WHEREAS, Powerful Partners is an innovative coalition of six elementary schools in the Edmonds School District: Beverly Elementary, Edmonds Elementary, Meadowdale Elementary, Maplewood Parent Co-op, Lynndale Elementary, and Seaview Elementary; and
     WHEREAS, The coalition's mission is to create schools as centers of learning, providing education and enrichment opportunities to students, families, and community members; and
     WHEREAS, It holds that educators, parents, and community members working together create the best learning environment for students; and
     WHEREAS, Its programs develop the assets children need to succeed in school and life; and
     WHEREAS, Powerful Partners' tutors work one-to-one with students who are performing below standard in reading and math; and
     WHEREAS, Powerful Partners' mentors meet weekly with students and provide them with personal social and academic support; and
     WHEREAS, Powerful Partners' after-school program offers students opportunities to develop skills and explore interests and talents beyond the traditional school day; and
     WHEREAS, Its annual Science Expo has brought more than one thousand students and their family members together with scientists, inventors, and community volunteers in an interactive science learning event; and
     WHEREAS, The board and staff of Powerful Partners believe that all children can be successful in school, given the right environment, opportunities, and adult supports;
     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Washington recognize Powerful Partners, its member schools, staff, board of directors, donors, and volunteers for their important contribution to the Edmonds School District, the lives of children, and the community at large; and
     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to the board of directors of Powerful Partners.