SJ213: Commending Signal Hill Elementary School.


SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 213
Commending Signal Hill Elementary School.

 

Agreed to by the Senate, March 4, 2020
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 7, 2020

 

WHEREAS, Signal Hill Elementary School, an outstanding public primary school in Prince William County, has served the community for 20 years; and

WHEREAS, established in 2000, Signal Hill Elementary School was built to replace the former Parkside Elementary School; and

WHEREAS, Signal Hill Elementary School is a “Leader in Me School” that uses a comprehensive program based on the book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People to empower students with the leadership and life skills they need to succeed in and out of the classroom; and

WHEREAS, Signal Hill Elementary School is committed to academic excellence by setting high standards for learners while also fostering a school-wide sense of community and safety; the school builds strong partnerships with parents and families by offering activities for them to stay involved in their child’s education; and

WHEREAS, as a world language school, Signal Hill Elementary School teaches French to students in grades one through five; and

WHEREAS, Signal Hill Elementary School has fulfilled its mission through the hard work of its students and the dedication of its faculty and staff members; many original staff members are still proudly serving at the school, including the cafeteria manager, Gloria Baggette; and

WHEREAS, outgoing fifth-grade students have the opportunity to “leave their mark” on the hallways of Signal Hill Elementary School by personalizing a tile, and many students return to find their tiles and reminisce about their time at Signal Hill; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Signal Hill Elementary School on the occasion of its 20th anniversary; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Signal Hill Elementary School as an expression of the General Assembly’s admiration for its contributions to the Prince William County community.


SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 213
Offered March 2, 2020
Commending Signal Hill Elementary School.
Patrons-- McPike and Barker

WHEREAS, Signal Hill Elementary School, an outstanding public primary school in Prince William County, has served the community for 20 years; and

WHEREAS, established in 2000, Signal Hill Elementary School was built to replace the former Parkside Elementary School; and

WHEREAS, Signal Hill Elementary School is a “Leader in Me School” that uses a comprehensive program based on the book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People to empower students with the leadership and life skills they need to succeed in and out of the classroom; and

WHEREAS, Signal Hill Elementary School is committed to academic excellence by setting high standards for learners while also fostering a school-wide sense of community and safety; the school builds strong partnerships with parents and families by offering activities for them to stay involved in their child’s education; and

WHEREAS, as a world language school, Signal Hill Elementary School teaches French to students in grades one through five; and

WHEREAS, Signal Hill Elementary School has fulfilled its mission through the hard work of its students and the dedication of its faculty and staff members; many original staff members are still proudly serving at the school, including the cafeteria manager, Gloria Baggette; and

WHEREAS, outgoing fifth-grade students have the opportunity to “leave their mark” on the hallways of Signal Hill Elementary School by personalizing a tile, and many students return to find their tiles and reminisce about their time at Signal Hill; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Signal Hill Elementary School on the occasion of its 20th anniversary; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Signal Hill Elementary School as an expression of the General Assembly’s admiration for its contributions to the Prince William County community.