A Message from Gregory Woo

Thank you so much for all the help, guidnce, and wisdom you have given me throughout my nine wonderful years at CAIS. It makes me sad to see you leave the office that has been yours for eight long, memorable years. I will miss your merry presence every time I go and visit CAIS. I wish you the best of luck for your time in Africa and in life. You will always have a place in my heart. Once again, thank you, but there are no words to describe how thankful I am for all that you have given CAIS. We will miss you, please visit!
Sincerely,
Gregory Woo

Potty Proclamation

Whereas Andy is a male,
whereas moms are not,
whereas men's rooms are for males,
whereas moms have women's rooms at their disposal,
whereas even ATM etiquette allows users a respectable space to conduct business in privacy,
whereas there exist seats in Min's office,
whereas there exists an inviting fishie bench at the end of the hall,
let it be known that today, Friday, June 12, 2009,
Andrew W. Corcoran,

Head of School at Chinese American International School

at the International Schools Campus located at

150 Oak, 55 Page, and 41 Waller

in the Civic Center district of

the City & County of San Francisco,

State of California

is hereby presented with this

Perpetual Privy Privacy Pass

which shall not be revoked or ignored at any time.

--Granted this day by Da Pot Stirrers' Posse

What this means is that when this Head of School, whether current or former, heads for the head, let it be known to one and all (Winnie & Barbara), he's off the clock--so a) make an appointment, b) wait in Min's office, c) park on the fishie bench & be patient (there's no hidden escape hatch and secret corridor), or d) stay back at least three sidewalk squares!
In odda words, when Andy like use da kine lua, no boddah him, yeah? Sorry brah, pidgin is as bilingual as I can get. If it makes you feel any better, just think of Betty trying to visit the powder room in peace where all those moms ARE allowed! ;o)

Greetings from the Lau Ohana

Andy,

Nothing is more important to us than family. During your tenure, we have entrusted our sons Nicholas, Zachary, and Erik to CAIS. A great deal of our faith and confidence in CAIS has been due to your caring and leadership.

We will always remember seeing you in the hallways and in the yards stopping and being greeted by the children. There were many times when our sons would say hello and you would always take the time to share with them. We admired the kind and gentle way that you dealt with the trials and tribulations as the Head of School. Our school and children have grown, and will continue to grow, as a result of your dedication and hard work.

We will always be appreciative of your sacrifice and commitment to our school and our family. We will always cherish the memory that you are part of our family too.

It has been an honor and a privilege to know you.

Mahalo nui loa,

Fred, Barbara, Nick, Zachary, and Erik Lau

From Alec Ng

Hi Mr. Corcoran,

I had a great time while you were at CAIS, and eating lunch with you was just as fun. I remember when you told me why you liked the Dodgers, but I still liked the Giants much better. And every time at the Mass Greeting, you would make a brave attempt to say a Chinese introduction, my friends and I would laugh. But remember Mr. Corcoran, we made fun of you out of love…just kidding. Thank you Mr. Corcoran and I hope you start watching the Giants games.

-Alec