R E S O L U T I O N
1-1 WHEREAS, Hidden Forest Elementary School in San Antonio has
1-2 been named a national Blue Ribbon School by the United States
1-3 Department of Education; and
1-4 WHEREAS, Established in 1982, the federal program recognizes
1-5 schools that have demonstrated successful teaching, a challenging
1-6 curriculum, high student performance, a safe environment, and
1-7 strong community partnerships; and
1-8 WHEREAS, Only 264 elementary schools in the nation were
1-9 accorded this prestigious honor, and Hidden Forest was one of 37
1-10 elementary schools in the Lone Star State to earn the notable
1-11 distinction; and
1-12 WHEREAS, Hidden Forest has achieved an exemplary rating from
1-13 the Texas Education Agency for the past two consecutive years, and
1-14 its students have displayed consistent academic growth in the Texas
1-15 Assessment of Academic Skills test over the past five years; and
1-16 WHEREAS, Constructed in 1978, Hidden Forest's campus
1-17 originally had 24 classrooms, as well as a learning resource
1-18 center, gymnasium, and music/stage room; an annex building
1-19 containing 12 additional classrooms and an enlarged office and
1-20 cafeteria was built in 1989; and
1-21 WHEREAS, In 1998-1999, the school incorporated a computer
1-22 network system for two computer labs and installed computers and
1-23 Internet capability in each classroom and office on its campus; and
1-24 WHEREAS, Using "Be the Best You Can Be" as its official
2-1 school motto, Hidden Forest is committed to academic excellence
2-2 while providing a rewarding and fulfilling learning environment for
2-3 its approximately 550 students; administrators and faculty members
2-4 regularly attend workshops, participate in study teams, conduct
2-5 book studies, and exchange ideas with each other about effective
2-6 teaching methods in order to adapt to the individual needs of all
2-7 of the school children; and
2-8 WHEREAS, Support from the community has also played an
2-9 integral role in the school's success, and the Parent Teacher
2-10 Association has won district, local, state, and two national awards
2-11 for its outstanding membership, innovative programs, beautification
2-12 efforts, and volunteer hours; and
2-13 WHEREAS, Additionally, parents and staff members at Hidden
2-14 Forest have worked together to introduce such worthwhile
2-15 initiatives as the 4 Blocks Literacy and Accelerated Reader
2-16 programs and an enrichment curriculum that teaches Spanish, music,
2-17 and the arts to every student; they have also overseen the creation
2-18 of the district's first science lab, which now serves as a model
2-19 for other campuses; and
2-20 WHEREAS, The school's administration and faculty are helping
2-21 students to develop skills that will undoubtedly benefit them as
2-22 they embrace the myriad opportunities and challenges of the future;
2-23 now, therefore, be it
2-24 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
2-25 Legislature hereby congratulate Hidden Forest Elementary School on
2-26 being chosen as a national Blue Ribbon School and extend sincere
2-27 best wishes to all those associated with this fine school; and, be
3-1 it further
3-2 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
3-3 prepared for Hidden Forest Elementary School as an expression of
3-4 high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
Shields
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1203 was adopted by the House on May
26, 2001, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House