[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 68 (Thursday, May 26, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                 TRIBUTE TO WATCHUNG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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                            HON. HERB KLEIN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 26, 1994

  Mr. KLEIN. Mr. Speaker, I am very proud to rise today to announce 
that the prestigious Blue Ribbon Schools Award will be given to the 
Watchung School of Montclair, a public elementary school in my 
district. As an answer to President Clinton's call to move the Nation 
towards achieving national education standards under Goals 2000: 
Educate America, the Blue Ribbon Schools Program initiates the action 
to fulfill its letter and spirit by pushing our educational system to 
perform at its best. The Blue Ribbon Schools Program identifies and 
recognizes a diverse group of public and private schools which display 
a number of qualities of excellence that will be necessary in 
tomorrow's schools.
  The Watchung School is a model public elementary school that is 
paving the way for a bright and productive future for our community by 
educating our children with more than numbers and the alphabet, but by 
teaching our children ``can-do'' attitudes, leadership, and values that 
contribute to the growth of their souls as well as their minds. The 
teachers and administrators at Watchung inspire the students to not 
only learn, but to excel.
  By fulfilling the criteria used by the Blue Ribbon Schools Program 
review panel, Watchung School demonstrated excellence with high quality 
teaching; appropriate, up-to-date curriculum; policies and practices 
that ensure a safe environment conducive to learning; strong parental 
involvement; and an environment that conveys the message that all 
students can learn and achieve.
  The Watchung School's positive learning environment, visionary 
curriculum, and strong community leadership make it the ideal recipient 
of the Blue Ribbon School Award. I congratulate the staff, students, 
and parents of the Watchung School on their outstanding achievements.

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