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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
RECOGNIZING MARY SNOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I am delighted to commend Mary Snow
Elementary School in Bangor, ME, on being named a 2019 National Blue
Ribbon Exemplary High Performing School. Serving 240 students in the
fourth and fifth grades, this outstanding school is one of only 367
schools across the country this year to receive Blue Ribbon recognition
from the U.S. Department of Education.
Created in 1982, the Blue Ribbon Schools Program honors public and
private schools that are either academically superior in their States
or that demonstrate significant gains in student achievement. The
schools singled out for this national recognition are models of high
educational standards and accountability.
The Blue Ribbon designation continues a tradition of quality
education in Bangor. Last year, the pre-kindergarten through third
grade Fruit Street Elementary School, which sends students to Mary
Snow, was recognized as a Blue Ribbon School.
Although students attend Mary Snow School for only 2 years, teachers
and staff strive to build positive relationships with students and
their families and create a welcoming atmosphere. The school involves
families by hosting 10 events each year that encourage parents and
guardians to become involved in their child's education.
The Bangor School Department's mission is ``Academic Excellence for
All.'' At Mary Snow, students are encouraged to develop their full
potential. The core curriculum of language arts, math, science, and
social studies is rigorous, yet provides the flexibility for individual
students to learn at their own pace.
Mary Snow is committed to helping students pursue their interests and
to discover new ones. Strong visual and performing arts programs
encourage creativity. Physical education encourages healthy lifestyles.
Technology is integrated into the classroom so that students develop
the skills to succeed in the 21st century economy.
Faculty, parents, and community members are committed to both
academic excellence and each child's social, emotional, and physical
health. Faculty work to ensure a safe and secure learning environment
and to develop strong and collaborative relationships with parents and
community members. An active parent-teacher organization supports
enriching educational activities and promotes excellence and innovation
by funding special projects and initiatives.
I applaud the administrators, teachers, staff, and parents of Mary
Snow Elementary School. Together, they are succeeding in their mission
to build students' confidence and generate momentum for learning. I am
pleased that the U.S. Department of Education has selected Mary Snow
Elementary School for this well-deserved honor, and I congratulate the
entire school community for this outstanding achievement.
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