OAK PARK SCHOOL WILL THROW BASH TO THANK COMMUNITY : PICNIC TO SALUTE NEWLY WON HONOR.Byline: Michael Coit Daily News Staff Writer Medea Creek Middle School is throwing a picnic tonight and the entire community is invited. The school was one of 266 public and private secondary schools selected as a National Blue Ribbon blue ribbon denotes highest honor. [Western Folklore: Brewer Dictionary, 127] See : Prize School. The school received a plaque plaque (plak) 1. any patch or flat area. 2. a superficial, solid, elevated skin lesion. attachment plaques and flag from President Clinton last month recognizing excellence in teaching, student achievement and parental involvement. The picnic at the field behind the school is a way to thank the entire Oak Park community for contributing to the school's success, said Assistant Principal Liz Silverman. ``It's a very proud moment,'' she said. ``It's been a really exciting experience for us. I think it's the recognition that what we attempted is working.'' Medea Creek applied for the award after being recognized as a California California (kăl'ĭfôr`nyə), most populous state in the United States, located in the Far West; bordered by Oregon (N), Nevada and, across the Colorado River, Arizona (E), Mexico (S), and the Pacific Ocean (W). Distinguished School in 1994. The Blue Ribbon award is the highest honor As a verb, to accept a bill of exchange, or to pay a note, check, or accepted bill, at maturity. To pay or to accept and pay, or, where a credit so engages, to purchase or discount a draft complying with the terms of the draft. given by the U.S. Department of Education. In the 33-page application, Medea Creek officials touted changes in curriculum, an innovative block class schedule, use of computers and other technology, and parent and community involvement. Silverman described the school's effort as ``creating an atmosphere where all students can be successful.'' With 700 students in grades six through eight, Medea Creek parents and educators are planning a picnic for 2,000 at 6 p.m. today. The school is at 1002 Doubletree dou·ble·tree n. A crossbar on a wagon or carriage to which two whiffletrees are attached for harnessing two animals abreast. Noun 1. Road, Oak Park. Families are encouraged to bring a picnic meal and local vendors will sell hamburgers, pizzas and desserts. The program includes the presentation of both the plaque and the flag that a group of school representatives received during the May ceremony in Washington, D.C. Students are scheduled to speak and musical performances also are planned. The fun includes a live band, carnival games
Carnival Games is a video game for Nintendo's Wii console. It is published by Global Star Software, which is a division of Take-Two Interactive. , a clown clown, a comic character usually distinguished by garish makeup and costume whose antics are both humorously clumsy and acrobatic. The clown employs a broad, physical style of humor that is wordless or not as self-consciously verbal as the traditional fool or jester. and face painting. THE FACTS WHAT: Community picnic celebrating selection of Medea Creek Middle School as a National Blue Ribbon School. WHEN: 6 p.m. today. WHERE: Medea Creek Middle School, 1002 Doubletree Road, Oak Park. INFORMATION: (818) 707-7922. |
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