[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 77 (Thursday, May 22, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1057]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      SIEFERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CELEBRATES 100TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY

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                         HON. GERALD D. KLECZKA

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 22, 2003

  Mr. KLECZKA. Mr. Speaker, on Thursday, May 29, 2003, Siefert 
Elementary School will be celebrating its 100th Year Anniversary, a 
historic event in the education of Milwaukee's youth.
  Originally called Ninth District #1 when its doors were opened in 
1903, the school was renamed Siefert Elementary School after Henry O.R. 
Siefert, who served as principal for 16 years. Siefert retired from 
Milwaukee Public Schools in 1922 at the age of 82, after serving 
Milwaukee area students for 63 years in numerous capacities, including 
teacher, principal and superintendent of the Milwaukee Public School 
System.
  Located in the Midtown Neighborhood of Milwaukee, a community with 
diversity at its core, the school currently serves students from Head 
Start through 5th grade, and its mission is to ensure that all students 
reach their academic potential and become responsible, well-rounded 
citizens. The curriculum trains children to become competent, creative 
problem solvers, particularly in science and mathematics, and to be 
familiar with current technological advances.
  Siefert Elementary challenges its young people, helping them develop 
the independent thinking skills they will need as they move beyond the 
halls of this outstanding school. It encourages each student to be an 
active partner in his or her individualized education program, working 
to achieve personal excellence in academics, communications, emotional 
intelligence and life planning in order to become a self-directed, 
contributing member of society. This Milwaukee Public School begins the 
process of equipping students with the tools required to function 
successfully in the global economy of the 21st century.
  Celebrating 100 years of public education is a testament to how great 
things can be accomplished when students, teachers, administrators and 
parents work together. I salute Siefert Elementary efforts, and extend 
my best wishes for continued success in providing quality education for 
young people in our community.




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