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While it is understood that the small community cannot compete with the city in the matter of teachers' salaries, our Rutland School Committee has consistently taken the position that frequent changes are detrimental to the best interests of the pupils, and has done all that the finances will permit to secure and to hold the best teachers. We have had com- paratively few changes in recent years. There were two in the high and one in the elementary schools this year. Miss Ruth Hasseltine was elected to succeed Miss Vorbeau and Mr. Leon W. Cone, Jr. took the position vacated by Mr. Anderton in the high school. Miss Webber resigned in June to accept a position in Connecticut and Miss Marthajane Mitchell of Worcester was elected for Grade V. Mr. Hempel is on leave of absence for professional study but is under contract to return in September 1941. Mr. Philip Delehanty of Rutland is substituting for Mr. Hempel this year. The plan of granting an opportunity for professional improvement
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to teachers under contract who have demonstrated their worth, has been worked out quite extensively not only in Massachusetts but throughout the country. It is without additional expense to the Town.
At the last joint meeting of the Union it was voted to employ a Supervisor of Music. Miss Elizabeth S. Hagar was appointed for this work and she has made real progress in developing and organizing the music in all the schools. The need for new and supplementary material was quite apparent and with the fine cooperation of the teachers an operetta was presented by the pupils under Miss Hagar's direction. This project was well supported by the public.
The usual conventions and meetings were attended by the teachers. A conference for School Committee members was held in Worcester by the State Department of Education. The schools were visited by the State Supervisors of elemen- tary and high schools. Mr. Mack has written to me as fol- lows; "My general comment upon the conditions at Rutland High School is favorable. I was glad to observe that there is a new laboratory table in the science department and new equipment also in the household arts department. The idea of starting a library is a good one." Mr. Kelsey deserves credit for his planning and careful study of high school needs, and for the progress of the school as shown in his report. He has a fine corps of teachers working with him.
The National Education Association will hold its annual convention in Boston next summer. This will afford our teachers an opportunity to attend the meetings of the largest educational association in the world. We have the excellent record of 100% membership in this as well as in the State Association for a number of years. In April the teachers attended a Vocational Guidance conference under the direction of the State Department of Education. Safety talks were given in the schools and "safety films" shown by a repre- sentative from the Registry of Motor Vehicles. Our pupils had a share in the Children's Crusade for Children conducted
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throughout the country. The sum of $79.25 was raised in this Union, and $175,000. in the nation. 518
The reports of the School Physician and School Nurse show what has been done during the year in the interests of the health of our pupils. It is our desire to cooperate in every way with the Town health authorities not only in combatting the spread of contagious diseases but in the entire health program. A number of towns and cities report that their school boards have adopted a regulation requiring chest X-ray examination of teachers when appointed. Many of our teachers took advantage of this service last year when the State Clinic was held at Holden. It would be helpful to have a manual printed outlining the nature and extent of the health services offered, together with suggestions and procedures for teachers and parents.
Miss Wheeler at the Town Library has been very helpful in making the resources of the library available to the pupils. Fourteen honor certificates and sixty-five small certificates were issued to children of Grade VI, representing a total of over six hundred books read. We have added to the high school and room libraries as funds permitted. I would like to have a small appropriation each year for this purpose.
The buildings and equipment are in better conditions than ever and each year shows improvement. The new dupli- cator in the Commercial Dept. has proven a good investment. We would like to have an adding machine and calculator for the business course. I believe a part-time teacher for manual training and mechanical drawing could be found, and these subjects would afford the boys non-academic training that now is confined to the girls in the household arts course. We now have six boys and one girl in Trade School. Practical arts courses, exploratory in nature, would be valuable in any attempts at guidance, serving to discover future interests and occupations.
It may be of interest to state that the total yearly cost : of schools per pupil in average daily attendance was given
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as $113.69 for the State one year ago, and we estimate $98.70 for Rutland.
Grateful acknowledgement is made of the support of the Committee and the loyal cooperation of the teachers during the year.
Respectfully submitted, JAMES R. CHILDS
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REPORT OF THE HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
To the Superintendent of Schools :
During the last few years, considerable progress has been made in improving rooms in the school building and increasing the equipment needed so much in the teaching of such sub- jects as science, home economics, and the commercial studies. This year the science department obtained an excellent lab- oratory table, which, when equipped with a few more chemical supplies and apparatus will increase tremendously the interest in general science, biology, physics, and chemistry and will be one more step in placing our school in a higher niche in the field of secondary education. A refrigerator and dress wardrobe closet was added to the equipment in the home economics room but we still need tables and base units before this department can be called complete. The new duplicating machine in the commercial department has made possible the production of school forms and information material formerly not available and at. the same time students may secure instruction in this type of machine. Two other types of machines, as the adding machine and dictaphone, should be added to our commercial department because many of the office positions in the business concerns of today are open only to those girls who have experience in operating these machines. Since eighty-five to ninety per cent of our students do not go to college, we should improve and develop these three departments to such an extent they will be of practical value to the boys and girls of Rutland.
For the second time in three years, Rutland High School won the Western Worcester County Basketball League's Sportsmanship Trophy. This award speaks volumes for the spirit of our basketball squad.
Special awards presented during commencement last June were as follows :-
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Washington and Franklin medal for excellence in the study of United States History :
Melvin L. Dupont
Legion medal for character and all-around ability :
Charles A. Hatstat, Jr.
Auxiliary medal for character and all-around ability :
M. Alice Prescott
Becker College Key for excellence in the study of com- mercial subjects :
Melvin L. Dupont
I wish to thank all those who have contributed in helping the work of the school.
Respectfully submitted,
EDMUND D. KELSEY
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REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR OF MUSIC
To the Superintendent of Schools :
In surveying the conditions for the study of music in the elementary grades I found the second, third, seventh and eighth grades without suitable books. Until this situation was remedied it seemed practically impossible to attain the standard in music for these grades.
Consequently the music periods were devoted to work on the operetta, "Tom Sawyer", which was given November twenty-second. The proceeds were sufficient to purchase the desired books.
The theory and sight-reading in music was neglected during this period but I feel that the pupils derived a great benefit: cooperation in the chorus work; independence and self-assurance in soloists; correlation with: 1. an allied art- dramatics and with 2. literature-acquaintance with one of America's outstanding books and writers.
I wish at this time to acknowledge my gratitude to all who so kindly assisted by furnishing costumes and properties for the operetta, and to the appreciative audience. The fine work of the Rhythm Orchestra in the first and second grades should be mentioned.
Supplied with books it is my aim to bring the music up to the levels prescribed by the Music Hour for the various grades.
Nearly the entire enrollment in the High School par- ticipates in the weekly chorus period. The dismissal bell finds the singers ready to start a new song or unwilling to leave one not finished. We are indebted to Miss Sandberg for being our accompanist.
I wish to thank you, the principals, the teachers and pupils for the fine cooperation I have received.
Respectfully submitted,
ELIZABETH S. HAGAR
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REPORT OF THE SCHOOL NURSE
To the Superintendent of Schools :
The following report covers the health program for the year.
Dr. Bessie Scott, dentist, completed the fourth consecutive dental clinic.
Number examined 183
Number found to be without defects 17
Number receiving treatments at school clinic 99
Number having treatments by family dentists 20
Total receiving State Dental Certificates 106
Again we urge yearly dental care to enable each child to reach maturity with a full set of normal healthy teeth.
The Glidden Clinic was held on September 18, open for the first time to teachers and school personnel. Parents were also admitted of children previously X-rayed.
Skin tests were given 17 children
Children reacting 4
School personnel X-rays 15
Adults and children X-rays 52
In May, 21 pre-school children were vaccinated and examined by Dr. Mayo. Re-examination of suspicious tonsil cases at this time was made. Fourteen children were advised to have tonsil operations. Eleven children attended the school clinic held at Holden Hospital in June. The operations were performed by Dr. Arnold Rice.
Through the local sale of Christmas seals one boy enjoyed the privilege of spending eight weeks at the Sterling Health Camp.
Dr. Mayo completed the annual physical examinations
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in September. Few major defects were found. A marked improvement in general health was evident.
Children have been weighed and measured three times during the year. Cleanliness, posture and health habits are discussed individually at this time.
Diphtheria immunization has been transferred from the State Dept. of Health to the local board. We hope a clinic may be held early next year.
Sanitary inspections have been made each month. Sug- gestions have been made for improvement. The painting of the basements has improved the appearance considerably.
Again we ask the co-operation of parents in reporting cases to the local board. Measles were prevalent. All cases of communicable diseases should be reported to the local board immediately.
We appreciate the financial assistance of the local Red Cross in our dental clinic.
Last month The Farrar Clinic examined and made recom- mendations for one child.
Seventy-one home calls were made during the year. The parents were found to be very co-operative, thus making the connecting link between home and school much stronger.
Ear and eye tests made by the teachers, and re-checked by mechanical methods found few children handicapped by auditory and visual defects.
Much credit must be given to the teachers for their untiring efforts and co-operation in making the school clinics and health program a success.
I sincerely wish to thank everyone who has helped throughout the year to make my work pleasant and effective.
Respectfully submitted,
EVELYN E. CROSSLEY, R. N.
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REPORT OF THE SCHOOL PHYSICIAN
To the Superintendent of Schools:
During the past year I carried out the following activi- ties as School Physician :
In the Spring clinics were held for the preschool children in all schools. An opportunity was given parents at this time to have their preschool children examined and vaccinated.
In September and October all the pupils of each school of the district were given a physical examination. At this time also the buildings were inspected for sanitation. We would suggest better lighting facilities in some of the class- rooms. There is need for a bubbler, soap dispensers and new sinks. The toilet rooms need to be painted and some arrange- ment made for better ventilation. The installation of porcelain equipment and the aluminum paint on the basement walls have made a decided improvement.
We were fortunate last year in not having any major epidemics during the school term. At present there is an epidemic of measles which involves more children than is usual for this disease at this time of the year.
I wish to thank Miss Crossley for her cooperation and valuable assistance in supervising the health program in the schools.
Respectfully submitted.
LEROY E. MAYO. M.D.
School Physician.
ORGANIZATION 1939-1940
School
Teacher
Training
Began Here
High
Edmund D. Kelsey
Mass. State College
Sept. 1927
Martha Sandberg
Simmons
Sept. 1938
Margaret Sears
Salem S. T. C.
Sept. 1931
Miriam Vorbeau
Boston University
Sept. 1939
Eugene F. Anderson
Springfield College
Jan. 1937
Grade
8
Carl H. Hempel
Fitchburg S. T. C.
Sept. 1933
7
Beatrice M. Thibeau
Machias N. S.
Sept. 1933
6 Norma A. Wahlberg
Worcester S. T. C.
Sept. 1939
5
Helen G. Webber
Bridgewater S. T. C.
Sept. 1938
4 Catherine N. Griffin
Fitchburg S. T. C.
Sept. 1924
3 Grace Kerley
Maryville College
Sept. 1939
2
Grace E. Wheeler
Worcester S. T. C.
Sept. 1936
1
Lillian M. Stone
Worcester S. T. C.
Apr. 1929
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ENROLLMENT-FALL TERM, 1940
Grades
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Totals
Boys
18 14 16 17 12 19 21 18 10 8 8 4
165
Girls
11 13 9 6 13 7 15 14 10 6 12 8
124
29 27 25 23 25 26 36 32 20 14 20 12 289
SUMMARY OF REGISTERS-1939-1940
School
Total Mem.
Ave. Mem.
Ave. Atten.
P.C. of Atten.
High 9-12
73
70
67
96
8
23
22
21
95
7
35
34
33
96
6
36
34
33
95
5
30
28
27
97
4
27
25
24
95
3
24
22
20
94
2
29
24
23
95
1
29
27
25
93
Totals
306
286
273
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REGISTRATION OF MINORS
October 1, 1940
Number of Children in Rutland
Boys
Girls
Total
Between 5 and 7 years of age
26
24
50
Between 7 and 16 years of age
129
92
221
Totals
155
116
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ANNUAL POSTER CONTEST
First Prizes : Robert Talbot. John Griffin.
Second Prize : Florence Grenier
Honorable Mention : Lillian Luukko. Joseph Thomas
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GRAMMAR SCHOOL GRADUATES June, 1940
Edwin Carlson
Nina E. Alexandrov
Thomas H. Connor
Claire Benoit
Angelo DeLuca
Barbara Bulfinch
Earl V. McCann
Jean Davis
Charles J. McDonald
Irene DeLuca
Chester T. Oliver
Doris Donaldson
William Sarkisian
Martha L. Luukko
Robert Talbot
Phyllis E. Paddock
Carroll A. Turner
Elizabeth J. Turner
John J. Young
June D. Weller
Russell R. Yokley
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES June, 1940
Milton Joseph Bigelow *Leo Charles Brooks
*Charles Alfred Hatstat, Jr. *Florence C. Heppenstall Elfreda May Johnson
Robert Miller Bulfinch Mary Calaireo
Charles Dexter Marsh
Ozmer Frank Calaireo
*John O'Connor McGann
Robert S. Donaldson
Foster Van Mosher *Stanley Peter Powers
Melvin Loredan Dupont
Mary Alice Prescott Grace Elizabeth Strong
Evelyn Ruth Talbot
ROLL OF HONOR PERFECT ATTENDANCE FOR THREE YEARS
Robert Locke
PERFECT ATTENDANCE FOR TWO YEARS
Irme Finne Paul Finne Frank E. Harmon
John Eric Ericson *Dana Everett Finn
*Beverly Carroll Gordon * Pro Merito Society
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PERFECT ATTENDANCE FOR ONE YEAR
Ruth Alba
Virginia Alba
Aldina Alinovi
Norman P. Joslin John Locke Ann MeNamara
Pauline Bigelow
Donald Marsh
Dorothy Bulfinch
Frances Matta
Mary Calaireo
Robert Mattson Walter Merry
Ruth E. Campbell
Priscilla Darrah
Frances Myska
Robert Davis
Frank Myska
James DeLuca Ernest Griffin Jean Johnson
Phyllis Paddock
Robert Talbot
Index
Board of Health Report
97
Board of Public Welfare Report
88
By-Laws Committee Report
111
Charlton Home Farm Association Report
91
Director of Accounts
103
Finance Committee's Report
13
Fire Engineer's Report
95
Highways, Report of Road Work
77
List of Jurors
23
Public Library Trustees' Report
71
Librarian's Report
73
Report of Park Commissioners
100
Report of Police Department
94
Sealer of Weights and Measures, Report of
93
Selectmen's Report
25
School Department Report
121
Graduates
18
Honor Roll
18
Organization, 1939-1940
16
Report of High School Principal
10
Report of Superintendent of Schools
6
Report of School Nurse
13
Report of School Physician
15
Report of Supervisor of Music
12
School Committee's Report
3
School Department Personnel and Calendar
2
School Statistics
17
Tax Collector's Report
68
Town Accountant's Report
47
Balance Sheet
63
Table of Accounts
62A
Town Clerk's Report
18
Town Officers
3
Town Warrant
9
Treasurer's Report
66
Water Department Report
101
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NOV 1971
WESBY
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