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FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.queenscourier.com october 1, 2015 • The Queens Courier 3 Flushing elementary school awarded national Blue Ribbon by ALIN A SURIE L asuriel@queenscourier.com @alinangelica The U.S. Department of Education designated Flushing’s P.S. 244 as a Blue Ribbon School this morning for its rigorous academic curriculum. The National Blue Ribbon program honors public and private elementary, middle and high schools across the country for achieving the NEW FOUR ONESTransportation Car Service Your COMPLETE Transportation Service AIRPORTS • PIERS • WEDDINGS SWIPE GO! and Our cars are now equipped with credit card machines for your convenience, so keep your credit/debit card handy! DRIVERS WANTED All Shi s Available Call 718.544.1111 Must have Class E License & TLC permit. Over 24 years of age. 718.441.1111 BASE LIC #B00008 e $6 LOCAL is Back! Tire d of the Rest? NOW YOU CAN AFFORD THE BEST! $2 OFF Local Trips or $3 OFF Airport Trips Good on any ride, any time when you use Four Ones Car Service. EXPIRES 11/17/15 F high learning standards or improvement in closing achievement gaps. P.S. 244 is one of only 335 schools that received the designation. Principal Robert Groff thanked the secretary of education for the recognition. He said the school—which opened in 2008—hopes to continue its success and looks forward to excelling in the future. “This clearly illustrates the hard work of our staff and families each day,” Groff said. “We have been able to build a community of learners for both students and adults alike that makes TALES a truly special place.” Congresswoman Grace Meng said she was extremely proud of Principal Groff and all of the school’s students, teachers and staff, and congratulated all on achieving the national honor. “Naming P.S. 244 as a Blue Ribbon School is great news,” said Meng. “This is a tremendous achievement and it further illustrates the great work of the entire school team.” P.S. 244—also known as The Active Learning Elementary School (TALES)—is located at 137-20 Franklin Ave. and serves children from prekindergarten to third grade. According to Meng, the rigorous curriculum has an emphasis on social development and a focus on health and nutrition. On Nov. 9 and 10, representatives from the school will be formally recognized in a special Washington, D.C. ceremony and presented with an award plaque and flag.


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