Regular classes are completed. Today is a work day as the expatriate teachers are cleaning their rooms and checking out. The office will be open today for parents.
BBQ: There will be a community party tonight around sunset at the school. The parents want to thank the staff for their contributions throughout the years. See Wadad and Raquel for more information.
Student Awards: We held our annual awards ceremony yesterday. The awards reflect our mission. We reward those characteristics and habits that we try to instill in our students. The 2007-2008 awards were as follows:
Accelerated Reader
1. Isaac B. 2. Clint T. 3. Maria Jose G. 4. Fabio M. 5. Salvatore T Honorable Mention: Carlos Ch.
Attendance (Perfect Attendance) – Steven E. (Outstanding Attendance) – Owen K., Arianna M., Carlos Ch.
Improved English – Jorge Antonio, Anthony M. (Grade 4) , Dean M.
Best Athletes – elementary Jorge Antonio, secondary Diego S.
Citizenship/Community Service- Michael & Brandon C.
Spanish – Maria Jose G., Fabio M., Katheren M.
Art – Maria Jose / Arianna / Kary L. / Audrey G. / Lilibeth S.
Top Students –
Kinder- Valeria R. / Joaquin B.
1 – Sebastian G. / Enzo O.
2 – Sarah J.
3 – Maria Jose G.
4 – Salvatore T.
5 – Isaac B.
6- Fabrizio M.
9/10 – Lilibeth S.
Director’s Award for Embodying EA Values: Katheren M.
Farewell Ceremony: It was the most tears I have seen ever at the school. Students, teachers, and parents were all crying. We bid farewell to the following students and teachers:
- Bill, Nadia, Ocean, Owen & Oliver Kralovec (Serbia)
- Isaac Bonilla (Mexico)
- Joaquin Bonilla (Colombia)
- Shaun & Susan Fitzpatrick (Colorado, USA)
- Sherri Moore (Canada)
- William Flinn (Iowa)
- Andy Kralovec (Michigan)
- Odalys Olchowy (Mexico)
- Cesar Salazar (San Mateo)
- Alejandra & Sebastian Chavez-Wells (Bahrain)
The tears are a testament to the work we do here.
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