[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 72 (Friday, June 10, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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              A TRIBUTE TO BURTONSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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                       HON. CONSTANCE A. MORELLA

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 10, 1994

  Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure I rise to pay 
tribute to Burtonsville Elementary School. Burtonsville earned a Blue-
Ribbon Excellence in Education Award this year from the U.S. Department 
of Education for providing students, faculty, and parents with an 
environment rich in opportunity and resources for development. 
Burtonsville has been chosen a Blue Ribbon winner from nominees across 
the country because of its effective ideals and practices.
  In the last few years, Burtonsville has undergone considerable 
changes in the school's population and enrollment. More than 600 
students ranging from Head Start to fifth grade attend the school. 
Encompassing a new district, students represent the diverse community 
surrounding the school. Minority students compromise almost half the 
school's enrollment; there is a large ESOL program to help over a dozen 
foreign students.
  This year, Burtonsville modernized and expanded its facilities. 
Undaunted by the necessary displacement while the construction went on, 
the staff and students united to involve the community in a 40th 
birthday celebration. They concentrated on the history of their school, 
the relocation turned into a celebration of the community's past. 
Moving into the new building proved a great success, culminating with a 
wonderful birthday celebration.
  ``Success for every student,'' the motto of Burtonsville Elementary, 
can best be seen in the emphasis not only on academic life, but also on 
extracurricular and special programs. Led by Principal Dawn Ellis, the 
staff devotes time and energy to create special activities meant to 
build students' self-esteem. parents and members of the community 
contribute to this success through hours of volunteer service. The 
support network around Burtonsville ensures that children will have 
many exciting opportunities inside and outside the school.
  I commend the staff, students, and parents for their hard work and 
dedication in making Burtonsville Elementary School a Blue Ribbon 
winner.

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