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I shall be very happy to discuss your individual problems concerning school with you at any time. Please feel free to call upon the faculty or myself for any advice you may need about your school and its program.
Respectfully submitted, ROBERT T. ROY,
Superintendent of Schools.
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REPORT OF THE PRINCIPAL
Mr. Robert T. Roy Superintendent of Schools
Berkley
Dear Mr. Roy:
The program of study at the Berkley Grammar School has been improved during the past year or two by the addition of classroom space on a temporary basis. This needed space enabled us to separate double grades and to departmentalize the 6th, 7th, and 8th grades, adding greatly to the number of hours of concentrated study for each child and each class.
A crowded condition still exists, however, due to large numbers of children in primary and intermediate grades.
In addition to our basic program of studies, the following activities have been carried on as a part of our curriculum: a school savings program; a student government; a safety patrol system; a library program; supervision of music train- ing, vocal and instrumental; a milk program; a physical educa- tion program which now includes boys but will eventually include all children in the upper grades.
With the continued interest and cooperation of all school personnel and parents, our educational program in Berkley will flourish.
Respectfully submitted,
O. J. LAMOUREUX, Principal.
REPORT OF THE SCHOOL NURSE
Mr. Robert T. Roy
Superintendent of Schools Dighton, Mass.
Dear Sir:
The report of the school nurse in the Berkley Grammar School is respectfully submitted.
In September, Bernardine Tassinari, dental health hygien- ist, made a thorough examination of each pupil's teeth. A report to the parents and a dental certificate to be signed by their own family dentist, when work was completed, was sent home. Posters. booklets and films were used by the teachers to stress
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the importance of early dental care. Pupils are taken to Dr. Helfand's office every Thursday. Dr. Helfand's report shows the amount of work accomplished this year.
The usual clinics and tests were made during the year. Mass. Vision test Pure Tone Hearing test
Diphtheria and Tetanus Protection clinic for school children
Diptheria, Tetanus and Whooping Cough clinic for pre- school children
Registration and Pre-school clinic
Polio Vaccine clinic. Forty-two pupils were vaccinated against polio.
April 6th to May 25th a series of lectures, panel discussion and showing of films was sponsored by the Southeastern Dis- trict of Public Health. Some of the subjects discussed were:
The Physically Handicapped child
The Retarded child
Newer Concepts Developing in the Fields of Vision and Hearing Adverse Speech Conditions Emotional Aspects
These subjects were presented by outstanding men especially trained to cope with each problem.
It has been a pleasure working in the Berkly Grammar School. I appreciate the continued cooperation that has been shown me by all who are connected with the school.
ELLA F. DILLINGHAM, R.N.,
School Nurse.
REPORT OF THE DENTAL CLINIC
Israel Helfand, D.D.S. 56 Taunton Green Taunton, Mass.
Robert T. Roy Superintendent of Schools North Dighton, Mass.
Dear Mr. Roy:
This is the annual report of the dental clinic serving the Berkley Grammar School. The term started on May 5, 1955, and ended on Dec. 15, 1955. The total number of operations accomplished is broken down into the following table:
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45 extractions of teeth including odontectomies (surgical removal with sutures )
33 Amalgam (silver ) fillings
2 Porcelain fillings
1 Prophylaxis (cleaning)
23 Novocaine injections
8 Bases
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The clinic has had a very successful year in which a great amount of work was accomplished, and dental care rendered to those who may never have had an opportunity of visiting a dentist.
Sincerely, I. HELFAND, D.D.S.
REPORT OF THE SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICE
Students
The health level of the students of Berkley is better than that of students in most suburban communities. Examination shows a large percentage of pupils who merit a clean bill of health. Many others who needed corrective work have received treatment and the conditions have been corrected, or are being well handled at the present time. There was not time to check aptitude in class work, but the degree of the interest and cooperation shown during examinations augers well for their other activities. Psychologically most of the students show a good degree of adaptation to school life. A well integrated student becomes a well integrated adult; pupils and teachers deserve real credit for their success.
School Personnel
The school health service received complete cooperation from the entire staff. Several cases were referred by teachers for special consideration at the time of physical examinations.
The school nurse conducts her duties with understanding and efficiency. No student problem is too minor to receive her sympathy and assistance. The success of school health in Berk- ley is assured with Mrs. Dillingham.
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School Building
Untreated wood or cement floors are impossible to keep really clean. Bacteria lodge in cracks and grain, and with the moisture which remains in these surface irregularities, multi- plies rapidly. All cement floors should receive a sealing coat and a high gloss finish. Wood floors should be similarly treated or covered with linoleum or moisture impervious covering. The wooden floored corridors are noisy and upset both students and teachers. The suggested floor covering might eliminate some of this disturbance.
Toilet facilities may be somewhat inadequate, but washing facilities are worse. The spread of disease is retarded by fre- quent washing of the hands. In the control of intestinal worms, proper washing facilities are essential. Additional lavatories should be installed and every effort made to make students "clean hand" conscious.
Proper lighting is expensive and important. The local electric company may be able to offer a lighting analysis. Their recommendations should be seriously considered.
A private room which is set aside for the use of the teachers has many advantages; it may be used for a health unit for the care of temporary illness, or may double as quar- ters for the school nurse. Of course the best arrangement would be two separate rooms, each for its own specific purpose.
The School Health Service wishes to express its gratitude to teachers, custodians, and to parents and private physicians for their splendid cooperation.
Respectfully submitted,
ALAN POOLE, D.O.
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REPORT OF THE MUSIC SUPERVISOR
Mr. Robert T. Roy
Superintendent of Schools
Berkley, Mass.
Dear Mr. Roy:
I herewith submit my fourth annual report as supervisor of music of the town of Berkley.
A new set of eighth grade books were purchased which completes the series in use "Our Singing World" by Ginn and Co. Also purchased were many song sheets for graduation.
The eighth graders chose the theme "School Days" for their graduation program. They depicted their school days thus far through song and speeches. It was very entertaining and well done.
Many students are studying instruments privately which will enable us to increase our orchestra this year. It is very gratifying to see more and more students becoming interested in the instrumental program.
I would like to thank you, the school committee and teach- ers for your help and co-operation.
Respectfully submitted,
ELIZABETH A. EVANS, Supervisor of Music.
SCHOOL CALENDAR
1955
1956
As Approved by Berkley School Committee
School Opens
School Closes
September 7, 1955
December 23, 1955 73 days
January 3, 1956
February 17, 1956 34 days
February 27, 1956
April 13, 1956 34 days
April 23, 1956
June 8, 1956 34 days
175 days
School will close on the following days : October 12-Columbus Day October 28-Teachers' Convention November 11-Armistice Day
November 24 and 25-Thanksgiving Recess March 30-Good Friday May 30-Memorial Day
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ENROLLMENT - October 1, 1955
Grade
1
2
3
4
5
6
7 8 Total
Irene O. Braunstein
28
28
Martha E. Campbell
40
40
Florence H. Farrar
36
36
Edna C. Lincoln
38
Anne W. Rusconi
37
Florence M. Harris
22
36
Oscar J. Lamoureux, Jr.
17
17
Totals
28 40
36 28 24
37
22
17
232
AGE-GRADE ENROLLMENT - October 1, 1955
Grade
Age
Totals
5 6 7
8
9 10
11
12 13 14
1
2 23
3
28
2
6 27
7
40
3
6 26
36
4
5 17
3 1 6
28
5
2 19
2
1
24
6
5 26
6
37
7
5 15
2
22
8
2
13
2
17
Totals
2 29 36 38 22 31
33
23
16 2
232
28 10 14 23 14
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT-1955
Appropriation
$61,293.04
Expenditures
General Control
$ 1,128.37
Teachers' Salaries
22,338.32
Books and Supplies
1,485.37
Janitors' Salaries
2,543.62
Fuel
1,710.83
Repairs
1,250.96
New Equipment
877.19
Health
931.85
Transportation
12,953.73
Tuition
14,588.01
Electricity
319.79
Miscellaneous
485.94
Insurance
257.66
60,871.64
Returned to Town 421.40
Receipts
Reimbursement, Chapter 70
General School Aid
14,231.01
Reimbursement Superintendent's Travel and Salary
368.54
Transportation
11,451.66
Reimbursement Vocational Education
1,019.26
Total Receipts 27,070.47
NET COST TO TOWN $33,379.77
BERKLEY SCHOOL FACULTY
Teacher
Degree
Address
20 South St., Taunton
4 Crocker St., Taunton
Florence H. Farrar
B.S. in Ed.
9 Pleasant St., Dighton
26 Somerset Ave., North Dighton
38 Ingell St., Taunton
B.S. in Ed. 203 County St., Taunton
60 Pine St., Dighton
Education App'd.
No. Adams Teachers' College 1953
R. I. College of Education 1955 Bridgewater Teachers' College 1952
Ohio State University 1955
Bridgewater Teachers' College 1942
Bridgewater Teachers' College 1953
Gorham Normal 1955
Music Supervisor
Mrs. Elizabeth Evans 130 Lindy Ave., Riverside, R. I.
Custodians
Louis A. Wade Francis Fournier, Sr.
West Stevens St., Berkley Porter St., Berkley
Oscar J. Lamoureux, Jr.
B.S. in Ed.
Irene Braunstein Prof. Cert.
Florence M. Harris
Edna C. Lincoln Anne W. Rusconi Martha E. Campbell
B.S.
B.S. in Ed.
Town Meeting, March 12, 1956 at 7:30 P.M. Berkley Grammar School
Election, March 19, 1956 Berkley Town Hall Polls Open 12:00 Noon to 8:00 P.M.
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