[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 149 (Wednesday, October 23, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1547]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      CONGRATULATING UNITED NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN ALEXIS, IL

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                           HON. CHERI BUSTOS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 23, 2013

  Mrs. BUSTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate United North 
Elementary School in Alexis, IL, which has been recognized as a 2013 
National Blue Ribbon School and will be honored next month at a 
ceremony here in Washington.
   As the mother of three sons who were educated by our public schools, 
I know firsthand the importance of a high-quality education and I am 
proud that students in our community are learning at one of the best 
schools in the nation. United North Elementary has implemented several 
programs that identify struggling students early and provide them with 
individual attention to make sure all students have an opportunity to 
succeed. They have seen great results in students' math and reading 
abilities and I am happy they have been recognized for their 
achievements.
   United North also succeeds in involving the whole community in 
education. Along with regular parent-teacher conferences and an active 
PTO, the school hosts classroom visits during American Education Week 
and recently started a Very Special Person Day for students to bring 
adult visitors to the school.
   Mr. Speaker, I again want to congratulate United North Elementary 
School and Principal Sue Wilson for this remarkable achievement and I 
thank them for their service to students in our community.

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