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REPORT OF SCHOOL PHYSICIAN
The year 1931 has been an exceptionally healthy one, no serious epidemics having occurred. There have been the usual cases of minor contagious diseases from which we are never entirely free.
It is expected that the immunizing of the first grade and pre-school pupils, as many as is possible to obtain the parents' consent to do, will greatly lessen the inci- dence of diphtheria as well as the spread of the disease when sporadic cases occur. 222 of those who were given the toxin antitoxin last year were given the Schick Test and only ten of this number showed a positive reaction, which is a very gratifying result. We are trying to give the toxin antitoxin injections to all the first grade pupils who have not previously had it, and in this way in a very few years we will have a school population nearly all of whom will be immune to diphtheria, as but few over ten years of age are very susceptible. Those who had a posi- tive reaction to the Schick Test were given another course of injections and 130 first grade and 76 pre-school were also inoculated.
During the week of June 15th the various schools were visited by the dental hygienist, physical instructor, school nurse and school physician and 272 100% medals, 1,659 weight tags, 1,111 posture tags and 64 teeth tags were distributed to various pupils entitled to them. The Wellingsley School had the unique distinction of having the largest number of 100% pupils in proportion to total students, 23 out of 30 receiving the 100% medals. This is a very unusual record.
We examined 145 pre-school children, 72 of whom had the toxin antitoxin injections, or almost exactly half. The following defects were found:
Nutrition 6 Nose 2
Posture 37 Gland 6
Teeth
63 Feet 3 Throat
14 10% or more underweight 6
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Cards were sent out to all the parents asking permis- sion for the tuberculosis survey to be given by the clinic from the State Board of Health in the fall. Dr. Wake- field spoke to the pupils in the various schools explaining the purpose and methods of the clinic. Out of 1,898 en- rolled in the grade schools 1,492 had the Von Pirquet test which would be about 79%. There were 252 of this num- ber who reacted and were given an X-Ray examination, making about 17% of the number tested being referred for X-Ray. Of the 252 X-Rayed 70 were recommended for physical examination. Of the 650 enrolled in the Sen- ior High School 445 were given the Von Pirquet test. There were 94 who had positive reactions and were X- Rayed. This is 21% or slightly more than the grade schools of 17%. Of the 94 X-Rayed 21 were recommend- ed for physical examination.
There were 15 who were classified as hilum tuberculo- sis and 48 as suspicious cases after the physical examin- ation. The parents of these cases were notified and ad- vised to consult their family physicians and have them follow the case, also these cases will be weighed every month and special attention given them in school. They will be re-examined and X-Rayed every year as long as is needed. Some of these patients have already made very satisfactory gains in weight.
The audiometer test given by Miss Anna J. Foley of the Plymouth County Health Association, to the third grade children revealed the following defects.
NUMBER DEFECTIVE Right Ear Left Ear Both Ears Total
Cornish School
1
1
8
10
Hedge School
3
3
1
7
High School
2
1
0
3
Junior High School
4
4
1
9
Knapp School
3
1
0
4
Manomet School
0
1
0
1
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Mt. Pleasant School .. 1 0
1 2
Oak Street School 1 0
0
1
-
-
Total
15 11
11
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The Rest and Nutrition Class was conducted by Mrs. Mary Perkins from January to June when she resigned. Miss Helen R. Burgess took charge at the beginning of the fall term.
Dr. Patterson from the Wrentham State School gave her usual examination in December to 35 pupils, reports of which have been received with her recommendations as to what disposal should be made of the pupils.
The School Nurse, Dental and Oral Hygiene depart- ments have given their usual efficient and satisfactory services. Their reports follow.
The Department of Physical Education and Sports have cooperated in a very efficient manner with the Medi- cal department and have materially helped to correct some of the defects noted, especially posture.
I wish to thank all of the principals, teachers, the Physical Director's department and the dentists for their hearty cooperation with the efforts of the School Physi- cian.
Respectfully submitted,
L. B. HAYDEN, M.D.,
School Physician.
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STATISTICS FOR 1931
Number of inspections 907
Number of examinations 2,099
Notices sent to parents 454
Number of admittances signed by School Physi- cian 709
Number of admittances signed by other physi- cians
342
Number of pupils referred to nurse
11
Number of exclusions
76
The following pupils have been reported to the physi- cal director for special exercises :
Defective Posture Defective Feet
High School
56
24
Junior High School
131
68
Hedge School
57
20
Knapp School
31
0
Mt. Pleasant School
43
19
Cornish School
56
16
Cliff Street School
7
2
Oak Street School
4
4
Cold Spring School
10
. .
South Street School
17
. .
Total 412
153
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REPORT OF REST AND NUTRITION CLASS, 1931
The Rest and Nutrition Class of the Cornish School was organized for the benefit of the Cornish-Burton group in 1928.
The purpose of the class is to treat the condition known as malnutrition by means of a rest and a well balanced diet.
The schedule is divided as follows :
First Period: 10:10 a. m. to 10:45 a. m. lunch. Crackers and milk or cocoa served.
Second Period : 11.45 a. m. to 12.30 p. m. Rest in fresh air room. 12:30 p. m. to 1 p. m. dinner. 1:00 p. m. to 1:15 p. m. Time on playground.
The menus are planned with reference to adequate proportions of the food elements, which go to make up the diet of the growing child.
At present there are sixteen pupils in the class, and the total gain in weight from September to December, is over 5%. Only one pupil showed a loss. The food for this class is not financed by the school committee. A few of the pupils pay the regular fee of seventy-five cents per week, but the class is carried on mainly by the generosity of friends, and some of our local societies. We are in- debted to the following for contributions of money : Plym- outh Post 40, American Legion Auxiliary, American Red Cross, Plymouth Fragment Society, the Baptist Church, the teachers, and to the following individuals: Mr. Mor- ton Robbins for ice, Mr. Joseph Wood for fish, Mr. Her- bert Nash of Boston for cocoa, Plymouth Baking Com- pany for cooking turkeys, and A. R. Parker Company for ice cream.
These happy occasions help us to make a success of our work as happiness is an essential part of the health program.
Respectfully submitted,
HELEN R. BURGESS.
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REPORT OF SCHOOL NURSE 1931
Number of pupils inspected in schools 3,187
Number of pupils inspected at home 171
Number of pupils treated in school 703
Number of schools visited 703
Number of homes visited 527
Number of contagious diseases found in school . .
118
Number of contagious diseases found in homes .. 22
Number of pupils excluded 103
Number of pupils taken to hospitals or clinics . .
61
Number of pupils referred to physicians 67
Number of pupils operated for Tonsils and
Adenoids 39
Number of pupils weighed and measured 5,505
Respectfully submitted,
SUSIE MACDONALD, R. N.
REPORT OF THE ORAL HYGIENE DEPARTMENT AND DENTAL CLINIC
I hereby submit my report of the dental work done in the Plymouth public schools during the year 1931.
Teaching Oral Hygiene
I have followed a program in grades one through four, so arranged that a different phase of dental hygiene is taught each month. Instruction is constantly directed toward the prevention of mouth disease and the preser- vation of health.
It is my aim to correlate the dental health work with other school subjects. Various devices are used to in- terest the children in all of these lessons.
The child is taught diet in its relation to building strong teeth. He is also taught the proper size, use, and care of the tooth-brush. Then he must learn about those most important six-year molars, and the value of going to the dentist twice a year. These are all desirable health objectives.
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Cooperation, is the key-word for successful health work in the public schools.
During the past year I have noticed several types of splendid cooperation among our teachers in trying to bring about better care of the teeth. For example, clever and original health posters, pertaining to teeth, have been made in many rooms.
The class-room teacher devotes time each week to lessons in hygiene. During my monthly visit to the class- room if a pupil is found with an unclean mouth, the teacher deducts a certain percentage from his rank in hygiene for the month.
We are also grateful to the dentists of the town for their fine cooperation which is so helpful in a school dental program.
Statistical Report of Oral Hygiene Department Number of Oral Hygiene talks in the schools ... 311 Number of children having a dental prophylaxis
(cleaning of teeth) 1,050
Amount of money received for dental prophy- laxis (cleaning of teeth) 92.50
Amount of money received for sale of tooth- brushes 38.85
Oral Hygiene and Dental Clinic
In the fall of 1929, the school dentists examined 1,992 pupils and 1,851 of these children were in need of dental attention. By National Child Health Day, which was held in June, 1930, 618 children had received a certificate from their dentist signifying that all of the needed repair work had been done that was necessary at that time.
In the fall of 1930, 1,813 pupils were examined and 1,512 needed dental attention. In June, 1931, 621 chil- dren had received a dental certificate.
At Wellingsley School in June, 1931, 26 pupils out of 30 received dental certificates. This is the best record that has been obtained in the history of the school.
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In spite of the economic situation, there is an increase of 100% mouths.
Here are a few figures which will prove to be of in- terest in measuring some of our results :-
In 1922 in our clinic there were 127 permanent teeth extracted, whereas, in 1930 there were 13, and in 1931, there were 11.
There is a decided decrease in the number of tooth- aches.
In examining, the dentists find that there are a fewer number with large cavities and badly broken-down and abscessed teeth.
This shows the effect of nutrition teaching in the early grades as well as the good that is being done at the clinic.
Statistical Report of Dental Clinic
Number of examinations 1,796
Total number of permanent teeth defected 5,675
Total number of temporary teeth defected . .
3,397
Number of children having dental work done
by family dentist at time of examination by school dentists 18
Number of children having received dental cer- tificates from family dentist before examina- tion 42
Number of children with 100% mouths at time of examination 221
Number of examinations in 1930 1,813
1,512 pupils needed dental atten- tion, in June, 1931, National Child Health Day, 621 of these children were 100%.
Number of fillings 257
Number of temporary (first) teeth extracted. . 135
Number of permanent (second) teeth extracted 11
Number of treatments 32
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Number of children discharged at the clinic 66
(work completed)
Number of operations 435
Most of these children have to return several times before their work is finished.
Amount of money received for fillings and ex- tractions $20.40
Total amount of money received by dental hy-
gienist at clinic $151.75
School Dentists
Dr. E. H. Donovan Dr. W. O. Dyer
Respectfully submitted,
JANE BRADFORD, Dental Hygienist
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REPORT OF SUPERVISOR OF ATTENDANCE
The following is the report of school absentees for the year ending December 31, 1931.
Absentees Sickness
High School
4
5
Truancy 15
Total 24
Junior High School
76
51
21
148
Hedge School
15
3
13
31
Knapp School
3
3
2
8
Cornish School
1
0
7
8
Cliff Street School
1
2
1
4
Cold Spring School
1
2
1
4
Mt. Pleasant School
1
0
1
2
Oak Street School
1
0
1
2
South Street School
7
23
5
35
267
Investigations for Superintendent's Office
88
Employment Certificate Investigations
11
Night School Investigations
18
Other Investigations
65
Children found on street and taken to school
26
Total number of investigations
475
Number of homes visited
286
Visits to schools
273
Grand Total 1,034
In addition to the above there have been many inves- tigations of home conditions in connection with welfare work in conjunction with various organizations in town. Many pupils have been assisted in various ways in ob- taining clothing and other necessities in order to allow them to attend school. We have been able to help a great many families in securing milk for the needy children and through the courtesy of the school department needy children have also been given meals during the school day.
Respectfully submitted, RALPH F. MATINZI, Supervisor of Attendance.
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SCHOOL ENROLLMENT
School
Grade
1|2 |3 |4 |5 |6|7|8|9|10|11|12
Total
High
189|191|139|110
629
Junior High
223|209
432
Hedge
28
29
30
29
31
30
368
31
31
31
36
32
30
Knapp
36
29
35
39
35
30
204
Cornish
34
29
34
39
34
31
240
39
Burton
36
40
31
143
18
18
Mt. Pleasant
28
31
40
35
36
30
200
Cold Spring.
19
20
3.9
Oak St. .
22
14
21
15
72
Lincoln St. .
5
18
23
Manomet ..
12
16
10
12
7
67
Wellingsley .
5
10
8
4
27
Cliff St.
.
12
4
5
21
Cedarville
6
9
7
3
25
Alden St. ..
22
22
Total
. .. 229|247|260|236|243- 236 |223|209|189|191|139|110| 2,512 27 South St. - Ungraded
Grand Total
2,539
.
.
.
Plymouth twenty-three
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EMPLOYMENT OF MINORS
1929
1930
1931
Certificates to Minors 14 to 16
74
75
65
Certificates to Minors 16 to 21
234
215
212
There were 96 minors between fourteen and sixteen years of age who, within the calendar year 1931, were employed while schools were in session.
SCHOOL CENSUS 1931
Males
Females
Total
Persons 5 to 7 years
163
172
335
Persons 7 to 14 years
763
788
1,551
Persons 14 to 16 years
219
222
441
Total
1,145
1,182
2,327
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SCHOOL DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES (*) New Teachers Employed in 1931
Office
Anson B. Handy Ruth F. Thomas
Supt. of Schools Secretary
5 Bay View Avenue
41 Mayflower Street
High School
Wayne M. Shipman Charles I. Bagnall
*Charlotte C. Brown
E. Doris Carey Ruth E. Cummings Frank E. Fash
Louise B. Humphrey
*Jeannette C. Jacques Helen C. Johnson Helen M. Johnson
Lydia E. Judd Elizabeth C. Kelly
Katherine J. Lang Nellie R. Locklin
Edgar J. Mongan, Asst. Principal
* Arthur G. Pyle Helen M. Quinn Amy M. Rafter Miriam A. Raymond *Mary E. Hayes Richard F. Smiley Helen F. Swift Margie E. Wilber Edwin B. Young
English, Science
Jr. Bus. Trg., Eng.
History, Civics
English
Civics, English
12 Stoddard Street Sandwich Road
14 Clyfton Street
17 Pleasant Street 4 Maple Place
Junior High School
Principal
23 Nelson Street
13 Whiting Street
11 Lothrop Street Kingston, Mass.
78 Sandwich Street
11 Lothrop Street
Social Studies, Music
Social Studies
Woodwork, Sheet Metal
Domestic Science English, Math.
15 Allerton Street 33 Russell Street
13 Whiting Street 98 Allerton Street
13 Whiting Street
13 Mt. Pleasant Street
21 Alden Street 45 Pleasant Street
Katharine A. O'Brien Elizabeth R. Barlow M. Agnes Burke Esther M. Chandler Gladys L. Cobb Mary M. Dolan Asst. Principal Ellen M. Downey Barbara E. Dunham Deane E. Eldridge Amy L. Hammond Bertha E. McNaught Edith S. Newton Rita E. Oosterdiep Julia A. Salmon Kenneth L. Walton Catherine D. Welsh Edith M. Young
English
English, Literature
English, Math.
Gen. Lang., Literature Math., Guidance
Bus. Trg., Literature Science, Math. Eng., Social Studies Manual Training Math., Hygiene English
156a Sandwich Street 16 Samoset Street
16 Whiting Street
13 WhitingStreet
11 Sever Street
Physics, Chem.
English
French, English
6 Washington Street
Type., Bookkpg.
History, Civics
Sten., Type., Bus. Org.
Bookkpg., Type., O. Pr.
Type., Bus. Org.
Geom., Adv. Math. Algebra
52 Davis Street
115 Court Street
13 Whiting Street Chiltonville
Biology
English
Latin
Gen. Science, Agri.
13 Whiting Street 115 Court Street 37 Pleasant Street 11 Jefferson Street
190 Summer Street 13 Whiting Street
195 Sandwich Street
Principal
Hist., Law, Coaching
Hist., Econ.
French
Domestic Science
11 Mt. Pleasant Street Newfield Street
19 Oak Street 11 Jefferson Street 7 Lincoln Street
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Hedge School
Elizabeth H. Sampson
Principal
Hazel Bates
Grade I
Estella Butland
Grade II
Florence B. Corey
Grade VI
Frances M. Fowler
Grade V
Lulu M. Hoyt
Grade III
13 Whiting Street
Edith C. M. Johnson
Grade II
13 Whiting Street
Leella F. Leonard
Grade III
49 Pleasant Street
Kathryn H. McCarthy
Grade I
Evelyn L. Peck
Grade IV
280 Court Street
12 Washington Street
12 Washington Street
146 Main St., Kingston
Knapp School
Principal, Grade VI
Grade VI and Assistant
Grade III
Grade II
42 Allerton Street
261 Court Street
49 Pleasant Street
94 Union Street, South Weymouth
Cornish School
Helen M. Riese
*Helen R. Burgess Helen F. Holmes
Flora A. Keene Charlotte E. Lovering
Grade VI
21 Vernon Street
Mary E. Robbins
Grade VI
Ruth H. Tolman
Grade VI
Dorothy E. Wilbur
Grade I
15 Allerton Street 23 Vernon Street
Burton School
*Amedea D. Galvani Dorothy A. Judkins Ethel H. Phillips Teresa A. Rogan
Grade V
Grade III
Grade III, IV
Grade IV
293 Court Street 11 Allerton Street 6 Mt. Pleasant Street Newfield Street
Alden Street School Grade I 101 Court Street
Mora E. Norton
Cold Spring School
Gertrude C. Bennett Mabel F. Douglas
Grade II Grade III
12 Stafford Street 4 Nelson Street
William I. Whitney Olga D. Borghi
Annie S. Burgess
Margaret L. Christie
Lydia E. Holmes
Grade IV
Grade V.
Grade I
22 Allerton Street
42 Union Street
Grade V
Grade II
28 Chilton Street 4 Sever Street
102 Allerton Street Rockland, R.F.D.
Anne P. Wilson
Grade V
Clifford Road Clifford Road 4 Massasoit Street
133 Court Street 133 Court Street
10 Franklin Street
Barbara R. Perrier
Grade V
Grade IV
Helen F. Perrier Susan M. Quinn
Grade VI
70 Sandwich Street 398 Court Street 37 Union Street
Maude H. L'ermond Mary T. Marr
Principal
Nutrition Class
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Clementine L. Ortolani Mildred R. Randall
Oak Street School Grades I, II Grades III, IV
8 Cherry Street 79 Court Street
Mt. Pleasant School
Principal, Grade VI
Grade V
Grade VI, Asst.
Grade IV
Grade III
Grade I
Grade I
Lincoln Street School Grades I, II
11 Sandwich Street
Wellingsley School
Grades I-IV
Manomet
320 Court Street
Manomet School
Elouise E. Ellis
Grade V, VI
Flora S. Stevens
Grade III, IV
Grades I, II
Manomet 16 Leyden Street Manomet
Cedarville School
Mabel R. Woodward
Grades I-IV
Long Pond, Bournedale, R.F.D.
Individual School
Ungraded Ungraded
9 Sever Street 73 Standish Avenue
Special Teachers
Supervisor of Sewing Supervisor of Music Drawing-Jr. and Sr. High Ele. Supv. of Phys. Educ.
Asst. Supv. of Music
Supv. of Phys. Educ. Supervisor of Drawing
7 Maple Place
Cadet Teachers
*Bertha M. Mitchell *Mary E. Schreiber
Hedge Cornish-Burton
16 Lothrop Street 123 Court Street
Signe L. Johnson S. Claire Downey * Alice Eldridge Esther A. Maloni
M. Louise Peterson Grace K. Reed
Gladys L. Simmons
Grace R. Moor
Emma H. Anderson
Gertrude W. Zahn
Cliff Street School
Grades II-IV
17 Pleasant Street 19 Oak Street
14 Bay View Avenue 17 Smith's Lane
31/2 Mayflower Street 45 Pleasant Street
3 Stephens Street
Mary L. Jackson Carolyn L. Avanzini
Grace Blackmer Frances H. Buck Virginia Dowling Beatrice E. Garvin Gwladys Roberts
5 Warren Avenue 8 Sever Street 11 Sever Street Sandwich Road Main Street
1 Sagamore Street
John H. Smith Faith C. Stalker
Stella W. Willard
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Medical Department
Louis B. Hayden, M. D. School Physician Jane Bradford Susie Macdonald Hazel E. Bruce
Teacher, Dental Hygiene School Nurse Assistant to Nurse
79 Court Street Newfield Street 20 Highland Place 46 Mayflower Street
Janitors
Andrea Busi Leo Callahan
South St. and Lincoln St. Hedge
Manomet
Warrick Cleveland Charles Coates Nelson Cushing
High
Mt. Pleasant
Cornish-Burton
Cedarville
Alden Street, Cold Spring Oak Street
Asst. Jr. and Sr. High
Wellingsley
Knapp
Junior High Cliff Street
15 Lincoln Street 24 Hall Street Manomet, Mass.
237 Sandwich Street 3 Robinson Street
1 Royal Street Cedarville, Mass.
Peter A. Dries, Jr. Earl Dunn John F. McArdle George F. Merrill Arthur Poirier Winslow E. Rickard Sebastian Riedel Fred J. Smith Elliot Swift
22 Davis Street Oak Street 15 Royal Street 223 Sandwich Street
23 Atlantic Street Fremont Street Sandwich Road
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
School Calendar
3
No School Signals
3
School Committee 4
Financial Report
5
School Department Budget for 1932
5
Report of School Committee
8
Resolutions Adopted-Mr. Frederick D. Bartlett
13
Report of Superintendent of Schools
14
Children First 14
Comparison of School Department Expenses 1921-1931 16
Comparison of Increase with State Increase
17
Comparison of Cost by Items 17
Causes of Increase
18
(1) Increase in Salaries of Teachers 18
(a) Increase in Number of Teachers 19
(b) Increase in Maximum Salary 19
(c) Increase in Training and Experience 19
20
Reduction in Costs
21
(1) Reduction in Number of Teachers 21
(2) Reduction in Transportation 22
(3) Reduction in Cost of Maintenance 23
(4) Reduction in Cost of Supplies 23
(5) Reduction in Teachers' Salaries 23
26
Chadwick Clinic for Tuberculosis
26
Health Pageant
Exhibitions 27
A Safety Measure 28
Increased Work of Supervisor of Attendance and School Nurse 28
The Cordage Kindergarten Discontinued 29
Increased Facilities at the Senior High School 29
30
Conclusion
31
Report of Senior High School
32
Report of Junior High School
34
Report of Hedge School 36
Report of Cornish-Burton District 38
Changes at Cedarville School 29
Miss Katharine A. O'Brien Resigns
(6) Suggested Reductions
27
(2) Increase in Cost of Transportation
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Report of Knapp School
40
Report of Mt. Pleasant School
41
Report of Individual School
42 44
Reports of Departments
Music
44
Drawing
45
Physical Education
47 49
Manual Arts
51
Report of Americanization and Evening School
Report of Health Department
54 55 55
Rest and Nutrition Class
59
School Nurse
60
Dental Hygienist
60
Report of Supervisor of Attendance
64
School Enrollment
65
Employment of Minors
66
School Census
66
School Department Employees
67
Domestic Science
School Physician
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