[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 110 (Friday, June 23, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E608]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




CONGRATULATING BEN F. KOLB MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR EARNING HISTORIC STATE AND 
          NATIONAL RECOGNITION IN THE SCHOOLS TO WATCH PROGRAM

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                           HON. PETE AGUILAR

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 23, 2023

  Mr. AGUILAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ben F. Kolb 
Middle School students, teachers and administrators by congratulating 
them on being nationally recognized in the Schools to Watch Program, 
Kolb Middle School, located in the City of Rialto, was one of 36 new 
California schools selected in the Schools to Watch program in 2023.
  The Schools to Watch program recognizes schools that demonstrate a 
strong commitment to academic excellence, foster positive school 
culture and support holistic student development. Schools chosen for 
this prestigious award are high-performing, model schools that 
demonstrate responsiveness to the needs of young students, social 
equity and exceptional academic performance.
  Today, I offer my hearty congratulations to former Principal Armando 
Urteaga and his dedicated staff for their commitment to their students 
for not only developing a well-rounded academic curriculum, but also 
providing Social-Emotional Learning support. By ensuring their students 
develop healthy identities, learn how to manage their emotions and make 
responsible and caring decisions, Kolb Middle School has allowed Rialto 
students to thrive.
  I'm incredibly proud of the hard work of our Kolb Cougars and 
celebrate the accomplishments of all the California schools recognized 
as Schools to Watch this year.

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