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In the schools where these courses are taught, more pupils com- plete the four years work, better scholastic work is done, pupils are happier and make better citizens both in school and in life after school. Eventually these subjects will be offered to the girls and boys of Chelmsford High School. Why not do it so that those who are in school now can profit thereby?
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, 1949 $ 131.46
Receipts, Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 1949 1,148.04
Total Receipts
1,279.50
Less: Payments, Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 1949 .. ... 1,281.59
Deficit, Dec. 31, 1949 $ 2.09
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2. Music Fund
Balance, Jan. 1, 1949 $ 118.19
Receipts, Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 1949
6.50
Total Receipts 124.69
Less: Payments, Jan. 1,-Dec. 31, 1949 .. 75.41
Balance, Dec. 31, 1949 49.28
3. Band Fund
Balance, Jan. 1, 1949 $ 165.29
Receipts, Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 1949 830.39
Total Receipts 995.68
Less: Payments, Jan. 1-Dec, 31, 1949 940.85
Balance, Dec. 31, 1949 ..... 54.83
4. Class of 1951
Receipts, Jan. 1-Dec, 31, 1949 $ 108.02
Less: Payments, Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 1949 65.00
Balance, Dec. 31, 1949 43.02
5. Class of 1950
Balance, Jan. 1, 1949 $ 76.54
Receipts, Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 1949 124.57
Total Receipts 201.11
Less: Payments, Jan. 1-Dec, 31, 1949 103.51
Balance, Dec. 31, 1949 97.60
6. Class of 1949
Balance, Jan. 1, 1949 $ 331.41
Receipts, Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 1949 1,123.02
Total Receipts 1,454.43
Less: Payments, Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 1949 1,454.43
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7. Class of 1948
Balance, Jan. 1, 1948* $ 247.35 Less: Payments, Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 1949 247.35
* (Class voted to leave balance as a class gift to be used for the purchase of cur- tains for the stage of the High School Auditorium. The Class of 1949 voted to add to this sum. The curtains were purchased in June 1949. Because the contract for the curtains was not ful- filled as agreed, the bill was settled for $200. The balance of this account was closed to the General Fund.)
8. Cheerleaders Fund
Balance, Jan. 1, 1949 $ 1.63
Receipts, Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 1949 47.80
Total Receipts 49.43
Less: Payments, * Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 1949 49.43
* (Balance of $5.42 closed to A. A. acct.)
9. Piano Fund
Balance, Jan. 1, 1949 $ 9.09
Receipts, Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 1949
132.91
Total Receipts 142.00
Less : Payments, Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 1949. 142.00
10. Yearbook of 1949
Receipts, Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 1949 $ 920.82 Less: Payments, Jan.,1-Dec. 31, 1949 920.82
11. Latin Club*
Balance, Dec. 31, 1948 $ .61
12. French Club*
Balance, Dec. 31, 1948 4.40
* (Balances closed to General Fund)
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13. Athletic Association
Balance, Jan. 1, 1949
$ 524.44
Receipts, Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 1949
4,682.61
Total Receipts
5,207.05
Less: Payments, Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 1949 4,986.55
Balance, Dec. 31, 1949
$ 220.50
Total
$ 465.23
Less: Deficit-General Fund
2.09
TOTAL CASH IN ALL FUNDS
$ 463.14
Distribution of Cash in Funds:
Checking Account-Union National Bank
of Lowell
$ 694.12
Less: Outstanding Checks
231.98
Balance in bank
$ 462.14
Plus: Lowell Institution for Savings
1.00
TOTAL CASH IN BANKS
$ 463.14
Other Funds:
Gift of the Class of 1943
Three War Bonds, $25.00, Series F, for the High School
No. Q656202F, No. "656203F, No. "656204F
MUSIC Miss Littlehale
In this, my third annual statement, I am pleased to report that the Music Department is now functioning smoothly and systematical- ly. The work in the grades is progressing along the lines set up in the course of study which I worked out in a postgraduate course at Boston University.
With few exceptions the entire school system is now standardized in regard to textbooks. In the upper grades I have introduced two small magazines, "Keyboard Jr." and "Young Keyboard Jr." These we find are of great value in stimulating interest in music appreciation.
During the year we have shown several films-"Rhythm is Every- where" introducing rhythm patterns for small children; "Sounds of Music" illustrating the characteristics of musical sounds; "Story of the Violin" portraying the evolution of the violin and related string instruments. As I have been recently appointd one of a committee of
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three to work in conjunction with the State Department of Visual Aid I shall be in a position to bring to the Chelmsford schools the latest and best in films.
As a part of rhythmic study square dancing has been introduced in the upper grades. Aside from building better social values through teamwork this activity helps in establishing self control and coordina- tion.
The seventh and eighth grades in one of our schools had a sur- prise visit from a woman well known in the field of music education. She was much impressed with the quality of their singing and with the spirit in which the dancing was done. The teachers also had their share of complimentary remarks.
The work in the grades is beginning to show results in the High School. The Glee Clubs who formerly were interested only in unison singing are showing marked improvement in part singing. I am especially pleased to note the increased number of boys participating.
A group from the High School recently gave a program of choral music at the Unitarian Church.
The Christmas program which was presented at the High School assembly was enjoyed by the audience and by those who participated.
In a recent conversation with the State Supervisor of Music I was gratified that she approved of the type of operettas that I gave in the Spring, operettas which incorporate the children's school activi- ties.
It is my aim to present when feasible a music festival in which all the schools will participate.
Again I most cordially invite parents and friends to visit any of my classes.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION Boys - Mr. Nolan
The general scope of physical education conforms with general education, that is, to attain the best development through all body activities.
This plan motivates one to realize the value of good health, and realize the importance of good and desirable activities.
We have two periods a week in the grammar schools. A program similar to last year will be maintained. There is a basketball league for all the grammar schools. This will be concluded with a play-off for the championship and runner-up. Trophies will be awarded to
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the champions. A similar league will be conducted during the baseball season.
The general aims of physical education in our grade schools covers the following phases:
1. Calisthenics or free exercises.
2. Seasonable games which conform with age and development of the boys.
3. Hygiene.
4. Safety programs.
5. Correctives, activities, that assist the individual or groups.
High school students have two periods a week. Any one on a varsity squad does not participate during such sport.
A field day is to be conducted in June for the high school students.
Special emphasis is placed on these boys so that they will have proper organic growth, physical development, and proper posture.
This is attained by covering the following:
1. Games and contests.
2. Hygiene.
3. Calisthenics.
4. Rythmics.
Girls - Miss Keith
In Physical Education we are striving to emphasize development ยท of the whole child physically, mentally and socially. This we do through teaching calesthenics, games and contests, rhythmics and hygiene.
Each child in the Elementary School has 20 minutes per week for Physical Education and the upper grades have 30 minutes per week. In the Spring the girls in the upper grades have a softball league with play-offs for the championship.
The High School Girls have two periods per week. Volleyball, basketball and softball for after school activities. In the late Spring the schools participate in a Field Day.
HEALTH Mrs. Park
The following is a list of my activities as school nurse.
Number of visits to classrooms 490
Personal hygiene and other talks 175
Sanitary inspections in schools 100
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Consultations with parents 675
Pupils sent home or taken to physicians 370
First Aid treatments and advice 700
Transportation to hospitals 50
Absentees visited or called on phone 500
Excluded from school for Impetigo 10
Excluded from school for Ringworm 2
Excluded from school for Scabies 10
Pupils taken home because of illness 25
Children taken to Waltham for X-ray of chest 14
During July of this year as a result of a joint meeting of the School Committee and the Board of Health a survey was made by the State Public Health Supervisor, Miss Glidden. She spent two full days with your nurse, during which the entire health program was discussed and records examined. At the conclusion of this study many recommendations were made, namely that there be another full time nurse and a clerk to carry on the health work. It was decided also that the nurse should refrain from taking sick children home and that this problem be placed under the principal's jurisdiction in each school.
The nurse was also not to take patients to Waltham, the feeling being that she should have a more definite time schedule in the vari- ous schools. This schedule has been drawn up by the Superintendent of Schools Mr. Jeffords, approved and is now in effect.
All children have had their ears examined by a new pure tone Audiometer. This was done by a teacher, Mrs. Purzel. The Audio- meter was loaned to us by the State.
Each child has had his physical examinations performed by the school Drs. J. E. Boucher and Benjamin Blechman. In December the State made another survey of health conditions, etc. during which time your nurse had conferences with Mr. Jeffords and Miss Brooks and a member of the State Department. They made a sanitary survey and examined records. In order to improve our existing program, it was deemed necessary to secure more funds for health personnel and equipment.
I would like to see a good Health Council formed this coming year if possible.
In conclusion I will say that I feel all the school health person- nel have been kind, considerate and cooperative, working toward the end or rather basic goal namely that the school health program be based on the needs of the child.
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SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM Irene H. Emerson
As school people are concerned with the complete education of the children and with the effective use of the whole school day, it is essential that maximum use be made of every experience which has educational significance; thus, the educational objectives of the school lunch program are twofold: to feed children and to use the noon period as a part of the educational program. The school lunch pro- gram offers educational experiences which should be utilized by the entire school staff.
A school lunch program which realizes its full educational pos- sibilities contributes to the conviction that health is a way of living, and through the cooperation of home, school and community makes its contribution to improved health and physical fitness of the indi- vidual and thus to community health.
Our school lunch program includes both "Type A," which is the hot lunch program, and "Type C," the milk program. Five of the schools participate in "Type A" and seven in the "Type C."
SCHOOL CALENDAR 1949-1950
Begin-September 7, 1949.
End-December 23, 1949.
Days Out-October 12th-Columbus Day. October 21st-Teachers' Convention. November 11th-Armistice Day. November 24-25-Thanksgiving.
Begin-January 3, 1950.
End-February 17, 1950.
Begin-February 27, 1950.
End-April 14, 1950.
Days Out-April 6th-Holy Thursday. April 7th-Good Friday.
Begin-April 24, 1950.
End-June 23, 1950.
Days Out-May 30th-Memorial Day.
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REPORT OF THE SINKING FUND COMMISSIONERS
REPORT OF SINKING FUND COMMISSIONERS
INSURANCE SINKING FUND
Amount
Book No.
78370 Central Savings Bank, Lowell, Mass $ 4,802.36
99250 City Institution for Savings, Lowell, Mass. 6,446.80
105588 Lowell Five Cent Savings Bank, Lowell, Mass. 6,279.20
131298 Lowell Institution for Savings, Lowell, Mass. 3,280.53
63051 Merrimack River Savings Bank, Lowell, Mass. 4,735.14
16610 Merrimack River Savings Bank, Lowell, Mass. 3,897.92
Total on deposit in various Savings Accounts.
29,441.95
Series F United States Savings Bonds Serial
Numbers V190707F; V190708F; M818905F; M840093F; M840094F; M840095F; M840096F. Present redemp- tion value 12,135.00
Total Fund $ 41,576.95
Paid
May 1949 Harvey Building Wrecking Company for building to replace one destroyed by fire $ 350.00 May 3, 1949 Town of Chelmsford by vote of Town. 3,500.00
Respectfully submitted,
FRITZ H. PEARSON, Chairman EDWARD T. BRICK, Secretary
SIDNEY C. PERHAM, Treasurer
Sinking Fund Commissioners
INDEX
Page
Accountant's Report :
Appropriations and Transfers 154
Balance Sheet
173
Payments
135
Receipts
129
Trust Funds
Custody of 175
Income and Payments of 176
Appeals, Board of 109
Assessors 87
Board of Health, Reports of:
Agent 118
Board of Health
115
Inspector of Milk
100
Inspector of Plumbing
114
Inspector of Slaughtering
101
Assistant Inspector of Slaughtering
101
Building Inspector
109
Cemetery Commissioners
108
Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds
71
Constable
116
Dog Officer 110, 111
Fire Engineers
99
Forest Warden 112
Highway Department 125
Honor Roll Committee 110
Inspection .of Animals
113
Library Department; Reports of:
Adams Library, Librarian 95
Library Trustees, Secretary 97
Library Trustees, Treasurer 124
Middlesex County Extension Service 120
North Chelmsford Library Corporation:
Report of Librarian 105
Report of the Treasurer 105
Park Commissioners
111
Planning Board
106
Police Department:
Report of the Chief 102
Report of the Policewoman 104
School Department:
Budget for 1950 203
Federal Aided School Lunch Program 213
Financial Statement 205
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INDEX-Continued
Page
Music Supervisor
209
Personnel
194
Physical Education, Boys
210
Physical Education, Girls
211
Principal of the High School
206
School Calendar
213
School Committee
185
School Nurse
211
School Superintendent
189
Statistics
192
Sealer of Weights and Measures
107
Sinking Fund Commissioners
214
Tax Collector
66
Tax Collector Chelmsford Water District 69
Tax Collector East Chelmsford Water District 69
Tax Collector South Chelmsford Water District 69
Town Clerk:
Annual Town Meeting March 7, 1949 26
Appointed Town Officers
5
Births
10
Deaths
20
Elected Town Officers
3
Election, Town, March 7, 1949
33
Financial Report
63
Jury List
64
Marriages 15
Special Town Meeting, June 13, 1949 52
Special Town Meeting, September 21, 1949
57
Special Town Meeting, December 29, 1949
62
Warrant, Annual Town Meeting, March 7, 1949
and March 14, 1949 26
Warrant, Special Town Meeting, June 13, 1949 50
Warrant Special Town Meeting, September 21, 1949 53
Warrant, Special Town Meeting, December 29, 1949
61
Warrant, Annual Town Meeting, March 6, 1950
and March 13, 1950 177
Town Treasurer 70
Varney Playground Commission
117
Veterans' Benefits, Director
96
Veterans' Emergency Fund, Reports of
Secretary 123
Treasurer 122
Welfare Agent
92
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