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No system of transportation is perfect, nor does it work to the satisfaction of all persons at all times. The children are now furnished with transportation which far exceeds the requirements of the State law.
- In the minds of many of the citizens, there seems to be considerable inquiry as to why the town does not receive a greater reimbursement from the State. The following Statutes are published for the information of all.
General Acts, Chapter 198, Section 4.
If the expenditure per thousand dollars valuation from proceeds of local taxation for the support of public schools, made by any town of less than five hundred families, for the three town's fiscal years preceding any school year, averaged more than four and not more than five dollars, the town shall be reimbursed from the treasury of the Commonwealth one half of the amount that it paid for that school year, in accord- ance with Section 3 for the transportation of pupils to high schools of other cities and towns, or for board in lieu thereof ; if said average was more than five and not more than six dol- lars, the town shall be reimbursed three-fourths of the amount that it paid in accordance with Section 3, for transportation or for board in lieu thereof : and if said average was more than six dollars, the town shall be reimbursed the whole amount that it paid in accordance with Section 3 for transpor- tation, or for board in lieu thereof : but reimbursement by the
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State for expenditure for transportation, or for board in lieu thereof, shall not be based on any amounts in excess of one dollar and fifty cents per week of actual attendance of any pupil, and all expenditure for transportation upon which State reimbursement is to be based shall be subject to approval by the board of education.
Section 5. If the valuation of a town of less than five hundred families for the town fiscal year preceding any school year does not exceed five hundred thousand dollars, the town shall be reimbursed from the treasury of the Commonweatlh, subject to the provisions of Section 6 hereof, for the whole amount it paid for the school year in accordance with Section 3 hereof, for the tuition of pupils attending high schools in other cities or towns; if said valuation exceeds five hundred thousand dollars but does not exceed one million dollars, the town shall be reimbursed three-fourths of the amount that it paid for such tuition ; and if said valuation exceeds one mil- lion dollars, it shall be reimbursed one-half the amount that it paid for such tuition.
Section 6. No town shall receive any reimbursement from the treasury of this Commonwealth under the provision of Sections 2 and 5 of this act if the valuation of the town for the town fiscal year preceding the school year for which such reimbursement is to be made, divided by the average member- ship of its public schools for the school year preceding the school year for which such reimbursement is to be made, ex- ceeds the corresponding quotient for the State.
Under Section 4 just quoted the average expendture per thousand dollars of valuation for the support of the public schools, for the three town fiscal years preceding did not equal four dollars, hence the town received no reimbursement for transportation of high school pupils. However the town is obliged to transport such pupils at an expense not to exceed one dollar and fifty cents per week.
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Under Section 6 as above, the valuation of the town divi- ded by the average membership exceeded the corresponding quotient for the Commonwealth. As a result no reimburse- ment was received on this account. Under Schedule G. Part 1. Chapter 363, the valuation per pupil is more than $4,500 and nothing is allowed under this item.
In closing your Superintendent wishes to speak in appre- ciation of the work of the teachers both regular and special, the committee, parents and all who by their co-operation and assistance have made the past year a success.
Respectfully submitted,
R. G. FRAME.
Report of Music Teacher
Topsfield, Mass., December 17, 1920. To the School Committee of Middleton :
Middleton, Mass.
In accordance with your request the following report is submitted.
The work in music has been carried on during the past year along the same lines as in previous years. The book, "Introductory Sight Singing Melodies" has been introduced and found very helpful in the beginning of sight singing, The "Junior Song Book" for the seventh and eighth grades contains suitable song material for the changing voices. This book has been especially arranged for pupils of this period. Two-part work is begun in the third grade, also written work. Folk dances are used in the third and fourth grades. Not only does the folk dance afford healthful exercise, but it means a better knowledge and understanding of traditions and customs of various countries. Music appreciation is helped by folk danc- ing. The intimacy of the music itself brings better knowl- edge of the people in other lands. All singing should aim to-
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ward sweetness ; the suppression of loud singing has brought a much improved tone quality. The boys and girls are working hard for the new piano, they already have one hundred and sixty dollars. Plans are being made for an entertainment to be given in February to add to the fund. Our aim is to in- spire a love of good music on the part of the pupil to develop musical voices ; to teach pupils to read music at sight; to enable them to enjoy singing ; and to interpret musical com- positions.
The Supervisor wishes that the parents and friends would visit the music classes whenever possible, thus to stimulate the best interest and effort of the pupils.
I wish to thank the teachers for their efficient and faith- ful work in carrying out the work assigned from week to week, also the Superintendent and School Committee for their loyal support.
Respectfully submitted, › GENIE FULLER KIMBALL.
Report of School Nurse
April 1 to December 1, 1920
Number of conferences 25
Number of students examined by Dr. Buck 75
Number of report cards sent to parents stating the treatment advised 56
Entire school examined by Dr. Buck for scarlet fever symp- toms (none found. )
One student dismissed from studies for one week.
Diagnosis-under-nourished rash-general diet advised.
Scarlet fever cases reported 2
Accident cases investigated in their homes 4
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Report cards sent to parents requesting vaccination 13 Homes visited and instructions given to parents:
Number of students, treatment advised for teeth 7; eyes 3; exzema 3; tonsils removed 5; teeth repaired 10; eyes treated 2; surgical dressings 43; number of home calls made 74.
Respectfully submitted, MARY E. ROUNDY, R. N. School Nurse.
Monday, December 6, 1920.
Report of Sewing Teacher
To the School Committee :
Gentlemen : It gives me pleasure to give you a brief out- line of the work done by the girls of the four upper grades in sewing.
The first year a sewing bag and apron are made in which are used the fundamental stitches ; the second year patching and stocking darning are taken up, also some simple garment for themselves; the third and first half of the fourth year other garments are made. These vary according to ability and needs of the pupil. The last half of the fourth year the girls make their graduation dresses. These are simply made, and of inexpensive material. All materials for the entire course are furnished by the girls and I have always found a ready response from the parents when these materials are required.
The action of the Committee this year in giving an extra period to this work is much appreciated by both teacher and pupils. Much more work is being accomplished.
I take this opportunity to thank the teachers for their hearty support.
Respectfully submitted,
B. GERTRUDE HAYWARD. Middleton, Mass., December 20, 1920.
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School Calendar
First Section-January 3 to February 25 -
8 weeks
First Recess-February 28 to March 4 1 week -
Second Section-March 7 to April 29
8 weeks Second Recess-May 2 to May 6 -
1 week
Third Section-May 9 to June 24
7 weeks
Summer Vacation-June 27 to September 6
- 10 weeks
Fall Term-September 7 to December 23 SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
16 weeks
February 22-Washington's Birthday
May 30-Decoration Day
October 12-Columbus Day
November 25 and 26-Thanksgiving Recess
Distribution of Pupils
AGE
Grade
Total
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
1
12
5
1
18
2
3
6
6
1
16
3
3
7
2
3
1
16
4
4
8
3
1
1
17
5
3
7
1
2
13
6
3
4
7
3
17
7
2
6
3
3
1
15
8
4
2
4
2
12
Total
12
8
10
17
14
16
9
19
9
7
3
124
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Roll of Honor for 1919-1920
GRADES VIII and VII First Half Year
* Peter F. Jankoski *Orson P. Thomas
Harold Smith *Lawrence Tedford
Second Half Year
*Thelma Tucker
*Otis Evans
*Frank Boyer *Peter F. Jankoski
GRADE VI and V Last Half Year *Helen Jankoski
GRADES IV and III First Half Year
* Harry P. Croxford Ormi Mentilla
Henry P. Jankoski *Elliot W. Thomas
Second Half Year
* Harry P. Croxford Ormi Mantilla
Henry P. Jankoski Allen W. Morrison
* Albert Roberts
GRADES II and I Henry Marston-1 Year
* Stars indicate not tardy during same period.
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GRADUATION EXERCISES CLASS OF 1920
Middleton Center School
June 22, 1920
PROGRAMME
March Lillian G. Richardson, Catherene M. Green
"Spring Morning"
"Winds of November"
Chorus
"Hark, the Summons"
Prayer
Rev. H. A. G. Abbe
"The Pilgrims" Dorothy G. Lee, Peter F. Jankoski, Catherene M. Green Lillian G. Richardson
"Evening Calm"
"Eldorado"
"Public Libraries"
"The Chopper's Child"
"Uncle Tascus and the Deed"
Chorus Seaver L. Macdonald Freida H. Hurlburt Mary G. Wilson
"Water" Chorus
"America's Progress"
Lillian G. Richardson, Seaver L. Macdonald, Catherene M. Green Freida H. Hurlburt, Dorothy A. Merry, William Roberts Howard H. Hood, Peter F. Jankoski, Raymond I. Berry Guy L. Morrison, Dorothy G. Lee, Mary G. Wilson "Sea Gull"
"Margarita"
"E Pluribus Unum"
"Blow, Soft Winds"
"Uncle Jotham's Boarder"
"Counting Eggs"
"Business in Mississippi"
"Cotton Dolly"
Chorus Howard H. Hood Selected Chorus Raymond I. Berry Dorothy A. Merry Guy L. Morrison Chorus
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"A Dream"
Catherene M. Green
Presentation of Class of 1920
Supt. R. G. Frame
Presentation of Diplomas
Arthur E. Curtis, Chairman School Committee.
"All Through the Night"
"The Hermit Thrush" Chorus
Benediction
Rev. H. A. G. Abbe
Music under the direction of Mrs. Genie Fuller Kimball Miss Sara Carlton, Pianist
GRADUATES
RAYMOND IRVING BERRY
CATHERENE MARY GREEN
HOWARD HENRY HOOD
FREIDA HELEN HURLBURT
PETER FELIX JANKOSKI
DOROTHY GERTRUDE LEE
SEAVER LORNE MACDONALD
DOROTHY AMELIA MERRY
GUY LOREN MORRISON
LILLIAN GERTRUDE RICHARDSON
WILLIAM ROBERTS MARY GENEVEIVE WILSON
Class Motto-"Work and Win"
Students Attending Holten High School
Charles Abbe, Mary Abbe, John Gage, Howard Hood, Donald Henderson, Frieda Hurlburt, Eunice Huntoon, Rena Huntoon, Peter Jankoski, Arnold Leary, Seaver MacDonald, Lillian Richardson, Maurice Tyler, Lawson Waitt, Mary Wilson.
North Andover High School
Albert Berry, Raymond Berry
FLINT
MIDDLETON
PUBLIC LIBRARY
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