LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 50th Anniversary of The Caedmon
School

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend institutions of commitment and high achievement whose purpose
and endeavor have been dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in the
education of the children of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to commemorate the 50th Anni-
versary of an institution of enduring commitment and exemplary tradition
in educating the children of Manhattan, The Caedmon School; the school
and community will proudly observe this historic occasion; and
WHEREAS, The schools of a community reflect the character and values
of that community; the residents, school officials, parents, faculty and
students of The Caedmon School may, on the occasion of its 50th Anniver-
sary, take just pride in its history of quality in leadership, teaching,
achievement and community support; and
WHEREAS, Fifty years ago, in 1963, a small group of parents opened the
first classroom of The Caedmon School in the basement community room in
the Stuyvesant Town apartment complex; and
WHEREAS, The Caedmon School was the first Montessori school in New
York City and only the second one in the United States; and
WHEREAS, To this day, The Caedmon School remains committed to the
wishes of its founding families to provide children with the foundation
to be successful students, to provide children with the confidence to
ask questions, and to instill in children the compassion and inspiration
to make a difference; and
WHEREAS, The Caedmon School continues to remain true to its founding
belief that school should reflect the connectedness and diversity of the
community in which we live; Caedmon honors, actively explores, and cele-
brates the varied backgrounds and traditions represented among us; and
WHEREAS, The Caedmon School, in addition, continues to remain commit-
ted to the cultivation of a learning environment in which people are
perceived and valued for their similarities, not their differences, and
where differences are embraced as an opportunity to appreciate and learn
about our world and each other; and
WHEREAS, The Caedmon School's talented and inspiring community of
teachers continues to uphold Maria Montessori's maxim that every child
is a unique individual who needs to be respected, admired, and uncondi-
tionally accepted as a precious gift of life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend The Caedmon School upon the auspicious occasion of its 50th
Anniversary of educating young children and of inspiring them to pursue
a life-long journey of learning; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Caedmon School.