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Except for the Sabin Oral vaccine clinics, the school health program has been carried out as usual with the splendid cooperation of the school doctors, Dr. Charles Souza and currently, Dr. Alan Poole.
In connection with the immunization clinics we have had during the past twenty years, I would like to mention Dr. Charles M. Souza. He has always been most considerate to the pupils, trying to ease the ordeal of a polio or diph- theria shot. The children knew he was their friend and he would "do it quick" while I held them tight.
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It was a disappointment when the dental appropriation was cut from $300 to $100, to be used for examination only at the last town meeting. The Dental Clinic has had a diffi- cult record. It was started and maintained by the Berkley Women's Club in 1945. Transportation was furnished by club members and pupils were taken to Dr. Roy Latimer's office. Dr. Latimer was our school dentist for three years. During this period we tried to get the townspeople to ap- propriate money for maintaining the dental clinic, and after three years, $300 was voted for the clinic and the Women's Club was relieved of the burden, but continued to transport the children. In 1949, Dr. Israel Helfand took over the clinic and has served us faithfully, often upsetting his own schedule to take an emergency case, a child with a toothache, often ulcerated. Dr. Helfand and I feel the clinic was a success and served a necessary need. A great deal of work was accomplished and dental care was ren- dered to those who may never have had an opportunity of visiting a dentist.
Entering the new school in September of 1962 was a thrill - we had looked forward to a new school and a health room for so long - it just didn't seem possible our dream had come true. It will be very pleasant working in such lovely surroundings and Mrs. Cabral has my best wishes for a successful school health program.
In closing, I would like to express my sincere thanks to all those who have given of their time at clinics or helped in many other ways. Mrs. Esther Bowden, R. N., Dighton School Nurse for assistance at clinics; Mrs. Elwell Perry for help at the Sabin Oral Clinics; Mrs. Francis Kenney for a very efficient job of keeping clinic records; Berkley Gen- eral Store for storing vaccines in their freezer until needed; Mr. Rolfe, former superintendent and Mr. Roy; Mr. Flem- ing and all the teachers for sending out notices and checking on returned slips; Taunton Board of Health for loaning sterilized equipment, especially Miss Margaret Sheehy; Berkley Women's Club and Berkley PTA for their whole- hearted support and generosity over the years; Mrs. Roger Macker, a very helpful neighbor at the "old school"; Taun- ton Lions Club for glasses for those who needed assistance and to all townspeople for the many kind and thoughtful messages I received at the time of my retirement.
The dinner given me by the teachers was certainly a lov-
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ing gesture on their part. For myself, I shall always cherish the memory of many happy years as the Berkley School nurse.
Very sincerely, Ella F. Dillingham, R. N. School Nurse
REPORT OF THE SCHOOL NURSE
Mr. Robert T. Roy Superintendent of Schools Dighton, Massachusetts
Dear Mr. Roy:
I herewith submit my report as nurse in the Berkley School System.
The routine health program in both schools has been carried out. All pupils have been weighed and measured. The state vision test has been given to all students and the pure tone hearing tests are still in progress. Dr. Alan Poole has done physical exams in grades one, two, three, and five. Parents of the first and third grade students were invited to attend. The general health of the students is good.
The pre-school clinic, Diphtheria and Tetanus, and the Polio clinics are being planned for the spring. The Dental Clinic services have been limited to inspection of teeth. No students have used these services this past year.
In December Dr. Alan Poole administered the flu vaccine to the faculty and custodians of both the elementary and junior high schools. These were given at cost to the teachers.
Respectfully submitted, Amelia M. Cabral, R. N. School Nurse
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REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DOCTOR
Mr. Robert T. Roy Superintendent of Schools North Dighton, Massachusetts
Dear Sir:
Physical examinations of the students in Junior High School were completed with the assistance of Mrs. Dilling- ham, a dedicated school nurse who will be missed upon retirement.
We are currently examining pupils in the new Elementary School with the assistance of Mrs. Cabral, a commendable choice of school nurse by your Committee.
Both the health and hygiene of the pupils continue to show worthwhile improvement, and healthwise, this should be a good year for the Berkley schools.
Very truly yours, DR. ALAN M. POOLE
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BERKLEY STUDENTS ATTENDING DIGHTON - REHOBOTH REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Grade 9
Gilbert W. Butler
Carol Littlefield
Donna L. Castle
Katherine L. Lynch
Gregory Chew
Carol A. McCrohan
Gary L. Clark
Herbert B. Perry
Mary Craige
Rodney A. Perry
Lorine DeMoranville
Carol M. Roman
Gabriel J. Fontes
Ann L. Rose
Diane U. Grenier
Gilbert Rose, Jr.
William V. Hogan, Jr.
Lawrence Santos
Byron R. Holmes
Lorna Santos
Bonita Jennings
Frances Sylvester
Herbert W. Knowles
Andrea A. Travers
Eileen L. Laprise
Barbara A. Travis
Lewis A. Trond Grade 10
William C. Moore Stanley R. Perry
William E. Thrasher Grade 12 Susan J. Carroll
VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Grade 9 Alfred Gouvia, Jr. Grade 12 Denis Desautels
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FREETOWN-LAKEVILLE REGIONAL DISTRICT Senior High - Grade 10
David Ashley
John Martin
Charlotte A. Bowley
Alice May Medeiros
Leona E. Brunelle
Gail T. Mitchell
Harry Buckley
Patricia L. Perry
Robert L. Chew, Jr.
Adriana M. Porto
Martha G. Rines
John Fernandes Sylvia T. Flint Janet Gallant
Mary L. Rogers Benjamin F. Rose, Jr.
Bethanna Goff
Brenda A. Rose
Roger Heyworth
Cynthia A. Rose
Judith Holden
David W. Smith
Timothy P. Jennings
Norma Stauch
Edward J. Longton
Carol Victurine
Charlotte M. Viveiros Senior High - Grade 11
Marion R. Aspinall Marolyn A. Rose
Joanne Babbitt
Olive M. Rose
Linda Desrocher
Roy W. Smith
. Patricia B. Luiz
Susan Stempka
Edward Francis Moquin
George R. Stetson, Jr.
Betty L. Overlock
Everett R. Vital
Richard A. Plogger
Maureen T. Viveiros
Senior High - Grade 12
Marie Ashley Elaine A. Hyde
Patricia J. Cabral
Sheila M. Macomber
Bonita L. Flint
Carl Maronn
Vaughn C. Greene
Margaret M. Moltenbrey
Fred Heywood III
Diane Lois Nelson
Sharyn L. Howland
Carole Paull
Patricia A. Stone VOCATIONAL Grade 9
John Lee Adams
George A. Medeiros
Richard A. Knowles Joseph Rose III
Richard F. Stone Grade 10
Gene K. Flint Edward L. Wilson
Grade 11
Carol E. Bindon Robert Smith
James E. Fournier
Maynard P. Sylvester Jr. Gregg S. Travers
Richard Smith
Special Class
William A. Cambra Harold J. Rose
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REPORT OF THE BERKLEY SCHOOL PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
The Berkley Elementary School was completed by Sep- tember 1, 1962 to the extent that classes could be held in the building without interruption. The grading outside the building had not been completed. Many items inside the building were incomplete. The stand-by generator was not installed and the cafeteria equipment had not been ap- proved.
During the early fall meetings the committee approved the purchase of a generator, provided funds for grading the playground and purchased equipment such as maps, globes, flags, health equipment, and maitenance equipment.
The Committee voted to equip the kitchen for the cafe- teria. An article was presented at a Special Town Meeting on September 24, 1962 asking that money be transferred and appropriated to equip the kitchen. The article received a favorable vote. The architect was instructed to proceed with equipping the kitchen. It was necessary for him to contact the original bidders to see if all figures submitted a year previous would hold. This involved installers as well as fabricators. By December the work of making all ar- rangements had been completed and the complete installa- tion will be finished in March.
The grading of the playground will be completed in the spring. We are indebted to Mr. Alfred Gouvia for donating enough loam to cover the playground.
The contractor who did the landscaping around the build- ing will also return in the spring to complete his work.
On November 11, 1962 a formal dedication of the Build- ing was held. Music was supplied by the Apponequet Re- gional School Band. Senator John Parker represented the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Mr. Frank Hill spoke for the Massachusetts Department of Education. Reverend Arthur Kennan and Monsignor Francis Mckeon represented the clergy. The building was accepted by Mrs. Estelle Stet- son, Chairman of the School Committee and Mr. Eino Silvan, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen accepted the building for the Town.
The Reverend Richard H. Sullivan, C.S.C. President of Stonehill College was the dedication speaker.
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The chairman of the dedication program was Principal J. Gerald Fleming.
The Committee expect to close the account with the School Building Assistance Commission as soon as the items listed previously have been completed.
Respectfully submitted,
ROBERT T. ROY Superintendent of Schools
SCHOOL BUILDING AND PLANNING COMMITTEE
Fred Heywood, Jr. Mrs. Herbert L. McClentic Alfred Gouvia
Stuart R. Waterfield, Jr.
Herbert C. Hutchings, Jr.
Mrs. Maria E. D. Aguas
Mrs. Estelle I. Stetson, Chairman
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BERKLEY SCHOOLS ENROLLMENT - OCTOBER 1, 1962
Grades Helyn T. Delano
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Opp.
Total
28
28
Mildred L. Walker
26
26
Carol M. Washburn
13
14
27
Florence H. Farrar
35
35
Irene E. Pillsbury
31
31
Edward G. Canuel Carol Zopatti
21
21
Bradford Richmond
26
26
Edward A. Peters
25
25
Ernest Cardoza
16
16
Normand A. Lapre
16
16
Barbara A. Scherer Totals
7
7
41
40
35
31
42
26
25
32
7
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21
21
AGE GRADE ENROLLMENT - OCTOBER 1, 1962
Grade
Age
Total
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
1
10
31
41
2
6
31
2
1
40
3
7
22
5
1
35
4
7
22
2
31
5
8
25
6
3
42
6
6
14
3
3
26
7
3
15
4
3
25
8
2
20
6
3
1
32
2
2
1
2
7
Opp. Totals 10
37
38
31
36
34
25
23
29
10
5
1
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ANNUAL REPORT FINANCIAL STATEMENT - 1962
Appropriation
$156,076.50
EXPENDITURES
General Control
$ 2,401.59
Teachers' Salaries
55,421.40
Books and Supplies
4,112.83
Janitors' Salaries
4,520.00
Fuel
2,598.46
Repairs
857.29
New Equipment
849.03
Health
1,228.65
Transportation
25,376.58
Tuition
56,354.27
Electricity
937.36
787.42
Janitors' Supplies Miscellaneous
272.06
Insurance
341.25
156,058.19
Returned to Town
$ 18.31
RECEIPTS
Reimbursement Chapter 70,
General School Aid
$ 16,116.01
Reimbursement Superintendent's Travel and Salary
334.63
Transportation
21,791.00
Reimbursement Vocational Ed.
1,964.23
Reimbursement Division of Special
Education, Gen. Laws Chapt. 69
2,588.06
Total Receipts $ 42,793.93
Net Cost to Town
$113,264.26
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SCHOOL CALENDAR As Approved by School Committee 1962 - 1963
BERKLEY ELEMENTARY AND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS
School opens Sept. 5, 1962 Closes Dec. 21, 1962 73 days
School opens Jan. 2, 1963 Closes Feb. 15, 1963 33 days
School opens Feb. 25, 1963 Closes April 11, 1963 34 days
School opens Apr. 22, 1963 Closes June 21, 1963 44 days
184 days
School Will Close on the Following Days
October 12
Columbus Day
October 26
November 12
Teachers Convention Veterans Day
November 22 and 23
Thanksgiving Recess
April 12
May 30
May 31
Dismiss at noon November 21 Good Friday Memorial Day If we have more than 180 days on our calendar at that time.
1959
J. Gerald Fleming
M.Ed.
BERKLEY SCHOOL FACULTY SUPERVISING PRINCIPAL Center Street, Segreganset
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Edward G. Canuel
B.A.
Helyn T. Delano
Florence H. Farrar
B.S. in Ed.
Irene Pillsbury
B.A.
Bradford Richmond
B.B.A.
Mildred L. Walker
Carol M. Washburn
Carol Zopatti
B.A.
80 School St., Taunton
Our Lady of the Elms
1962
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Ernest Cardoza
B.S. in Ed.
8 Marvel St., Taunton
Bridgewater State College 1962
Normand A. Lapre
B.S.
174 Tremont St., Fall River
Bridgewater State College
1962
Edward A. Peters
B.S.
141 Primrose St., Fall River
Bridgewater State College
1962
Barbara A. Scherer
B.S.
168 Wheeler St., Rehoboth
Bridgewater State College
1962
Philip E. Turner
M.A.
Vocal
Charlotte E. Hathaway
B.S.Ed.
R.F.D. #1, Taunton
Lowell State College
1961
Instrumental
David E. Watson
B. of Mus.
Center Street, Segreganset
Boston University 1962
1962
Louis C. Gizzi
B.S. in Ed.
103 Oak Grove Ave., Fall River
Fitchburg State College
1962
Arthur C. Kenyon
B.S.
895 Somerset Ave., Segreganset
Boston University
1962
Maureen E. Shanahan
B.S.
68 Lake St., Abington
Bridgewater State College
1962
Mary L. Watson
B.F.A.
Center St., Segreganset
Massachusetts College of Art
1960
Custodians
Friend St., R.F.D., Berkley Padelford St., P. O., Assonet Bayview Ave., R.F.D., Berkley
Providence College Bridgewater Teachers' College
St. Mary's College 1957
Eastern State Normal School 1956
Bridgewater Teachers' College 1952
Providence-Barrington Bible College 1957
Clark University
1960
Water St., Assonet
Salem State Teachers' College
1961
321 Longhill Ave., Somerset
Barrington College 1962
Berkley Elementary
Berkley Junior High
Berkley Junior High
MUSIC SUPERVISOR UNION #37 400 Worcester St., Wellesley Hills
Boston University
1962
Part Time Instructors
Catherine M. Donle
1374 Pine St., No. Dighton
Richard W. Babbitt Laurence B. Swift (Part time) Louis A. Wade (Part time)
2152 S. Main St., Fall River 4 Cedar St., Raynham
Center St., Segreganset
4 May Avenue, Raynham
4 Prospect Place, Taunton
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