Students singing the Uruguayan national anthem during the opening ceremony of the festivities celebrating the end of term 2005.

Sixth graders hand over the national colors to new flag bearers from the fifth grade.

School principal Carmen Lopez, left, of the "Martin Luther King" public school, receives an American flag previously flown over the U.S. Embassy Montevideo from Mrs. Kristin Nealon, wife of the U.S. Chargé D'Affaires James Nealon, and A/Deputy Chief of Mission Linda Gonzalez during the festivities celebrating the end of school year 2005 on December 16. The embassy donated books, school supplies, a digital video camera, a DVD projector, hats, and several board games.

Sixth graders performing the traditional Uruguayan folk dance "Pericon Nacional".

A colorful performance by fourth grade students.

It was an emotional moment for sixth graders as their last year in elementary school came to an end.

Students showing off their report cards to Assistant Public Affairs officer Thomas Hamm.

Assistant Public Affairs officer Thomas Hamm, left, and A/Deputy Chief of Mission Linda Gonzalez join students in celebrating their last day in class as the 2005 school year came to an end.