[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 159 (Thursday, October 29, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2669]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING BROOKSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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                         HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 29, 2009

  Mrs. McCARTHY of New York. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
the students, faculty and staff of the Brookside Elementary School and 
congratulate them for having received the prestigious Blue Ribbon 
School Award. The Blue Ribbon Schools Program recognizes schools that 
make significant progress in closing the achievement gap or whose 
students achieve at very high levels.
  The teachers and staff at Brookside School aim to provide a rigorous 
yet nurturing environment where on-going academic, social and emotional 
support is provided so all students can realize their potential. 
Brookside School has the advantage of small class sizes which creates 
an atmosphere where each child is recognized for his or her individual 
gifts and talents.
  Character education is woven throughout the curriculum at Brookside 
Elementary School. Each month, the school hosts ``BBOTB'', Brookside 
Brings out the Best, Assembly, where students are recognized for 
excellent citizenship, character, effort, respect, neatness and 
organization. As a member of the Committee for Education and Labor, I 
have the privilege of learning about school both locally and 
nationally. The future of this country depends on the hopes and dreams 
of its children. Our community, and our nation, is enhanced by the 
contributions of high achieving students like those at Brookside 
Elementary School. Additionally, I would like to recognize the work of 
the teachers and administrators who dedicate their lives to their 
students. The staff is the back-bone of the student's success and I 
thank them for all that they do on a daily basis.
  Madam Speaker, it is with pride and admiration I offer my thanks and 
recognition to the Brookside Elementary School.

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