[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 55 (Thursday, April 25, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E640]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          A TRIBUTE TO THE LUCY BARNSLEY SCHOOL, ROCKVILLE, MD

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                       HON. CONSTANCE A. MORELLA

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 25, 1996

  Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, I rise in tribute to the students, 
faculty, and parents of the Lucy Barnsley School in Rockville, MD on 
the occasion of the thirtieth anniversary of their school. The Lucy 
Barnsley School opened in 1965 for elementary school children and is 
currently responsible for educating 542 students from kindergarten 
through fifth grade.
  Lucy Barnsley is one of four elementary centers in Montgomery County 
for highly gifted students in grades four and five. In 1979, a program 
for deaf and hearing-impaired students was incorporated into the 
regular teaching program. The school boasts a unique fifth grade 
singing group known as the Fabulous Flying Fingers. Under the direction 
of Theresa Burdett, the group uses sign language to communicate the 
meaning of their songs to the hearing-impaired. The group has performed 
on two occasions at the White House.
  The Lucy Barnsley School demonstrates its dedication to children and 
their education through innovative programs like the Fabulous Flying 
Fingers. Principal William Beckman emphasizes the importance of 
innovative teaching methods, team teaching techniques, and a strong 
sense of cooperation among the faculty at Lucy Barnsley.
  Please join me in congratulating the Lucy Barnsley School on 30 years 
of dedication to the education of children in Rockville and best wishes 
for 30 more to come.

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