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BERNARD A. REARDON DR. JOSEPH R. HOBBS MRS. MARGARET MADISON
Board of Health
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Report of the Police Department
Streets patrolled week-ends and holidays.
Twenty-two accidents were reported and inspected by Police.
Twelve persons received injuries (two fatal).
Several cars stopped and drivers warned.
Three licenses suspended by the Registrar on request of Chief.
One patient taken to the Cooley Dickinson Hospital by Police.
Three patients taken to the State Hospital by Police.
Sixty-eight various complaints received by the Police.
Four stray dogs hit by cars (one was killed), (three destroyed) .
Seven dogs having owners, reported hit by cars (two were killed), (two not found), (two found all right), (one taken to veterinary, later destroyed) .
Thirty-one summons served for outside departments.
Twenty-four complaints taken before District Court.
Drunkenness 7
Operating under influence 1
Leaving scene after property damage 2
2
Driving after suspension
Speeding 2
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No sticker
1
No license
1
Allowing improper person
1
Driving left of center line
1
2
Failure to support
Delinquents
4
24
Twenty-two persons pleaded or were found guilty.
Two dismissed, requested by the Commonwealth (all males).
Respectfully submitted,
CHARLES H. CROSS
Chief of Police
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Report of Fire Department
During the year of 1956, this department has operated with two companies. No. 1 in Williamsburg and No. 2 in Haydenville.
Patrick Larkin of Haydenville was appointed Assist- ant Chief and Lester Wells of Williamsburg as Captain.
There were 40 calls answered as follows :
7 House Fires
3 Chimney Fires
3 Vehicle Fires
10 Grass and Forest Fires
6 Haydenville Dump Fires
8 Miscellaneous calls, accidents, etc.
3 False Alarms
Fire training drills were held in Williamsburg weekly weather permitting.
Four new mud and snow tires were purchased for the Haydenville Truck. 300 feet of fire hose and 150 feet of booster hose has been purchased to replace that which becomes unserviceable.
The addition to the Williamsburg Fire Station was completed with the inside work being done entirely by the Williamsburg Fire Fighters. This station now houses Engine 1 and the tanker.
Our present fire truck was made up by The Sanford Motor Truck Company using a Reo chassis. The San-
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ford Company no longer manufactures fire apparatus making replacement parts impossible to obtain. While Reo trucks are still available it is doubtful that repair parts for a 1937 chassis would be obtainable or readily available. This engine could therefore be out of service for an underterminable amount of time leaving the vil- lage without sufficient fire protection.
The New England Fire Insurance Rating Association, in a letter dated December 27, 1956 to this department, has recommended we replace Engine 1 with a new pump- ing engine, to replace the one purchased in November of 1937. From tests conducted on this engine in April, 1955, it was found that the unit barely met the rated require- ments for fire apparatus. The Rating Association also states that once a piece of equipment has reached the age of 20 years and cannot meet rated rquirements, they are warranted in removing credit for said truck. This means increased fire insurance rates to the town.
Modern pumpers with higher pressures, more horse power, larger water tanks, etc. could give the town much better and needed fire protection.
May I take this opportunity to thank all the men in this department for their excellent cooperation and willingness during this past year.
Respectfully submitted,
HOWARD SANDERSON Fire Chief
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Visiting Nurse
To the Selectmen
Town of Williamsburg
Following is the financial statement for the year 1956: Recipts
Nurse's collections
$495.50
Expenditures
Gas for nurse's car
$289.04
Old Age Tax paid for nurse
26.50
Supplies for nurse's use
2.08
Pair of full length bed sides for hospital bed
26.46
Nurse's salary
$1,325.00
Less Old Age Tax withheld
150.70
$1,174.30
Taxes forwarded
to Gov't
150.70
$1,325.00
Less Town Appro- priation
1,000.00
$325.00
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Total Expenditures
$669.08
Excess of expenditures over receipts
$173.58
Respectfully submitted, ALTHEA H. MARKS
Treasurer
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Report of Sealer of Weights and Measures
Board of Selectmen
Town of Williamsburg
Dear Sirs :
During 1956, this department adjusted and inspected 120 weights and measures.
Paid Town Treasurer in Fees $54.85
Equipment (Hobbs & Warren, Iinc.)
3.86
Labor and Transportation
100.00
Respectfully submitted,
FRANK TAYLOR
Sealer of Weights and Measures
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Report of Special Committee on Milton Rice Property Damage Claim
Board of Selectmen
Williamsburg, Mass.
Gentlemen :
In accordance with a vote taken at the Annual Town Meeting of February, 1955, at which the Moderator was authorized to appoint this Committee, we make the fol- lowing report:
Your Committee met one evening during the summer of 1956 at the place where the damage was claimed to be,, which was across the brook from the Ashfield Road (so- called) just outside of the Village of Williamsburg.
It was determined that the damage was slight, due to the fact that in the process of widening the highway, the brook which runs between the Milton Rice property and the Highway had to be partially relocated which neces- sitated the taking of a small amount of land due to chang- ing of the border line of the brook on the Milton Rice side of the brook.
However, due to the fact that when the Town or any- one else takes something of value away from anyone, that party is entitled to remuneration for the same; and the
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majority of this Committee feels that due to the location of the land taken, the value or damage does not exceed two hundred dollars ($200.00). We therefore recommend this amount be paid to Mr. Milton Rice.
Respectfully submitted,
LEON B. SANDERSON Appraiser for the Town of Williamsburg
JEAN E. HEMENWAY
Appraiser for Milton Rice
MAJ .- GEN. LUNSFORD E. OLIVER
Appraiser selected by the other two appraisers
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ANNUAL REPORT
of the
SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
of the
Town of Williamsburg
For The
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1956
School Organization
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Kenneth Sherk, Chairman
1959
Miss Eleanor Mansfield, Secretary 1957
Mrs. Eleanor Ballway 1959
Mr. Erol Bowie 1958
Mr. Norman Graves
1958
ACTING SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
J. Walter Richard
Office, Anne T. Dunphy School
SUPERVISOR OF ART
Mrs. Elizabeth B. Ferrante, 48 Meadow St., Florence
SUPERVISOR OF MUSIC
Miss Olive Healy, West Chesterfield
SPECIAL READING TEACHER
Mrs. Jean Snow, Williamsburg
SCHOOL PHYSICIANS
Dr. Joseph Hobbs, Williamsburg Dr. Ruth Hemenway, Williamsburg
SCHOOL NURSE
Mrs. Ruth McAvoy, Williamsburg
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SUPERVISORS OF ATTENDANCE
H. Merrill Bisbee, Williamsburg
Charles Sabo, Williamsburg
MEETING OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE Last Wednesday of each month
TEACHERS' MEETING
At call of Superintendent
PHYSICAL EDUCATION SUPERVISOR
Mrs. Evelyn Kmit, Williamsburg
HELEN E. JAMES SCHOOL
Tel. COlony 8-4421
Principal, Edmond J. Houle: Social Studies, General Math.
Williams burg
Mrs. Anne Belck: Science Goshen
Robert Branch: U. S. History, Math. 61 Meadow St., Florence
Mrs. Anna B. Curtis: Arithmetic, English, Reading grades 7 & 8 Chesterfield
Miss Martha Dickerman: Arithmetic, Social Studies, Health 7 & 8
Williamsburg
Jame Fleming : Latin, Ancient History 110 Little St., Springfield
Henry Hmieleski : Science, Health, grades 7 & 8 Williamsburg
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Miss Maria Lovechio: English, Speech 81 Edgeland St., Springfield
Mrs. Marie Thomas : English, Speech, Civics Haydenville
Earl F. Tonet : French, Social Studies, Driver Education, Physical Education, Coach 387 Florence Rd., Northampton.
Mrs. Joanne Wolff: Social Studies, English, Reading, grades 7 & 8
Amherst Rd., Sunderland
Miss Mary Anton : Special Class 15 Cherry St., Easthampton
N. Deming Hoyt: Adjustment Counselor 213 Crescent St., Northampton
ANNE T. DUNPHY SCHOOL Tel. COlony 8-7770
Principal, Edith D. Foster, Williamsburg, Grade 6 Mrs. Margaret Breckenridge, Williamsburg, Grade 5 Mrs. Eleanor Soden, 16 Massasoit St., Northampton, Grade 4
Mrs. Dorothy R. Colburn, Willamsburg, Grade 3 Mrs. Gertrude Ramstrom, Haydenville, Grade 2 Mrs. Sophia D. Eaton, Williamsburg, Grade 1
HAYDENVILLE SCHOOL Tel. COlony 8-4912
Principal, Margaret Trainor, Haydenville, Grade 6 Mrs. Marion Hickey, Haydenville, Grade 5 Mrs. Priscilla Kostek, Haydenville, Grade 4
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Mrs. Ruth Nash, Williamsburg, Grade 3 Mrs. Doris Tilley, Williamsburg, Grade 2 Miss Mary Crampton, Haydenville, Grade 1
SCHOOL CENSUS - OCTOBER 1, 1956
16 Yrs. or
5-7
7-16
over
Haydenville
Boys
25
91
8
Girls
20
86
5
Total
45
177
13
235
Williamsburg
Boys
31
118
11
Girls
20
97
14
Total
51
215
25
291
Combined Total
96
392
38
526
SCHOOL CALENDAR
1957-1958
Tuesday, September 3, 1957
Staff Meeting
Wednesday, September 4, 1957
Schools Open
Friday, October 4, 1957
School Closed-Franklin County Teachers' Convention
Monday, November 11, 1957
Schools Closed - -
Veterans Day
Wednesday, November 27, 1957 Schools close at noon for Thanksgiving Holiday
Monday, December 2, 1957
Schools open
Friday, December 20, 1957 Schools close at regular time for Christmas Holiday
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1958
Thursday, January 2, 1958 Friday, February 21, 1958
Schools open
Schools close at regular time for Winter Vacation
Monday, March 3, 1958
Schools open
Friday, April 4, 1958 Friday, April 18, 1959
Schools Closed - Good Friday
School close at regular time for Spring Vacation
Monday, April 28, 1958
Schools open
Friday, May 30, 1958
Schools closed - Memorial Day
Friday, June 13, 1958
Elementary Schools Close for Summer Vacation
Thursday, June 19, 1958
High School Graduation
Friday, June 20, 1958
High School Closes
Elementary School 179 days
High School 184 days
NET EXPENDITURES FOR SUPPORT OF SCHOOLS
1956
Total Expenditures for Support from All Sources $152,537.42
Income on Account of Schools
1. General School Fund $31,946.09
2. Transportation Reimbursement Chapter 679 5,460.50
3. Smith's School Reimbursement 3,931.61
4. High School Tuition, Chesterfield, Goshen, Westhampton, Plain- field 9,110.95
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5. Supt. Reimbursement 1,400.00
6. State Wards' Tuition and Transportation 1,211.73
7. Special Class Reimbursement 1,411.76
8. Cash Sent to Treasurer 98.49
Total Income 54,571.13
Net Expenditures from Local Taxation $97.966.29
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Report of School Committee
To the Townspeople of Williamsburg
Greetings :
The School system and the town received two grievous blows during the year. The first was the loss of Anne T. Dunphy who had served long years as Principal of our high school. Throughout the years of teaching, she put her high ideals into practice. She was the rock upon which our high school was built. The second was the loss of Lucius A. Merritt, our esteemed Superintendent. For years, he had led our system toward better educational service and higher goals. Both of these people had spent their professional lives in the service of the youth of this community. They are shining examples of dedicated edu- cators. May a small part of their reward lie in the affec- tion with which their memory remains in the hearts of their students and associates.
The committee, comprising Mrs. Eleanor Ballway, Miss Eleanor Mansfield, Messrs. Erol Bowie, Norman Graves and Kenneth Sherk, met and organized with Kenneth Sherk as Chairman and Eleanor Mansfield as Secretary. Far more than the usual number of meetings were held to cope with problems arising from the losses mentioned above and the repairs to the Helen E. James building.
Routine maintenance of the buildings has been kept up and major renovations have been made in the high school building. These include a change from coal to oil heating, replacement of the plumbing, renovation of the lavatories, repairs to the roof and the installation of a new electric service entrance and panel which almost
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doubles the electrical power available to the bulding. Community use of the school buildings has continued in both villages. The committee would like to see this use expanded under proper arrangements of supervision and control. We are grateful to the Gerald E. Larkin Post of the American Legion for making their hall available to the Haydenville pupils for physical education purposes.
We have continued the acquisition of more up-to-date books and the replacement of obsolete school furniture and typewriters. We need an audiometer and equipment and facilities for our science courses.
We have improved our high school program by the ad- dition of ancient history and speech to the curriculum and the programs in the other grades by an increase in the availability of art, music, remedial reading and phy- sical education. Penmanship is now taught by our own teachers, the outside supervisor having been dropped.
The Committee, after making a thorough survey of the field and interviewing many candidates, elected Mr. Ed- mond Houle to be Principal of the high school. Our com- mittee agreed with the other towns of School Union No. 55 to appoint Mr. J. Walter Richard as Acting Superin- tendent. The special class required by state law has been put into operation. In conjunction with the towns of Worthington and Westhampton, we have taken advan- tage of the state aid contained in a recently enacted law and appointed Mr. N. Deming Hoyt as School Adjust- ment Counselor. We are pleased with his work and the resulting benefits to our system.
The number of pupils entering our high school was significantly higher this year. We continue to draw a number of students from nearby towns. These help to make our Junior-Senior High School less expensive and broader in educational opportunity.
We finished the year with something over seven hun- dred dollars which is turned back to the Town. We re-
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ceived a total of $45, 361.69 from all sources. This money reverts to the Town.
We wish to express our thanks to the P.T.A. and all other parents, individuals and agencies who have helped contribute to the improvement, both physical and edu- cational, of our school system .
KENNETH W. SHERK
For the School Committee
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Superintendent's Report
To the Members of the School Committee :
The annual report of the Superintendent of Schools is herewith submitted. It is the fifty-fifth since the original school union was formed. There have been four reports since Union #55 was formed.
A very effective change in the Williamsburg Schools was the new type of written report sent to parents of elementary school children during this year. Teachers met several times to study and evaluate current methods of reporting throughout the country. These were ob- tained through the National Education Association. A Report of Progress was finally chosen and presented to the school committee for adoption. We feel that this re- vision makes a pupil's progress in school more detailed and more individual. These written reports are sent four times a year with the continuance of Parent-Teacher con- ferences in the Fall.
In compliance with General Laws, Chapter 71, Section 76, amended in 1954 by Chapter 514, the School Commit- tee elected Miss Mary Anton on January 25 as teacher of the special class for mentally retarded pupils. This class is located in the Helen E. James School and at present all pupils are of elementary school age. The expense of this class is shared by the Division of Special Education.
In February we were saddened by the death of Miss Anne T. Dunphy, Principal and teacher of the Helen E. James School. Mrs. Frances Grinnell was elected as Act- ing Principal for the remainder of the school year.
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The Massachusetts Elementary Principals' Conference held in Amherst each year was attended by the Superin- tendent of Schools, the Elementary Supervisor and the Principals of the Anne T. Dunphy and the Haydenville Schools.
At the Union #55 School Committee Meeting held in Easthampton this past year, Mr. Lucius A. Merritt was re-elected for a three-year term. Mr. J. Walter Richard, Elementary Supervisor, was elected as Assistant Superin- tendent in Charge of Elementary Education. The posi- tion of adjustment counselor for the Union was discussed and it was felt that such a person could not possibly serve the five towns effectively. Action was postponed until a later meeting.
It was recommended at this meeting by the Elementary Supervisor that some days be set aside periodically when teachers on different grade levels could meet to discuss common problems, evaluate new techniques and share views in regard to common aims in education. It was also felt that a planned physical education program from grades 1 through 8, by a trained person, would improve the present school curriculum. A part-time instructor for this position was requested.
Three teachers were placed on tenure in the Williams- burg schools this year. Mrs. Eleanor Soden and Mrs. Gertrude Ramstrom of the Anne T. Dunphy School and Mrs. Lula Smith of the Helen E. James School. Mrs. Evelyn Kmit was hired on a part-time basis to teach junior-senior high school physical education at this meet- ing, to start in September.
In September, Dr. Deming Hoyt of Northampton joined our staff to act as adjustment counselor for the towns of Williamsburg, Westhampton and Worthington. Mr. Hoyt comes to us very well qualified in both teaching and guid- ance work. He completed his undergraduate work at Co-
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lumbia University and received his doctorate at Harvard University.
The position of adjustment counselor was initiated by the Massachusetts Department of Education for the pur- pose of counselling and helping children in the primary and elementary grades who are referred to him by a teacher, principal or other school personnel. The adjust- ment counselor is also to establish "helpful and kindly relationships with the home in the interest of all children in school, to enlist the interest and help of clergymen and other local leaders" and to serve as a referral agent. With these duties in mind, one can readily see that it would be physically impossible to serve all five towns adequately. Williamsburg is fortunate in obtaining the services of Mr. Hoyt.
Other new members added to our staff this year to carry on our educational program are Mr. James Fleming of Springfield, teacher of Latin and Ancient History, Miss Ann Sullivan, high school secretary, Mrs. Elizabeth Ferrante, Art Supervisor, and Mrs. Ruth McAvoy as school nurse.
Based on a recommendation made in April at the Union Meeting, it was decided to follow through with a work- shop conference for all teachers in Union #55. The Massachusetts Department of Education was contacted in September with a request for assistance in obtaining speakers, consultants, and in helping to determine the curriculum areas in which teachers would benefit most. All teachers submitted suggestions and it was decided to concentrate on individual differences as applied in the Language Arts.
Miss Margaret Shea, State Supervisor of Elementary Education, was most helpful with all aspects of the con- ference. This was held on November 13th. We were for- tunate in obtaining two outstanding speakers, Dr. Eliza- beth Foster of Worcester State Teachers College and Dr.
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Charles Gadaire of American International College. Teachers evaluated the conference as excellent, mainly because their specific problems had been dealt with. It is our hope to continue the practice in future years.
Many of our teachers have taken courses for profes- sional improvement throughout the past year. These courses were taken in the field of Drama, Science, Children's Literature, Audio-Visual Aids and Reading. We are fortunate in having teachers who feel that further study is needed if they are to meet the ever increasing needs of a rapidly changing society.
Through the courtesy and cooperation of F. N. Graves & Son, Inc., who again have donated to the School De- partment a dual control car, our driver education course has been offered in the high school under the supervision of Mr. Earl Tonet. This course is offered as an elective to students. To comply with the standards set by the Massa- chusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles and the National Ed- ucational Association, a minimum of twenty hours must be given in classrooom instruction, a minimum of six hours in behind-the-wheel driving and a minimum of six hours in observation. Mr. Tonet informs me that 75 stu- dents have been trained, licensed and certified since 1952, with 22 additional students enrolled at the present time.
The cafeteria at the Anne T. Dunphy School operated very successfully under the direction of Mrs. Helen Wells, assisted by Miss Neva Nash, Mrs. Grace Wells, Mrs. Alice Dion and Mrs. Charlotte Nye. Mrs. Wells reports the daily average lunches served are as follows: Junior High 55; Senior High 84; Anne T. Dunphy School 93; Haydenville School 33; adults 18.
It was voted to increase the days spent by Miss Healy, Music Supervisor. She is now conducting a three day week program. Miss Healy visits all elementary classes each week, carrying on a program of grade work in theory, song and music appreciation. The junior high
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division has two music periods a week in which graded work, ensemble and part singing take place. Senior high students may elect Girls Glee Club for which credit is given.
The Glee Club furnished music last spring at gradua- tion and made their customary fine appearance at the Western Massachusetts Music Festival. Two of our stu- dents were accepted for the Choral Division of the All- State Festival at Pittsfield, and one girl in the orchestral division. Our school orchestra meets once a week with several new members added this year.
Mr. Edmond Houle was chosen as Principal of the Helen E. James School. He comes to us well qualified, having served as high school principal, teacher and coach of basketball, baseball and track.
In June, Mr. Peter Ball, science teacher, left the high school to accept a similar position at Agawam High School. He was replaced by Mrs. Ann Sabo Belck of Goshen, an alumna of Williamsburg High. Mrs. Lula Smith resigned as teacher of English and was replaced by Mrs. Marie Thomas of Haydenville.
Of importance during this past year was the new law in Massachusetts which requires that public school teachers receive at least $3,000 per year. This did not affect Williamsburg teachers as all teachers were making at least this amount. Prior to this bill, minimums were set as follows : $2,300 a year in towns of less than $2,500,000 total valuation and $2,500 in the larger towns and cities.
Our school health program was conducted by Dr. Joseph Hobbs and Dr. Ruth Hemenway as school physi- cians, Dr. Glade Hall as school dentist and Mrs. Barbara Swanda and Mrs. Ruth McAvoy as school nurses.
Williamsburg was saddened by the death of Mr. Lucius A. Merritt in September. During the past three months, as Acting Superintendent, I have tried to maintain those
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standards set by Mr. Merritt who so faithfully served the town of Williamsburg for 36 years.
I greatly appreciate the help and cooperation of the teachers, the School Committee, and other personnel of the Williamsburg Schools.
Respectfully submitted, J. WALTER RICHARD
Acting Supt. of Schools
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Report of School Nurse
Mr. J. Walter Richard
Acting Superintendent of Schools
Williamsburg, Mass.
Dear Mr. Richard :
The annual report of the school nurse is herewith sub- mitted for the period from September 5, 1956 through December 31, 1956.
The school physicians, Doctors Hemenway and Hobbs were assisted with physical examinations in the Williams- burg and Haydenville Schools. 224 defects were noted. Parents have been notified of any condition requiring attention.
A very high percentage of pupils having flat feet were discovered during these examinations. An attempt is be- ing made by the physical education department to remedy this situation.
471 children were examined via the Mass. Vision Test. The total number of children who failed the retest was 22. 26 referrals to eye specialists have been made. 4 of these were remedial reading pupils who passed the school vision test. It was felt however, that these children might benefit from the more detailed examination of an eye specialist.
Salk vaccine has been available and clinics held at proper intervals during this period by Doctors Hemen- way and Hobbs. In view of the fact that free vaccine will
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Article 35. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $1, 232.00 to cover costs of blueprinin drawn up by the Housing and None Finance Agency, Plan No. 19.7-15 Highway Bridges, for the Library Bridge in Haydenville, or take any other action thereon.
not be available for children this age when the school year ends in 1957, response has been somewhat disappointing.
The only outbreak of infectious disease, German Measles, was averted by Christmas vacation. Four cases only have come to my attention.
Two junior high school girls have been referred to State Orthopedic Clinics for attention to back injuries. There have been no major accidents at school during the year.
Inspection of eating habits in the cafeterias has been checked periodically. Parents have been notified of pupils who consistently show poor eating habits. Lunches car- ried from home have been of excellent nutritional quality, with a few exceptions.
The usual height-weight, classroom and sanitary in- spection were held during the year.
At the beginning of the school year, dogs on the school grounds were a threat to the children. A boy in Hayden- ville was bitten. I like to think that a notice in the news- paper caused the quick disappearance of the dogs but perhaps it was the cold weather.
I wish to thank the School Board, Mr. Richard, the teachers, parents, and townspeople for their fine coopera- tion during my first year as School Nurse.
Respectfully submitted,
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RUTH B. MCAVOY, R. N.
School Nurse
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Report of Physical Education Program
The physical education program which was instituted in the junior-senior high school last year was enlarged this year to include grades 1 through 6 in the Williams- burg and Haydenville Schools.
Classes in Williamsburg are conducted on the play- ground and in the gymnasium and in Haydenville on the playground and in the Legion Hall. The aim of the pro- gram in the lower grades is to develop basic motor skills in throwing, catching, running, skipping, marching, and rhythms. In the middle grades, use is made of these same skills in relay races, simple team games, and folk dances. In the upper grades, skills are accented in team play, marching drills, and individual sports such as jumping or sprinting. Good sportsmanship and good attitudes toward group participation, as well as mastery of basic skills are included in grading each child.
Each class also participates weekly in a short period of body-building exercises, to strengthen little-used muscles and promote good posture and health.
Respectfully submitted,
EVELYN R. KMIT
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