BOARD MATTER

Pine Spring Elementary School's 50th Anniversary
May 9, 2005

Mr. Chairman:

I am honored to inform the Board and the residents of Fairfax County of the 50th Anniversary celebration of Pine Spring Elementary School. The school is located between Route 50 and 29 and snuggly surrounded by the beautiful Pine Spring community in Providence District. Pine Spring first opened its doors to students in September 1955 to included children in grades 1-7 to accommodate the baby boomers after World War II. Today, Pine Spring Elementary School boasts richness in its student body diversity that includes students representing 25 countries that speak in 14 languages. Pine Spring was also the only school in Fairfax County to house a program for the visually impaired.

Pine Spring also boasts many awards notable from Fairfax County Public Schools Gold Award of Excellence, Milken National Educators Award, Commendation from the General Assembly, and Governor's Certificate of Recognition and many other prestigious awards and recognitions. I commend and applaud the many successes accomplished by the students, staff and community of Pine Spring Elementary School.

Therefore, I ask the Board for unanimous support in proclaiming Saturday, June 8, 2005 as "Pine Spring Elementary School Day" in Fairfax County and direct staff to prepare the attached proclamation that will be read at the celebration events day.

Proclamation

WHEREAS, Pine Spring Elementary School, which has grown into a richly diverse community and is surrounded by the beautiful Pine Spring community located in the Providence District, is celebrating its 50 year legacy of education and contribution to the community; and

WHEREAS, the original school opened its doors in September of 1955 and currently celebrates a student body that represents a population from over 25 countries that speak in 14 languages; and

WHEREAS, it is the only school in Fairfax County to house a program for the visually impaired; and

WHEREAS, the faculty, parents, and community of Pine Spring are committed to increasing the emotional well-being and the academic achievement of all students, while viewing its diversity as a unique opportunity and strength that enriches and broadens the educational experiences of all students;

NOW THEREFOREBE IT RESOLVED, that the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on behalf of all residents of the Providence District and Fairfax County, does hereby proclaim June 8, 2005, as Pine Spring Elementary School Day in Fairfax County, to commemorate the 50th anniversary celebration of Pine Spring Elementary School and its legacy of education and commitment to the community.