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.