Board of Directors Election Results – As a result of the first on line voting for Board of Directors that took place Tuesday May 22 the following Board members were elected for new terms:    

            Treasurer -        George Spence

            Secretary -        Alejandro Ruiz 

There is one Member at Large position that will be vacant for only one year since it is presently held by George Spence but he is now the new Treasurer. Thus, Manuel Caceres has been chosen to fill that position for the year. In addition there were two Member at Large positions open for possible re-election. The winners of that election are:

            Maria Alexia Selman

            Antonio Ramos

The remainder of the Board stays the same for the coming school year:
            President -        Katia Rodriguez

            Vice President-  Chris Paniagua

            Member at Large- Kellee Brown

PTO Election Results: The following is the slate of new officers and members at large for next year’s PTO:

              Michele Lalo -              President                                  

Aimee Arbaje -             Vice President

Angela Billini -              Treasurer

Jennifer Reinecker -      Secretary

Carolina Silva -             Elementary School Chair

Claudia Freixas -          Middle School Chair

Lena Besosa -              High School Chair

Members at Large

Cristiane Van Arsdale

Nathalie Selman de Debes

Maria Robledo

Mercedes Planas Diez

Katherine Rood

Family Fun Day Wish List Fulfilled –Here are the items that will be purchased for the School from the proceeds of that event. Once again thank you to all the CMS Community members who came out to support the school and make these purchases possible. 

Polypropylene Heavy Duty Climbing Net

Canopy Shelter for shade during Soccer Games

Ground Anchors for the Canopy Shelters

Batting Cage Net

And the following Mimio equipment for the Health room

MimioTeach

MimioTeach Stylus Stylus tips (5 pack)

MimioVote - 24 handsets

MimioPad

Distinguished Alumni Award - In 2003 CMS initiated the tradition of turning the CMS graduating seniors into CMS alumni. The event is held at the US Ambassador’s residence with the presence of the graduates and their parents, the senior class teachers and past and present Board members.   As part of the tradition, the Alumni Association has named a Distinguished Alumni for the year and that Alumni is invited to speak about the meaning of his / her time at CMS as it pertains to their later career and how, as a CMS alumni, one is inspired to give back to society in some way for their privileged education. Past Distinguished Alumni so awarded are:

2003      Simon Suarez                                  2004      Dr. Juan Batlle

2005      Manuel Grullon                                2006      Julio Santos Munne

2007      Ligia Bonetti                                    2008      Todd Martinez

2009      Mary Fernandez                               2010      Dr. Jose Rafael Yunen

2011      Gregory Castleman                         

The award for 2012 is being presented to Steven Puig, graduate of the class of 1978 for his leadership in the área of international financing and as present Vice President for the Private Sector and Non-Sovereign Guaranteed Operations of Inter American Development Bank. We look forward to hearing his inspiring words on June 6.

Safe Travels to our Faculty that Move On  

The following teachers will be leaving Carol Morgan School this year.  They will all be missed.  Let's wish them all safe travels as they move to their new homes.

Kris Bumpus                 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Paul Napier                   Santiago, Chile

James Standefer          USA

                                                    Diane Bahrenburg       Zagreb, Croatia

                                                    Elizabeth Johnston      Addis Abbaba, Ethiopia

                                                    Laurie Stuchlick           Buenos Aires, Argentina

                                                    Jason Bee                    Hong Kong

                                                    Ellen Bagnato              Bangkok, Thailand

                                                    Greg Bagnato              Bangkok, Thailand

                                                    Laura Napier                Santiago, Chile

                                                    David Bahrenburg       Zagreb, Croatia

                                                    Zach Post                     Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

                                                    Jeff Tomlinson              Colorado, USA

                                                    Sofia Udner                   Arizona,  USA

                                                    Noreen Corcoran          USA

                                                    Maria Alvarez                 New York, USA

                                                    Thomas Potter               Texas, USA

                                                    Teresa Bee                    Hong Kong

Calendar Dates for Next Year

As you begin to plan your summer vacation or book your tickets for the vacations coming up during the 2012-13 school year, the following dates will be helpful to you.

First Day of School for students             August 27

Christmas Vacation Begins                    December 22

First Day back to school after break      January 14

Spring Break begins                                March 23

First Day back after Spring Break          April 1

Last Day of School                                   June 14     

To everyone in the CMS Community   

Wherever you are in the world, have a safe and rejuvenating summer.  Do exciting things and keep the minds of your sons and daughters active and challenged.  Ask them critical thinking questions and keep them reading.  No two skills could be more important when it comes to being prepared for their next grade level.      We look forward to seeing you back here in the 2012-13 school year.   And for those that are leaving the CMS community we also wish you success in your new homes and schools.  We hope that you stay in contact with us and come back to visit CMS soon.