HR173: Commending Montessori School of Herndon.


HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 173
Commending Montessori School of Herndon.

 

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 6, 2014

 

WHEREAS, in 2014, Montessori School of Herndon celebrates its 30th anniversary of providing a nonsectarian, nontraditional, and comprehensive approach to education; and

WHEREAS, the goal of Montessori School of Herndon is to help all students acquire strong academic skills and become motivated, confident, and contributing members of society; the school in Fairfax County serves children ages two to 12; and

WHEREAS, the experienced teachers at Montessori School of Herndon challenge pupils to develop their minds and exchange ideas, and they also encourage ethical and logical thinking; many of the teaching staff have worked at the school for more than 20 years; and

WHEREAS, in the first three decades of its existence, the teachers and staff at Montessori School of Herndon have taught thousands of students, and many of their pupils have become leaders in their communities; and

WHEREAS, at Montessori School of Herndon, technology has been part of the early childhood program for many years; additionally, the school was the first of its kind in the area and also was the first local Montessori School to offer full-day and extended-day programs to help working families; and

WHEREAS, the program at Montessori School of Herndon is based on the abilities, needs, and interests of each child; a Montessori education provides a strong foundation, helping its students to remain inquiring learners throughout their lives and seek success; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Montessori School of Herndon hereby be commended on the occasion of its 30th anniversary and for its success in providing a nonsectarian, nontraditional, and comprehensive approach to education; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Montessori School of Herndon as an expression of the House of Delegates’ congratulations and admiration for its vital work to educate the young people of the Commonwealth.

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 173

Offered March 4, 2014
Commending Montessori School of Herndon.
Patron-- Rust

WHEREAS, in 2014, Montessori School of Herndon celebrates its 30th anniversary of providing a nonsectarian, nontraditional, and comprehensive approach to education; and

WHEREAS, the goal of Montessori School of Herndon is to help all students acquire strong academic skills and become motivated, confident, and contributing members of society; the school in Fairfax County serves children ages two to 12; and

WHEREAS, the experienced teachers at Montessori School of Herndon challenge pupils to develop their minds and exchange ideas, and they also encourage ethical and logical thinking; many of the teaching staff have worked at the school for more than 20 years; and

WHEREAS, in the first three decades of its existence, the teachers and staff at Montessori School of Herndon have taught thousands of students, and many of their pupils have become leaders in their communities; and

WHEREAS, at Montessori School of Herndon, technology has been part of the early childhood program for many years; additionally, the school was the first of its kind in the area and also was the first local Montessori school to offer full-day and extended-day programs to help working families; and

WHEREAS, the program at Montessori School of Herndon is based on the abilities, needs, and interests of each child; a Montessori education provides a strong foundation, helping its students to remain inquiring learners throughout their lives and seek success; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Montessori School of Herndon hereby be commended on the occasion of its 30th anniversary and for its success in providing a nonsectarian, nontraditional, and comprehensive approach to education; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Montessori School of Herndon as an expression of the General Assembly’s congratulations and admiration for its vital work to educate the young people of the Commonwealth.