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Christmas recess-December 22, 1934 to Dec. 31, 1934, 1 week. Mid-winter vacation-February 15, 1935 to February 24, 1935, 1 week.
Spring vacation -- April 12, 1935 to April 21, 1935, 1 week.
1934-1935 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Fall Term-September 4, 1934 to December 21, 1934, 16 weeks. Winter Term-1st period -- January 2, 1935 to February 15, 1935, 7 weeks.
Winter Term -- 2nd period-February 25, 1935 to April 12, 1935, 7 weeks.
Spring Term-April 22, 1935 to June 14, 1935, 8 weeks.
Thanksgiving recess-November 29 and 30, 1934.
Christmas recess-Dec. 21, 1934 to Dec. 31, 1934, 1 week. Mid-winter vacation-February 15, 1935 to February 24, 1935, 1 week.
Spring vacation-April 12, 1935 to April 21, 1935, 1 week.
1935-1936
HIGH SCHOOL
Fall Term-September 3, 1935 to Dec. 20, 1935, 16 weeks.
High School will open Tuesday following Labor Day.
Winter Term -- 1st period --- Dec. 30, 1935 to February 14, 1936, 7 weeks.
Winter Term-2nd period-February 24, 1936 to April 17, 1936, 8 weeks.
Spring Term-April 27, 1936 to June 19, 1936, 8 weeks. Thanksgiving recess-November 28 and 29, 1935.
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Christmas recess-Dec. 21, to Dec. 29, 1935, 1 week. Mid-winter vacation Feb. 14 to Feb. 23, 1936, 1 week. Spring vacation April 18 to April 26, 1936, 1 week.
1935-1936
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Fall Term-Sept. 3, 1935 to Dec. 20, 1935, 16 weeks.
Winter term-1st period-Dec. 30, 1935 to Feb. 14, 1936, 7 weeks. Winter term-2nd period --- Feb. 24, 1936 to Apr. 17, 1936, 8 weeks. Spring term-April 27, 1936 to June 12, 1936, 7 weeks.
Thanksgiving recess-Nov. 28 and 29, 1935.
Christmas recess-Dec. 21, to Dec. 29, 1935, 1 week.
Mid-winter vacation Feb. 14 to Feb. 23, 1936, 1 week. Spring vacation April 18 to April 26, 1936, 1 week.
HOLIDAYS, 1935-1936
Labor Day.
Columbus Day, October 12.
County Convention, 1st Friday in November (Nov. 1, 1935). Armistice Day, November 11.
Thanksgiving Recess, November 28-29, 1935.
Christmas.
January 1st, 1936.
February 22nd, Washington's Birthday (Sat.).
Good Friday, April 10, 1936.
Patriot's Day, April 19th, 1936.
Memorial Day, May 30th, 1936.
NO SCHOOL SIGNAL
Three blasts of the mill whistle at 7:30 A. M. closes all schools for all day.
The same signal at 11:15 A. M. denotes that there will be a single session. In this case the session will be lengthened one hour in all schools.
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Report of the SCHOOL COMMITTEE
The School Committee submits the following report for the financial year ending December 31, 1934.
The appropriations for the School were $35,000.00 and the expenditures $34,999.93. We received from the State as reimburse- ment for teachers' salaries $11,076.71 for tuition of State wards $365.66 and for Superintendent's salary $773.33, making a total of $12,215.70.
This reduces the net cost of the schools to $22,784.23.
The itemized expenditures are as follows:
School Committee expenses $ 245 70
Superintendent's salary
1,392 00
Superintendent's expenses
219 53
Supervisor's salary
553 50
Supervisor's expenses 62 87
Principal, High, salary
2,428 92
Principal, Elementary, salary
1,401 46
Teachers, High, salaries
7,298 94
Teachers, Elementary, salaries
9,786 87
Text Books, High
279 48
Text Books, Elementary
113 15
Stationery and Supplies, High School
560 40
Stationery and Supplies, Elementary
253 68
Janitors, High, Salaries
1,312 67
Janitors, Elementary, Salaries
Fuel, High
1,737 19 615 64
Fuel, Elementary
477 29
Miscellaneous, High
270 82
Miscellaneous, Elementary
294 61
Repairs, High
185 71
Repairs, Elementary
667 93
Health, High
351 08
Health, Elementary
679 64
Transportation in town, High
432 59
Transportation in town, Elementary
1,720 32
Miscellaneous, High
39 10
Miscellaneous, Elementary
16 34
Insurance
494 50
New Equipment
1,108 00
Total
$34,999 93
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Unexpended
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Appropriation
$35,000 00
Appropriations asked for:
General expenses, including Superintendent's salary, expenses of School Committee and Attendance Officers
$1,900 00
Expenses of instruction, including teachers' salaries text-books and supplies, and miscellaneous ex- penses for instruction
24,000 00
Expenses for operation of school plants, including janitors' salaries, fuel and miscellaneous expenses for operation 4,800 00
Maintenance, repairs, etc.
1,000 00
Auxiliary agencies, including
promotion of health,
3,500 00
transportation, etc.
700 00
Insurance
New Equipment 100 00
$36,000 00
BAYLIS ALDRICH, MARGARET CARRICK, LILLIAN C. CARPENTER, WARREN JOHNSON, ANDREW CENCAK, LOUIS CALLAHAN,
School Committee.
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Report of the Superintendent of Schools
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To the School Committee and Citizens of Douglas:
I herewith submit my seventh annual school report of the Town of Douglas, the same being the thirty-fourth superintendent's report for the Uxbridge-Douglas Union.
For the past five years the work in the seventh and eighth grades has been departmentalized, Miss Myra Jillson teaching His- tory and Mathematics and Mrs. Lola Dudley teaching Geography and English. The results have been very satisfactory. Three years ago we made the next step toward a six-year high school program, when we began promotions in these grades by subject matter, rather than by grades. By this plan, pupils who fail are not forced to repeat all their work, but only those subjects in which they failed to pass. This arrangement is more fair and also less discouraging to the pu- pil as well as being more efficient and more economical. As yet, however, we have not enlarged or enriched the curriculum of these grades as is generally done in a junior-senior high school, because such a procedure would necessitate our hiring two more teachers, which, under present business conditions, did not seem advisable.
The State requirements as to class "A" high schools, (and the Douglas Memorial High School is a class "A" high school) stipulate one teacher for every twenty-five pupils. (The principal is not class- ed as a teacher). At present our high school enrollment is 90, in the high school proper, so that we are slightly under the 25 pupils per teacher. However, should we class the Memorial High as a six year High school, it would then be necessary to have eight teachers, or two more teachers than at present, in order to maintain our class "A" rating. It is for the future to determine what is best to do.
However, we feel that our High school program is reasonably successful and that our graduates, either in business or in school of higher education acquit themselves well.
Our athletic program, because of lack of facilities and of funds, is limited in scope. However, in baseball we continue to have win- ning teams. For a full statement concerning athletics I refer you to the report of Mr. C. A. Gagne, Athletic Director.
Our entire music program, excepting the senior band, con- tinues on a very high and successful plane, under the direction of our music supervisor, Mr. David N. Gellatly. Mr. Dodge and Mr. Barrie continue the teaching of instrumental music.
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A little over a year ago we introduced a new system of super- vision of handwriting, under the direction of Mr. W. L. Rinehart. The work is proving to be very satisfactory. Please read Mr. Rine- hart's report for a statistical account of the grade of work being done.
The numerical tabulation of physical defects as given by Mrs. Edith M. Taft, School Nurse, (See her report herewith) is of espe- cial interest. I believe it to be the first tabulation to show clearly the corrections made. In September of each year all pupils are given a physical examination by our school physician, Dr. Quinn, and the number of defects are recorded, room by room. On the following June, we again record the number of defects, room by room; thus giving us an opportunity to see how many defects were actually corrected. We have made a good beginning in the corrections of teeth and eye defects, but much remains to be done in regard to the other defects. Our school nurse is most active in her work and stands ready and willing to co-operate with anyone at anytime in order that more corrective work may be done. Since health is of such vital importance let us all, parents, teachers, pupils and nurse work together for better results next year.
Last year our expenditure per pupil per year in the first eight grades was $39.95; this year it is $39.65 and the corresponding figures for high school are, last year $137.68, this year $135.04. In other words our per pupil per year expenditures in grade and high school are practically the same, each being but a small percentage less.
Those of us who are responsible for the expending of the school appropriation are mindful of the fact that industry has not fully recovered, and we pledge ourselves to a business-like financial program.
Respectfully submitted,
A. B. GARCELON,
Superintendent of Schools.
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STATISTICAL STATEMENT
STATISTICAL STATEMENT
Assessed Valuation, taken from State Report. $1,933,024
Population, U. S. Census of 1930 . 2,316
Number of Persons in Town between 5 and 16 years of
age, October 1, 1934-Boys: 266, Girls: 248 .. 514
Number of Person between 5 and 6 years of age, Boys:
40; Girls: 41 81
Number of Persons between 7 and 13 years of age,
Boys: 174; Girls: 156
330
Number of Persons between 14 and 15 years of age,
Boys: 52; Girls: 51 103
Total Enrollment in all Public Schools During School Year ending June 22, 1934 ..
527
Average Membership for School Year
520
Average Attendance for School Year
497
Percent of Attendance
94
Number of School Buildings in Use.
3
Number of Teachers Required by the Public Schools ..
17
Number of Special Teachers.
4
Number of Teachers Graduated from College.
7
Number of Teachers Graduated from Normal School ..
8
Number of Weeks High School was in Session.
39
Number of Weeks Grades Were in Session.
38
Number of Pupils Graduated from High School, 1934
24
Number of Pupils Graduated from Grammar School,
1934
35
ATTENDANCE FOR SCHOOL YEAR ENDING JUNE, 1934
SCHOOL
TEACHERS
Enrollment
Under 5 years
Between 5-7 years
Between 7-14 years
Between 14-16 years
Over 16 years
Average
Membership
Average
Attendance
Per cent of
PAttendance
Number
Tardinesses
Number
- Dismissals
High
C. W. Holmes
. ..... 104
0
Seniors
25
Juniors
25
Sophomores
25
Freshmen
Tabea Sweinberger ..
Evelina Martin . .
·
Elizabeth Balmer
. .
Clarence Gagne
Myra H. Jillson
46
0
0
23
22
1
41.82|
40.07
95.81
82
8
65
0
0
52
12
1
61.97
60.43
97.53
92
0
Grammar 6
Eunice L. Buffington.
45
0
0
40
5
0
45.52|
44.42
97.59
38
7
0
0
26
2
0
26.90
26.08
96.95
26
1
42
0
0
4
1
0
40.2
38.85
96.64
48
6
39
0
0
39
0
0 38.54
37.32
96.86
48
9
40
0
0
40
0
0 38.71
36.89
95.27
18
2
3.
·
.
Kathleen Frederick
28
0
11
17
0
0 26.35
23.97
89.83
18
2
1.
Mollie Kelly .
28
0
23
5
0
0 24.89
22.89
90.19
18
0
Douglas 4-6
·
Gertrude Smith
29
0
0
26
3
0
28.88
27.38
95.11
7
7
1-3
Betsy Reid
23
0
9
14
0
0
23.72
22.01
93.01
17|
0
·
·
·
4-5
·
5.
·
4.
·
Daisy Sweet
23
0
15
8
0
0
22.38|
20.99
95.68
24
1
1-2.
2.
·
. .
·
Gertrude Matthewman Mary A. Joy ·
28
Elinor Dunleavy
Maria C. Buxton
·
Lola Dudley
29
8| 39 |57|100.51| 96.67| 96.14| 215| 20
11
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RANK OF THE SCHOOLS IN ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY FOR YEAR ENDING JUNE, 1934
Rank
ATTENDANCE
Cent of
Attendance
Rank
.
PUNCTUALITY
Number of Tardinesses
1
Grammar,
6
97.59
1
Douglas Center, 4-6
7
2
High,
7
97.53
2
1-3
17
3
Grammar,
4
96.86
3
Grammar,
3
18
4
5
96.64
3
2
18
5
High,
9-12
96.10
3
1
18
6
8
95.81
4
1-2
24
7
Grammar,
1-2
95.68
5
4-5
26
8
",
4-5-6
95.11
7
5
48
10
",
1-3
93.01
7
4
48
11
1
90.19.
8
High,
8
82
12
2
89.83
9
7
92
10
¥
9-12
215
3
95.27
6
6
38
9
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LIST OF TEACHERS JANUARY, 1935
NAME
SCHOOL
HOME ADDRESS
GRADUATE OF
When
Appointed In Town
C. W. Holmes
High
East Douglas
Brown University
1918
Evelina Martin
High
West Peabody Ludlow
Tufts College
1929
Clarence Gagne
High
Bay Path Institute
1931
Kathleen Rogers
High
Chatham
Columbia University
1934
Tabea Sweinberger
High
Holyoke
Mt. Holyoke College
1932
Myra Jillson
High,
8
East Douglas
Worcester Normal
1924
Lola Dudley
High,
7
East Douglas
Boston Normal 1926
Eunice Buffington
Grammar,
6
East Douglas
Douglas High
1890
Mary A. Joy
Grammar,
5
East Douglas
Worcester Normal
1928
Elinor Dunleavy
Grammar, 4
East Douglas
Boston University
1932
Maria C. Buxton
Grammar,
3
East Douglas
Worcester Normal
1916
Gerrtude Matthewman
Grammar, 5-6
Whitinsville
Worcester Normal
1932
Betsy Reid
Grammar,
2
Peacedale, R. I.
Wheelock Training
1931
Mollie Kelly
Grammar, 1
East Douglas
Douglas High
1908
Daisy Sweet
Grammar,
1-4
Wheelock Training
1916
Gertrude Smith
D. Center,
4-5-6
Douglas
Middlebury Vt. High
1900
Elizabeth Chapdelaine David Gellatly
D. Center,
1-3
Douglas
Atl. Associated Studios of Music
1932
Music Supervisor
Whitinsville
Frank O. Dodge
Leicester
1931
Howard Barre
Band Instructor Orchestra Instructor Writing Supervisor
Leicester Cambridge
1931
W. L. Rinehart
East Douglas
Worcester Normal 1934
1933
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Douglas Memorial High School
January 4, 1935
To Mr. A. B. Garcelon, Superintendent of Schools:
This is the third year of the successful operation of our six- year high school plan. While no subjects commonly understood as high school subjects have been introduced into the 7th and 8th grades, all six grades in the building constitute a high school in the sense that help from the regular high school teachers in general management, in care of pupils during study periods, and in some actual teaching of grade subjects, enables superior management and teaching in the 7th and 8th grades.
Visions of further development of the Junior High School idea in these grades, of "exploratory" courses in languages, in general science, or civics, for instance, are quickly dispelled when the recita- tion schedule is made for the year, as will be evident from the tabulation of class membership below.
The total enrollment in the building comprises three post- graduates, 21 Seniors, 19 Juniors, 23 Sophomores, 24 Freshmen, 50 in the eighth grade and 51 in the seventh. The organization of class work is practically the same as for the past two years, with the 7th and 8th grades each in two divisions and Mrs. Dudley and Miss Jillson busy all seven periods each day teaching the usual sub- jects there.
The enrollment by classes in the upper four years is as follows:
Mr. Holmes: Freshman Algebra, 15; Plane Geometry, 14; Solid Geometry, 10; Chemistry, 22; General Science, 16.
Miss Martin: American History and Civics, 22; Modern History,
12; Ancient History, 24; 8th grade history, in two divisions, 50.
Mr. Gagne. Business Arithmetic, 10; Bookkeeping, 14; Indus- trial Geography, 10; Typewriting and Stenography, 25; Commer- cial Law, 21.
Miss Sweinberger: The four high school classes in English, 90; 7th grade hygiene and some of the 7th grade English.
Miss Rogers: French I, 23; French II, 14; French III, 6; Latin I, 13; Latin II, 13.
The high school membership (the upper four years) this year is the smallest since 1930. The reasons are, first, the largest grad- uating class last June that we ever had, with a slightly smaller
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entering class, and second, a longer deficiency list than ever before. Parents were notified last June, as usual, by personal letter from the Principal, of pupils either not promoted at all or having little chance to graduate in the usual time. Nearly half of those so re- ported returned, but several have left since September for jobs.
The deficiency list this year indicates a marked improvement in application and scholarship. More than twice as many failures were reported last year as this year up to date. There is also im- provement in conduct; no one so far has been reported to the Superintendent from the upper four years. All Senior boys are eligible for monitors. Eligibility depends mainly on conduct, which must be satisfactory to all teachers in the building.
In estmating the per capita cost of high school instruction, it should be taken into account that high school teachers spend three periods every afternoon actually teaching 7th and 8th grade classes, and that during the entire forenoon session the majority of pupils in the main study hall, entirely supervised by high school teachers, are 7th and 8th grade pupils. This amounts to nearly the full time of one of the five high school teachers. Since the organization of our six-year plan it is a question of seven teachers to about 200 pupils rather than five for 100 more or less.
There is no lack of ambition among our students. Early this school year a questionnaire answered in writing by every high school student gave us the following interesting information:
Ten of the twenty-one Seniors intend to continue their educa- tion after graduating here. Seven of these want to go to college: four to the classical or general type, two to technical institutions, and one to State Teachers' College. One girl intends to enter a training school for nurses and two plan to go to business college.
Among the undergraduates, six want to go to college, five to State Teachers' College, three to military or naval schools, four to hospital training, eleven to business school, eight to trade school, and six want secretarial training.
Respectfully submitted,
C. W. Holmes, Principal.
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Report of Athletic Director
To the Superintendent of Schools,
East Douglas, Massachusetts
Dear Mr. Garcelon:
It is with pleasure that I submit to you my fourth report as Director of Athletics in the Douglas High School. In my past re- ports I have treated with the aims and success of the athletic pro- gram as it has been carried on. With the general public busy studying finances and how they might be improved, I believe it well to acquaint you with the financial status of our athletic program.
The community, although becoming more and more aware of the necessity of a physical education program, is doing little to support such a program in the school. Due to the facilities offered in the community it is necessary to make the physical education program one of simply recreation and in that period try to build whatever health program is possible. However, the situation in Douglas is only typical of what is found in many communities in the country at the present time. One of our western states reports, "Since interscholastic athletics can hardly exist as organized at present without gate receipts it will be necessary to curtail activities in many of our schools." This situation is quite typical of that in Douglas since without financial aid, only a limited porgram may exist
In Douglas we find that the principal means of support which is athletic dues and admissions to games has fallen 34.5 per cent since 1932. Prior to 1932 much of the burden of this program was carried by the various graduating classes. The classes of 1929, 1930, and 1931 contributed an average of $50.14 each, while the three classes that followed contributed $12.69 each. Hence the student body as a whole has taken over more of the burden. How- ever, the support given during the past year was undertaken by the members of the athletic teams themselves, which tends to make it an individual project rather than that of the student body. It has only been through the aid of the School Board that we have man- aged to balance the accounts.
The baseball team representing the school continued with seemingly habitual success, and it is hoped that this success will be prolonged. It is to be hoped that the financial condition will be greatly improved and the athletic program restored to the state which is so imperative.
May I express my sincere appreciation to you, the school com- mittee, Mr. Holmes, and all who have cooperated to help make athletics possible in the school.
Respectfully yours,
C. A. Gagne, Director of Athletics.
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Report of Supervisor of Music
Mr. A. B. Garcelon, Superintendent of Schools,
East Douglas, Mass.
Dear Mr. Garcelon,
I herewith offer my annual report of work in supervising the musical education of the school children of Douglas.
In my report of last year, I stated my intention of working for better tone production. The result of this work has been very noticeable, especially in the Douglas Center school, where last year we had poor tone and a large number of monotones.
The work of the primary grades is coming along very satis- factorily. Grade one in the Grammar building is a particularly musical group, having done in half the school year most of the theoretical work usually accomplished the first year. In the second and third grades, we have continued the work of the first, using rote songs that are more difficult, and reading consecutive tones and simple intervals from the blackboard. The Rhythm Band in the third grade has done excellent work this year.
I enjoy the musical work of the upper grammar grades. In these classes we finish our theoretical training, and advance from unison singing at the beginnig of the year in the fourth grade to three part singing in the sixth. In Miss Buffington's room we have started a harmonica band with thirty six members. This band made its debut at the Grammar school Assembly on December 21st, and played remarkably well.
The seventh grade is doing good three part work, although the voices are much younger than those in last year's group. In the eighth grade we have some beautiful voices, especially in the Soprano and Tenor divisions. They sing four part music and seem to enjoy it exceedingly.
The High School chorus is smaller this year, but the voices of the boys are much stronger than those in the chorus of last year. With a little strengthening of the soprano and alto sections, we may look forward to good singing at graduation.
I wish to thank you, the School Committee, Mr. Holmes, Miss Buffington and all of the teachers for the support which has been so willingly given to me.
Respectfully submitted,
David N. Gellatly, Music Supervisor.
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Report of Music Instructors
REPORT OF TEACHER OF STRINGED INSTRUMENTS
Leicester, Mass. January 9, 1935
Mr. A. B. Garcelon,
Superintendent of Schools,
East Douglas, Mass.
Dear Mr. Garcelon,
In my report as to the stringed instrument classes, I am glad to state that there are ten children studying on the violin, one on ukelele, one on banjo, two on madolin and three on guitar.
Many of these children are advanced enough to play in the High School orchestra.
I wish to take this opportunity to thank you, and all others who have helped to make my work successful.
Respectfully submitted, Howard C. Barre, Teacher of stringed instruments.
REPORT OF TEACHER OF BRASS AND WIND INSTRUMENTS
January 30, 1935
Mr. A. B. Garcelon,
Superintendent of Schools,
East Douglas, Mass.
Dear Mr. Garcelon,
I herewith submit my report of the pupils studying musical instruments in the schools of Douglas.
There are five children studying on the Clarinet, five on the trumpets, two on Saxophone, one on trombone, one on bariton and three on drums.
There is much interest shown from all that are studying.
Respectfully yours, Frank O. Dodge,
Teacher of Brass & Wind Instruments.
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Report of Supervisor of Writing
January 18, 1935
Mr. A. B. Garcelon, Superintendent of Schools,
East Douglas, Mass.
Dear Mr. Garcelon:
I am pleased to report a pronounced improvement in the Hand- writing during the past year. In the last grading period 71.15 per cent of the students made a quality score of 1 which is considered superior writing and equal to the best score on the Ayer's Scale. In other words 339 of the 475 papers submitted were gold star papers and this made it possible for each elementary room and high school class to receive a gold star for the room certificate. This is an unusual achievement in view of thefact that the program has been in operation slightly more than a year.
This fine record was made possible because of the interest and co-operation received from the children and teachers; also, the friendly and sympathetic interest you have shown in the program.
The record of the high school to date is also worthy of special mention. In the grading mentioned above, the high school had 63.16 per cent superior papers. This gave the Douglas High school second position in the Penmanship League, in which there are eight high schools in your section.
Our next objective in the Handwriting program is to increase the speed of the writing. In order to accomplish this we shall ad- minister standard tests at regular intervals and make a concerted effort to bring all students up to standard in both speed and quality.
I have on file a record of the improvement made by the pupils and shall be pleased to show these to any parents who may be in- terested in seeing them.
In closing, I wish to express my appreciation to all who are contributing to the success of the Handwriting program.
Yours very respectfully,
W. L. Rinehart, Supervisor of Penmanship.
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Report of School Physician
February 12, 1935
Mr. A. B. Garcelon,
Superintendent of Schools
Dear Sir:
Following is the report of the physical examination of school children:
Pre-School Clinic, June, 1934,
34
Examined
Vaccinated 34
Defects:
Teeth
3
Nose and Throat 8
Glands (enlarged) 3
Physical examination of all school children, September, 1934, Pupils examined 541
Defects:
Teeth 318
Nose and Throat 74
Glands (enlarged) 48
Heart
2
Nutrition 8
Posture 8
Mucous Membrane (color)
8
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN J. QUINN, M. D.
School Physician.
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Report of School Nurse
December 31, 1934
Mr. A. B. Garcelon,
Supt. of Schools,
East Douglas, Mass.
Dear Sir:
I herewith submit my sixth annual report for the year ending December 31, 1934 ..
In September there was a larger number of children entering school for the first time, without any defects. In 1933, 50% had defects. In 1934, 36% had defects. This is apparently due to better health habits, which is gratifying, and not due to correction of defects.
At the annual Pre-School Clinic, Dr. John J. Quinn examined 34 and vaccinated 35 children.
This clinic is held so that the children having defects have ample time during the summer to have the defects corrected. I am afraid that at present the clinic isthought of simply as a means to have the children vaccinated. Although we do want vaccination, I earnestly hope the examination will be taken more seriously. I hope every child with defects reported at the Clinic will be taken to their own family physician or dentist.
36% of the children at the clinic had defects. None were corrected before school opened in September.
All, with one exception of the pupils placed on the Chadwick Follow-up List, had gained when examined and X-rayed. Recom- mendations were carried out, all physical defects corrected and now that one child seems to have improved.
The Chadwick Clinic program ended this year.
The preventive Tuberculosis work is now to be carried on by the Worcester County Sanatorium at Boylston. Dr. Glidden, Supt. of the Sanatorium, is in charge.
The plan is to examine (and X-ray when necessary) all pupils in the 7th., 9th., and 11th. grades. This will enable a pupil who goes through high school 3 chest examinations in their high school life. This is the period of life when a little care and thought may prevent a lifetime of disaster, physical as well as mental. Tuber-
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culosis is a disease which takes months of patience and treatment to cure. But it can be Prevented.
With the help that we have, there is no reason why we cannot check this disease.
42% pupils took advantage of the Chest Clinic and were given skin test.
15 % were examined and X-rayed.
5 % were placed on the Follow-up list.
This does not mean they have Tuberculosis. It means that the physical condition must be built up and thereby prevent serious developments.
The. Diphtheria Immunization Clinic was held in December. Dr. Oscar C. Dudley, District Health Officer, gave the treatments, assisted by Miss M. Eleanor Hanson of the Southern Worcester County Health Association.
82% of the pupils 10 years of age or under in our schools are now protected against Diphtheria.
All pupils were examined by the dentist Dr. John Dunleavy.
Twenty seven pupils attended The Dental Clinic. Although there has been some attention paid to the teeth, a great deal more is necessary. I particularly urge mothers of young children to give the teeth every possible attention.
Regular state and monthly District meetings have been at- tended throughout the year.
I wish, at this time, to thank you, the School Committee, Dr. J. J. Quinn, Teachers, Parents, Pupils and all others who have assisted in our Health work.
The previous chart gives a complete picture of the defects of the pupils.
Respectfully submitted,
(MRS.) EDITH M. TAFT, R. N.
School Nurse
PERCENTAGE RECORD OF DEFECTS OF PUPILS ENROLLED IN SCHOOL ENTIRE YEAR SEPTEMBER 1933-JUNE 1934
Pupils Enrolled Entire Year
Pupils with Defects Corrected
Pupils Phisically Fit
Pupils with Defects
Teeth Defects
Nose and Throat Defects
Gland Defects
Nutrition, Defects
Posture Defects
Heart Defects
Eye Defects
Ear Defects
Pupils Gaining
Pupils Not Gaining
June
Sept.
June
Sept.
June
Sept.
June
Sept.
June
Sept.
June 10
June
Sept.
June
Sept.
June
Sept.
June
Sept.
June
Sept.
June
Sept.
June
Sept.
June
High School
96
9| 24|
29|
77
72|
73| 69| 5
5
0
0
0|
0!
0
0
0
0.
0
8
4
4
4
81
19|
Grade VIII
41
24| 29
44
71
56
32
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
10
3
0
0
85
15
Grade VII
60!
18
28
82
72
72
60
10
10
2
21
0
0
0
0
2
2
2
2
10
8
0
0
82
18
Grade VI
44
7| 30
32!
68
66|
61
16
16
9
9
2
2|
16|
16
0
0
0
0
9
7
0
0
82|95
18
5
Grade V-VI
26
4| 12|
15
88
85
85
81
12
12
4
4
4 0
0
10
10
0
0
0
0
10
3
0
0
78| 98
22
2
Grade IV
37
27 33
49
67
51
57
39
22
14
14
0
0
13
13
0
0
3
3
16
5
0
0
92 100
8
0
Grade III
38
8 37
39
63
47
29
29
29
2.9
0
0
5
5
0
0
0
18
16
0
01
69
95
37
5
Grade II
27
26
44|
56
63
52
26
22
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
0
0
8
0
0
0
0
861100
14
0
Grade 1
25
4
56
56
44
44
32
32
20
16
20
16
0
0
8
8
0
0
0
0
4
4
01
0 0 0
44|1001 76 100
24
0
Center I-III
24
4
42
46
58
54
33
33
8
8
0
0
0
0
8
8
0
0
0
0
17 13
0
0
96 100
4
0
Total
509| 13 30| 37|
70
63
63
53
14|
13
8
7 .7 .7|
6
6
.7| .7|
.6
.6 10|
6
.8
.8| 79| 98
21
2
* Pupils in the High School were not weighed in June and are not included in the Total percentage.
This graph gives a very accurate picture of the defects and what we are doing with them.
examination shows us the defects. It is up to us to correct them. Only 37% of the pupils were "Physically Fit" in June.
13% of the pupils had defects corrected.
10% of those corrections were dental.
In recording the "Physically Fit" pupils I have omitted any child 10% or more underweight.
I am very happy to find 98% of the pupils in the Center and Grammar Schools gaining.
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-
-
-
Grade V
40
33
17
831
65
80
58
23| 18
18
4,
12
12
8
8
4
4
12
12
0
0
81|100
19
0
Grade I-II
22
0
6'8
68
32
32
32
32
18
18
5
51
5
5
5
5
0
0
0
0
0
Center IV-VI
29
7
21
24
79
76
62
58
14
14
7
7
0
0
10
10
0
0
0
0
7
4
0| 89 100
11
0
22|
78
61
45
71
12|
70
351
18 22
Sept. Mucous Membrane (color) Defects
The Doctors and Dentist's
-
-
56
0
0
24
RESULTS OF THE TESTS FOR VISION AND HEARING
Number of pupils tested 519
Number found defective in vision 48
Number found defective in hearing 3
Number of parents or guardians notified 46
ATTENDANCE OFFICERS' REPORT
Number of cases investigated 28
Number absent on account of sickness 20
Number absent on account of truancy
4
Number absent for other causes 4
Number brought back
28
E. L. WILLIAMS, DOUWE DEJONG,
Attendance Officers.
EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATIONAL CERTIFICATES Issued January 1, 1934 to January 1, 1935 Report of EDWARD L. WILLIAMS
No. of Persons issued Certificates
No. of Certificates Issued
Educational Literate 76
Educational
95
Educational Illiterate
0
Educational Illiterate
0
Special Home Permits
0
Special Home Permits
0
Employment
1
Employment
1
Total 77
Total 96
Mr. E. L. Williams has been appointed by the superintendent of schools to issue certificates and these may be obtained by those en- titled to them by making application to Mr. Williams.
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MEMBERS OF TEACHERS' RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION
C. W. Holmes, Clarence A. Gagne, Evelina Martin, Kathleen Rogers, Tabea Sweinberger, Myra Jillson, Eunice L. Buffington, Mary A. Joy, Elinor Dunleavy, Maria C. Buxton, Betsy Reid, Ger- trude Matthewman, Daisy Sweet, Elizabeth Chapdelaine.
SCHOOL BANNERS
The school banner awarded for excellence in attendance and punctuality each month has been won for the past year as follows:
Grade
Per Cent Attendance
Number of Tardinesses
January, Grammar
4
98.68
0
February, Grammar
5
96.05
4
March, High
7
98.52
14
April, Grammar
5
98.68
1
May, Grammar
6
99.10
5
June, Grammar
1
100.
5
September, Grammar
6
99.87
1
October, Grammar
6
99.29
0
November, High
8
98.51
3
December, Grammar
5 & 6
98.55
.
5
HONOR ROLL
Pupils neither absent, tardy, nor dismissed for 4 years: Dorothy Jodrey.
Pupils neither absent, tardy, nor dismissed for 2 years:
Agnes Abram, Bernice Chupka, Herman De Vries, Frederic Jodrey, Cecelia Macuga, Mary Nesbitt, Priscilla Rowley, Julia Salo, Claire LaPlante, Katherine Stefanick, Sarah Nesbitt, Francis Bob- bara, Raymond Brown, Leon Sochia.
Pupils neither absent, tardy, nor dismissed for the past year:
Edward Martinsen, Stephen J. Lemanek, John Mercak, Ben- jamin Colonero, Christine Connors, Burton DeVries, Frances Hreu- sik, Mary Limanek, Annie Nedoroscik, Anna Poplawsky, Michael Biros, Joseph Susanski, Rose Stanick, Helen Nedoroscik, Frances Manyak, Elizabeth Yerka, Marjorie McCallum, Eleanor McCallum, Helen Bombara, Michael Kacmarcik.
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AGE GRADE TABLE, OCTOBER, 1934
Age
5 6 7 8 9. 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
Total
% Accelerated
% Normal
% Retarded
1
31 22 5
1
59|52 46
2
2
18 19 7 3
47
38
55
7
3
12 18 3 6
1
40
30 52 18
4
18 21 8 7 3 13 21 19 5 10 24
4
62
21 64 15
6
8 4 5
60
17 55
28
7
11 17 12 7
1
1
49
22 59
19
8
8 23 13
7
1
52
15 70
15
9
6 9
8
3
1
27
22 63
15
10
1 5 12
4
2
24
25 67
8
11
1 3 12
1
17
24 76
00
12
7
9
4
1 21
33
5
13 Post Graduate
1
1
2
50 50 00
57
32 51 17
5
Bold face type indicate normal ages for respective grades.
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INDEX
Town Officers
3
Warrant for Town Meeting 5
Finance Committee Report
9
Report of the Treasurer
13
Table of Accounts
15
Balance Sheet
17
Report of Town Accountant 19
Auditor's Report
24
Report of the Water Commissioners
28
Town Clerk's Report
29
Report of Treasurer Simon Fairfield Public Library 31
Annual Report of Department of Public Welfare 35
Report of Agent Moses Wallis Devise 33
Collector's Report
37
Report of Tree Warden
39
Report of Road Commissioner 40
School Report
School Report 3
School Calendar 4
Report of School Committee 6
Report of Superintendent of Schools
8
Statistical Statement
10
Report of Douglas Memorial High School 14
Report of Athletic Director 16
Report of Supervisor of Music 17
Report of Music Instructors 18
Report of Supervisor of Writing 19
Report of School Physician
20
Report of School Nurse
21
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