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ANNUAL REPORT
1965
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Walter Frank Chairman Joseph H. Donahue Vice Chairman
G. Marshall Chick Secretary Gordon W. Thomas Financial Secretary
Term expires 1968
Lennard T. Swanson
Term expires 1967
Superintendent of Schools
Thomas A. Blake Office-Dale Street School
359-2302
Residence-Nebo Street, Medfield
359-6979
Principal of the Junior-Senior High School
Charles F. Mains
359-4367
Office-Kingsbury School Residence-Pound Street, Medfield
359-4927
Memorial School Principal
Maude S. Washburn
Office
359-4352
Residence-10 Marguerite Road, Walpole
668-1195
Dale Street School Principal
Allan K. Belcher
Office
359-6884
Residence-Rockwood Road, Norfolk
528-3577
School Secretaries
Virginia D. Kerr, 2 Robinson Road (Supt.)
359-6315
Mary Shugrue, West Street (Supt.)
359-6038
Eunice K. Brennan, North Street (Jr. Sr. High)
359-6706
Priscilla Clarke, Sproul Road (Jr .- Sr. High)
359-6259
Dorothy Hamilton ,Upham Road (Dale)
359-4365
359-6512
Joy L. Iafolla (Memorial)
Term expires 1966
Term expires 1966
Term expires 1968
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School Physician A. Ritchie Stagg, M.D., 25 Pleasant Street 359-6005
School Nurse
Mrs. Madeleine Harding, R.N., Green Street 359-6142
School Lunch Manager
Irene F. Todd
Office-Kingsbury School
359-6821
Residence-6 Overbrook Terrace, Natick
653-2917
Custodians
Walter F. Reynolds, 4 Curve Street (Head Custodian)
359-6223
John B. Gattoni, 13 Summer Street
359-6365
John Grover, 25 Frairy Street
359-4536
Ercole Iafolla, 34 Frairy Street
359-4386
Edward Newhall, 16 South Street
359-6740
Vincent D. Hallowell, 159 South Street
Arnold Giard, Elm Street
359-4406
Howard L. Kilmer, Mill Street
359-6912
School Calendar
Second Term:
January 4 through February 19
Third Term:
March 1 through April 15
Fourth Term:
April 26 through June 25
First Term:
September 9 through December 23
Holidays
April 16-Good Friday
May 31-Memorial Day
October 12-Columbus Day
October 29-Teacher's Convention
November 11-Veterans Day
November 25, 26-Thanksgiving
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No-School Signal
Junior-Senior High School: Fire Alarm at 6:45 A.M.
Elementary School: Fire alarm at 7:00 A.M.
Notice will also be broadcast over radio stations WBZ, WHDH and WKOX.
REPORT OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE
To the Citizens of Medfield:
The year 1965 was one marked with many signs of progress in our school system. There is no need to go into the growth aspect, as that is relentlessly with us and must be reckoned with in any event. We refer rather to those developments which tended to improve our total concept and presentation of education.
Early in the year a subcommittee was formed to look into various ways in which the system's reading program could be improved. As of a late date tentative plans called for a remedial reading teacher for each of our four schools, and an in-service workshop for our teachers. Under this plan the secondary level would gradually shift, as progress permitted, from a remedial concept to one which could be described more accurately as developmental.
A salary subcommittee spent several months revising the salary schedules and rules and regulations pertaining thereto, in order to make Medfield better able to retain our teachers and to maintain quality in the hiring of additional personnel.
A complete evaluation of the school system was requested by the School Committee prior to the close of school in June, and the entire administrative staff and teaching personnel cooperated most enthusias- tically in this worthwhile venture. As a result, our basic needs for improvement were spelled out in the order of their importance - our
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reading program, curriculum coordination, and guidance. We will be able to pursue these areas only in part at first, but updating of the original evaluation from year to year will insure its successful imple- mentation in the near future. In addition, plans for improvement in practically every subject area at every grade level should result in a matter of time.
We take this opportunity to thank the other committees assisting on school related programs, namely, the School Planning and Building Committee and the School Land Acquisition Committee, for the out- standing work they have done. We thank, also, the citizens of Medfield and other Town Departments for the high degree of their cooperation and support.
Our School Committee and our administrators and teachers have worked well together, bearing not upon past accomplishments, but rather having one common goal in mind for the future - to make Medfield's school system one which would rise above the fold to become among the best in the Commonwealth.
Respectfully submitted,
WALTER FRANK, Chairman JOSEPH H. DONAHUE G. MARSHALL CHICK GORDON W. THOMAS LENNARD T. SWANSON
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REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
To the Chairman and Members of the Medfield School Committee:
I have the honor to submit herewith my ninth Annual Report which is the fourteenth in a series of Annual Reports of the Superintendent of Schools in Medfield.
Enrollment by Age and Grade
October 1, 1965
Age
Grades
Total
Spec.
1 2 3 4
5
6 7 8 9
10
11
12
5
30
30
6
1
157
33
191
7
1
11 134
28
174
8
1
16
155
27
199
9
3
2
17
132
26
180
10
1
1
23
134
21
180
11
1
17
126
26
170
12
2 16
115
22
1
156
13
1 10
111
22
144
14
2 8
89
15
114
15
1 8
82
19
110
16
1 8
62
22
93
17
1
6
54
61
18
1 8
9
19
2
2
Total
7 198 186 201 182
88
86
1813
Boys
5
102
95
98
95
99
86
77
77
59
50
36
45
924
Girls
2
96
91
103
87
80
78
76
65
62
56
52
41
889
179 164 153
142 121 106
TEACHERS DIRECTORY - DECEMBER 31, 1965
Name
Position
Education
When Appointed In Medfield
Thomas A. Blake, PH.B.,
Superintendent
Boston College Boston University
1957
Ed.M., C.A.G.S.
JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Charles F. Mains, B.S.E., Ed.M. Principal
Boston University
1949
Boston State
James H. Morris, A.B., Ed.M.
Ass't Principal
Boston University
1955
Providence College
Alan E. Hastings, B.S.E., Ed.M.
Director of Guidance
Tufts University
1964
James F. McCarthy, B.S.E., Ed.M. Guidance
Northeastern University
1960
Janice Adams, B.S.E.
Social Studies
University of Maine
1962
Francis M. Bibby, L.L.B.
Industrial Arts
Suffolk University
1961
George Callahan, B.S.,
Mathematics
Boston College
1964
Paul L. Carbone, B.S.E.
Business
Salem State
1961
John Cuocco, Jr., B.S., Ed.M.
Mathematics, Dept. Head
Boston College
1958
John A. Girard, B.S.E., Ed.M.
Mathematics, Science
Bridgewater State
1964
Daniel E. Hogan, B.S.
Librarian
Boston University
1961
Harry Kreshpane, B.S., Ed.M.
Social Studies
Northeastern University
1961
Charles F. Laverty, B.S., Ed.M.
Latin, English
St. Michael's
1956
Diane Liberatore, A.B. Linda Lundgren, A.B.
French-English
Salve Regina College
1965
Biology
Boston State
University of Massachusetts
1965
Patricia M. Luttazi, B.S. James E. Morris, B.S.E., Ed.M.
Home Economics Industrial Arts Mechanical Drawing
Framingham State Fitchburg State Boston University Wheaton College Bay Path Institute
1958 1950
Elaine Pederzini, A.B.
1943
Olive Potter
1950
Diane Rainey, A.B.
English
American International
1965
Louise M. Richardson, B.S.
Home Economics
1952
Laura H. Smith, A.B., M.A.
French, World History
1956
Estelle S. Stahl, A.B., M.F.A.
English
Radcliffe, Boston University 1959
George Stansbury, B.S.
Science
Boston University
1965
Spanish-French
Boston University
1965
Physics, Chemistry
University of Utah
1952
Dept. Head
Tufts University
English, Social Studies
Regis College
1965
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
James F. Barton, A.B., Ed.M.
Social Studies
Merrimack College
1964
University of Massachusetts
Jean A. Gardner, A.B., Ed.M.
English
Syracuse University
1944
Martha Ionson, B.S.E.
Geography
1962
Robert H. McClain, B.S.
Science
Gorham Teachers
1965
John F. McGrath, A.B., Ed.M.
Social Studies
Stonehill College
1953
Boston State
Joseph F. McHugh, B.S.E.
Social Studies
Boston University
1965
James McLaughlin, A.B., Ed.M.
Science, Mathematics
Boston College, River College
1962
Nancy Morin, B.S.E.
English
Boston State
1965
Elizabeth Sauer, B.S.
Science
University of Connecticut
1956
English, Dept. Head Business
Framingham State Vassar, Radcliffe, Lavalle
Sylvia Vellante, A.B. Julia Warburton, A.B., Ed.M.
Joan Young, A.B.
Northeastern University Boston State
1961
Name
Position
Education
When Appointed In Medfield
John R. Sauer, B.S., Ed.M.
Mathematics
University of Connecticut Boston State Bates College
1955
Cora J. Smith, A.B. English
1963
SPECIAL SUBJECT TEACHERS
Jeanne A. Bibby, B.S.E.
Phys. Ed. (Elementary) Framingham State
1961
(1940-1942)
(1951-1954)
Robert D. Hersee, B.M., M.M.
Music (Secondary)
Boston University
1958
Nancy E. Kelley, B.S.
Phys. Ed. (Secondary)
Bouve College
1961
Edward B. Keyes, B.S., Ed.M.
Phys. Ed. (Secondary)
Boston University
1957
Christine Litchfield, B.S.E.
Music (Elementary)
Framingham State
1961
Claire Reed
Art (Secondary)
Mass. College of Art
1963
Allan Stummer, B.M.
Music (Secondary)
Boston University
1965
Ellen E. Strauss, B.S.
Art (Elementary)
University of Bridgeport
1965
MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Maude S. Washburn
Principal
Hyannis Normal
1942
Beverly Aronson, B.S.E.
Grade I
Framingham State
1963
Helen M. Grywacz, B.S.E.
Grade I
Salem State
1961
Eleanor Huff, B.S.E., Ed.M.
Grade I
Framingham State
1963
Harvard
Heidi Juran, A.B.
Grade I
Michigan State
1965
Marian S. Kerstein, B.S.E.
Grade I
Lesley College
1965
/
Natalie H. Loomis, A.B., B.S.E. Grade I
Smith College
1964
Theresa J. Shay, B.S.E.
Grade I
Framingham State Bridgewater State
1965
Eleanor G. Sylvester, B.S.E.
Grade I
Wheelock College
1960
Olga E. Carlson, B.S.E.
Grade II
Boston University
1961 1964
Patricia M. Frazier, B.S.E.
Grade II
Boston State
Sandra J. Harmon, B.S.E.
Grade II
Lesley College
1959
Margaret T. Jenkins, A.B.
Grade II
Wheaton College
1964
Dorothy Little, B.S.E.
Grade II
Farmington Teachers College
1959
Catherine F. Mafusie, B.S.E. Josephine Roche
Grade II
Framingham State
1953
Helen M. Brown
Grade III
Framingham State
1959
Janet A. Fitzpatrick, B.S.E.
Grade III
Boston State
1964
Mary D. Lahnston
Grade III
Fitchburg State
1953
Josephine McMahon, B.S.
Grade III
Emporia State Teachers
1955
Jean Wetmore, B.S.E.
Grade III
Framingham State
1965
DALE STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Allan K. Belcher, B.S.E., Ed.M. Arline Baril, B.S.E.
Principal
Bridgewater State
1963
Grade IV (History and
Framingham State
1965
Martha E. Dale, B.S.E.
Grade III
Wheelock College
1965
Joan Dwyer, B.S.E.
Grade IV (History and English)
Framingham State
1964
Kenneth F. Fanger, B.S.
Grade VI (History)
Fordham University
1965
Frank B. Farnham, A.B., Ed.M.
Grade VI (Geography)
Franklin & Marshall
1965
Framingham State
Glenda Green, B.S.E.
Grade III
Lesley College
1965
Grade II
Boston University
1952
Geography)
Name
Position
Education
When Appointed In Medfield
Sandra Kaszeta, Ed.M.
Grade IV (English and Geography)
Rhode Island College 1965
Marjorie McCann, A.B.
Grade IV (English)
Cardinal Cushing College 1964
Martha C. McDonald, B.S.E.
Grade IV (Science and Mathematics)
Bridgewater State 1963
John K. Norwood, A.B., M.S.
Grade IV (Mathematics)
Tufts, University of Pennsylvania 1965
Naomi R. Beard, B.S.
Grade V (History)
Appalachian Teachers 1960
Nina Dow
Grade V (English)
Gorham, Boston University 1956
1955
Grade V (Geography)
Bridgewater State
1950
Boston University
Ellen F. Whelton, A.B.
Grade V (Mathematics)
Emmanuel College
1964
Madelyn E. Greene, B.S.E.
Grade VI (English)
Fordham University
1957
Roben M. O'Brien, A.B.
Grade VI (Mathematics)
University of Massachusetts 1963
Constance Sabbag, B.S.E.
Grade VI (History)
Framingham State
1962
Robert A. Viera, A.B.
Grade VI (Science)
Boston University
1963
Judith Petit, A.B.
Special Education
Anna Maria College
1964
Grade V (Geography,
Boston University
1965
Douglass H. Woodburn, B.S., Ed.M.
Mathematics, History)
Worcester State
G. Evelyn Kenefick Anna M. Rossi, B.S.E.
Grade V (Science)
Framingham State
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PERSONNEL CHANGES
New Personnel
Appointment Effective
Junior-Senior High School
Diane Liberatore, French-English
Linda Lundgren, Biology
September 1965
Robert H. McClain, Science
September 1965
Joseph F. McHugh, Social Studies
Nancy Morin, English
September 1965
Diane Rainey, English
September 1965
George Stansbury, Science
September 1965
Sylvia Vellante, Spanish-French
September 1965
Allan Stummer, Music
September 1965
Joan Young, English-Social Studies
September 1965
Eunice K. Brennan, Secretary
September 1965
Dale Street School
Arline Baril, Grade IV
September 1965
Martha E. Dale, Grade III
September 1965
Kenneth F. Fanger, Grade VI
September 1965
Frank B. Farnham, Grade VI
September 1965
Glenda Green, Grade III
September 1965
Sandra Kaszeta, Grade IV
September 1965
John K. Norwood, Grade IV
September 1965
Douglas H. Woodburn, Grade V
September 1965
Memorial School
Heidi I. Juran, Grade I
September 1965
Marian Kerstein, Grade I
September 1965
Theresa J. Shay, Grade I
September 1965
Jean Wetmore, Grade III
September 1965
Art
2F Ellen E. Strauss (Elementary)
Resignations
A. Bernardo Higuera, High School Paula M. McDonough, High School Stephen Rudin, High School Myrna Serfilippi, High School
June 1965
June 1965
June 1965
June 1965
5
September 1965
September 1965
September 1965
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Burton Abel, Junior High School
Roberto Levis, Junior High School
Phyllis Malloy, Art
Winifred B. Bagley, Grade I
Helen M. Grywacz, Grade I
Marion E. Kelly, Grade I
Carole M. Noon, Grade III
Noel Stoodley, Grade III
June 1965 January 1965 June 1965 August 1965 June 1965
Margaret Duffus, Grade IV
Joan M. Holland, Grade IV
Rita C. Pineau, Grade IV
June 1965
Salvatore Cucchiara, Grade VI
June 1965
Minna Davis, Secretary
Dorothy L. Clark, Grade I
September 1965 June 1965
ENROLLMENT EFFECTS
As of October 1, 1965, a gain of 164 pupils was noted over the enroll- ment figure of October 1, 1964. This is the eighth successive year that the net increase has been in excess of 150 pupils.
An additional first grade was needed for the opening of school in September. At present Memorial School houses 8 first grades, 7 second grades and 5 third grades. There are no spare rooms available.
Presently, Dale Street School accommodates 2 third grades, 6 fourth grades, 6 fifth grades, 6 sixth grades and 1 special class. There are no spare rooms available.
In September the Kingsbury Junior-Senior High School was crowded to an extent that it was necessary to modify the "groupings" especially at the junior high level. It is believed that this pressure will be relieved when the new school is occupied - probably in February 1966. -
MAINTENANCE
All oil burners and boilers were cleaned and serviced.
Memorial School
1. New program master clock installed.
August 1965 June 1965 January 1965 June 1965 December 1965
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Dale Street School
1. Auditorium lighting system completely replaced.
Junior-Senior High School
1. Counters with open shelving installed in General Science rooms and Principal's office.
2. Exterior screening installed on locker room windows.
3. Flood lights installed in parking areas and front of building.
SURPLUS PROPERTY
The State Agency for Surplus Property, a division of the State De- partment of Education, regularly advises public schools of government property which is available for use in the schools.
During the year Medfield Public Schools spent $7.80 to obtain mercury valued at $186.00.
FEDERAL FUNDS
Public Law 864, Title III is used for support in the area of Science, Mathematics and Foreign Language.
Medfield received the sum of $492.42 which was used for equipment and materials.
Public Law 864, Title V is used for support in providing Guidance services.
Medfield received the sum of $2620.50 which was used for testing and equipment.
NET COST OF SCHOOLS
Appropriated Expended
$769,950.00 767,079.46
Net Balance
$ 2,870.54
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Reimbursements from the Commonwealth:
General School Fund (Chap. 70)
$ 99,335.23
Transportation (Chap. 71)
5,360.21
Special Education (Chap. 69 and 71)
5,397.36
Division of Child Guardianship (Chap. 71, 74, 76)
570.00
$110,662.80
Receipts :
Telephone Commission
$ 38.99
Contract Refund
37.85
Damaged Equipment Shop Materials Lost Books
36.25
207.43
59.25
$ 379.77
Recapitulation :
Appropriated 1965
$769,950.00
Reimbursements Receipts Unexpended Balance 1965
$110,662.80
379.77
2,870.54
Net Cost of Schools
$656,036.89
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Our young men and women, as a group, and many individual students received awards, scholarships, and assistance from organizations within the Town. For these courtesies I would like to personally thank the fol- lowing:
The Boosters Club
High School Student Council American Legion Post 110 American Legion Auxiliary Daughters of the American Revolution
$113,913.11
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Hannah Adams Club
Parent-Teacher Association Medfield Lions Club Medfield Teachers Club
The Special Class and its teacher, Mrs. Judith Petit, join me in expressing our appreciation to the Medfield Lions Club for its gift of a television set.
I have been pleased with the interest and effort given to our young- sters by all of our school staff personnel and to them I extend my gratitude.
I am indebted to all Town Departments and the citizens of Medfield for the cooperation and support received during the year.
To the School Committee and the School Planning and Building Committee I am grateful for the time and thoughtfulness they have given to providing educational policies, decisions, and construction for the bene- fit of our school children.
Respectfully submitted, THOMAS A. BLAKE
Superintendent of Schools
REPORT OF MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
To the Superintendent of Schools:
It is with pleasure that I herewith submit my eleventh annual report as Principal of the Memorial School for the fiscal year ending Decem- ber 31, 1965.
The opening of school in September found the twenty classrooms of the Memorial School filled to capacity; two third grades have been housed at Dale Street School, working in conjunction with all of the third grades at Memorial.
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First, I should like you to share with me an appreciation of the important role of the elementary school teachers in our educational sys- tem. The elementary school forms the base of the entire educational structure. It is our great task to keep this foundation level sound and efficient. More than ever, effective work in elementary education is a vital necessity.
Reading and phonics still have the number one position in the primary grades. The teacher finds the most important question in setting up a reading program is that of the child's accepting the personal responsibility of wanting to learn. No matter how carefully any reading program is structured, its final effectiveness rests largely on one vital factor: the extent to which the pupil is led to involve himself in it. We provide a well-balanced diet of challenging and enjoyable reading ma- terial for our primary grades.
Each classroom possesses its library corner, and we add more books each year. These are busy little corners and the children learn much by reading these books and helping each other.
The new math is being taught: it is a new way of teaching and learning mathematics. It covers the same topics as before, but stresses the WHY as well as the HOW, relates one topic to another, and empha- sizes those topics which are most important today.
The educational television programs on Channel 2 are very good for classoom work in music, language, phonics, and science. They are made interesting and challenging for the pupils.
We have been happy to be able to be of service at Memorial School in allowing student teachers to engage in their practice teaching with members of our excellent and experienced faculty.
The cafeteria is in operation daily, serving nutritious lunches to the children. This is not an easy task, as we all know how "finicky" children can be when it comes to liking all foods.
We had a most successful spring music and art festival last May. An overwhelming and enthusiastic audience witnessed the truly delight- ful performances of the first three grades.
Open House during National Education Week was another pleasant occasion and we at Memorial were most grateful for the interest of
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the parents shown by their "great turnout". The wisest guidance of the child's growth and development is dependent upon close home and school cooperation.
Our Christmas program in song and verse was beautifully done by the children under the direction of Miss Litchfield assisted by the teachers. The appearance of Santa Claus at the conclusion rounded off an hour of the genuine feeling of Christmas. A Christmas movie, "Babes in Toyland," was an "extra" which was enjoyed by the young- sters. A Christmas party in each room, with our homeroom mothers bringing in the goodies, was a time of pleasure for the little ones. I should like to say thank you in behalf of the teachers to all homeroom mothers for their good work in helping at party time.
Report cards are issued four times during the school year to indicate the child's growth in habits and attitudes of citizenship, as well as his growth in scholarship, for both are equally important to his success in life.
Children's interests, maturity, and abilities vary greatly in scholar- ship. If a pupil is working up to his ability, he is doing all that should be expected of him. Sincere approval of satisfactory effort, sympathetic understanding of each child's problems, and parent-teacher conferences will all help to give him a sense of security and make possible his greatest achievement.
The evaluation of the school program is a continuing process, but a more intensive study has been underway this past year and will go forward to keep pace with changing needs and conditions.
I wish to take this opportunity to thank you, the School Committee, the faculty of Memorial School, and the citizens of Medfield for the assistance and support they have given me.
Respectfully submitted,
MAUDE S. WASHBURN,
Principal
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REPORT OF THE DALE STREET SCHOOL
To the Superintendent of Schools:
As Principal of the Dale Street School, I submit my third annual report for the year ending December 31, 1965.
Program
Emphasis continues to be placed on the intergration, development, revision and evaluation of the curriculum of grades 4, 5 and 6. A pre- liminary written curriculum containing the minimum essentials required in each subject at each grade level was completed in May.
All programs initiated during the 1964 school year were continued and expanded.
The following are the major new instructional materials purchased during the year.
a. History text grades 4 and 5
b. Reading text levels 15 and 16
c. Science text grade 5
d. English text grade 4 and 5
A minimum standard for the length of the school day has been recommended by the State Department of Education for elementary schools. This is five hours exclusive of lunch and/or recess periods. The Dale Street time allotment for the school day is as follows:
a. 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Total time 6 hours
b. Time not available for instruction
1. Opening exercises 21/2 mins.
2. Lunch 25 mins.
3. Passing to classes 221/2 mins.
4. Period to allow students to meet early bus schedule 5 mins.
c. Total time available for instruction, 5 hrs., 5 mins. equals 305 mins.
1. Six forty-minute periods for academic subjects, i.e., Mathematics, Reading, Science, History, Geography and English 240 mins.
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2. One forty minute period per week for Art, Music, Physi- cal Education, Study and one Study combining boys and girls from two classes. One Study is used as a library period.
3. One twenty-five minute period per day for Homeroom to include Spelling and Penmanship.
Total - 305 mins.
Library
Our library has been used to the fullest extent possible, limited only by the number of titles available and the time needed to process the books for circulation. Additional volumes and a librarian are needed. I wish to thank Mrs. Sabbag and Miss O'Brien for assuming the addi- tional responsibility of making the use of the library by the students possible.
Cafeteria
Excellent lunches are prepared and served daily by our competent cafeteria personnel under the direction of Mrs. Todd, School Lunch Supervisor, and Mrs. Horgan, Cafeteria Manager. Lunches may not be charged, however, no student should go without lunch. If a student forgets to bring a lunch or misplaces his or her money, the student is to report to the Principal's office to allow suitable arrangements to be made.
I wish to thank the Superintendent, School Committee, school staff and the citizens of Medfield for their assistance and cooperation extended to me during the year.
Respectfully submitted,
ALLAN K. BELCHER, JR.,
Principal
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TOWN OF MEDFIELD
1965
REPORT OF THE AMOS CLARK KINGSBURY SCHOOL
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