[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 28 (Monday, February 13, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E327-E328]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


          CONGRATULATORY REMARKS FOR ROBERTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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                            HON. KEN BENTSEN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 13, 1995
  Mr. BENTSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize one of the 
premier magnet schools 
[[Page E328]] in Texas, Oran M. Roberts Elementary School in Houston. 
Roberts Elementary recently received the Texas Successful Schools Award 
for Exemplary Academic Performance--one of only 67 schools throughout 
the State to receive this prestigious and well-deserved honor.
  The Texas Successful Schools Award is given each year by the Governor 
and the Texas commissioner of education to schools that demonstrate a 
high rate of attendance among its students and a score of 90 percent or 
above for grades 3-5 on TAAS, the statewide achievement test which 
measures students' proficiency in reading, writing, and mathematics.
  Roberts Elementary takes a unique and creative approach to learning. 
With students from over 40 countries and an emphasis on fine arts and 
physical development, Roberts has brought a highly international flavor 
and a diverse curriculum to its students. Strong parent involvement and 
vigorous community support, in addition to a cutting-edge science 
program, computer lab, and new library, enabled the school to excel in 
providing a quality education to all its students.
  One of Roberts Elementary's most outstanding programs is its fine 
arts program. Student artwork has been displayed throughout Houston, at 
the Children's Museum, the Museum of Natural Sciences, and other local 
businesses. The school is currently working on a mural which will be 
sent to a school in Turkey as part of the Houston International 
Festival.
  I congratulate the 525 students and their principal and teachers at 
Roberts, and I wish them well as they will continue to strive for 
achievement in the field of education.


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