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Throughout the year the State helped the department with the following amounts:
Cash payrolls
$ 250 00
Lead given
250 52
Brushes and supplies
7 26
Sprayer repairs
30 60
Creosote
14 70
Total
$553 08
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SEALER OF WEIGHHS REPORT
This was a help to the department as the cash payroll covered painting of the Gypsy moth nests on most all streets of the town from wall to wall. Thus in the spring, when this work is started, work can be done on the other side of the walls where much infestation is shown, thus killing a lot before they hatch and come out onto the streets, and destroy the shade trees. A sum of money was turned over to the town treasurer for private work which was done. From year to year more money may be able to be obtained as the equipment is now able to cover large or small trees. This amount might, in time, exceed the appro- priation by the voters of the town, thus obtaining money appropriated and still get help from the state. Although the department received help from the State this year, it will not receive any in following years if the amount of money designated as private work is not appropriated by the voters of the town. The state will absolutely not help any town if a third of their liability is not appropriated in addition to the liability, and as a separate item. The amount of money for 1942 designated as liability is $882 34, thus the amount of money for private work will have to be $300 00, and this to be a separate item.
Yours respectfully,
ALBERT A. SHELDON,
Tree Warden and Moth Superintendent.
SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES REPORT
SCALES:
Adjusted
Sealed
Not Sealed
Platform under 5,000 lbs.
1
1
0
Counter over
100
3
1
Counter under
100
10
26
1
Beam over
100 66
0
3
0
Spring over
100
0
4
0
Spring under
100
3
6
0
Personal weighing
0
2
0
WEIGHTS:
Avoirdupois
17
132
3
MEASURES:
Liquid
0
5
0
Grease pumps
0
2
0
Gasoline pumps
3
23
0
Sealing fees collected $34.71
Respectfully submitted, LOUIS V. MOREAU, Sealer of Weights and Measures.
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RECOMMENDATIONS FINANCE COMMITTEE
Recommendations of Finance Committee for the Year 1942
I-GENERAL GOVERNMENT:
SALARIES:
Called for
Recommended
Moderator
$ 25 00
$ 25 00
Selectmen (three)
525 00
525 00
Accountant
500 00
500 00
Treasurer
500 00
500 00
Collector
400 00
400 00
Assessors (three)
800 00
700 00
Town Counsel
300 00
300 00
Town Clerk
200 00
200 00
Registrars of Voters (four)
125 00
125 00
Electric Light Commissioners (three)
150 00
150 00
Town Officers' Expenses
1,200 00
1,200 00
Tax Title Expenses
400 00
400 00
Town Hall Custodian
500 00
500 00
Town Hall Maintenance
600 00
600 00
II. - PROTECTION OF PERSONS
AND PROPERTY :
Police
$1,500 00
$1,000 00
Constable's Salary
35 00
35 00
Fire Maintenance and Salaries
2,500 00
2,500 00
Fire Hose and Equipment
1,200 00
1,200 00
Sealer of Weight and Measures, Salary
100 00
100 00
Civilian Defense
500 00
500 00
III. - FORESTRY:
Moth
$882 34
$882 34
Moth, Private Work
300 00
300 00
Tree Warden
1,500 00
1,500 00
IV .- HEALTH AND SANITATION:
Essex County Sanatorium
$1,170 43
$1,170 43
Board of Health
1,200 00
1,200 00
Dental Clinic
500 00
500 00
Inspector of Slaughtering, Salary
50 00
50 00
Inspector of Cattle, Salary
175 00
175 00
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Called for
Recommended
V .- HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT:
Highway
$1,500 00
$1,500 00
Chapter 81 Maintenance
4,500
4,500 00
Chapter 90 Maintenance
1,500 00
1,500 00
Snow Removal
Street Lighting
3,000 00
3,000 00
VI .- CHARITIES:
Public Welfare, Salaries
$250 00
$250 00
Public Welfare, Maintenance
5,500 00
5,500 00
Aid to Dependent Children
1,000 00
1,000 00
Old Age Assistance, Aid
15,500 00
15,500 00
Old Age Assistance, Administration
500 00
500 00
Surplus Commodities Distribution
450 00
450 00
VII .- SOLDIERS' BENEFITS:
State Aid
$ 150 00
$ 150 00
Soldiers' Relief
1,000 00
1,000 00
Military Aid
300 00
300 00
VIII .- EDUCATION:
School Maintenance
$29,050 00
$29,050 00
Vocational Education
550 00
550 00
Library
1,000 00
800 00
IX. - CEMETERIES:
Superintendent of Burials, Salary
15 00
15 00
Commissioners' Salaries (three)
30 00
30 00
Maintenance
1,050 00
1,000 00
Opening Graves
350 00
350 00
X .- PARK:
Maintenance
$ 250 00
$ 250 00
XI. - INTEREST AND INSURANCE:
Interest
$ 900 00
$ 900 00
Insurance
850 00
850 00
XII .- MUNICIPAL INDEBTEDNESS: School Construction
$3,000 00
$3,000 00
XIII. - UNCLASSIFIED:
Contingent Fund
$ 800 00
$ 800 00
Reserve Fund
600 00
600 00
Memorial Day
250 00
250 00
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RECOMMENDATIONS FINANCE COMMITTEE
Recommendations covering Articles in the Town Warrant for 1942. Article 1 Recommend favorable action.
2
3
4
66
5
66
6
7
66
66
8
66
9
66
10
66
66
12
13
14
favorable
15
66
16
no
66
17
favorable
18
Respectfully submitted,
HAZEN M. RICHARDSON, OSCAR H. BELLE, WILLIAM W. RICHARDSON, FREDERICK E. BURNHAM,
Finance Committee.
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ANNUAL REPORTS
OF THE
School Committee
Superintendent of Schools . AND
Yearly Statistics
OF THE
Grammar School
OF THE
Town of Middleton
FOR THE
Year Ending December 31, 1941
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SCHOOL REPORT
School Committee
DR. RAYMOND SILVERNAIL, Chairman Term Expires 1942
MRS. ALICE K. CASS, Secretary
Term Expires 1944
MR. SEAVER MacDONALD
Term Expires 1943
Supt. of Schools, STEPHEN G. BEAN, Wilmington, Mass. School Physician, DR. ANDREW NICHOLS, Danvers, Mass. School Nurse, MRS. PATRICIA KINGSLEY, R. N. Attendance Officer, MR. CHARLES PASQUALE
TEACHING CORPS
MISS C. ALICE MANNING, Principal
Grade VIII.
MISS MARGARET M. BERRY
Grade VII.
MISS MARY WILKISH
Grade VI.
MISS FANNIE C. HINKLEY
Grade V.
MISS ANNABELLE SYLVESTER
Grades IV. & V.
MISS ELINOR LANE
Grades III. & IV.
MISS ALICE FLYNN
Grades II. & III.
MISS MADELYN LAWRENCE
Grade II.
MISS CATHERINE DEVANE
Grade I.
*MR. CHARLES I. GOULD, JR., Building Assistant MISS MARIE HANLEY
MR. HORACE KILLAM, Supervisor of Music
MISS MARY SHEA, Supervisor of Art * Resigned.
MR. ERNEST TOWNSEND, JR., Janitor
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School Calendar for 1942
WINTER TERM
January 5 to February 27 Vacation One Week
WINTER-SPRING TERM
March 9 to May 2 Vacation One Week
SPRING TERM
May 11 to June 20
Vacation Ten Weeks
FALL TERM September 9 to December 19
HOLIDAYS February 22, April 19, May 30, October 12, November 11, Thanksgiving
No School Signal
Two Rounds on Fire Whistle at 7.45 o'clock A. M. Two Rounds on Whistle at the Blacking Company Factory at 7.45 o'clock A. M.
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SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
To the School Committee
Middleton, Massachusetts
Madam and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit for the consideration of your com- mittee and the community that we serve my eighteenth annual report as Superintendent of Schools.
Such reports as this should be of the nature of an accounting of stewardship. They should tell what has been accomplished with the appropriation granted to the department. In many cases I find that they roam far afield and in some cases even soar into the highly rarifi- ed atmosphere of attenuated theory. I have read some which would have been excellent theses for candidates for advanced degrees in a university. Their value to the average layman is a matter of grave doubt, and justification of their publication at public expense highly questionable. I am making this report as brief as possible and as much to the point. A minimum of statistical matter is offered and such as is here is for the purpose of comparison and as a matter of re- cord which will prove of value in the future.
THE SCHOOL PLANT
There has been no change in this element of the system. The building is a year older with the natural depreciation of any structure after a year of hard wear. It has had excellent care and such small repairs as ordinary wear and tear make necessary. Numerous windows have been broken and walls and ceilings slightly damaged because of the strange mental aberrations of some individual who chooses to do his target practice on a school building. It is to be hoped that this person is at least bright enough to realize the danger of life that such care- lessness involves.
There are defects in the structure which it would be wise to repair as soon as they can be located. These are the leaks which are in evi- dence on the walls of the auditorium during certain types of storms. If allowed to continue there may be a sizeable bill for plastering some- time in the future. I am well aware that the Committee has done its best to locate the cause and has had a wide variety of advice as to the remedy. Some of this advice, if followed, would involve an item of expense not covered in the regular budget.
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The grounds around the building are improving each year. An ex- cellent rock garden project has been carried out on the rear terrace by the pupils under the direction of the Principal.
There might be some argument as to the effectiveness of the play- ground arrangements. It seems at times that the swings, in spite of supervision, are a menace. It is almost impossible to avoid accidents with so many children dodging around or collecting in a group while awaiting their "turn".
It has been said that there were some restrictions on certain areas behind the building, but I believe the whole area is now available. It should be. It is none too large for three hundred children.
SCHOOL ENROLLMENT
Appended tables will show that there is again a slight increase in enrollment. this year. The age-grade distribution shows a definite bulge in the third, fourth, fifth and sixth grades. The large numbers in these grades taken with the limited seating capacity of the rooms cause several cases of split grade rooms, a condition which may grad- ually disappear a few years hence.
In this town, as in others similarly located near larger centers, it is very difficult to forecast what may happen to school population in any year. Circumstances of employment and housing play a very im- portant part as does the element of transportation. This matter of transportation is, under present conditions a matter which may make some decided changes in school enrollments. It may become necessary for some families to move to points where there is better public trans- portation service than we have here. Possibly bus schedules may be changed to meet the increased needs, but all of this is wholly problem- atical.
It is equally difficult to know what will happen to high school en- rollments. Not many of the boys are old enough for service but there will probably be some exodus of those over sixteen to take jobs. This tendency has already become evident. There must have been about a 400% increase in the number of employment certificates issued during the past year. This is just one more item to check up against the agressor nations, this interference with the education of our young people.
THE TEACHING CORPS
For the greater part of the year we held the same teaching per- sonnel throughout. There was one change in the fall term when Miss Margaret Berry resigned to be married. This vacancy was filled by
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the employment of Miss Ethel Mack, a local resident. Miss Mack had already served at times as substitute teacher so that we knew some- thing of her qualifications.
In July, Mrs. Shirley Gulliver resigned her position as Supervisor of Art. Her place has been taken by Miss Mary Shea of Salem, who also serves in the same capacity for Nahant and Tewksbury. Miss Shea has fitted very nicely into our organization and the art work is evidently in good hands.
Mrs. Patricia Kingsley again resumed her duties as school nurse after a leave of absence.
Very late in the school year Mr. Charles I. Gould resigned from his position as building assistant and coach teacher. Miss Marie Hanley of Peabody is at present carrying on this work.
As has been noted previously in these reports, one element of strength in our system is that we have comparatively few changes in the teaching staff. How long this will continue is problematical. World conditions and national defence are bringing about so many changes in the larger communities that a demand for experienced teachers is bound to effect these smaller towns sooner or later. In World War I and the years up to 1920 it was a continual struggle to keep any kind of a staff together in these smaller towns except in those having a large number of local teachers. Even then it was only by de- cided salary increases that we could hold them. It is easy to recall cases where salaries were doubled in a two year period.
This element of teaching costs may well become a problem as the laws of demand and supply get working. This taken with the increas- ed cost of living and the increasing income taxes is bound to have its effect.
Teachers are not a grasping lot neither are they greatly different from the others of the human race. If Billy Jones of their class of a few years ago can get sixty dollars a week for work on a turret lathe, can they be wholly content with half of that for handling forty wrig- gling children in one group and having to teach them in the bargain? Of course there is the other side of the picture, with others of their former pupils risking their lives in defense of this nation at less than thirty dollars a month.
GENERAL CONDITIONS
The past year has been very much like other past years. The school has functioned with a reasonable degree of harmony and with the usual high efficiency. There have been no great changes in our methods of procedure. We have already established a sound basis and see no reason for departing from our way which has produced satisfac- tory results. Our children continue to maintain their standing in com-
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parison with those they meet in high school, which is one objective measure of our success or failure.
NEW COURSE OF STUDY
One accomplishment of the year which is probably its outstanding feature is the placing in the hands of every teacher of a complete course of study. It is in a measure not a new course of study, but rather a codification in writing of what we have found to be the best practice for the system at this time.
This work has been done by the teachers of the Superintendency Union of which Middleton is a part. For several years past they have been collecting the data on which the course is based. They have de- termined just how much can be reasonably expected from the normal child in each subject and in each grade. This has to be fitted to the time schedule of each class in all schools, and it has to be so scheduled that in general all classes will make approximately the same progress as others of the same grade throughout the district. At the same time the endeavor has been made to fit the counse to the needs of the child- ren in the community in which they live, but not forgetting that they may not always live in the community where they are educated.
It is my firm belief that this accomplishment will prove of very great benefit to pupils and teachers alike. It will no longer be possi- ble for a child to offer the excuse that he had never been taught this or that thing in the grades he has passed through. A teacher will know from her study course just what he has been exposed to and in what grade. If a whole grade has plainly failed to have had some el- ement in the curriculum, some explaning will have to be done by the teacher.
One of the best features of this course of study is that it has been a cooperative product of the classroom teachers rather than the theo- retical outpourings of the pet theories of a superintendent. It should prove both practical and workable. The superintendent has advised and fostered its production and has had a hand in editing, but he has been careful not to impress his will on those who have produced it.
There will be some need of gradual changes in texts to meet all of the provisions of the curriculum, but at no time will textual require- ments in any way interfere with full functioning of the outline. It was intended that the course should function regardless of what texts are used, and we believe that such a result has been accomplished.
The format of the present draft is deliberate. It was not printed because a printed course is likely to become static and remain so for a longer period than if produced in a less expensive form. It is intend- ed that notes of suggested changes either of modification or addition
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shall be made by the different teachers as use may indicate to them the need for such. In a year or two a revision can be made with a view to improvement, and the changes on loose leaf pages can be easily made.
CONCLUSION
I am sorry that statistical matter showing various interesting financial facts for the last complete school year are not yet available. The document from which these facts are usually drawn has not yet been received from the state offices. It is a fact however that the present committee has made an excellent showing in their handling of the school finances.
Attention is directed to the various reports of my associates. Each is worthy of consideration if one is to get a full picture of the year's progress.
To all of my associates from the janitor to the chairman of the school committee I extend most hearty and sincere thanks for their support and cooperation.
Respectfully submitted,
STEPHEN G. BEAN,
Superintendent of Schools.
Wilmington, Mass.
February 2, 1942.
ENROLLMENT STATISTICS-Table No. 1 Age-Grade Distribution-Registration October 1, 1941
Grades
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
T
I. -
6
25
2
33
II.
8
19
9
36
III. -
8
24
10
3
45
IV.
-
12
19
7
5
1
1
2
47
V. -
6
19
5
9
1
1
41
VI. -
11
20
8
4
1
1
45
VII. -
3
11
7
4
25
VIII.
6
13
5
4
1
29
Total
6
33
29
45
53
40
33
35
26
13
5
1
301
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Table No. 2 Teacher-Grade Distribution October 1, 1941
I
II
III
IV
i
V
VI
VII
VIII
Tot.
Miss Devane
33
33
Miss Lawrence
36
36
Miss Flynn
33
33
Miss Lane -
12
20
32
Miss Sylvester
27
8
35
Miss Hinkley
33
33
Miss Wilkish
35
35
Miss Mack
10
25
35
Miss Manning
29
29
Total
33
36
45
47
41
45
25
29
301
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REPORT OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Although the conditions around us in this international turmoil are not conducive to exercising economic purchasing of materials, still the School Department is most gratified to report an unexpended balance of $1,660.07 for the year 1941.
Through intelligent buying and forethought most of the supplies used in school maintenance have been purchased for the coming year. In our school bins there is sufficient fuel to heat the building satisfac- torily until 1943. In our supply closets are school materials and books necessary to properly carry on the school program for several months.
Money was available through careful budgeting to increase the salaries of every regular teacher on our faculty.
The teaching staff has had few changes in its personnel. Miss Margaret Berry resigned as teacher of the seventh grade in October to become Mrs. John Ganley. Miss Ethel Mack of Middleton, gradu- ate of Salem Teacher's College with degrees from Boston University, was elected to fill the vacancy. Mr. Charles I. Gould, Jr., Building Assistant and Coach Teacher, resigned his position on December twen- ty-third. Miss Marie Hanley of Peabody, graduate of State Teacher's College, took over Mr. Gould's duties.
The school roof which caused much concern because of its faulty workmanship has been repaired but our present problem is the east wall of the Assembly Hall which leaks in many places and must have attention in the near future.
The bus contract this year includes extra trips to River Street for High School students and an extra trip to Danvers each school day at four o'clock for students attending afternoon session, besides regular trips at less expense to the town.
Not only fulfilling the academic needs of the pupils'to the best of our ability, we have also striven to make them physically fit to cope with the future.
By transferring two hundred dollars from the school appropriation, all children in all grades desiring dental care have received necessary attention from the dental clinic.
Arrangements have been made with Mr. Clayton McLean of the Sonotone Company to test the hearing of each child in school with no obligation to the town.
All children are examined by the School Physician each year and schick tests administered to all who desire this service.
X-Rays are performed annually at the Essex Sanatorium on any tu- bercular contact cases existing in our enrollment.
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More specific details of school activity and management are con- tained in both the reports of Miss Manning and Mr. Bean. We earnestly hope every citizen in Middleton will persue them most care- fully.
Regardless of extra activities the committee has asked for an ap- propriation of $1950.00 less than 1941 thereby helping to lower the tax rate substantially for 1942.
The loyalty and cooperation shown by both the townspeople and teach ershas been a source of great satisfaction to the School Board for in trying times like these a good teaching force and loyal citizens are our best lines of defence.
Respectfully submitted,
DR. RAYMOND W. SILVERNAIL, Chairman SEAVER MACDONALD,
ALICE K. CASS, Secretary.
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PRINCIPAL'S REPORT
To the School Committee of Middleton:
Madam and Gentlemen:
I hereby submit my report for the year 1940-1941 school year.
In September 1940 we opened with a large registration which made grade distribution a difficult problem to adjust. This continued during the year only to become more complicated by the fall of 1941. At present, only grades I., II. and VIII. are single classes although there is a grade VI. alone as also V. and III. This arrangement necessitat- ing two-grade rooms has disadvantages and decided advantages. The opening of another room would not remedy the situation as the grade distribution is so uneven. The coach classes have continued along the same lines with adjustments to fit the class needs. It has been our plan to leave the choice of subject and pupils for the month to the class-room teacher, while at the end of the period, Mr. Gould has made a report in the coach book. These have been most interesting and helpful. As I have read them, one fact has impressed me, the close connection between the names found there and on the daily attendance sheet. This is so noticeable plus the report from the coach teacher that the pupil was absent so much that he had practically nothing to report shows what the result of absence is. Irregular attendance is a definite cause, if not the chief cause of poor foundation for passable work.
Another factor has been the changing school population which has shown up definitely in coach class lists. Pupils obliged to change often from one school system to another must lose out on some subjects somewhere, and no ordinary coaching can remedy this entirely.
In our coach classes we have considered carefully both subject and special type of work needed in addition to conduct and effort in class- room, that these groups may give the utmost individual drill possible.
If only a few make the grade as a result of coach work, much time and money are saved.
At this time I wish to thank most sincerely the boys and girls who have helped so faithfully at lunch time. We serve soup and milk on three days a week and cocoa on two. I am proud of the assistance these pupils have given.
Our system is simple but each group has its work; the book-keep- ers take the orders, telephone for the milk and put up the weekly milk bill, while others go for soup, put on and fill the tea-kettles, serve in various rooms, and do the dishes. The new sink has been greatly ap- preciated.
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In the spring all classes participated in the preparation of "A For- est Jubilee" musical number under direction of Mr. Horace Killam. The proceeds was used to purchase the radio-phonograph.
Our most complicated problem remains with us, bus pupils who be- gin to arrive at ten minutes past eight and remain til three forty- five. Over one hundred pupils are at the building by eight-thirty and about the same do not leave until three-thirty. The average at noon is over two hundred.
All class-rooms are open with regular teachers there until lunch is eaten then on stormy or very cold days specified rooms are used hy girls, and the play-room by boys with two teachers in charge. Other- wise they play in the yard during noon recess with supervision by two teachers. Town children return much easlier than is necessary and on stormy days find the play-room very crowded.
As we see it, only one solution is possible, a shorter noon recess during the winter months. This could be arranged without shortening the school day at all.
This is our fifth year in this building and we feel proud of the con- dition it is in. During the summer all stairways were painted as well as general summer cleaning.
At present the clinic walls need treatment as a result of the con- tinued leaking of the roof up to two years ago when it was remedied after several efforts, and the rear wall of the assembly hall leaks badly when the storms are from the east. Only treatment on the outside brick wall will permanently fix this, so I am told. Part of the wall was worked upon during our first year here, but this was on the upper floor.
In conclusion I wish to express my appreciation of the cooperation and assistance of the faculty and janitor, Superintendent and School Committee.
Respectfully submitted,
C. ALICE MANNING, Principal.
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REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR OF MUSIC
To the Superintendent of Schools and School Committee:
Our chief aims in the music program at the Howe-Manning Gram- mar School are to have all the pupils learn many beautiful songs and to read music by note. In grade one every effort is made to help each child find his or her singing voice, Exceptionally fine work in singing and in note reading is being done by Miss Lawrence's pupils in Grade two.
A new set of books has been provided for Miss Sylvester's fourth grade room, introducing two part singing in this room for the first time. The books formerly used in this room are now assigned to Miss Lane's room. This means that now practically all pupils in the school are singing songs that are new to them.
The seventh and eighth grade chorus have a new set of books, Music Highways and Byways, which gives them a wealth of new and interesting songs to sing.
All grades were represented in an operetta, the Forest Jubilee, given in May. With the proceeds from this event an electric radio- victrola was purchased that is available for each of the rooms, and a small xylophone for the orchestra.
It is gratifying to report continued interest in the orchestra and considerable improvement in individual and ensemble playing. We are happy to have several of our graduates return almost every week to rehearse with us. We average about fifteen members.
The orchestra joined with the orchestras of the Perley High School, Georgetown, Groveland High School and Topsfield High School, in two combined rehearsals, one at Groveland and the other at Middleton when. about fifty young musicians enjoyed playing together. Other similar rehearsals are planned.
Several pupils of the lower grades are learning to play the tonette.
The supervisor wishes to thank Principal C. Alice Manning and her staff of teachers for their ever ready cooperation in carrying out the music program and all others who have helped with costumes, trans- portation of orchestra members and have provided refreshments for orchestra rehearsal.
Respectfully submitted,
HORACE N. KILLAM
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HOWE-MANNING SCHOOL HEALTH REPORT
Children are weighed and measured in January, May and Sep- tember. Cards are sent to the parents after each weighing showing the child's height, weight, and the correct normal weight. Lists are also kept to show whether the children are over or under weight.
Heads and hair are examined when school opens and after each va- cation for pediculosis.
Dr. Andrew Nichols, the School Physician, gavep hysical examin- ations to all the children in the school startingon Monday, September 22, 1941, and continuing each Monday following until they were com- pleted.
Total number of children examined 300
Number of notices to parents for defective tonsils or glands 30
There were a number at that time found to have defective teeth, but these notices were all sent out following the dental examinations on September 18, 1941.
SHICK TEST REPORT
Number of children who received the test
10-31-41 78
were negative at reading
11-4-41 36
received Toxoid
11-4-41 37
11-12-41 36
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66
11-24-41 37
DENTAL CLINIC REPORT
From September 18, 1941 to February 3, 1942
Number of children examined
300
cleanings -
157
. . fillings
439
. . extractions -
240
Total number of treatments
836
" hours-202 hours, 35 minutes
-
$607.75
Respectfully submitted,
cost of clinic
PATRICIA KINGSLEY, R. N.
School Nurse.
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REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR OF ART
This year, the Art classes started out with a review of the princi- ples of Design and Color. Seasonal problems in Representation and Construction were presented. Once this solid foundation has been es- tablished, we go on to more complicated projects. Freehand drawing and story-telling pictures have been emphasized. Each class is to be responsible for at least one large drawing on project paper, which re- lated to some phase of their school activity. These projects are to be entirely the work of the children and will be practical evidence of the work covered since September. In the upper grades we will make Animal Rescue League and Poppy posters.
I am more than pleased with the progress the children are mak- ing in their work, and appreciate the cooperation I have received from Mr. Bean, Miss Manning, and the entire teaching staff of the Howe- Manning School ..
In these days when there is so much ugliness, I quote one of the foremost Art educators in America today " ... teaching art in the school has a double reason for its encouragement in the life of every child. Every child with a growing Art knowledge, from his first kin- dergarten or primary school year through his finishing years of school- ing will have his eyes and mind and hands attuned and receptive to the thousand and one beauties which nature displays everywhere, often hidden for those only who have had their eyes opened. To such, life becomes more full, more satisfying, bringing a contentment open to poor and rich alike, a pleasure that riches cannot buy, an insight that poverty cannot shut out."
Respectfully submitted,
MARY SHEA,
Art Supervisor.
MOCLETEN
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