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If we wish to give our youth an education that will fit them to compete with others of the same age today, we will have to make many improvements. We do not like to be old fashioned in our mode of living. It is far more important that we keep up-to-date in education.
A study of those proposed regulations shows too many defects in our high school.
Following is the report of The Chelmsford High School Students Fund as made by our Vice-Principal, Miss C. Edith McCarthy:
1. General Fund
Balance, Jan. 1, 1948 $ 252.48
Receipts, Jan 1-Dec. 31, 1948 1,365.27
Total Receipts 1,617.75
Less:
Payments-Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 1948 1,486.29
Balance, Dec. 31, 1948
$ 131.46
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2. Music Fund
Balance, Jan. 1, 1948 $ 24.79
Receipts, Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 1948
125.50
Total Receipts 150.29
Less:
Payments-Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 1948 32.10
Balance, Dec. 31, 1948 $ 118.19
3. Latin Club
Balance, Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 1948 $ .61
4. Band Account
Balance, Jan. 1, 1948 $ 329.58
Receipts, Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 1948 618.15
Total Receipts 947.73
Less:
Payments-Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 1948 782.44
Balance, Dec. 31, 1948 $ 165.29
5. Class of 1950
Receipts, Dec. 1-Dec. 31, 1948 $ 140.20
Less:
Payments-Dec. 1-Dec. 31, 1948 63.66
Balance, Dec. 31, 1948 $ 76.54
6. Class of 1949
Balance, Jan. 1, 1948 $ 100.42
Receipts, Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 1948 435.31
Total Receipts 535.73
Less:
Payments-Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 1948
204.32
Balance, Dec. 31, 1948 $ 331.41
7. Class of 1948
Balance, Jan. 1, 1948 $ 287.04
Receipts, Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 1948 648.40
Total Receipts 935.44
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Less:
Payments-Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 1948 688.09
*Balance, Dec. 31, 1948 $ 247.35
* (Class voted to leave balance as a Class Gift to be used for the purchase of curtains for the stage in the High School Auditorium The Class of 1949 voted to add to this sum.)
8. Cheeleaders' Fund
Balance, Jan. 1, 1948 $ 91.98
Receipts, Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 1948 41.90
Total Receipts 133.88
Less:
Payments-Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 1948 132.25
Balance, Dec. 31, 1948 $
1.63
9. French Club
Balance, Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 1948 $ 4.40
10. Piano Fund
Receipts, Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 1948 $ 678.31
Less:
Payments-Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 1948
669.22
Balance, Dec. 31, 1948 $ 9.09
11. Yearbook of 1948
Receipts, May 1-June 30, 1948 $ 849.75
Less: Payments-May 1-June 30, 1948 849.75
TOTAL CASH in all Funds $1,085.97
Distribution of Cash in Funds:
Checking Accounts: Union National Bank of Lowell Balance, Dec. 31, 1948 $ 858.75
Less: Outstanding Checks 5.80
$ 852.95
On Interest:
Lowell Institution for Savings $ 233.02
$ 233.02
TOTAL CASH in Banks $1,085.97
Other Funds: Gift of the Class of 1943: Three War Bonds, $25.00, Series F, for the High School No. Q656202F, No. Q656203F, No. Q656204F.
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MUSIC Miss Littlehale
The fundamental basis upon which we believe the music program should operate is briefly this: that music is the natural heritage of every child, regardless of his talent for it, and that the school's bus- iness is to offer opportunities for every child to participate in the many phases of music. The music program which was put into effect last year was built with the above premise in mind. As the program has been developed, marked interest has been shown by the pupils in many of the grades. And here, I wish to give credit to those teachers who have so loyally helped in carrying out the program. The children now have a much better basic foundation upon which to build their musical future.
Rhythm Band instruments have been purchased by the larger elementary schools. These bands have a decided effect upon the children as they give every child a chance to participate in a musical experience. Those children who have difficulty in finding their singing voices feel that they too have an important part in every music lesson. It is hoped that all schools will soon incorporate Rhythm Bands in their music program.
Several schools have purchased a music magazine called "Key- board Jr." and are using it as a basis for their seventh and eighth grade work in music appreciation.
This year in the High School two periods are given to general chorus work for which credit is given. The other two periods are given to those girls who are interested enough in music to work with- out credit. This special Girls' Glee Club combines choral work and music appreciation.
Last Spring, programs were given by all the Elementary Schools. Many of the schools have begun work on operettas which are to be given in the coming Spring; and which give promise of being even better than those of last year.
In April, the High School gave an evening of entertainment con- sisting of music and a short musical play. It was enjoyed by both participants and the audience.
The customary Christmas Concert was given. It was gratifying to see the wholehearted cooperation and interest shown by the students.
Your music supervisor extends to all parents and friends of the schools a cordial invitation to visit any of her classes.
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION Boys-Mr. Nolan
The prospectus of physical education is in accordance with gen- eral education, that is, the best development, attained through all body activities on a play level, which conform to the physical, mental. and social welfare of the individual.
This plan assists in the correction of defects, the knowledge of good and desirable activities, and the appreciation of good health.
The program in the grade schools is held two periods weekly and covers grades five to eight. We have formed two basketball leagues to create activities after school hours. Trophies will be awarded to the two leading grammar school teams. I am endeavoring to create baseball leagues similar to the basketball leagues.
The general scope of physical education, in our grade schools, covers the following phases:
1. Games and contests, seasonable games which conform with age and development of the boy.
2. Hygiene, which endeavors to assist in protection of health and aid in correctives.
3. Calisthenics or free exercises.
4. Self testing activities, these assist coordination, strength, perserverance, flexibility, determination, and self assurance.
5. Correctives, activities, that assist the individual or groups.
6. Tests. Every boy will have his arms, legs, hands, and feet checked.
The high school students have two periods a week. Students who participate on a school team, are not allowed to take physical education during such participation.
The aim includes the development of safety and recreational skills, social environment and qualities, and organic growth and physical development.
These aims are achieved by covering the following:
1. Calisthenics or free exercises.
2. Hygiene
3. Games and Contests
4. Rhythmics
5. Physical fitness test
A Field Day will be planned for a day in June. Every grade of all the schools will participate.
REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
Girls-Miss Keith
Physical Education provides an opportunity for promotion of vigorous normal growth through a range of activities such as games. sports, dancing, and athletics for development of good posture. Through these activities the students have an opportunity to develop sound attitudes, habits and knowledge of wholesome living.
In the elementary schools the program covers grades ore to eight for the girls and grades one to four for the boys. Their activities in- clude rhythms, story plays, imitation of animals, singing games of low organization, hunting games, and team games.
The girls in the high school have two forty-five minute periode per week with such activities as: hygiene, stunts and tumbling. folk dancing, basketball, softball in their seasons, and activities leading up to these skilled sports.
HEALTH
Mrs. Park
The following is a list of my activities as school nurse.
Number of visits to classrooms 502
Personal hygiene and other talks 170
Sanitary inspections in schools
Consultation with parents 640
Pupils sent home or taken to physicians 375
First Aid treatments and advice 500
Transportation to hospitals
45
Absentees visited or called on phone 375
Excluded from school for Impetigo
Excluded from school for Ringworm
Excluded from school for Pediculosis 32
Excluded from school for Scabies
Pupils taken home because of illness
Children taken to Waltham for X-ray of Chest
35
All children were given physical examination by Drs. J. E. Boother and Benjamin Blechman.
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I am very much interested in building up a Health Education program and wish I had more time to devote to it. I could use the services of another nurse to help with investigations and medical follow-up throughout the town, and a clerk to keep records and files.
Dental Caries is still the most common defect found among school children. Fluorine treatments have been introduced in various parts of the State. This is still in the experimental stage, however.
I have had several successful consultations with Dr. Burke, State Health Officer, Miss Thomson, State Public Health Nursing Super- visor, Miss White and Dr. Cobb, Director of the Nashoba Unit, Miss Almeda King, Nutritionist, Miss Mary Leonard, T. B. Health Educator, and others.
There has been an increase this year in Chelmsford and all parts of the State in the number of cases of Measles, Chickenpox and Scarlet Fever.
Parents are urged to keep their children home from school if they are ill and consult their family physician, if necessary-an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
The teachers and principles have been kind and have cooperated with me in matters of public health. They have helped immensely in referring to me children with early symptoms of disease.
SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM
Irene H. Emerson
The School Lunch Program comes under the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Education and is considered an im- portant part of the school system. This year the State Department of Health has taken an active interest in the program. Each month the Massachusetts State-wide School Lunch Advisory Committee, with Anna A. Kloss as Chairman, meets at the Brandis Vocational School in Boston. Items of business are taken up and there is an opportunity for discussion of topics presented as well as problems of general in- terest to managers.
Our Federal Aided School Lunchroom now serves five schools, the High School, McFarlin, Quessy, Princeton Street and Westlands Schools. All the food is prepared in the McFarlin School kitchen and is transported in thermos containers to the other schools. We were the second school in the State of Massachusetts to use the Community kitchen idea, Haverhill being the first.
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SCHOOL CALENDAR 1948 - 1949
Begin-September 8th.
End-December 22nd.
Days Out-October 12th-Columbus Day. October 22nd-Teachers' Convention. November 11th-Armistice Day. November 25, 26-Thanksgiving.
Begin-January 3rd. End-February 18th.
Begin-February 28th. End-April 13th.
Begin-April 20th.
End-June 24th.
Day Out-May 30th-Memorial Day.
INDEX
Accountant's Report:
Appropriations and Transfers 197
Balance Sheet 209
Debt Account 211
Interest Payments 213
Payments 177
Principal Payments 213
Receipts 171
Trust Funds
214
Adams Library, Reports of :
Librarian 147
Treasurer
148
Trustees
149
Appeals, Board of 153
Assessors
133
Audit of Accounts, State 215
Board of Health, Reports of:
Agent 161
Board of Health 159
Inspector of Milk 155
Inspector of Plumbing 158
142
Inspector of Slaughtering
Assistant Inspector of Slaughtering 142
Building Inspector 153
Cemetery Commissioners 152
Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds 119
Constable
157
Dog Officer 154
Fire Engineers 145
Forest Warden 157
Highland Avenue School Repair Committee 166
Highway Department 167
Inspection of Animals 156
Middlesex County Extension Service 163
INDEX (continued)
North Chelmsford Library Corporation; Reports of:
Librarian
150
Treasurer
150
North Chelmsford School Site Committee
166
Park Commissioners (No Report)
Planning Board 151
Police Department:
Chief
143
Policewoman 144
School Department: Reports of:
Athletic Association 276
Budget for 1949 277
Federal Aided School Lunch Program 288
Financial Statement 280
Music Supervisor
285
Personnel 267
Physical Education, Boys
286
Physical Education, Girls 287
Principal of the High School
281
School Calendar 289
School Committee
263
School Nurse 287
School Superintendent 263
Statistics 265
Sealer of Weights and Measures 154
Sinking Fund Commissioners 155
Tax Collector 114
Tax Collector Chelmsford Water District 116
Tax Collector East Chelmsford Water District 116
Tax Collector South Chelmsford Water District 117
Town Clerk:
Annual Town Meeting, March 8, 1948 39
Appointed Town Officers 7
Births 12
INDEX (continued)
Deaths
24
Elected Town Officers 5
Election, Town, March 1, 1948 36
Election, State and National, Nov. 2, 1948 78
Financial Report 111
Jury List
112
Marriages
17
Primary, Presidential, April 27, 1948 55
Primary, State, September 14, 1948 65
Special Town Meeting, February 2, 1948 85
Special Town Meeting, May 17, 1948 88
Special Town Meeting, July 26, 1948 94
Special Town Meeting, September 2, 1948 99
Special Town Meeting, (Adjourned), September 9, 1948 99
Special Town Meeting, October 22, 1948 104
Special Town Meeting, December 14, 1948 109
Warrant, Annual Town Meeting, March 1, 1948 and March 8, 1948 29
Warrant, Election, State and National, November 2, 1948 72
Warrant, Primary, Presidential, April 27, 1948 53
Warrant, Primary, State, September 14, 1948 64
Warrant, Special Town Meeting, February 2, 1948 84
Warrant, Special Town Meeting, May 17, 1948 86
Warrant, Special Town Meeting, July 26, 1948 89
Warrant, Special Town Meeting, September 2, 1948 98
Warrant, Special Town Meeting, October 22, 1948 100
Warrant, Special Town Meeting, December 14, 1948 107
Warrant, Annual Town Meeting, March 7 and March 14, 1949 .. 254
Town Treasurer 118
Varney Playground Commission 162
Veterans' Benefits, Director 146
Veterans' Emergency Fund, Reports of:
Secretary 164
Treasurer 165
Welfare Agent 140
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