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for breaking news visit www.queenscourier.com SEPTEMBER 26, 2013 • kids & education • The Queens Courier 57 ▶kids & education BORO SCHOOLS GET BLUE RIBBON BY MELISSA CHAN mchan@queenscourier.com The coveted federal Blue Ribbon award will go to three Queens elementary schools this year, U.S. education officials announced early this week. P.S. 46 in Oakland Gardens, P.S. 66 in Richmond Hill and P.S. 221 in Little Neck earned their prestigious titles on September 24. The honor is given to public and private schools that have demonstrated significant student achievement, education officials said. It is based on overall academic excellence or improvement. “We’re pretty excited,” said Principal Marsha Goldberg of P.S. 46. “The students realize the impact as much as the adults do. This is their expectation. To them, it’s another day at school.” Principal Patricia Bullard of P.S. 221 said her school’s award was achieved through “the hard work of our conscientious students, dedication of our talented staff and support of our parents.” “I am extremely proud of our entire school community for achieving this national distinction,” she said in a statement. “P.S. 221 is truly a special place.” Over in Richmond Hill, P.S. 66 was also beaming with pride. “I’ve been in this community as a teacher since 1976,” said Principal Phyllis Leinwand. “On a personal level, I’m very proud, having been in this area for nearly four decades, that this amazing accolade is being shared by the south Queens community.” The U.S. Department of Education named 286 schools in the country this year as Blue Ribbon institutions. Award recipients also include two schools in Brooklyn and one in Manhattan. “Excellence in education matters and we should honor the schools that are leading the way to prepare students for success in college and careers,” said U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. “National Blue Ribbon schools represent examples of educational excellence, and their work reflects the belief that every child in America deserves a world-class education,” Duncan continued. The Blue Ribbon honorees will be celebrated in November at an awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. THE COURIER/Photo by Melissa Chan P.S. 46 in Oakland Gardens celebrated being named a 2013 Blue Ribbon school. Handmade items make great holiday gifts. Our gallery offers many one-of-a-kind treasures made by passionate, local artists. With over thirty years of experience, our studio exhibits many styles from which to choose. Gift certificates for classes make great gifts, too. Go to our website for more details. st 120-33 83rd Ave • Kew Gardens • 718•441•6614 www.potterswheelny.com Get Creative! Regularly scheduled day and evening classes. •Private Lessons •Parties •Birthdays •Anniversaries •Showers •Girls Night •Couples Date Night •Corporate Retreat of the 2013 THE QUEENS QueensCourier.com Place


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