[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 62 (Tuesday, April 17, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E486]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      IN RECOGNITION OF BRAMBLETON MIDDLE SCHOOL'S INAUGURAL YEAR

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                         HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 17, 2018

  Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Brambleton 
Middle School in Ashburn, Virginia as they celebrate their inaugural 
year with a Day on Capitol Hill.
  Since its opening in August 2017, Principal Renee Dawson and the 
entire faculty and staff has worked tirelessly to ensure the high 
quality of education to students from every background and creed.
  Brambleton Middle School upholds the mission to empower all students 
to make meaningful contributions to the world. Built on the acronym, 
C.L.I.M.B., Brambleton faculty and staff work to Create, Lead, Inspire, 
Motivate, and Believe in the power of diversity to foster a community 
of excellence. In thanks to this dedicated faculty and staff; 
Brambleton Middle School students are achieving remarkable things in 
the classroom while also expanding their horizons through 
extracurricular activities including VEX robotics and the Civil War 
History Book club. The Eighth Grade recently organized a kindness 
brigade, putting out Random Acts of Kindness Magnets around the school. 
Coming from a family of educators, I understand the impact that 
teachers and other school staff can have on our children. With that in 
mind, I am proud of the faculty and staff at Brambleton Middle School 
who foster personal and educational growth through their approachable 
and collaborative methodology inside and out of the classroom. 
Principal Dawson has been passionate about building a cohesive path for 
her students with the philosophy that it takes a community to raise 
children, and together as a school, we will be that positive impact in 
our community. Before the first day of school, Principal Dawson invited 
all sixth-graders to write her a letter asking for feedback on their 
individual learning experiences. From this letter-writing campaign, 
Principal Dawson and the Brambleton Middle School community formed the 
BAM Ambassadors, a group of 30 kids selected to serve the community as 
school leaders. By soliciting suggestions and forming the BAM 
Ambassadors, Principal Dawson and the Brambleton Middle School 
leadership team set a foundation for the school as it continues to 
grow.
  The hard work these students put towards their academics and their 
unwavering commitment to civic engagement is inspiring. I hope their 
curiosity and tenacity persists in future endeavors, and they continue 
to make a difference.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in recognizing 
Brambleton Middle School's inaugural year, and I wish each student many 
more successes as they continue their education.

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