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Then came a day when I dared to suggest the writing of poetry - four lines, or five or even stanzas. I said that I would be glad to read and criticize any material that might be passed in to me. The response was over- whelming. Material just poured in until I was fairly "swamped" with poems. Some of the results were splen- did, and in several cases real talent was revealed.
Thus began our poetry book which contains a collec- tion of poems representative of more than half of the pupils who were in the junior high school last June.
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Instructor in English
Since the beginning of school in September both the seventh and eighth grades have been doing some creative work.
The seventh grades have made A B C booklets con- taining verses or jingles suitable for very young children.
From a collection of pictures, mostly magazine covers, the pupils of the eighth grades chose pictures which especially appealed to them as subjects for poems. They then wrote in poem-form what the pictures sug- gested. Not a pupil failed to get some kind of a result that showed splendid effort even though it might not be a masterpiece. Many of the poems, however, were really good.
The pictures were mounted on large white paper, and the poems were printed underneath the pictures by ~ committee of girls who printed well. It was a great day when the sixty-five completed poster-poems adorned our class-room walls.
We have recently organized English clubs in the seventh and eighth grades. Our next creative effort will be to write and read an original poem at the February meeting, which is to be in the form of a broadcast.
While I do not insist that every pupil shall do this, it is fairly certain that ninety per cent of the pupils will respond with an original poem.
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Report of High School Cafeteria
REPORT OF HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA
INA B. LITCHFIELD, Manager
Our aim in the High School cafeteria is to give the pupils the best quality food at the lowest prices.
The daily menu includes one twenty cent combina- tion, which is made up of a hot meat or fish dish, a vege- table, a roll and milk. In addition we serve sandwiches, soup, milk, a dessert, and during the winter months, cocoa, thus enabling a pupil to assemble his own menu. Candy and ice cream may also be purchased.
A large majority of the pupils of both the Senior and the Junior High buy a part or all of their luncheons.
Outside of the two regularly employed in the cafe- teria there are five girls of the Senior High School who receive their luncheon for work done in the cafeteria dur- ing the lunch hour. These girls assist in washing the dishes and serving the teachers.
In spite of the increase in food costs we have not advanced prices to the pupils.
At the end of the last school year, the financial ac- counts of the Cafeteria were audited and found correct. On June 30, with all bills paid, the cash balance was $19.02. Miss Dudley, of the High School faculty, is Treasurer of the Cafeteria accounts.
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Citizenship Training
CITIZENSHIP TRAINING
DORIS C. CROCKER and GEORGE W. BURRILL Fifth and Sixth Grade Teachers Hatherly School C
How very important is good citizenship! Realizing this important need for the success of our classes, we have been making a special effort, this year, to impress upon the minds of our pupils the value of early acquiring right habits in those things which tend toward good citi- zenship. "Wise planning early will lighten many a load in years to come".
Every two weeks our classes have united in their opening exercises. At this time we discuss the important factors which help toward character building, and the children who have been "good citizens" are enrolled. Pupils are given an opportunity to tell why they have failed, and by helpful criticism are shown how they may improve so that their names may be placed on the de- sired lists.
Some of the factors named on our report cards un- der citizenship are: industry, reliability, cooperation, thrift, and courtesy.
Industry, which obviously is one of the most impor- tant, is stressed. The child who is industrious acquires much. His work improves because he is able to make good use of his time at school. Idle moments lead to trouble.
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Citizenship Training
Reliability is the state or quality of being trust- worthy, or fit to be depended upon. At times a teacher may be called from the room, and we teach our pupils that we are able to do this by knowing that they are in good order and busily at work.
We have tried to have the children realize that co- operation is important. They must cooperate with their classmates and their teachers. All must work together and help each other to overcome their difficulties, not only in their work but also in their play as well. . It is most important that boys and girls acquire the habit of play- ing together in harmony, recognizing the rights and privileges of their playmates. By giving the child the opportunity of self-criticism, he is able to see clearly the bad effects of loss of self-control, and eventually he will be able to correct this fault.
The children are taught the value of thriftiness. They are shown that there are many ways of being thrifty other than the saving of money, - in the care of books, avoiding needless waste of paper and pencils and other materials which are supplied for their use.
As a result of our meetings a very decided improve- ment has been noted, not only in citizenship but in their scholastic subjects as well. Pupils who were below av- erage, or even failing in some subjects, have already ac- quired very creditable marks in their daily work.
Thus we feel that we have met with a marked degree of success in the effort which we are making to help our boys and girls grow up with a clear understanding of sound principles for pleasurable and beneficial living, by helping them to use and conserve advantageously their time, money, health, and energy.
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Junior Red Cross-Public School
THE JUNIOR RED CROSS AND THE PUBLIC SCHOOL
LEROY E. FULLER Principal, Jenkins School
The most important aim of the Junior Red Cross is to develop unselfish character by training children in ideals and habits of service to others. They learn not by formal lessons, but by doing things for others - by ac- tivities.
Last year Miss Lewis of the National Red Cross Headquarters presented the matter of the Junior Red Cross to the teachers and pupils of the schools of Scitu- ate. The children at once became interested. We there- fore set apart a week as Junior Red Cross Week in which they contributed pennies and enrolled in the National Or- ganization. The giving of their pennies is incidental to the real aim - that of service.
Various methods of procedure have been carried out in the classrooms. Some have gotten acquainted with children of other lands through the stories in the monthly magazine. Others have made cardboard toys and still others stuffed cats, rabbits, dolls and the like. These, at the suggestion of the local Red Cross Committee, have been distributed among the children in the County Hospi- tal at Hanson.
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Junior Red Cross-Public School
At the suggestion of a member of one class, jellies, canned goods and vegetables were collected for distribu- tion to those needing them - thus carrying out one of their chief aims - that of doing for others. One class elected officers and carried on regular meetings, thus gaining a knowledge of parliamentary procedure.
When pupils make scrapbooks, toys or clothing for sick or needy children or provide greeting cards, dinner favors or jokebooks for war veterans, they unconsciously form the habit of thinking of others less fortunate than themselves.
The final test of the educational value of the Junior Red Cross is the extent to which it fosters an attitude of goodwill and thoughtfulness for others in our everyday living.
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Report of School Physician
REPORT OF SCHOOL PHYSICIAN
To the School Committee of Scituate:
The report of the examination of pupils for this year shows a very interesting detail; the total number of Tonsil-Adenoid cases is 94, and the number of corrections 31, or about one-third of the total number, really a re- markable showing. Many of the heart cases were de- fective with regard to tonsils and adenoids and it is quite conceivable that this condition was responsible for the heart condition.
The cases receiving the Toxin-Antitoxin treatment two years ago, should have the Schick test to determine their immunity to Diphtheria ; there will be a small num- ber in all probability that may need a second treatment. Parents are advised to consult their family physician for this service.
The result of my examination of pupils is as follows :
Number of pupils examined 612
Number of defectives 96
Number of Tonsil-Adenoid cases 94
Number of Heart cases 96
Corrections 31
Toxin-Antitoxin 224
Toxin-Antitoxin cases, two years ago 356
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Report of School Physician
The buildings and grounds are inspected from time to time during the year, and have always been found clean and sanitary.
Respectfully submitted, T. B. ALEXANDER, M. D. School Physician.
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Report of School Nurse
REPORT OF SCHOOL NURSE
Mr. Harold C. Wingate,
Superintendent of Schools,
Scituate, Massachusetts.
Dear Sir:
My report for the year 1933, as part time school nurse is as follows :
Number of school visits 147
Number of home visits for school children 58
Number of home visits for pre-school children 22
Number of visits for clinics
67
Number of children examined by School Physician 612
Number of children found to have defects :
Heart 96
Nose and throat 94
Number of children having had defects corrected 31
A number of children were excluded from school for the following reasons :
Ringworm 3
Scabies 3
Pediculosis 4
Impetigo 14
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Report of School Nurse
The School Physician was assisted when children were examined. Assistance was also given at the Diph- theria Prevention, Tonsil, Pre-School and Dental Clinics.
Respectfully submitted,
MARGARET O'DONNELL, R.N.,
School Nurse.
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Report of School Dentist
REPORT OF SCHOOL DENTIST
Board of Health, Scituate, Mass.
Gentlemen:
The following outline briefly describes the work of the dental clinic :
Number of fillings in permanent teeth 309
Number of fillings in temporary teeth 242
Number of permanent teeth extracted. 10
Number of temporary teeth extracted. 119
Number of treatments 11
Number of cleansings 40
Number of completed cases 56
The entire junior and senior high school pupils were examined and the parents notified of dental defects.
Respectfully submitted, WILLIS B. PARSONS, D. M. D.
Note: The School Dental Clinic is financed by the Board of Health.
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Report of Attendance Officer
REPORT OF ATTENDANCE OFFICER
Mr. Harold C. Wingate, Superintendent of Schools, Scituate, Massachusetts.
Dear Sir:
All cases of absences concerning which I have been notified have received my prompt attention. In nearly all of the cases investigated, the reasons have been sick- ness or other conditions which justified the absence.
Respectfully submitted,
ANNIE M. S. LITCHFIELD,
Attendance Officer.
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Appendix-School Statistics
ROLL OF PERFECT ATTENDANCE
For the School Year Ending June 30, 1933
HATHERLY SCHOOL
Name
Grade
Andrews, Arthur
Bonomi, Lawrence
I V
Brown, Elaine
I
Cahir, Jeremiah, Jr.
III
Dorr, Ernest
V
Dorr, Everett
Fleming, Richard
Foniri, Angelo
Holland, John
Hunter, Robert
Kenney, Elizabeth
Lane, Elwin
Lescord, Dorothy
Lescord, Olive
III
Litchfield, George
Litchfield, Myron
Merritt, Rachel
Nichols, Beatrice
Nichols, Gladys
Nichols, Lucille
Schultz, William
Travers, James
Walsh, Harold
Walsh, Jerome
III IV VI II VI VI IV V
VI I V III I V IV I
V II
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Appendix-School Statistics
JENKINS SCHOOL
Name
Grade
Bates, William
II
Lapham, Edward
IV
Litchfield, Francis
VI
Patterson, Charles
I
Patterson, Evelyn
V
Patterson, Thomas
IV IV
Sylvester, Fred
V
Sylvester, Robert
II
Vincent, Betty
IV V
Whittaker, George
Whittaker, Noreen
VI
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Name
Grade
Carter, Elizabeth
VII
Hands, Herbert
VIII
Holland, Lois
VIIT
Logan, Marilyn VII
McAlpine, Arthur
VII
McAlpine, William
VIII
Scarsilloni, Mary
VII
Spear, Esther
VIII
Sylvester, Louise
VIII
Vinal, John
VIII
Vincent, John
VIII
Whittaker, Dorothy VII
Secor, Elizabeth
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Appendix-School Statistics
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Name
Grade
Cummings, Florence
Fitts, Julia
Flaherty, Kathryn
Jones, Priscilla
McCaffrey, Marguerite
Poland, Morris
Racksowa, John
Riani, Rose
Stonefield, Evelyn
Studley, Dorothy
Turner, Lloyd
Walsh, Virginia
XI X IX X XII XII X X X
XI XII XI
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Appendix-School Statistics
ENROLLMENT, MEMBERSHIP ATTENDANCE
For the School Year Ending June 30, 1933
Total Member- ship
Average Member- ship
Per Cent of At- tendance
Hatherly :
Grade I
36
30
93
Grade II
33
30
95
Grade III
35
34
94
Grade IV
32
26
96
Grade V
38
31
96
Grade VI
36
33
96
Totals
210
184
95*
Jenkins :
Grade I
45
42
92
Grade II
39
36
93
Grade III
47
43
93
Grade IV
45
38
95
Grade V
54
50
95
Grade VI
41
37
95
Totals
271
246
95.5*
Grade VII
68
64
94
Grade VIII
39
38
95
Totals
107
102
94.5*
Elementary Schools Totals
481
430
95.5
Junior High School Totals .
107
102
94.5
Senior High School Totals
172
160
94
Grand Totals
760
692
94.7*
* Average
MEMBERSHIP BY GRADES
October 1, 1933
Grades
I II
III
IV
V
VI VII VIII IX
X XI
XII
Total
Hatherly
34
28
28
32
27
31
180
Jenkins
40
50
31
47
40
55
263
High School (Junior and Senior)
68
63
44
37 47
45
304
Totals
74
78
59
79
67
86
68
63
44
37
47
45*
747
Increase (from previous year)
13
13
13
24
8
2
9
82
Decrease (from previous year) Net Increase
1
17
14
11
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* Includes four post-graduates
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Appendix-School Statistics
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Appendix-Financial Statement
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
1933
RECEIPTS
Appropriation
$78,000.00
Transfer-Insurance
800.00
Refund
25.00
Federal Funds
165.61
Dog Tax
838.28
$79,828.89
EXPENDITURES General Expenses
School Committee, expenses
$187.00
Superintendent, salary
2,330.00
Superintendent, travel
195.78
Truant Officer, salary
100.00
Clerical and Other Expenses of
Administration
404.82
$3,217.60
Expenses of Instruction
Supervisors
$3,730.00
Teachers, including Principals-
High 19,349.95
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Appendix-Financial Statement
Teachers, including Principals- Elementary 18,853.75
Textbooks and Scholars' Supplies -High 2,210.99
Textbooks and Scholars' Supplies -Elementary 652.88
$44,797.57
Operation and Maintenance of School Plant
Janitors-High
$2,880.16
Janitors-Elementary
2,149.85
Fuel-High
925.13
Fuel-Elementary
1,226.02
Upkeep and Replacement-High
704.52
Upkeep and Replacement-Ele- mentary
1,935.03
Miscellaneous-High
1,552.79
Miscellaneous-Elementary
508.23
$11,881.73
Auxiliary Agencies
Library
$132.41
Health
418.34
Transportation
12,076.78
Miscellaneous Auxiliary
689.20
$13,316.73
Outlay
New Equipment $530.16
$530.16
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Appendix-Financial Statement
Special Items
Tuition
$934.89
Insurance
2,058.82
Community Grounds
3,065.21
$6,058.92
Total Expenditures
$79,802.71
Unexpended Balance
26.18
$79,828.89
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Appendix-Graduation Exercises
GRADUATION EXERCISES Class of 1933
SCITUATE HIGH SCHOOL
Wednesday Evening, June Fourteenth Eight O'Clock
HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM
PROGRAM
"The White Queen" Metra
Invocation Rev. T. A. Quinlan
"Narcissus" Nevin
Senior Girls with Violin Obligato-Winifred Bartington
Address of Welcome Mary Sweeney
The Early History of Our Town Helen Spear
"A Dream Boat Passes By" Lemare
Senior Double Quartette
After Graduation-What? Robert Hoey
Farewell Address Winifred Bartington
"Song of Farewell" from "Caravan" Kountz Senior Class, assisted by Glee Clubs
Presentation of Class Gift President of Senior Class
Conferring of Diplomas Superintendent of Schools Class Ode Graduating Class
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Appendix-Graduating Class
ROLL OF CLASS MEMBERS College Preparatory Course
Virginia Bonney Marguerite M. McCaffrey
Paul Roddy Bresnahan Dorothy Irene Merrill
Virginia Marie Fortier Mary Elizabeth Sweeney
George Clinton Vinal
Scientific Course
Eugene Paul McDonald Alan Huntley Webster
Commercial Course
Winifred Emily Bartington Helen Cushman Spear
Ellen Lincoln Merritt
Eleanor Frances Sylvester
Lloyd Ellsworth Merritt
Mae Inez Warren
Charles Huckins Schultz
Paul Francis Young
General Course
Eileen Claire Theresa Barry Libero Bongarzone
Mario Bongarzone
William Francis Ford, Jr.
Elizabeth Stonefield
Frances DeSailles Harrigan Leola May Taylor Elsie Josephine Harris Lillian Maria Turner
Robert Barrett Hoey
Charles Francis Jenkins Mellie Meschini
Morris Litchfield Poland
Lloyd Andrew Turner
Stephen Churchill Webster, Jr.
CLASS OFFICERS
President, Mary Sweeney Vice-President, William Ford Secretary, Winifred Bartington Treasurer, Marguerite McCaffrey CLASS MOTTO "Success Awaits at Labor's Gate"
INDEX
Accountant's Report
Summary
69
Balance Sheet
72 40
Assessors' Report
Board of Health
27
Milk
29
Chief of Police
16 35
Clean-Up Committee
23
Forest Warden
25
Highway Surveyor
276
Juror List
38
Park Commissioners
30
Pierce Memorial Library
269
Planning Board
271
Plumbing Inspector
275
Plymouth County Extension Service
33
Public Health Nursing Service
266
Public Health Nursing Service (Nurse's Report) 268
12
Registrars Report
259
School Committee
Appendix
Scituate Memoriam Fund
162
Sealer of Weights and Measures
37
Selectmen's Report
10
State Audit of Accounts 164
Town Collector's Report
260
Town Clerk's Report
213
Town Counsel
14
Town Forestry Committee
32
Town Officers
5
Treasurer's Report
155
Tree Warden
31
Water Department
195
Fire Department
44
Public Welfare Report
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