[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9374]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               CONGRATULATING MARTHA BROWN MIDDLE SCHOOL

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                     HON. LOUISE McINTOSH SLAUGHTER

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 19, 2012

  Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, it is my esteemed honor to congratulate 
Martha Brown Middle School for being designated as a New York State and 
National ``School to Watch.'' It is a pleasure to acknowledge Martha 
Brown's Principal David Dunn, the Fairport School Board, the 
administration, teachers, faculty and students upon receiving this 
award as one of only seven newly designated schools in New York State 
to be honored with this distinction.
  The recognition as a national School to Watch means that Martha Brown 
excels in each of the seven Essential Elements of Standards--Focused 
Middle Level Schools and Programs. Those seven Essential Elements are: 
a philosophy and mission that reflect the intellectual and 
developmental needs and characteristics of young adolescents; an 
educational program that is comprehensive, challenging, purposeful, 
integrated, relevant, and standards-based; an organization and 
structure that support both academic excellence and personal 
development; classroom instruction appropriate to the needs and 
characteristics of young adolescents provided by skilled and 
knowledgeable teachers; strong educational leadership and 
administration that encourage, facilitate, and sustain involvement, 
participation, and leadership; a network of academic and personal 
support available for all students; and professional learning and staff 
development for all staff that are ongoing, planned, purposeful, and 
collaboratively developed.
  It is especially meaningful for me to know that a school within New 
York State's 28th Congressional District and my hometown of Fairport 
has achieved this prestigious honor. It is a true testament to the hard 
work of the teachers, administrators, and students. The fact that 
Martha Brown Middle School has been selected from among many qualified 
middle schools speaks volumes about the school's character and 
dedication to academic excellence.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Martha 
Brown Middle School of Fairport Central School District on this well-
earned honor. As a ``School to Watch,'' Martha Brown serves as a 
shining example for other middle schools throughout our entire nation.

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