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When the teacher who is familiar with the dictated type gradually sees the value of another form of work wherein the child has actually expressed himself, rather than taking on an adult personality, much has been accomplished for all concerned. Again, in some cases the work can swing the other way, and too much freedom given, resulting in sloppy work and unfinished efforts that are worth less than those with the proper guidance.
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This should not happen for if work is properly stimulated and guided, it will be completed and, more important, the lessons learned in the process will be those which we have set out to accomplish.
Most people like to experiment, but it is the great gift of young children. With an idea here and there, an adult can well marvel at the ingenuity of a young mind. When looking at their work, we, as adults, may feel the necessity of asking just what the picture or form represents, but children know what it is all about and can identify each other's work. They are strict critics. Who are we, then, to demand perfection according to our standards, when many times their own work is superior in creative quality of line, form, and color.
By means of suggested lessons with a planned motive rather than a directed lesson plan, growth for the teacher and the student is accomplished. As long as a crutch is offered the child invariably holds to that and does not get the stimulus for creative work, thus retarding progress. I've seen many interesting projects develop in the past year by eliminating that sense of limitation. Knowing that children will develop in many ways from suggestions when they bring in new ideas from outside experiences, we help them to develop responsibility. The art program is therefore more valuable because we are not only developing art habits but are building a finer character in each individual in every way possible throughout the school program. In this manner art is not an isolated subject but an integral part of every day living.
From being on the steering committee of the New England School Development Council regional art study group, I have had many opportunities to talk over and listen to the problems of other art supervisors. This study is to help the elementary teachers-to bring them into a closer contact with the workings of the art program, and to see the advantages in the creative form of expression. With workshops headed by trained art personnel gradually being offered in various districts, the teacher will have an opportunity to work out problems. With the information gathered and the knowledge that others are having and solving the same general problems, she will be able to return to her
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classroom with more vision and satisfaction.
Though I have not specified any particular projects covered during the year, there have been many of varied types. We are indeed fortunate to have a corps of teachers who are untiring in their efforts to make the most of what the modern system has to offer. I am indeed grateful for their splendid cooperation.
My sincerest thanks to you for your interest in the art program, for being on the New England School Development Council art study committee, and the many opportunities you have given me to talk over my problems during your busy school day.
Respectfully submitted, MARGUERITE ELLIOTT PEASLEE
REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR OF VOCAL MUSIC
To the Superintendent of Schools:
This year for the first time four students from Wayland High School have been selected to participate in the All State Chorus which is sponsored by the Massachusetts Music Educators Association. They are Thelma Ketchen, Mary Reid, John Dudley, and Donald Hobbs. Students taking part in this music festival are first trained by the music supervisor of their school. Then for two days, morning, afternoon, and evening, they rehearse with the entire chorus of three hundred students who have been chosen from all over the State of Massachusetts. On the evening of the third day the public concert is given. This year it will be held on February 17 in the Municipal Memorial Auditorium in Worcester. I believe that this program for orchestra and chorus is a wonderful incentive for any seriously minded high school boy or girl. At present the students are paying all their own expenses, but I hope some day to see a fund set aside for this purpose.
Although the work has gone fairly well during the past year, there is one decidedly weak spot in the curriculum which should be corrected as soon as possible. At present music classes in
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junior high school meet only twice in every three weeks. When a cut period interferes with the program, only three music classes are held every six weeks. The resultant carry over period is much too long for the average student.
The music classes of Wayland have presented five public performances during the past year. The first to be given was Gilbert and Sullivan's well known operetta "Pinafore" by the newly formed junior high school. The excellent work of Miss Jean Nelson who coached the dramatics and the cooperation of Mr. Stanley Clement and of all the junior high school faculty contributed greatly toward making this presentation a decided success. We were most fortunate in having several students with- outstanding musical ability.
The senior high school chorus sang a group of songs between the acts of the dramatic club play, and again at graduation time.
At the Christmas season the Wayland Center School pro- duced a pageant, "The Child Divine," and the Cochituate School presented the operetta "The Toy Makers" for their school assembly program.
Respectfully submitted,
PAULINE N. RADFORD
REPORT OF THE PENMANSHIP SUPERVISOR
To the Superintendent of Schools:
The Rinehart Functional Handwriting System has been operating in the Town of Wayland since January 1947. I am pleased to report that there has been a marked improvement in the quality of the handwriting done by the pupils. In January 1947, 8.6% of the pupils scored "A" (Excellent) in their formal hand- writing tests, whereas in June 1950, 75.6% of the pupils were able to write at this advanced quality.
It is our purpose in directing your handwriting to provide adequate instructional and motivational materials and at the same time give careful supervision in their use. We place special empha-
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sis on the informal handwriting as we believe that good writing habits should be established to a degree that will insure excellent handwriting in all writing activities as well as in the formal hand- writing done in the regular practice periods. In this respect we have graded 18,500 daily work papers for your children and 6,200 formal test papers in the school year of 1949-1950. The formal test papers were graded for eight items; namely, neatness, letter formation, size, alignment, spacing, slant, ending strokes and line quality.
Our program of part-time handwriting supervision as it oper- ates in your schools is calculated to provide adequate materials and supervision at a fraction of the cost of a full-time handwriting supervisor. We have at our disposal the results of extensive research in this field and we are doing everything possible to provide your schools with the most modern handwriting techniques.
I wish to take this opportunity to thank the pupils, teachers, and administrative officials for the splendid cooperation at all times and the excellent results that have been forthcoming.
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM L. RINEHART
REPORT OF THE SCHOOL CLINIC
To the Superintendent of Schools:
The following is a report of the operations of the dental clinics in Wayland during the past year :
Center Cochituate
School
School
Total
Patients seen
106
144
250
Clinics
27
42
69
Patients completed
47
30
77
Total operations
173
260
433
Fillings
120
192
312
Extractions
4
26
30
Cleanings
49
42
91
213
This past fall the schools lost the able services of Dr. Franklin H. Saul to the Navy. The post thus vacated was filled by Dr. Lawrence F. Cusolito, also a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Dentistry.
Following Dr. Saul's health program of increasing young patients' interest in proper care of their teeth, clinical demonstra- tions were given on the proper usage of the toothbrush, its technique and when it should be used. The use of an extra large brush and set of plastic teeth brought home these points more clearly to the children. In conjunction with these clinics, special children's toothbrushes were sold to the pupils for $:05 each, less than cost. The student response to these demonstrations was gratifying and evidenced a keen interest on the part of the teaching staff and parents.
Naturally accompanying these preventative measures were the rehabilitative ones described in the statistical report.
Respectfully submitted, LAWRENCE F. CUSOLITO, D.D.S.
REPORT OF THE SCHOOL NURSE
To the Superintendent of Schools:
It is generally agreed that one of the major functions of public schools lies in the field of health education. A sound program should help our boys and girls to establish and practice desirable health habits based upon recent scientific information. A program of this sort requires recently revised text material which will stimulate the interest of a child in the health and safety program. We use such texts in our schools - health series in reading presenting the basic ideas.
The following are a few titles taken from one of the books of the series:
1. Your Body House
2. Keeping Clean
3. Taking Care of Your Mouth and Teeth
4. Choosing Food 5. The Story of Water
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6. Work, Play and Rest 7. Safety First and First Aid
Morning inspection is carried out by the teachers in each room with good results. Health and Safety Posters have been made, and a keen interest is shown throughout the buildings.
The school physician was assisted at the yearly physical ex- aminations during the fall months. Under the direction of the school physician, the Board of Health sponsored a Toxoid Clinic for the prevention of diphtheria. We urge all parents to take advantage of this excellent opportunity to have their children immunized.
Pupils were weighed and measured at three month intervals. Periodical health checks were made in each room from time to time.
The dental program continued through the year on each Monday and Wednesday morning. During the school term, the dentist was assisted at the Wayland Center and Cochituate Schools respectively. Last May at the pre-school conferences in both Wayland and Cochituate, to which the children were accompanied by their parents, the school physician examined the children and consulted with the parents concerning their physical defects. Miss Salmon assisted in Wayland and Miss Morrill in Cochituate.
All grade school pupils were given the Massachusetts Vision Test. Parents of children having apparent visual defects were notified accordingly. Many corrections were made. In some cases it was necessary to visit the homes to impress the parents with the importance of consulting a specialist or clinic to correct probable defects in their child's vision. In some cases no treatment was indicated.
As in the past, in cases of infectious disease or accident, the pupils were referred to the family physician.
Home visits to school children 236
Children accompanied home from school 11
Children excluded because of infection 21
Children referred to hospitals 4
Children referred to social service agencies 3
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Children referred to specialists 3
I have been much impressed with the splendid cooperation and understanding of the parents with whom I have been in contact during the year. It gives me great pleasure to report that on the average, the physical well-being of the children is exceeding all expectations. Much credit is due to the parents for this remarkable circumstance.
Respectfully submitted, MARY E. McNEIL
REGISTRATION OF MINORS October 1, 1950
Age Group
5-7
7-16
Total
Boys
104
401
505
Girls
91
377
468
195
778
973
Distribution
Public Schools
113
726
839
Private Schools
16*
52
68
Vocational Schools
0
0
0
Not in School
66
0
66
195
778
973
*Includes kindergarten membership of the Wayland Junior Town House.
REPORT OF THE ATTENDANCE SUPERVISOR
To the Superintendent of Schools:
During the year I have investigated twenty-six cases of questionable absences reported to me.
Number of students accompanied to school
2
Number having no legitimate excuse 16
Number of truants 10
216
One case was referred to a social services agency for disposition.
Respectfully submitted, MARY E. McNEIL
MEMBERSHIP BY AGE AND GRADE October 1, 1950
BOYS
Grade 5
6
7
8
9 10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19 Totals
1
7
34
19
1
61
2
6 32
18 3
1
60
3
10
36
12
3
61
4
10
26
8 4
48
5
6 20
14
8 3
51
6
1
16
15 14
31
8
1
3
21
2
1
38
9
5 16
6
1
28
10
8 16
8
33
11
3
15
25
12
4
5
1
18
PG
1
1
Total 7 40 61 71 62
GIRLS
Grade 5
6
7
8 9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19 Totals
1
8
21
14
1
44
2
20
33
2
1
56
3
7
34
12
1
54
4
9
26
6
1
42
5
5
19
29
7
4
29
2
1
41
8
8
15
7
30
9
11
19
4
2 4
1
30
11
1
5
20
2
1
29
12
5
17
3
25
PG
1
1
Total 8 41
54
45
45
33
33
42
34
36
26
31
20
5
453
Grand Total
947
46
44
45
39
27
29
16 5
2
494
6
7 24
36
10
2
7
16
1 7 8
39
7
3
7 9 5 10
4 1 4 1 5
36
217
ORGANIZATION OF TEACHING STAFF, JANUARY 1, 1951 Position Education
Elected
Junior-Senior High School STANLEY L. CLEMENT, Headmaster
Colby College, B.S. 1948
University of Maine, M.A. in Ed.
*Harvard University Brown University, Ph.B. 1918
MAUDE E. MERRITHEW
Mathematics Science Commercial
*Washington University Salem State College 1921
*Columbia University
*Boston University, B.B.A., M.B.A.
A. MARION SIMPSON
Languages
*Boston University, A.B.
1924
*Columbia University, A.M.
FRANCIS R. GLADU
Business Mathematics
*Harvard School of Physical Education
*University Extension
*Boston University, B.S. in Ed. 1949
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LAWRENCE W. TIGHE
Science Physical Education Social Studies
1949
Holy Cross, B.S. Boston College, M. A. *Pennsylvania State College *Harvard University
*Boston University
*University Extension Tufts College, A.B.
1949
JEAN T. NELSON
English
218
*Boston School of Modern Languages Tufts College, B.S.C.E. 1928
RALPH S. SALVATI
Names
DAVID J. ALLEN, Dean
Guidance
*Syracuse University *Denver University *Harvard University
*Boston University Emmanuel College, A.B. 1949
M. MARTHA LYNCH
English Commercial
Home Economics
*Boston College *Radcliffe College Framingham State College 1929
*Boston University
*University Extension
*Simmons College Fitchburg State College, B.S. in Ed. 1949
RALPH M. PEARSON
General Shop
*Boston University Framingham State College 1921
MABEL S. DRAPER, Administrative Assistant
Mathematics
*Harvard University
CLEMENT J. HASENFUS
Social Studies
Science
*Boston University, M.Ed. Bates College, A.B., M.A. 1950
ANN B. SHIELDS
English
JAMES F. STRONG
Science
Springfield College, B.S.
1950
Physical Education
*Bloomburg State Teachers College
*Pennsylvania State College
Center Elementary School JAMES A. MCLAUGHLIN, Principal
Grade VI
Oswego State Teachers College, B.S. 1950
EVA M. GATELY
Grade V
Boston University, M.Ed. Gorham Normal 1944
* Additional credit courses
219
*University Extension Boston College, A.B. 1947
JANIE C. FOSTER
Names Position
Education Elected
# Aroostock State College
*Boston University Western Reserve University, B.S. 1947
FLORENCE C. SHOHL
Grade IV
*Boston University *University Extension Swarthmore College, A.B. 1950
WINIFRED C. STEIN
Grade III
*Harvard University
*University of New Hampshire Radcliffe College, A.B. 1948
ANNE HALE, JR.
Grade II
*Columbia University
*Boston University *Hunter College
MARGARET M. STEFANOWICZ
Grade II
LUCIBEL T. SCHAUS
Grade I
*Boston University Southern Methodist University, A.B. 1950
*Texas University
*Boston University College of the Holy Names, A.B. 1950
PHYLLIS V. HENNESSY Grade I
Cochituate Elementary School HUBERT W. WARD, Prin. Grade VI
Boston College, B.S. Boston University, M.Ed.
1950
DORIS G. CURRIER
Grade V
*Harvard University Framingham State College *University Extension
1934
220
*University Extension Framingham State College, B.S. 1950
CATHERINE A. WILSON MARY M. WALSH
MARY F. VANGELDER
Grade IV
Boston University, B.S. in Ed.
LOUISE A. DALY
Grade III
Emmanuel College, A.B. 1950
Boston Teachers College, M.Ed.
Grade III Boston Teachers College, B.S. in Ed. 1950
Grade II Framingham State College 1916
*Boston University *University Extension Framingham State College, B.S. in Ed. 1949
JACQUELINE E. DURBIN ETHELYN R. MORRILL
Grade II Grade I
Framingham State College 1920
*Boston University
LILLIAN M. TASSINARI
Grade I
*University Extension Bridgewater State College Framingham State College
1948
*Boston University
Supervisors LOUISE E. WINSTON
Remedial *Boston Teachers College, B.S. in Ed., M.Ed. 1945
MARJORIE P. SISSON
Physical Education
*University Extension *Boston University Bridgewater State College, B.S. in Ed. 1946
*Boston University
* Additional credit courses
221
Grade V Framingham State College, B.S. in Ed. Grade IV 1950 Lowell State College, B.S. in Ed. 1949
*Boston University Gorham State College 1949
ELIZABETH P. PHILLIPS JANE N. CAMPBELL
Names
Position Education Elected
SAMUEL P. STRICKLAND
Physical Education
Hyannis State College, B. S. 1946
MARGUERITE E. PEASLEE
Art
*Boston University, M.Ed. Portland Art
1926
*Hyannis State College
*Keene Normal
LILLIAN M. JONES Art
*Massachusetts School of Art Ohio State University, A.B. Northwestern University, M.A.
*Northern Illinois State Teachers College
PAULINE N. RADFORD
Music
*Ohio University New England Conservatory of Music, MUS.B. 1947
LUCY D. PARKER
Instrumental Music
Smith College, B.A. 1950
*Duncan Bury School of Arts, Boston
1950
HARRY IOVANELLI
Instrumental Music
FRANCES SHERBURNE
Nature
Massachusetts Audubon Society 1950
WILLIAM L. RINEHART
Penmanship
University of Pittsburgh, B.S. in Ed., M.A. 1946
*Harvard University
* Additional credit courses
222
INDEX
Page
Animal Inspector, Report of
170
Board of Assessors, Report of the
145
Board of Fire Engineers, Report of the
159
Board of Health, Report of the
168
Board of Public Welfare, Report of the
153
Board of Selectmen, Report of the
102
Building Inspector, Report of
151
Cemetery Commissioners, Report of the 177
Chief of Police, Report of
155
Commissioners of Trust Funds, Report of
169
District Nurse, Report of the
103
Finance Committee, Report of the
24
Budget for 1951
27
Highway Commissioners, Report of
156
Report of the Department 157
Inspector of Plumbing's Report 176
Jury List-1950 99
158
Moth Superintendent, Report of
157
Officers of the Town of Wayland
3
Planning Board, Report of the
167
Public Library, Report of the
165
Results of State Primaries 82
Results of State Election 86
School Department Report:
School Organization, 1950-1951 180
181
Financial Statement 183
Superintendent of Schools, Report of the 184
Organization of Teaching Staff, January 1, 1951 218
High School Headmaster, Report of the 195
Commencement Exercises, Class of 1950
204
Milk Inspector, Report of
Results of Town Election, March 6, 1950 80
School Calendar and Information
Page
Supervisor of Physical Education for Girls, Report of the 206
Supervisor of Physical Education for Boys, Report of the 207
Art Supervisor, Report of the 209
Supervisor of Vocal Music, Report of the 211
Penmanship Supervisor, Report of the 212
School Physician, Report of the 203
School Clinic, Report of the 213
School Nurse, Report of the
214
Supervisor of Attendance. Report of the 216
Registration of Minors
216
Membership by Age and Grade
217
Sealer of Weights and Measures, Report of the
163
State Auditor's Report
104
Tax Collector, Report of the
142
Town Accountant, Report of the:
Receipts 107
Expenditures
111
Estimated Receipts Classified
132
Excess and Deficiency
136
Reserve Fund 134
Water Accounts Receivable 137
Water Available Surplus 136
Statement 138
Town Clerk's Report:
Births
92
Deaths
94
Marriages 96
Dog Licenses-1950 10
Town Treasurer, Report of 140
Tree Warden, Report of 170
Veteran's Services Committee 164
Votes Enacted at the Annual Town Meeting 45
Votes Enacted at the Special Town Meeting, December 11 78
Warrant for Annual Town Meeting 9
Water Department, Report of 162
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