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effective measure and serves to check on the Stanford- Binets which I have been administering since 1957.
New report cards were developed last spring by a com- mittee composed of the principal and two teachers from each school of Union #54. The need for a standardized marking and reporting system for the schools of Orleans, Eastham and Wellfleet has long been felt, as prior to this time each school employed a completely different system of marking and reporting.
The committee submitted three separate cards for dif- ferent grade levels to the School Committees for adoption by the Union. A policy was adopted for separate cards for grades I, II and III, grades IV, V and VI.
An effort to establish criteria for marks has been made to attempt to standarize the marking, not only from school to school. but from grade to grade. Each teacher submits to the principal a week before cards are released, a grade frequency report which rapidly points out any outstand- ing discrepancies in the marking system.
I am most grateful for the excellent assistance I have been receiving from Mrs. Ruth A. Quinn who, since last January has been performing clerical duties in this office equivalent to two days a week. Mrs. Quinn has proven to be a most valuable help. She is adaptable, accurate, efficient and most cooperative.
We are increasingly aware of the responsibility that is ours toward our pupils during these most formative and impressionable years. The habits, skills, attitudes and ap- preciations developed during the elementary school experi- ence, form the mental set which can affect the child's en- tire educational future.
Respectfully submitted,
BARBARA N. WRIGHT
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REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF MUSIC
To the Superintendent of Schools, the School Committee and the Citizens of Eastham, Orleans and Wellfleet :
I herewith submit my first report as Director of Music of School Union #54 and The Nauset Regional School District.
THE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC DEPARTMENT
As was pointed out in my last report as Supervisor of Instrumental Music, this department is growing steadily in the number of participating students. The program, from the Elementary School level through the High School level, consists of and offers the following fields of study.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL:
Group lessons (sometimes private lessons, as time allows) in violin, cello, clarinet, saxophone, flute, trumpet, trombone, horn and the percussion instruments, but not piano. At each school small ensemble groups are organized for the students who have successfully passed the begin- ner stage of instruction. These groups give the students their first experiences of applying what has been taught in the group lessons.
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL :
1. Participation in the High School Band and the High School Orchestra by the students capable of the work of this level.
2. Band Workshop: (after school hours, because of time and schedule problems-it is required of all 7th grade instrumentalists). A course, open to the high school pupil also, designed to help the students acquire the skills necessary to become a member of the High School Band/ Orchestra.
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3. Music Theory : (required of all 7th grade instru- mentalists). A course designed to help the student acquire the skills which are necessary to progress in the fields of instrumental and vocal music. It is a review of the funda- mentals of music and advances through the study of scales, chords and intervals which are the prerequisites to the more advanced studies of theory and applied music.
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL :
1. Warriors Band: This course combines the instruc- tion in both concert and marching band techniques. It meets the needs of, shall I say, the casual instrumental music student.
2. High School Orchestra: This course concentrates on the study of the music of the classical composers. This type of music requires more technical skill by the student instrumentalists. In many cases, it exposes the student for the first time to the classical composers. Because of this it attracts the more advanced and serious music students.
THE VOCAL MUSIC DEPARTMENT: (See the report of the Supervisor of Vocal Music.)
For the first time the vocal music program has been coordinated with the instrumental music program. The new plan (which has been put into effect as conditions allow) is a coordination of the Director, Supervisor and the Classroom Teachers in the field of music instruction. As the teachers, through instruction by the Director and Supervisor, acquire more skills the efforts of the former can be directed to more concentrated and through instruc- tion in both the instrumental and vocal fields of music.
At the present time, the instrumental music load is carried on single-handed by the Director. It involves the weekly instruction of some 130 students. An examination of the programs offered will reflect that it does not in- clude the following areas which I feel are important to the steady growth of this department :
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1. Instruction at the elementary level in double reed instruments oboe and bassoon; the less popular instru- ments: viola, string bass, alto clarinet, bass clarinet, piccolo, xylophone, timpani and piano.
2. In the field of applied music, string, brass and woodwind ensemble playing; the field of popular music, dance band and small combos.
3. The field of music theory, harmony, ear train- ing, music appreciation and sight reading.
CONCLUSION
At this time, in my opinion, the instrumental and vocal music program can expand in one direction only and this direction is in the number of participating stu- dents. In order to expand in all areas this area will need additional teaching at the professional level. I am taking the liberty at this time to ask for the full time employ- ment of a supervisor to work in both vocal and instru- mental music at the elementary level. This would allow the expansion of the curriculum at all levels but in parti- cular at the high school level, which in my opinion, re- fleets the finished product, that of the graduate.
Much has been said in the past of the values of music in the public schools. I feel that our concern now is to provide our students with the necessary courses to meet the ever increasing competition in the field of further education.
Respectfully submitted,
FRANK B. JAMES
Director of Music
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REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR OF VOCAL MUSIC
To the Superintendent of Schools
I hereby submit my first annual report as Supervisor of Vocal Music in the Regional School District of Orleans, Eastham and Wellfleet.
On the elementary level, we are making great progress in developing rhythmic response, notation phrases and scalewise progressions in the first three grades. The deve- lopment of these skills is most important at, this level in order to provide the beginning instrumental student with a basic knowledge of the fundamentals of music. Begin- ning at the fourth grade level an independence of note reading is being established and new and more complex rhythms are introduced. This preparation leads to readi- ness at fifth grade level for independent two-part songs, which further develop in the sixth grade with the intro- duction of three-part songs.
This program is being developed through the use of the bassal texts and recordings to accompany the texts in this "Our Singing World". At the Orleans Elementary School we have acquired the new texts and recordings for the fourth grades. It is hoped that texts and record albums will be supplied for all the intermediate grades as the needs demand and as the budget permits.
In the spring, we hope that the intermediate grades from each town will work toward a combined vocal work- shop. Where possible, we plan to use and coordinate the instrumental students with their classroom work in sing- ing and accompany the students in music from these texts -The Ginn and Company series-"Our Singing World".
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There are eight junior high divisions, a special class, Girls Glee Club and Mixed Chorus at the Nauset Re- gional High School. The basal texts continue to be used in the eighth grades-"Singing Teenager" from Ginn and Company. It is hoped that we may supplement "Singing Juniors" from Ginn and Company for the seventh grades with the recording albums to accompany the text for both grades. Next year we hope to use a Basic Skills book for general music classes. This one is for notation, rhythmic patterns, and formation of scales, ear training, and sight reading an invaluable workbook type for acquiring skills.
The high school mixed chorus of about 60 singers re- hearses twice a week in preparation for the Christmas Assembly, the Spring Concert, and the end of school acti- vities. From this group there should be experience in small vocal ensembles, quartets, and specialized work in fine a cappella singing-perhaps a more selective group, if time and scheduling would permit.
It might at this time be well to suggest that we should have a chorus made up of ninth and tenth graders as a "feeder" group along with a senior choir of junior and senior members or a student with two years experience in choir work.
At the present time there is no time in the teaching schedule to have a male chorus, but the number of re- quests indicate that the interest is there.
This year Nauset Regional High School entered the New England Solo and Ensemble Auditions held at Boston University, December 9, 1961. Some members will be se- lected to participate in the New England Concert Festival to be held at the Silver Lake Regional School in Kingston, Mass., in April of 1962. Also members will have an op- portunity to audition for places in the Cape Cod Music Festival to be held in the early spring.
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If we were able to take part in all the organizations which are available for music students, we would have opportunities to attend the Southeastern Dis- trict Music Festival, as well as the Massachusetts All- State Music Festival. We have had to choose and at this writing we have entered the New England Auditions and will participate in the Concert Festival and our own Cape Cod Festival. The New England Concert Festival is the one held from Thursday to Saturday, April 5, 6, 7 requiring the loss of two days of school, as far as attendance is concerned.
I feel that at this time I should remark on the won- derful cooperation and interest shown in music in the schools of this Regional School District. This interest and cooperation is vital in carrying out a well-rounded and successful program of music education, but above al! this interest is needed by our children to give balance to an era stressing scientific progress and through our chil- dren do we find expression of the cultural heritage that is ours.
Let us keep this "Our Singing World" free from prejudice and envy and hold to the truth that music, childhood, and youth go together so that they may better express the innate feeling of kinship that they have for this "Singing World" in which they live.
Respectfully submitted,
DOROTHY EMERSON WORDELL
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ANNUAL REPORT-ART DEPARTMENT
1961
In writing the Art Department's report for the Town of Eastham, it should be remembered that the period of time covered with this summation covers September through December, 1961. Because this is such a short period of time to assess any results in the development of a mean- ingful program, I wish to base my report on three areas:
Curriculum and Follow-up Materials and Supplies Recommendations
The current curriculum which commenced in Septem- ber, is based upon the assumption that art for the elemen- tary child is merely a means of expression and since the expression of the child is different from that. of the adult, his creative expression must also be different. Art in the elementary schools is dependent upon the child's innate desire "to do things", whereas in the high school, the final produce is of utmost importance. Acquaintance and experimentation with a variety of materials and techniques on the elementary level lays the foundation for the deve- lopment of more imaginative manipulation of materials and techniques and the development of skills on the second- ary level.
The plan of the program, which was mimeographed and given to all teachers, divides the school year into three groups which correspond to the three elementary schools under the jurisdiction of the Art Supervisor. Each of the three groups is comprised of approximately twelve weeks of work, or collectively, thirty six weeks per year. Below is a chart which explains how each school, on a
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yearly basis, will cover exactly the same work in prepara- tion for entrance into the Regional Junior-Senior High School.
September December March
Eastham C
A
B
Orleans
B
C
A
Wellfleet
A
B
C
The letters, A B C, correspond to the three areas of importance in the overall development of the child. Each area is of equal value.
A The relationship of the child to his family and friends (Social)
B The self-concept. (Personal)
C The relationship of the child to his surroundings. (Environmental)
By integrating these broad areas of growth with the diverse materials and imaginative creativity, each child is able to express his own individual growth pattern in an original area and manner.
The Supervisor is scheduled to be in Eastham on Tuesday afternoons from 1 through 3 for consultation, bulletin board display and planning. Grades 4 through 6 have additional time on a rotating basis Tuesdays because Thursday's planning allows only thirty minute periods. All grades have art, with the Supervisor each Thursday.
Each classroom teacher receives a card stating the follow-up work to be accomplished during the week. Sixty minutes have been allotted for Grades 1-4 and forty minutes have been allotted for Grades 5 and 6. In both cases this time is in addition to the period spent with the Supervisor.
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In September at the beginning of the school year, sup- plies were needed. A requisition was submitted and passed and the supplies were received by November 30, 1961. This provided each pupil with a minimum of artistic tools for the remainder of the school year. The way in which the supplies are used and by what grades is recorded week- ly in the Art Supervisor's Inventory Book. In the supply room, which is modeled on the open shelf plan, is another inventory sheet on which additional requisitions are noted. That inventory is then inscribed in the Art Supervisor's Inventory Book. It is hoped that some accurate idea of quantities can be determined by June.
By way of recommendation a noticeable improvement would result, were the bulletin boards painted with white. Not only would it be more effective artistically, but it would brighten up the corridors.
The second recommendation would be to reorganize the downstairs supply closet with some departmental storage pattern. As it is now, it serves as an all purpose room, filled, yet so cluttered that much space is being wasted.
I wish to thank the School Committee, Mr. Pierce, Mrs. Wright, the Faculty and Mr. Weber for the thoughtful considerations and help I have received since September.
Respectfully submitted,
DOROTHY A. HEBDEN Art Supervisor
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REPORT OF THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
I appreciate this opportunity to report on the Physi- cal Education program in the Elementary Schools of Union No. 54.
There are about four hundred and seventy children included in the program from the first grade through the sixth. Pupils are receiving from twenty-six to twenty- eight minutes a day of supervised physical education. This time does not include the forty minute intra-mural pro- gram one day a week for grades four, five and six or the Free Recess time.
All activities in Physical Education have, as an ulti- mate objective, the development of better physical fitness as well as the social, mental and emotional well being of the children. Marching, running, skipping, jumping, cales- thenics, relays, dancing, skills and lead-up games for sports, track and field events and physical fitness tests are in- cluded in the program.
There has been so many publicity on the part of the T.V., the radio and the press on Physical Fitness that I feel it is necessary to report on that part of my program. Physical Fitness Tests of the Amateur Athletic Union were given to all pupils in 1958 and have been given each year since then. Certificatcs were given for successfully passing these tests.
The Physical Fitness Test recommended by the Presi- dent's Council on Youth Fitness was given to pupils in grades five and six last year. The pupils were classified
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and grouped according to age, height and weight and were given the following tests: Pull-ups, sit-ups, standing broad jump, 50 yd. dash, 30 ft. shuttle run, softball throw and the 600 yd. run-walk. The first trial was in December 1960 and the second in May. Pupils who scored in the 50th percentile or over received awards with a silver back- ground, and those who attained the 80th percentile or over, a gold background award. These Fitness awards are given by the National Education Assn. and the American Assn. Health, Physical Education and Recreation and are paid for by the Union. During the first trial only seventy- nine of the one hundred and thirty-three tested passed, but, in May on the second trial one hundred and nine passed and received their awards. Seventy-one received silver background awards and thirty-eight gold background awards. Each child kept a record on personal fitness cards and will use them to compare their fitness this year.
As usual, the Kraus-Weber Test, which determines the strength of upper and lower back, abdominal and leg muscles and agility was given to all pupils as a screening test to spot individual weaknesses. When these are found the pupls report for corrective work to strengthen weak muscles.
I wish to thank everyone who has contributed to the program.
Respectfully submitted
(MRS.) ETHEL T. REED Physical Education Supervisor
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EASTHAM SCHOOL ANNUAL NURSE'S REPORT
It is with pleasure that. I submit my Sixth annual report.
Minor ailments treated in clinic 250
Weighed and measure all grades 137
Home visits 102
Transportaton Doctors office
1
Conferences with Teachers
33
Nurses meetings 10
Conferences with Doctors
6
Transported home sick
Conference with Barnstable social worker
1
Kindergarten registration and clinic - attended
17
Lecture and film 5th and 6th grade girls
Physical examination all grades by Dr. Whitright
Eve test all grades. Massachusetts Vision test. referrals 6
Ears tested all grades. Massachusetts
Hearing test.
referrals ยท2
Clinic by Dr. Moore D. P. T. 20
D. T.
18
Salk vaccine 30
(Kindergarten, Grade 1. 5th injection )
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Communicable diseases
Mumps
9
Chicken pox 1
Dental clinic by Dr. Dickson
Number of clinics held 10
Number of pupils examined and treated 114
Pupils with no cavities
31
Number of fillings 361
Fees collected from pupils
$85.75
charge .25c each filling
With a sincere thank you to everyone concerned with the school health programme, for their help and co-opera- tion in planning the programme.
Respectfully submitted,
A. MAY DUNPHY, R.N.
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ENROLLMENT BY GRADES October 1, 1961
Grade
Boys
Girls
Total
K
11
8
19
1
11
11
22
2
9
9
18
3
8
9
17
4
9
9
18
5
8
11
19
6
12
8
20
7
10
11
21
8
12
5
17
9
13
13
26
10
8
9
17
11
4
6
10
12
6
7
13
121
116
237
TABULAR STATEMENT OF GRADES ELEMENTARY 1953-1961
Grades
1953
1954
1955
1956
1957
1958
1959
1960
1961
K
-
-
-
-
-
21
19
1
22
24
20
19
12
20
15
18
22
2
16
21
23
18
19
17
23
18
18
3
11
17
22
20
16
21
14
20
17
4
19
12
14
23
20
16
20
18
18
5
23
19
13
15
20
22
18
18
19
6
20
22
20
14
12
19
17
21
20
111
115
112
109
99
115
107
134
133
150
SCHOOL CENSUS October 1, 1961
Boys
Girls
Five years or over and under seven
25
19
Seven years or over and under sixteen
102
105
127
124
DISTRIBUTION OF ABOVE MINORS
In Public Day School
Five years or over and under seven
38
Seven years or over and under sixteen 175
In Private School Membership :
Five years or over and under seven
5
Seven years or over and under sixteen
31
No Enrolled in any Day School : Five years or over and under seven Seven years or over and under sixteen
1
In State & County Institutions & Special Schools for Defectives and Delinquents Five years or over and under seven Seven years or over and under sixteen 1
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SCHOOL CALENDAR - 1962 UNION NO. 54 AND EASTHAM - ORLEANS - WELLFLEET REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
January 2, Tuesday
February 16, Friday
February 26, Monday April 13, Friday
April 23, Monday
May 30, Wednesday June 22, Friday
September 5, Wednesday October 12, Friday
October 26 ( ?), Friday
November 12, Monday
November 21, Wednesday
November 26, Monday
December 21, Friday
Reopen Close, usual time for midwinter vacation
Reopen Close usual time, for spring vacation
Reopen Memorial Day
Close midmorning for summer recess
Schools open
Columbus Day
County Teachers Meeting
Veterans' Day Celebrated
Close midday for Thanksgiving recess
Reopen
Close midday for Christmas Recess
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CORPS OF TEACHERS - 1961
Name
Position
Preparation
Degree
Service Began in Eastham
Experience Prior to September
Home Address
Otto E. Nickerson
Principal and Teacher Gr. 6 Hyannis Normal
1924 42 Yrs.
Orleans, R.F.D.
Della Macomber
Teacher Gr. 5 Bridgewater Teachers College
9/9/46 18 Yrs.
Orleans, R.F.D.
Esther K. Handel
Teacher Gr. 4 Boston Teachers College
11/48 24 Yrs.
North Eastham
Alice Guarino
Teacher Gr. 3 University of Vermont B.S.
9/9/57
6 Yrs.
Orleans
Alice Joseph
Teacher Gr. 2 Bridgewater Teachers College
B.S.
9/9/57 14 Yrs.
Wellfleet
Vesta Gould
Teacher Gr. 1 Hyannis Normal
9/8/43 26 Yrs.
Orleans R.F.D.
Barbara N. Howes
Teacher Kindergarten
Hyannis Normal and Harvard University
B.S.
9/12/60 81/2 Yrs.
Dennis
Barbara N. Wright
Elementary
Supervisor Tufts
A.B.
9/9/57
9 Yrs.
Orleans
Frank B. James
Supervisor New England Conserva-
Instrument Music
tory of Music
B.M.
9/9/57
4 Yrs.
West Chatham
Dorothy A. Hebden Art. Supervisor R. I. School of Design
B.F.A.
9/6/61
2 Yrs.
Eastham
Ethel T. Reed Physical Ed. (Elem.) Sargent School of Ed
9/9/57 29 Yrs.
North Eastham
Dorothy E. Wordell
Vocal Music Boston University
B.M.
9/9/61 20 Yrs.
East Orleans
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
WARRANT
TOWN of EASTHAM
With
Recommendations by the Finance Committee
OF
EASTA
NMO
AM
AUSET 1620
85
FEBRUARY 19, 1962
7:00 P.M.
COMPARATIVE FIGURES OF ARTICLE 12
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Item
Approp. 1961
Tranfers
Balances
Approp. 1962
No.
1. Accountant
$ 1,728.00
$
$
$ 1,828.00
2. Accountant Expense
500.00
22.94
500.00
3. Assessors Abstracts
250.00
100.00
39.03
300.00
4. Building Inspector
1,500.00
1,600.00
5. Certification of Notes
10.00
10.00
10.00
6. Custodian
3,380.00
3,640.00
7. Election and Registration
700.00
72.42
800.00
8. Finance Committee Expense
25.00
15.00
75.00
9. Legal Expense
1,000.00
49.16
1,000.00
10. Office Clerk
1,772.00
2,072.00
11. Secretary of Finance Committee
50.00
50.00
12.
Selectmen and Assessor Expense
1,800.00
204.02
1,200.00
13. Surety on Bonds
390.00
1.80
450.00
14. Tax Titles
1,200.00
.02
1,200.00
15. Town Hall
6,000.00
404.87
40.91
6,500.00
16. Treasurer, Collector, Clerk Expense
1,550.00
1,500.00
Total General Government
$21,855.00
$ 504.87
$ 455.30
$22,725.00
PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY
17.
Bounty on Woodchucks
$ 30.00
$
$ 6.50
$ 30.00
18. Ambulance Hire
1,500.00
1,500.00
19. Appeal Board
600.00
75.31
600.00
20. Civilian Defense
400.00
202.90
1,000.00
21.
Conservation Commission
200.00
165.35
200.00
22.
Dutch Elm Disease
200.00
200.00
23.
Fire Department
6,340.00
632.84
5,650.00
24.
Insect Pest and Poison Ivy Control 1,600.00
.26
1,600.00
25.
Planning Board
300.00
100.00
16.70
350.00
26. Police Department
10,900.00
141.75
10,900.00
28. Shellfish Protection
and Propogation
1,500.00
751.26
1,500.00
29. Street Lights
490.00
15.04
778.00
30. Tree Warden
600.00
12.57
600.00
31. Wire Inspections
350.00
29.50
350.00
Total Protection of
Persons and Property
$25,130.00
$ 732.84
$1,437.14
$25,438.00
HEALTH AND SANITATION
32. Dog Officer Account
$ 100.00
$
$ 4.00
$ 100.00
33. Health
1,000.00
333.83
1,000.00
34. Inspection of Animals
80.00
80.00
35. Town Dump
2,500.00
100.00
146.76
2,700.00
Total Health & Sanitation
$3,680.00
$ 100.00
$ 484.59
$ 3,880.00
27.
Sealer of Weights and Measures
120.00
20.00
180.00
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HIGHWAYS
36. Highways - General
$ 2,000.00 $
$ 145.26
$ 2,000.00
37. Snow
4,000.00
307.31
3,000.00
38. Town Landings
5,000.00
236.82
7,000.00
Total Highways
$11,000.00 $
236.82
$ 452.57
$12,000.00
CHARITIES AND VETERANS'
BENEFITS
39. Veteran's Benefits
$ 3,000.00
$
$ 865.45
$ 3,000.00
40. Welfare Administration
1,000.00
1,000.00
41. Welfare Services
27,000.00
1,612.30
30,000.00
Total Charities and Veterans' Benefits
$31,000.00 $
$2,477.75
$34,000.00
SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES
42.
Regional School District
$ 91,834.28 $
$
$ 89,266.79
43. School
81,758.00
2,698.72
83,916.00
44. School-Out of State Travel
100.00
32.50
100.00
45 School Lunch
800.00
800.00
46.
Vocational Education
3,000.00
832.59
2,000.00
47. Library
3,500.00
1.29
2,500.00
Total Schools and Library
$180,992.28 $
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