[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 98 (Friday, July 11, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1403]
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                  TRIBUTE TO CAMELOT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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                            HON. ADAM SMITH

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 10, 1997

  Mr. ADAM SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure 
to congratulate Camelot Elementary School in Auburn, WA, for their 
recent selection as a Blue Ribbon School. It is an honor to have this 
school in the Ninth Congressional District. Only 263 schools nationwide 
are awarded this honor. The Blue Ribbon School status is awarded to 
schools which have strong leadership; a clear vision, and sense of 
mission that is shared by all connected with the school; high-quality 
teaching; challenging, up-to-date curriculum; policies and practices 
that ensure a safe environment conducive to learning; a solid 
commitment to parental involvement; and evidence that the school helps 
all students achieve high standards.
  I commend the staff, students, and parents of Camelot Elementary 
School for their hard work in building an effective community for 
learning. The focus on literacy and assuring students obtain the 
essential skills needed for life is absolutely necessary and I am glad 
we have Camelot Elementary School as an example for how we need to work 
toward in educating our children.

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