May 20, 2024: Parents of Tweens/Teens (ages 10-19)
* course applies to tweens & teens Grade 4 – 12

SPACE IS LIMITED! Sign up & save your spot today 2023-24 Course Sign Up Form

To learn more, visit the course blog at https://parentingtogether.edublogs.org/

If you have any questions, contact Carey Harris at charris@cacegypt.org

From the CAC PTO

From the MS/HS Library 

All Books Due back May 28th!
Students, faculty and parents should all return their library books by Sunday May 28th. Once your library account is cleared you may check out books for the summer. If students do not clear their library account before the end of the school year, they may not receive their report cards.

The CAC Libraries will be open this Saturday 10am – 2pm!
Feel free to stop by to check out books or get some work done.

MS Activities & Sports

Good luck to our MS Volleyball and Basketball Teams
in the CISSA Tournament on May 19/20th!

Here are some important dates:
-Season 3 MS Volleyball is 6 weeks and runs April 10th to June 1st.
-Season 3 Activities run – March 19th – June 1st, all these activities run from 3:15 to 4:15pm.
-Season 3 HS Sports run March 23rd to May 30th

If you have any questions please email Meghan Ennis (mennis@cacegypt.org) or David Goetz (dgoetz@cacegypt.org).

Three Cheers

Three Cheers to Ms. Harouny and Mr. Miller for their support of the SLC preparation.

Three Cheers to Mr. White, Ms. Tegenfeldt, Ms. Kremer, Ms. Godfrey, Ms. St-Amand, and Mr. Staley for proctoring the MAP test during LA/Math classes.

Three Cheers to Ms. Dolly, Mr. McCuaig, Mr. Dzamashvili, and Mr. Khalifa for their efforts with the Spring Music Festival.

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 had a four-day week, and we hope you enjoy your three-day weekend.

The students started MAP testing this week, and it will continue until the end of next week. Please support your child by sending a healthy snack from home and ensuring they get to bed at a reasonable time for eight hours of sleep.

With only five weeks remaining in the 2022-23 school year, many things are happening that we would like parents to engage in.

Next week on May 8th and 9th, we will have a Strings and Music Concert in the theater. The cost is free, please come out and listen to some good music. The following week we will have our final school social of the year on May 18th after school from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm.

On May 23rd, we will have our student-led conferences. During traditional parent-teacher conferences, students are mainly passive or even absent. One way to fix this is to put students at the lead, as they are the ones who are responsible for their work and progress and can best communicate the learning journey they have been on. This is the student’s moment to share their reflections on achievements and challenges with parents and seek assistance for the next academic year.

All grade eight parents, you are cordially invited to join us on Monday, June 5th at 6:00 PM for our 8th Grade Recognition Night, where we will celebrate your child’s successful completion of Middle school and their future transition to High School. The ceremony will be held in the CAC Theater. We will start promptly at 6:00 PM and conclude with a reception on the HS field from 7:00-9:00 PM. This reception will include refreshments, finger foods, and other surprises organized by the 8th-grade parent community to make this event a unique and memorable celebration for our students.

Thank you for your continuous support of middle school.

In Partnership,
Courtney Bailey
The Middle School Principal

Announcements

Moving on from CAC at the end of the year?
To help us plan for next year and In order to prepare your records, if you haven’t already done so, please use the link below to let us know if you are withdrawing from CAC at the end of this year.

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.

Elementary and Middle School records will be ready for pickup on or after the last day of school (June 7th) and High School records will be ready on or after June 15th.

Registrar’s office

Booster Ball!
Let’s Have a Ball! We have gone through so much in the last few years, but our school spirit has never wavered. It’s time to celebrate our CAC spirit and what our community can accomplish together!

You are warmly invited to the
Booster Ball—Celebrating CAC Spirit, on May 12, 7-11pm at CAC.

Come enjoy live music, dancing and dinner by Sage.
Tickets at 2750 EGP available at the Spirit Store weekdays 8-10am and 230-4pm or contact BoosterBall@cacegypt.org

From the PTO

Mandatory Orientation for Grade 9 students – Mark Your Calendars!
Hello, Grade 8 families,
The High School Counselors enjoyed meeting you in February at the evening session to introduce high school held for parents as well as during advisory with students. We will meet with the 8th grade students again during another advisory in late May to talk more about the transition to high school, which will include a current Grade 9 student panel.

Today, I want to let you know about the Mandatory Orientation for Grade 9 students to be held in August so you can mark your calendars so that your student can attend.

The session will be held on campus on Tuesday, August 15th at lunch time (lunch will be served). Please plan to have your student be on campus that day from 12:30-1:30 pm for their orientation. We wanted to let you know now so your student can Save The Date and you can plan to have them on campus that day. Classes start on August 16th.

On behalf of myself, Mr. Semler and Ms. Stiles, we look forward to working with your students in high school next year!

Claudia Bean
HS Counselor

NESA Parents as Partners Series
ON-DEMAND LIBRARIES OF WEBINAR RECORDINGS
2020-2021 / 2021-2022 / 2022-2023

You may access the libraries and their over 35 webinar recordings at this link.

ACCESS ALL LIBRARIES

Save the date, May 18th 2023 for this year’s ECO-FAIR!
What is the ECO-Fair?
This is a student-organized environmental event hosted annually by the CAC Green Team to spread awareness about eco-excellence in Cairo and celebrate the planet we call home. Participants will Learn how our community can implement eco-friendly practices, Enjoy our sustainable vendors, and Contribute by donating electronics, clothing & recycling paper. Don’t miss our one-day-only CAC Thrift Store and Recycled Material Fashion Show.

If you are passionate about recycling arts and crafts, you may have the opportunity to display your project at this year’s Eco-Fair!

If you know of any sustainable local brands in Egypt you are welcome to send them our invite: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfon2SYvR1Klk8KwYjvapapdS6c1osEUh9pLg7bGbG2AHeuwg/viewform

Please contact: greenteam@cacegypt.org if you have any questions

CAC Green Team

Parenting Together with Positive Discipline (Tweens/Teens) course is full
However, sign up for the 2023-24 Parenting Together Courses at CAC is now open!

Here are the course dates for the upcoming 2023-24 school year:

August 28 – October 16, 2023: Parents of Elementary Age Children (ages 3-11)
* course applies to children PK3 -Grade 5

October 23 – December 11, 2023: Parents of Tweens/Teens (ages 10-19)
* course applies to tweens & teens Grade 4 – 12

January 22 – March 18, 2024: Parents of Elementary Age Children (ages 3-11)
* course applies to children PK3 -Grade 5

March 25 – May 20, 2024: Parents of Tweens/Teens (ages 10-19)
* course applies to tweens & teens Grade 4 – 12

SPACE IS LIMITED! Sign up & save your spot today 2023-24 Course Sign Up Form

To learn more, visit the course blog at https://parentingtogether.edublogs.org/

If you have any questions, contact Carey Harris at charris@cacegypt.org

From the CAC PTO

From the MS/HS Library 

All Books Due back May 28th!
Students, faculty and parents should all return their library books by Sunday May 28th. Once you library account is cleared you may check out books for the summer. If students do not clear their library account before the end of the school year, they may not receive their report cards.

The CAC Libraries will be open this Saturday 10am – 2pm!
Feel free to stop by to check out books or get some work done.

MS Activities & Sports

Here are some important dates:
-Season 3 MS Volleyball is 6 weeks and runs April 10th to June 1st.
-Season 3 Activities run – March 19th – June 1st, all these activities run from 3:15 to 4:15pm.
-Season 3 HS Sports run March 23rd to May 30th

If you have any questions please email Meghan Ennis (mennis@cacegypt.org) or David Goetz (dgoetz@cacegypt.org).

Three Cheers

Three Cheers to Ms. Harouny, and Mr. Miller for their work on the Learning Portrait.

Three Cheers to Language Arts and Math teachers for proctoring the MAP testing.

Three Cheers to Ms. Fides for leading the Wednesday Wellness session on the MS Lawn.