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ANNUAL REPORT ANNUAL REPORT OF THE
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1962 SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Estelle I. Stetson, Chairman Myricks St., P. O. Assonet
Term Expires 1964
Maria E. D. Aguas, Secretary 1963
Grinnell Street, Berkley
Herbert C. Hutchings 1965
So. Main Street, Berkley
Superintendent Robert T. Roy, B.S., Ed.M.
Residence 313 Forest Street, North Dighton Office Dighton-Rehoboth Region High School, Rehoboth Telephone (Home) VA 2-7323 (Office) BL 2-4500
Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and by appointment
Secretary Gladys P. Babbitt
School Physician
Dr. Alan M. Poole Fall River
School Nurse Amelia M. Cabral, R. N. Berkley
Attendance Officer
Lawrence B. Swift
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Birth Certificates
Presentation of a birth certificate is required for en- trance to the first grade.
Vaccination
Every child who enters school for the first time must present a certificate of vaccination or a statement from his physician that vaccination is inadvisable.
No-School Informaton
When weather conditions are such that our buses are unable to run, a no-school notice will be broadcast over Radio Station WSAR, Fall River, Radio Station WPEP, Taunton, Radio Station WPRO, Providence and Radio Sta- tion WARA, Attleboro. Parents are urged to use their own judgment about sending their children to school on stormy days. The fact that school is in session does not mean that attendance by all pupils is advisable.
Transportation
The law requires that transportation be provided for pu- pils residing more than two miles from the school attended or more than one mile from the nearest bus stop. Many pu- pils living at lesser distances along the established routes are transported if the seating capacity of the bus will per- mit. From time to time it is necessary to refuse transporta- tion to some of those living under the required distance when our buses are filled to capacity with children living at a greater distance.
Entrance Age
First grade registration in September of any year will be limited to those children who are at least six years of age or who will become six years of age on or before the follow- ing January first. There will be no exception to this ruling. Registration must be during the first three weeks of school in September.
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REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
To the Citizens of the Town of Berkley:
I herewith submit my eighth annual report. Incorporated herein is the report of the Berkley School Committee, the School Nurse, the Principal, the Music Supervisor and a report of the School Doctor.
Finances
The budget shows a gross increase of $22,241.00 over last year with a net increase of $15,909.23 after reimburse- ments have been deducted. The largest increase is in sala- ries. This increase is due to raises given teachers due to the raise to $4500.00 of the State minimum. Extra teachers be- cause of increasing enrollment and the return of grades 7 and 8 to Berkley both contribute to the increase in salaries.
Transportation has increased by $2,856.00 due to the fact that enrollment has increased and pupils are transported to two high schools.
Other increases are in janitor services, fuel, electricity and building maintenance because we are now operating two buildings.
Finances will continue to increase as enrollment increases. It would seem now that we will need at least one more teacher in September. We are fast reaching the point where we will need two classrooms per grade. This will mean twelve teachers for grades 1-6 instead of the eight we now have.
School Program
The school program is very well explained in the prin- cipal's report. We are now operating a 6-2 system. Six years of elementary school and two years of departmental work at the junior high level are provided. The junior high program has its advantage and disadvantage. The classes are small which makes them impractical financially speaking. How- ever, with small classes there is more time to give pupils individual attention.
We now have the ninth grade at Dighton-Rehoboth Re- gional High School and grades ten, eleven and twelve at Apponequet Regional High School. We will continue to send
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classes to Dighton-Rehoboth Regional for as long as they are able to take us.
Personnel
With the opening of the new school it was necessary to add new faculty. Miss Carol Washburn, a graduate of Bar- rington College, was hired to teach the combination first and second grades. This move was made necessary because of the overload in both the first and second grades. Mrs. Carol Zopatti who formerly taught in Pittsfield and graduated from The Elms College was assigned to a fifth grade. We di- vided the fifth grade that had had some forty pupils over the previous four years to give the children the advantage of small classes and small group instruction.
We hired Mrs. Barbara Scherer, a graduate of Bridge- water State College with teaching experience in Swansea to teach the special class.
We had to hire three teachers for the seventh and eighth grades. Mr. Ernest Cardoza, who formerly taught in Maine and Rehoboth, was assigned to teach social studies. Mr. Edward Peters who had previously taught at the adult level and had had training at Bridgewater State College became the English teacher. For mathematics and science we hired Mr. Norman Lapre a graduate of Durfee Technical College with courses taken at Bridgewater State College. Mr. La- pre formerly taught at Prevost High School.
We also hired seven part-time teachers to teach the various special subjects as music, physical education, art, sewing and industrial arts. Their names and schools are listed in this report.
Buildings
The report on the new building is incorporated in the re- port of the Building Committee.
We removed the small old desks at the old school, sanded and refinished the floors and replaced the furniture with larger furniture. It was necessary to buy new furniture for one room. Regular classes including the opportunity class occupy four rooms. The other two rooms upstairs and the area in the basement are used for special subjects.
We have been able to add some equipment to this building such as a portable science laboratory and shop work benches.
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We hope to add further to this equipment during the com- ing year.
We shall continue to try to keep the building in the best repair possible. However, I believe the day is coming when quite a bit of money will have to be paid out on the build- ing to put it in good shape.
Conclusion
I wish to thank Mr. Fleming and his teachers for the excellent cooperation given me during this past year.It has been very hard moving around and also waiting for equip- ment that was late in arriving, Mr. Fleming has given his services far and above his regular duties. He has spent many extra hours trying to give the people of Berkley a school system that will be of great value to your children. Many thanks are also due the School Committee and the School Building Committee for their many hours of work over the past year.
We also appreciate the cooperation of the P.T.A., the Taxpayers Association, the Police and Fire Departments and other Town Officials. It is this sort of working together that helps build a bettter community.
To the parents may I say that we are glad that we are able ยท to serve you and hope you will visit us often during this year.
Respectfully submitted, ROBERT T. ROY Superintendent of Schools
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Robert T. Roy Superintendent of Schools
Dear Mr. Roy:
I herewith submit my first annual report as District Prin- cipal of Berkley Public Schools, and my fourth annual re- port as a principal in the town school system.
This report, of necessity, must be compiled in two parts to adequately cover the programs which we are administer- ing in the two schools.
Elementary School
After spending a good part of my summer moving furni- ture, books, supplies, and equipment from the old school to the new, we opened our new elementary school in Septem- ber with 211 students Since that time, the number has stead- ily increased to the present 220.
The heaviest concentration of students is in the primary grades. At one point we had 46 enrolled in the first grade. Unfortunately, we have too many students for a single room in each grade, and not quite enough for two rooms per grade. This results in our combination first and second grade. I am aware that this is not the soundest educational prac- tice, but we must do our best with the resources we have.
At the present time we have 43 first graders, 40 in the second grade, 37 in grade 3, 31 in grade 4, 41 in grade 5, and 27 in grade 6. Our projected enrollment indicates a class of 40 to 45 in next September's first grade. It would seem proper to think in terms of two first grades and two second grades at that time.
With our expanded facilities we have been able to offer our students a more complete program. The multi-purpose room has, for example, given us a suitable location for group activities. It is also used, at least once a week, for physical education for each class. The room's usefulness will be cul- minated this spring when the kitchen equipment is installed and the children are afforded the opportunity of a hot lunch.
Curriculum
Our curriculum is basically the same as last year. We have
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however, been able to offer more individual attention with the smaller classes.
Grouping within the various classes is done more readily with the movable furniture.
This year we have more special teachers coming in to work with our students. These people are shared on a pro- portionate basis with the other towns in the superintendency union. Each class has one period per week with a physical education supervisor. Although this does not meet the sug- gested time allotment in President Kennedy's Physical Fit- ness Program, it is all that is possible in the one day we have the supervisor.
An art supervisor has been added this year. She spends two and one-half hours per week in the elementary school and visits each class once every other week.
Our music program has been adjusted slightly this year. Instead of having the vocal music supervisor visit each classroom once a week, we now have one visit every two weeks in each room. This was done to conform to the sched- ule being followed in Dighton and Rehoboth.
The instrumental music program remains basically the same with about twelve students taking weekly lessons.
Administration
As would be expected, the administrative burden has doubled this year. The responsibility for administering and supervising classes in two buildings keeps the prncipal con- stantly on the move.
In my post-graduate studies at both Bridgewater State College and Boston University, recommendations were ad- vanced that the principal should spend a minimum of 60% of hi stime in supervisory visits to classrooms. I have attempt- ed to adhere to this schedule as much as possible. Unfor- tunately, this leaves little time for supervising the lunch room and library, counting milk money, and carrying on the routine office duties which must be accomplished daily.
I know that it is especially important to make frequent visits to new teachers and offer guidance and suggestions where necessary. Since there are, under my jurisdiction, five teachers with a combined total experience of six years, the greater part of my time must be spent in these class- rooms.
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Testing
Once again, I have administered and corrected intelligence tests for grades one, three, and five. Students whose scores indicated some wide variance from accepted norms were then given Stanford-Binet individual intelligence tests.
The classroom teachers administered Stanford Achieve- ment tests in all grades in the Spring with satisfying re- sults. Our children were found to be equal to or better than national norms in most areas.
Opportunity Class
The Opportunity Class, now housed in the junior high school for chronological age reasons, continues to prosper. The class has taken educational field trips and carried out many tasks, including the making of bread, in the class- room.
This year, for the first time, a parents group has been formed. This group holds regular meetings and discusses topics of special interest to its members.
A movement is underway at this time to join forces with a similar group from Rehoboth.
Library
Our library is used daily in the new school. Although we could use many more books, the few we have are abetted by a supply loaned by the district bookmobile. We added many new books last year of our own, and we hope to do the same again this year.
Junior High School
The junior high school, from the enrollment aspect, is small. We opened with 26 in grade 7, and 32 in grade 8. The 32 eighth graders were evenly divided into two home rooms.
Three full time teachers were hired to cover the major subject areas. In addition to them, the aforementioned spe- cial teachers come in at least once a week for specialized subjects.
A strong core curriculum is offered whereby each student receives the following instruction each week:
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English
5 periods
History
4 periods
Reading
5 periods
Physical Sd. 2 periods
Math
5 periods
Music
2 periods
Science
4 periods Art
1 period
Geography
4 periods
Home Ec. or
Industrial Arts 2 periods
There are, of course, some slight variations from this schedule in isolated cases.
The small classes have allowed us to give more individual attention and thereby better prepare the students for high school. In addition, we have the use of a late bus two nights a week. This allows the student to stay for extra help and still have a ride home.
The special teachers who come in are instructing the students in art, music, physical education, home econo- mics and industrial arts. The boy's industrial arts course has been mainly concentrated in mechanical drawing to date. Home economics is devoted primarily to sewing at this time. It is my hope that both of these subjects will be broad- ened next year with the addition of more equipment.
Junior high students continue to use the town library on a weekly basis. Through the splendid cooperation shown by Mrs. Craven, many books were secured which are re- quired reading for the pupils.
Portable science equipment has been purchased so that our students will have an introduction to basic scientific data and experiments before reaching high school.
Extra - Curricular
Extra-curricular activities have increased greatly with the added facilities. Assemblies were held at Thanksgiving and Christmas in the elementary school with many parents present. The junior high school had an assembly at Christ- mas which was held at night. It is unfortunate, though, that more parents did not take the opportunity to witness this excellent production.
Again this year the Police Association sponsored class- room parties at Christmastime. This generous check came only a few weeks after the group had purchased a sizeable amount of athletic equipment for the schools. To this group, we are deeply indebted.
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The annual May Day-Memorial Day assembly was held last Spring in front of the old Grammar School. Through the cooperation of the Women's Club, the affair was a huge success.
Since our last report the teachers have spent many months in in-service workshops. First of all, we developed new re- port cards for the elementary school, and then joined forces with the faculties of Dighton and Rehoboth to build curri- culum guides in Math and Language Arts.
These guides will provide a common background for the pupils of the three towns, all of whom will be attending Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School.
Our health department has been greatly enhanced by the appointment of a nurse who is here in the schools every morning. Mrs. Frank Cabral, R. N., is now in charge of this department, having replaced Mrs. Ella Dillingham, who served so faithfully for 18 years.
Dr. Alan Poole, school physician, has completed physical exams of youngsters in grades one, three, and five, in addi- tion to all junior high youngsters.
All students of the elementary school were taken on edu- cational field trips last spring through the cooperation and generosity of Mr. Clarence Trenouth. Each class visited a different site of interest to the particular age group.
P. T. A.
An inspiring year of P.T.A. activity was conducted under the guidance of Mrs. Ernest Stone, president. The associa- tion, in addition to its monthly meetings, has held many activities which have resulted in a sizeable treasury. This money will be spent on outdoor athletic equipment for the students as soon as the yard in the rear of the school is in condition.
Other officers of the group, without whose help these accomplishments would not have been possible, are: Mrs. Stuart Waterfield, vice-president; Bradford Richmond, sec- retary; and Mrs. Morton Gray, treasurer.
Conclusion and Recommendations
It has been a distinct pleasure to serve the town of Berkley as principal for these past four years. The position, now, with the two schools operating is a great challenge.
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I would recommend again, that the school committee ser- iously consider the immediate appointment of a secretary to keep abreast of the multitude of office work which accumu- lates in the two schools. In addition to this, the bookkeeping duties will be further appended once the cafeteria is in oper- ation.
The physical make-up of the new school, coupled with a division of time between the two schools, leaves the office unattended for the majority of the time. This results in hun- dreds of unanswered phone calls.
I would also suggest the establishment of a foreign language course at the junior high school. Since our stu- dents have three years of conversational French, through television, it is unfortunate to allow a two year lapse before high school.
In conclusion, I express my sincere appreciation to you, Mr. Roy, for your help and guidance during my tenure here. The school committee, also, have been most cooperative, for which I am grateful.
The teaching staff is doing commendable work, and using the facilities to the fullest. I am indebted to the faculty for their fine work and assistance, and especially for their nom- ination which allowed me to be named one of three "Out- standing Educators" of Bristol County.
Mr. Swift and Mr. Wade continue to do a fine job in keep- ing the old building in good condition. Mr. Babbitt has done extraordinary work, much of it on his own time, in keeping the new school spotless.
The parents have been especially cooperative in their relationship with the school. Their help is carried over in the students who are most cooperative. I remind the parents that they are most welcome to visit the school at any time and discuss the educational progress of their children with my- self and the teachers.
With the excellent educational climate which exists in this town, the citizens of Berkley have a school system of which they can be justifiably proud.
Respectfully submitted, J. GERALD FLEMING District Principal
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REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF MUSIC EDUCATION SCHOOL UNION #37
Robert T. Roy Superintendent of Schools
Formal school education directs itself toward the social- ization of the child. It assists him in maturing into a pro- ductive, understanding member of society.
Our modern society, however, is not built solely on the skeletal existence for animal survival. The teaching of our native language is not limited to basic English but includes literature; dress-making emphasizes style as well as warmth and protection; physical education includes health, hygiene and fitness as well as recreational sports; and home econom- ics is table-setting and appeal plus nutrition.
So it is, too, in music education. Our musical heritage is so abundant and present practice so widespread in all social classes that music rightfully takes its place with literature and the humanities in our curriculum. Music instruction for our society consists not only of skills for actual perform- ance and creativity, but also skills in perceptive listening and appreciation. As a discipline and as an art music is an essential in the development of well-balanced educated people for tomorrow's challenges as well as today's.
Based upon the above-stated belief our overall program for School District 37 has inaugurated a classroom schedule which provides equal musical opportunity for all our school children regardless of school size or location. Miss Charlotte Hathaway, our elementary vocal music supervisor, visits in all classrooms at least once every two weeks. She assists in the lesson planning, gives demonstration lesson, co- ordinates special program and this year has also organized elementary school choirs in each of our three towns. Mr. David Watson supervises the instrumental music program in Berkley and Rehoboth. His work begins at the 4th grade an continues through the junior high school level. He is making a major effort in ensemble opportunities.
In Dighton the instrumental music is directed by Mr. Charles Lincoln. He is also responsible for that phase of the music program at the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School. In addition to the administrative detail my respon- sibilities include the vocal music at the high school level
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and the general music classes at Anawan and Dighton Junior High Schools.
For the balance of the present school year the music staff, in cooperation with the classroom teachers and the admin- istrators hope to develop a music curriculum guide for the elementary schools. This will provide for the progressive, step-by-step training of musical skills; singing, instrumental playing, creative work, rhythmic activity and listening per- ceptively. Children so trained seem to lead more stable lives.
On behalf of the entire music staff I should like to express appreciation for the courtesy and assistance extended by our principals, the curriculum coordinator and the superin- tendent. They are key people in generating an attitude and a working atmosphere conducive to best results - OUR CHILDREN.
Respectfully submitted, Philip E. Turner Director of Music Education School District #37
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Mr. Robert Roy Superintendent of Schools Berkley, Mass.
Dear Mr. Roy:
I herewith submit my twentieth and final report as school nurse of the Berkley Grammar School.
It has been a privilege to have had the opportunity of serving as school nurse and working with the Berkley chil- dren. Over the years I have had the satisfaction of seeing many children vaccinated and enter school in September. I have watched their progress and beamed with pride as they received their diplomas, eight years later. During the years, I came in close contact with each pupil as the school health program is repeated each year and I enjoyed every one of them. Prevention of disease has always been my aim. When polio vaccine became available through the National Foundation in 1955, only the pre-school and first grade children were to receive the vaccine. How about the children in the other seven grades? Through the cooperation of the Board of Health, Salk polio vaccine was purchased and made available to all pupils and the response was gratifying. In my last year as school nurse, Sabin Oral Vaccine was per- fected and again only the pre-school and first graders were scheduled to receive; but once again the Board of Health agreed to purchase enough so all students could have the oral vaccine. Again the response from parents requesting the treatment was most gratifying. The third dose of Sabin Oral Vaccine is to be given sometime during the early part of this year. I feel very grateful to have had a small part in helping to stamp out this dread disease, polio.
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