[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 91 (Thursday, May 25, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E723]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING DIANE PATRICK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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                          HON. MARC A. VEASEY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 25, 2017

  Mr. VEASEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Diane Patrick 
Elementary School in the Arlington Independent School District for 
their recognition as a ``Capturing Kids' Hearts National Showcase 
School'' for the 2016-2017 academic year.
  Diane Patrick Elementary School opened in August 2015 with the aim of 
ensuring that its students were provided exceptional learning 
opportunities in a safe and emotionally supportive learning 
environment. From its inception, Diane Patrick Elementary's campus was 
designed with the students' interests at the forefront.
  Prior to its construction, school leaders performed extensive 
research on which program to implement, examining the most successful 
programs at the highest performing schools across the country. The 
leaders at Diane Patrick Elementary School ultimately chose to work 
with the Flippen Group to bring their ``Capturing Kids Hearts'' program 
to its campus. As a part of the program, teachers and staff use 
innovative methods that increase students' connectedness with both 
peers and adults on campus, and create an environment where students 
are excited to learn.
  For its dedication to the ``Capturing Kids Hearts'' program, Diane 
Patrick Elementary earned national recognition as a ``Capturing Kids' 
Hearts National Showcase Schools'' award recipient for the 2016-2017 
school year from the Flippen Group. Showcase schools were selected 
based on how well the schools implemented their processes as well as 
demonstrating progress in attendance, discipline, climate/culture, and 
academics. As part of the selection process, a Flippen group team 
visited each nominated campus to gather data and perform interviews. A 
survey was performed to get feedback on the climate and culture of the 
campus, as well as its conduciveness to learning.
  I honor Diane Patrick Elementary School for their outstanding 
dedication to creating a safe and emotionally supportive learning 
environment.

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