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RESIGNATIONS
Victor P. Calire Supervisor
E. Ruth Greenberg Supervisor
Mary Patterson Lynch Supervisor
Mary E. Stevens Supervisor
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Frederick G. Bardsley 1
High School
H. George Marchant, Jr.
High School
John F. Pickett
High School
Theresa M. Rogers McFarlin School
Richard W. Cullen
Center School
John R. O'Neill
Center School
Ann M. Kelly
North School
Gail A. O'Dea
North School
Richard F. Zani North School
Nicholas P. Capuano Quessy School
Charles C. Carkin McFarlin School
APPOINTMENTS
Frank R. Hill, Jr. Supervisor
Eugene G. Macomber
Supervisor
Carol J. Murphy Supervisor
Eleanor M. O'Neil Supervisor
David A. Smith Supervisor
Francis J. Byrne
High School
Vincent C. Foderaro
High School
Alfred Girolano
High School
Margaret M. Kavanagh High School
Stanley J. Suchodolski
High School
Joseph A. Collins, Jr.
McFarlin School
Gary C. Koltookian
Center School
Ebba A. Peterson
Center School
Cynthia A. Wilson
Center School
Dorothea Gemos North School
Katherine M. Kelleher North School
Helen E. Mangan North School
Joan M. O'Connor
North School
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M. Lorene Wilson North School
Priscilla A. Cheetham Westlands School
Clementine Flomp Westlands School
M. Rita Mascott Westlands School
Marilyn E. Johnston Quessy School
Richard A. Rancatore Quessy School
Nicholas P. Capuano Quessy School
Wesley D. Harper Westlands School
Elmer B. Hoyt McFarlin School
Marion B. Moore
Supervisor
Patrick J. Welch Quessy School
ON LEAVE OF ABSENCE
*James Georgakakos
October, 1956 - June, 1957
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CHELMSFORD SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 1957 BUDGET
Appro- priated 1956
Expended Requested
1956
1957
SALARIES :
Superintendent
$
8,000.00 $ 7,999.92 $ 8,600.00
Secretaries
7,000.00
6,939.00
9,700.00
Attendance Officer
150.00
150.00
200.00
Teachers
334,550.00
333,485.34
403,500.00
Janitors
34,750.00
33,807.84
43,300.00
Physicians
1,000.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
385,450.00
383,382.10
466,300.00
EXPENSES :
Administration
3,900.00
3,556.14
3,800.00
Educational Supplies & Services
26,500.00
26,484.60
29,500.00
Fuel, Light, Water
26,500.00
26,498.51
25,600.00
Repairs
13,500.00
13,480.40
17,500.00
New & Replacement of Equipment
9,500.00
9,493.30
10,500.00
Janitors' & Nurse's Supplies
4,000.00
3,982.83
4,600.00
Playground
500.00
499.64
600.00
Athletic Program
2,500.00
2,500.00
2,500.00
Transportation
55,500.00
54,269.28
58,500.00
Vocational
4,000.00*
3,703.86
4,000.00*
146,400.00
144,468.56
157,100.00
Supt. Out of State Expense
200.00
198.86
200.00
Total Expenses
146,600.00
144,667.42
157,300.00
Total Salaries
385,450.00
383,382.10
466,300.00
Grand Total
$532,050.00 $528,049.52 $623,600.00
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RECEIPTS:
State Educational Aid Law
$102,599.00 $115,534.76
Tuition & Transportation State Wards **
2,805.56
2,800.00
Tuition
900.00
750.00
School Transportation
32,659.86
45,300.00
Rental of Auditoriums
597.00
600.00
Vocational Reimbursement
1,957.42
2,200.00
Miscellaneous
44.95
50.00
Dog Tax
2,086.75
2,000.00
Total Receipts
$143,650.54 $169,234.76
Raised by Town Taxes
$388,399.46
To be Raised by Town Taxes
$454,365.24
*Plus Dog Tax
** Payment due from State
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT Year January 1, 1956 to December 31, 1956.
Appro- priated
Expended 1956
Balance 1957
SALARIES :
Superintendent
$
8,000.00 $ 7,999.92 $
.08
Secretaries
7,000.00
6,939.00
61.00
Attendance Officer
150.00
150.00
Teachers
334,550.00
333,485.34
1,064.66
Janitors
34,750.00
33,807.84
942.16
Physicians
1,000.00
1,000.00
$385,450.00 $383,382.10 $ 2,067.90
EXPENSES :
Administration
3,900.00
3,556.14
343.86
Educational Supplies & Services
26,500.00
26,484.60
15.40
Fuel, Light, Water
26,500.00
26,498.51
1.49
Repairs
13,500.00
13,480.40
19.60
Janitors' & Nurse's Supplies
4,000.00
3,982.83
17.17
New & Replacement of Equipment
9,500.00
9,493.30
6.70
Playground
500.00
499.64
.36
Transportation
55,500.00
54,269.28
1,230.72
Athletic Program
2,500.00
2,500.00
Vocational
4,000.00
3,703.86
296.14
146,400.00
144,468.56
1,931.44
Supt. Out of State Expense
200.00
198.86
1.14
Total Expenses
146,600.00
144,667.42
1,932.58
Total Salaries
385,450.00
383,382.10
2,067.90
Grand Total
..... $532,050.00 $528,049.52 $ 4,000.48
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RECEIPTS :
State Educational Aid Law
$102,599.00
Tuition & Transportation State Wards*
2,805.56
Tuition
900.00
School Transportation
32,659.86
Rental of Auditoriums
597.00
Vocational Reimbursement
1,957.42
Miscellaneous
44.95
Dog Tax
2,086.75
Total Receipts
$143,650.54
Amount Used from Town Tax
$388,399.46
** Payment due from State.
*Plus Dog Tax.
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HIGH SCHOOL
MR. CONRAD
The secondary school was organized to preserve democracy and to keep our nation strong. Our forefathers considered universal education to be the essential process for making democracy work. They believed that education served the purpose of strengthening the nation by de- veloping alert and trained citizens.
The problems of the secondary school are practically the same in every high school. The increased number of boys and girls to be ad- mitted, added to the fact that more pupils are staying in school until they are graduated, demands changes in curriculum. The secondary school must bring its organization into harmony with a changed stu- dent population. Until recently its curriculum was dictated almost en- tirely by college entrance requirements, but increased enrollment has forced the secondary school to change one of its major objectives from competence in college entrance to competence in citizenship for all.
Today's high school has several major purposes. Not only does it attempt to prepare young people for college, but it attempts to help all young people to prepare themselves for vocational careers. It attempts to help all boys and girls to meet better their obligations as citizens in a great democracy. It attempts to help all young people to develop their interests and abilities to as great an extent as possible. It helps all young people to develop well-adjusted personalities. In other words, present day education is not alone concerned with the basic tools of learning, but it is equally concerned with the pupils' civic and social duties, their mental health and physical fitness, their preparation for vocational life, and their development of moral and spiritual values.
Obviously, the school by itself cannot achieve all these goals. The educational 'process, in its broadest sense, goes on outside as well as inside the school-in the home, the church, and the hundred other places where influences are at work molding the lives of young men and women. Although not all schools as yet provide the kind of broad and balanced program we have described, they are surely moving in this direction.
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In Chelmsford we have not been able to make many changes in our high school curriculum because of limited facilities in the face of in- creased enrollment, but we are making early plans for the eagerly awaited new school. Our high school faculty realizes the importance of the problems involved, and all high school teachers are currently work- ing on curriculum revisions in order to develop the best possible courses of study for our new school. Many of our teachers have just completed a course in "Current Curricular Trends in the Secondary School," and others are taking courses in their respective teaching fields. They realize, however, that the process of curricular development must be a continuous one which never ceases to study the program of the school with a view to its improvement. They also realize that it must be flexible to meet changing needs.
The citizens of Chelmsford, accepting the recommendation of their School Committee and Superintendent, have generously and in a fine spirit of civic responsibility undertaken ambitious new school programs involving great expenditures of money. For our part, we are resolved to see that this investment shall be used as wisely as modern educa- tional theory and practice and a dedicated personnel permit. If we are to achieve progress in Chelmsford, it will result from just this kind of common endeavor.
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION BOYS - MR. MACOMBER
Physical education is deeply concerned with the adjustment of the individual to his environment and of the environment of the indiv- idual. Skills in a wide variety of activities are needed not only because they offer the individual a medium of self-expression, but also because they offer him an opportunity to participate in activities going on about him. It is important for the good of the individual's relations with his fellows that he be able to participate with credit to himself in the play life of the community. It is important that he be able to swim and to dance; to play golf, tennis, badminton, handball, football, basketball and softball; to run, catch, climb, jump and throw. The individual who cannot display at least adequate skill in these life-activities loses social status with resulting phychological handicaps, often quite serious.
Physical education in Chelmsford is divided into two units. Highland, Quessy, and Westland schools have one type of program, while the Center, McFarlin and High School, because of better facilities, have another.
The program at Highland, Quessy, andWestland consists of the fol- lowing activities : calisthenics, tumbling, military drill, and fundamentals in football, basketball, and baseball, together with many popular games of low organization. This is supplemented by movies, followed by a question and answer period. The youngsters seem to enjoy the movie schedule very much. Flexibility of schedule here is a necessity.
The High School, along with the Center School, offers better facili- ties, and the activities can be as varied and extensive as time allows. The program consists of calisthenics, skill drills, organized activities, and control games in all sports. Fundamentals in football, basketball, baseball, and volleyball are taught, and health lectures are given peri- odically throughout the school year. More specifically, the fall program consists of calisthenics, touch football, and soccer. The winter pro- gram consists of basketball, tumbling, and volleyball, with an intra- mural play-off in basketball, the eliminations taking place in regular physical education classes. The spring activities are baseball, softball, track, and calisthenics.
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION GIRLS - CAROL J. MURPHY
The physical educator strives to instill in her students the ability to better develop her physical capacities along with her mental capacities. In order to become a well adjusted individual, the body must function in harmony with the mind. Through my program I am working to ac- complish the following objectives-enjoyment for and an interest in physical activities, feelings of recognition and accomplishment in group situations, improvement of motor coordination and esthetic appreci- ation, improvement of posture and health and development of sports- manship, group cooperation and leadership.
My program takes in grades six through twelve. Due to the lack of proper facilities in the Quessy, Highlands and Westlands I can not cover as much as would be desired. My program consists of stunts and tumbling, gymnastics, rhythmic activities and lead-up games to the major sports.
In the eighth grades and in the high school team sports, such as, speedball, hockey, basketball, volley ball, and softball are covered along with gymnastics, posture and poise, dance and stunts and tumbling.
This year in the eighth grades we are working on a program of co- educational dance instruction which we feel would develop more con- fidence in the students during this important adolescent period.
Interscholastic hockey, basketball and softball teams are set up which gives the students an opportunity to further develop skills along with sportsmanship and confidence.
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MUSIC OLIVE LITTLEHALE
The school music program is based on the premise that music should enrich the personal and social lives of the children and that it should also be an integral part of their entire school curriculum. Music to- day is not an isolated subject planned for a few, but is part of the general over-all pattern of education. Music offers children pleasure, it also affords them an opportunity for emotional response, and also offers many opportunities for sharing and co-operating with others, and it offers a wide and varied range of worthwhile human experi- ences. To do all this, it is necessary that children grow in enjoyment of and understanding of music itself, and to become competent in the use of music and its mechanics.
As one can see from the above paragraph, music education is not alone the province of a specialists, but must be a union of effort by classroom teacher and supervisor. At this point, I would like to ex- press my appreciation to the teachers for their co-operation. Only through the continued efforts of teachers and supervisor can the Chelmsford School Music Program continue to grow.
The glee clubs have rightly taken their place in the school program. Two operettas were given, one at the North School and one at the Center School, and both were well received. These operettas gave the members of the clubs an opportunity not only for self expression, but as the members themselves did the mechanics, such as costumes, scene- ry, tickets, and so forth, it added greatly to their social development.
Festivals were held at the individual schools. These Festivals, while in the form of Pageants, are pprmarily a demonstration of the school music program. These Festivals are for all children not just for a tal- ented few. As it has been stated before, Music Is For All Children.
Song flutes were first introduced in the fourth grades in September of 1955. This was the first step toward a richer instrumental program. In the past there had been no correlation between the early rhythm instrument program and Mr. Bordeleau's program. This year song flutes were introduced again with much more interest on the part of the children. They have progressed much more rapidly and more interest is being shown in the desire for further instruction on more advanced instruments. Song flutes are just one more way in which children are given more and varied musical experiences.
Three student teachers from the School of Music, Boston University, are doing their elementary practice teaching at the North and Center Schools.
It is hoped that the five-fold plan, singing, listening, responding rhythmically, playing and creating, will continue to create in the chil- dren of Chelmsford a love of and an appreciation of music.
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MUSIC PAUL E. BORDELEAU
The instrumental program is now on a firm and solid basis, with class instructions on the various instruments for the 5th and 6th grade, plus band rehearsals, and band rehearsals also for the Junior High groups (7th and 8th grades). This logically leads to a better High School Band.
In January, the High School Band travelled to Boston to hear a concert by the Boston University Symphonic Band. In October they travelled to M. I. T. in Cambridge to hear a concert by the U. S. Navy Band.
A dance band has been started which performed at the Talent Show, and at the Band Concert. Another small group "The Starving Seven" performed at a Lions Club dinner, at the Talent Show, and also at the Annual Band Concert.
The Chelmsford High School Band appeared in parades in Lowell for the annual fieldday, in Watertown for the Northeastern Music Festival, Memorial Day parade in Chelmsford, and in Lowell for the Santa Claus parade. During the fall, the band appeared at every foot- ball game at home and away. At the Northeastern Festival they re- ceived a Division I rating for their concert audition. The Starving Seven also received a Divison I rating. At Christmas time the band went caroling at the homes of shut-ins, and also played for the Christ- mas assembly and many other assemblies throughout the year.
The McFarlin Junior High Band also appeared at the Memorial Day parade, and the Chelmsford-Ayer football game in Chelmsford.
In April a Solo and Ensemble Festival was held at the Center School where all the instrumentalists from grades 5-8 participated.
Richard DeFreitas, Clarinetist, again represented Chelmsford at the All State Concert held in Pittsfield, Mass.
The Glee Club performed for the PTA meeting at the High School, for the Golden Age Group of Greater-Lowell, at the annual Band Con- cert and also at the Memorial Day exercises in the Center. At Christ- mas they performed a special arrangement of "The Twelve Days of Christmas," an old English Carol.
In September, the twirlers came under my direction with a corps of 14 girls. After the football season, classes in twirling were organized with twenty more girls taking part.
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ยท
ART REPORT
ELEANOR M. O'NEIL
Art is an essential area of school experience for all children be- cause art provides a way of developing the whole child, not merely his verbal and mental capacities. In genuinely creative activities the pupil uses and integrates his motor, sensory and mental faculties. It also enlists the imagination of the child and impels him to learn more about observing, doing and judging things from his own range of ex- perience.
In the arts the uniqueness of the individual is valued. There can be no predetermined standard for judging a pupils work, rather, an evaluation of the child's progress is made in relation to his abilities. Goals and art activities must be flexible so they may be adapted to meet the pupil's needs and foster his creative ability.
Definite values can be achieved through the art program.
Art experiences help develop personal sensitivity and reliance on one's own taste and judgment.
Pupils will become more responsive to the beauty found in objects about them.
Art stimulates and satisfies the exploratory and constructive needs of a student.
Art activities provide an excellent opportunity for self-realization. Confidence will come from the student's sense of achievement.
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SCHOOL NURSE'S REPORT
JESSIE GROVES, R. N. (Acting School Nurse)
Twenty-three polio vaccination clinics were held during the year. Written permission for these injections was first obtained from all parents. Approximately 5,000 injections were given, including pre- school, school, and the 15-19 year age groups.
The Massachusetts Vision and Hearing Tests, given to each pupil annually, are an invaluable aid to the school children, their parents and teachers. Each year approximately 250 children are referred to eye and ear specialists as a result of visual and hearing difficulties dis- covered by this testing procedure.
There are eighteen pupils with more or less severe physical handi- caps in Chelmsford schools. Eleven are attending clinics. The others are being cared for by their family physicians.
First aid is constantly being administered to the pupils. The parents of these pupils are always notified. Fifty-three pupils re- ceived aid as the result of more serious accidents, and were subse- quently treated by their family physician at a hospital. Reports of these cases are given to the Superintendent of Schools.
All pupils are weighed and measured annually.
The school physicians have completed the physical examination of all pupils in Grades 1, 4, 7 and 11. Parents have been contacted re- garding any defects discovered. Of those parents contacted, twenty have taken their children to their family physician for proper medical attention. Recommendations and appointments are made for those pu- pils who wish to attend any of the Great-Lowell clinics.
Pertinent and up-to-date information regarding the health of each pupil is noted on the school health records. A Health Record is kept for every pupil.
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Education have established regulations governing many phases of the School Health Program. In the past the Chelmsford School Health Program has com- plied with all such regulations. However, these standards are becoming increasingly difficult to maintain due to the increase in the school en- rollment.
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SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM
MARION B. MOORE
During the past year 162,478 hot meals were served to students in the six schools, and 391,019 bottles of milk were purchased from local dairies for the School Lunch Program. The increase in number was due partly to the addition of two schools (Quessy and Highland) to the hot lunch program and to the added interest on the part of the students themselves.
The State and Federal Government require that certain require- ments be met - thus, each luncheon includes 2 oz. protein, 3/4 cup vegetable or fruit (or combination of both,) bread and butter, and 1/2 pt. whole milk. In turn, the Government reimburses the town .09 (nine cents) for each meal served, and .04 (four cents) toward the purchase of each bottle of milk. This year Chelmsford has received $23,670.14, which covers the labor cost of eighteen permanent employees, includ- ing a dietitian and a manager for each of the three kitchens. With this added income from the State and Federal Government, the School Lunch Program has been a self supporting program. This subsidy also allows for the upkeep of the present equipment.
Indications this year point to an even larger growth in the hot lunch program, with more active participation on the part of students and faculty. The School Committee in co-operation with the Superintendent of Schools sponsors the School Lunch Program.
We are most grateful for the co-operation of the School Committee, Superintendent of Schools, Principals, Teachers, Parents and Students. Their help and interest has made the Program the success it is.
INDEX
Accountant's Report :
Appropriations and Transfers 251
Balance Sheet 272
Debt Payments Due 276
Interest Payments Due 279 231
Payments
Recapitulations
232
Receipts
224
Trust Funds :
Custody of 281
Income and Payment of 224
Act Establishing Selectmen Town Manager Form of Government 203
Appeals, Board of
129
Assessors, Board of
218
Building Inspector
218
Cemetery Department :
Commissioners Report 141
Perpetual Care Funds
173
Civil Defense
8 & 212
Constable 215
Dog Officer 136
Dutch Elm Department 284
Fire Department
126
Fire House Building Committee, North Chelmsford 135
Health Department :
Report of Board of Health 11/
Report of Plumbing Inspector 140
Highway Department
132
Industrial Development Commission
142
Inspector of Animals
215
Library Department :
Adams Library Librarian 109
Library Trustees, Secretary 137
Library Trustees, Treasurer 223 137
Mckay Memorial Library Librarian
Motht Department 109
284
Park Commissioners 128
Personnel Board
144
Planning Board 135
Poison Ivy Control 285
INDEX (Contd.)
Police Department 122
Sealer of Weights & Measures 139
Sinking Fund Commissioners 217
Tax Collector 199
Town Clerk :
Annual Town Meeting, March 5, 1956 and March 12, 1956 9-21
Appointed Town Officers 5-8
Births 152
3-4
Deaths 167
Financial Report 151
111
Marriages
160
Presidential Elections, Nov. 6, 1956
106
Presidential Primaries
52
Special Town Election
67
Special Town Meeting, April 26, 1956
57
Special Town Meeting, May 21, 1956
64
Special Town Meeting, June 11, 1956 83
Special Town Meetting, October 22, 1956
102
State Primaries
98
Town Elections, March 5, 1956
22
Warrant-Annual Town Meeting, March 5, and March 12, 1956 9
Warrant-Presidential Primary 51
Warrant-Special Town Election, May 28, 1956 67
Warrant-Special Town Meeting, April 26, 1956 57 Warrant-Special Town Meeting, May 21, 1956 61
Warrant-Special Town Meeting, June 11, 1956 68
Warrant-Special Town Meeting, October 22, 1956 102
Warrant-State Primary, September 18, 1956 98
Warrant-State and National Elections, November 6, 1956 104
Annual Business Meeting, March 12, 1956 24
Tree Warden's Report
284
Town Treasurer
201
Veterans' Benefits Director
211
Veterans' Emergency Fund :
Secretary's Report 130
Treasurer's Report 131
Elected Town Officers
Jury List
INDEX (Contd.)
Warrant Annual Town Election and Annual Town Meeting March 4, 1957 and March 11, 1957 286
Welfare Agent 129
SCHOOL INDEX
School Department :
Art Supervisor 325
Budget, 1957
315
Financial Statement 317
Graduating Class, 1956 328
Lunch Room Supervisor 327
Music Supervisors
323
No School Signals
305
Personnel Roster 306
Physical Education-Supervisor of Boys
321
Physical Education-Supervisor of Girls 322
Principal of the High School 319
School Calendar 305
School Committee
297
School Nurse
326
Superintendent's Report
300
Statistics :
Distribution of Personnel 306
Distribution of Salaries 304
Enrollment Distribution by Grades 303
Growth of Chelmsford Shools
302
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