TITLE: Honoring Mrs. Mac's Shining Stars in Georgetown and its founder, Linda McCasland, for their contributions.

SUMMARY: Honoring Mrs. Mac's Shining Stars in Georgetown and its founder, Linda McCasland, for their contributions.

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WHEREAS, Mrs. Mac's Shining Stars has served Georgetown children since 1998; and WHEREAS, A faith-based child-care center and primary school, Mrs. Mac's Shining Stars was founded by Linda McCasland, who previously served for 13 years as director of Cornerstone Connection Private Christian School; and WHEREAS, The initial enrollment of Mrs. Mac's Shining Stars was 32, and within five months, it had grown to 134; today, the school offers child care for infants and toddlers and academic instruction for children from kindergarten through the fourth grade; and WHEREAS, Fostering social, intellectual, and spiritual development, the institution promotes parental involvement and provides an A Beka-based curriculum; experienced elementary teachers lead classes in all core subjects, including the Bible, language arts, reading, math, science, and social studies; in addition, students can participate in enrichment programs in computers, Spanish, physical education, art, and music, and monthly field trips help expand their horizons; technology is integrated into the learning environment through the use of computers, tablets, and interactive whiteboards; and WHEREAS, The faculty and staff of Mrs. Mac's Shining Stars have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to child development and education, and it is a privilege to commend them for their efforts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby honor Mrs. Mac's Shining Stars and its founder, Linda McCasland, for their contributions and extend to Mrs. McCasland and all those associated with her school sincere best wishes; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the school as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Farney Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1576 was adopted by the House on May 1, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House