[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 75 (Wednesday, June 4, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1103-E1104]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 A TRIBUTE TO MEADOWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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                           HON. BRAD SHERMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 4, 1997

  Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize excellence in 
education and to congratulate Meadows Elementary School as a U.S. 
Department of Education Blue Ribbon School.
  The Blue Ribbon Schools Program is an outstanding program which 
challenges schools across the Nation to rise up and meet the 
educational goals of the 21st century. In order to qualify, schools 
must demonstrate clear leadership, high quality teaching, a solid 
commitment to parental involvement, and finally, evidence that the 
school helps all students to achieve high standards.
  Meadows Elementary has not only achieved but has surpassed these 
goals. At Meadows teachers and students view themselves as a community 
of learners taking every opportunity to turn a problem into a chance to 
excel. It is this dedication to the true ideals of learning that I 
honor Meadows Elementary School.

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  Meadows Elementary is successful today largely because of the 
dedication of its parents and teachers. Every day teachers begin the 
school day before any other school in the district so that they can, 
have time to share ideas and train one another. Parents provide 
additional support in whatever form that they can, be it at home or 
school. One weekend several parents and teachers volunteered their time 
to help wire the school so that every classroom could have internet 
access. It is that extra effort to strive for scholastic achievement 
which has made Meadows a Blue Ribbon School.
  I join the parents, teachers, staff, and students of Meadows 
Elementary and the city of Thousand Oaks in recognizing Meadows 
Elementary for its contributions toward teaching and the development of 
future leaders for our Nation. As a Blue Ribbon School, Meadows 
Elementary stands as an example for other schools in our community and 
our Nation.

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