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Mr. William A. Farrell, a graduate of Lowell State Teachers Col- lege, to teach English and Social Studies in place of Mr. Stephen Daisy who resigned.
Mr. Louis Stroumbos, a graduate of Purdue University, to teach Mathematics and Science in place of Mr. Lynwood Stodden, who re- signed to accept a principalship in the western part of the State.
Mrs. B. Carolyn Blaisdell, a graduate of Lowell State Teachers Col- lege, to be Music Supervisor in place of Miss Auguste Broadmeyer who resigned.
Additional new members of the faculty at the Academy include:
Mr. Robert MacDonald, a graduate of Boston University and Lowell State Teachers College, who was elected to teach English and Science.
Mr. Charles D. Foley, a graduate of Holy Cross, elected to teach History and Civics.
Mr. Harold J. Ready, a graduate of Holy Cross, elected to teach Junior High Mathematics.
Miss Beatrice M. Higgins, a graduate of Bridgewater State Teach- ers College and Boston University, with four years experience in the Perkins School, elected to teach Remedial Reading.
Miss Mary J. Kenney, a graduate of Emmanuel College and Boston Teachers College, elected to teach the Special Class.
Mr. John M. Gordon, a graduate of University of Massachusetts and Springfield College, M.Ed., was elected as Guidance Director, and as- sumed his new duties January 1, 1957.
While the academic teachers work chiefly with the learning of the curricula, the primary job of the Guidance Department is to teach the student about himself. The main tool of this service is the interview in which the counselor and the student discuss and evaluate the student's interests, abilities, and achievements in order to aid the student in mak- ing educational and vocational choices. Other duties handled by the Di- rector are, the supervision of the testing program, the gathering and disseminating of occupational information, the planning and carrying out of the placement service and follow-up surveys.
As of January 1, 1957, Miss Dorothy Healy became the School Nurse, under the supervision of the School Department, and her office is in the Academy. She will continue to do part time work for the Board of Health.
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THE NEW ACADEMY
Last June we completed the first year in the new Academy and al- ready we are beginning to reap the advantages of an enlarged curricu- lum, with extra teachers to handle the increased enrollment.
The value of having an Industrial Arts course cannot be over- estimated. There is no doubt that courses of this type tend to hold a boy's interest and therefore help to keep him in school longer. An excel- lent gymnasium with adequate shower and locker facilities is a prime requisite in a modern school. Attendance at basketball games has in- creased tremendously and enthusiasm and school spirit are fine to wit- ness. A good stage with lighting facilities and other equipment is cer- tainly a big asset to the dramatics department.
The hot lunch program is one of the many good features of the new Academy and over four-hundred students take advantage of the excel- lent meals provided under the direction of the dietician, Mrs. Dorothy Doucette. Her capable co-workers in the cafeteria include Mrs. Agnes Scott, Mrs. Ruth Newton, Mrs. Jean Chisholm and Mrs. Vera Szylvian. Mrs. Doucette heads the Home Economics Department which is a valu- able and rewarding part of the curriculum.
We are again accepting the students from Dunstable, in grades seven through twelve in September 1957. This will probably be the last year these students can be accommodated.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
According to Westford School Committee regulations a child must be five years and ten months on or before September 1 of the school year when he applies for enrollment in Grade I; and at the time of ap- plication he shall furnish a properly accredited birth or baptismal cer- tificate as proof of such claim of age.
READING
Here in Westford we feel the teaching of reading is best carried out not by the straight phonetic approach nor by the word recognition ap- proach, but by a well-rounded program including both methods. We have in our readers one of the most modern tools for teaching reading. Our books are attractive and are written at the child's level of experience. Children are taught to unlock words through pictures, the meaning of the words, the context, and the general form of the words. We are using scientifically prepared books in grades one through six published by Scott, Foresman & Co.
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In October Miss Mary Jane Jack, reading consultant for this firm, interviewed several of our new teachers on reading procedures, and held a general meeting for all teachers at the close of school. We expect an- other visit from Miss Jack the latter part of January, when she will continue her development of the reading program.
The teaching of reading is without doubt the most important un- dertaking in the first grade requiring tremendous perseverance and patience on the part of the teacher and pupil. Actually the process of learning to read never stops, since we all endeavor to extend our own vocabulary, to improve our own reading habits, and to derive lasting pleasure and stimulation from the reading of good books. Parents may not realize how important a part they can play in the development of their children's reading skills. The parent who reads daily to his chil- dren (from the age of two on) who encourages them to read aloud when they are able, who takes a definite interest in promoting pleasure in reading by having plenty of attractive reading material around, and who encourages questions and discussions from them, that parent will have helped immeasurably in providing his children with what we call reading readiness.
We do have children who for many reasons need special individual attention beyond the help the regular teacher can give. It is very im- portant that these children be given help as soon as possible or they will accomplish little in the subject matter of the upper grades. It is for this reason that Miss Beatrice Higgins was elected as a remedial read- ing teacher, to go from school to school and meet with these children as often as possible. It is gratifying to get excellent reports from teachers and principals on the fine work being done by Miss Higgins, and to know the pupils are progressing rapidly with the extra help.
Under a state law, towns having five or more retarded children are required to have a special class for them, and this year Miss Kenney is teaching a class in Westford. In practice we try to let the parents see how their children would benefit from such a class; for each youngster can get a great deal more individual help from such a teacher than in a regular classroom.
BUILDINGS
The long range planning program of keeping all buildings in good repair is being continued, and this year at Nabnassett, as planned, the interior of the building and the outside trim was painted. This year we plan to paint the interior of Sargent School. Last year the lighting fa- cilities at Sargent were completed. We are including $1200 to improve our lighting in the elementary schools. Minor repairs have been made in all buildings as the need arose.
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DRIVER EDUCATION
Through the courtesy of Wright & Berndt, Inc., of Littleton, Mass., we have a new 1956 eight cylinder, four-door Ford sedan for students taking the Driver-Education course, with three instructors in charge: Mr. Kenneth Robes, Mr. Louis Stroumbos, and Mr. Harold Ready. The state law requires the course shall consist of thirty classroom hours, and a minimum of six hours of driving and six hours as observer in the car when other students are at the wheel.
We recognize the fact that most of our students will drive a car, and our specific aim is to train them to be SAFER drivers, a definite necessity if we are to help cut down the grim and frightening number of accidents on the highway today. While this is a comparatively new course throughout the state, we feel that students are giving good re- ports of themselves. By the end of June approximately forty-five stu- dents will have completed the Driver Education Course.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND GIFTS
I am happy to report that for the eighth consecutive year the West- ford Teachers Association gave a $100 scholarship to a member of the graduating class, who is now attending school in Boston. The Westford Academy P.T.A. scholarship was awarded to a member of the graduat- ing class, who is now at Lowell Teachers College.
The Parent Teacher Associations are actively engaged in promoting good relationships between parents and teachers. Their efforts in pro- viding recreational activities and equipment is a continual source of gratification to us.
Many of the excellent prizes given at graduation are provided by the trustees of Westford Academy, who also finance the testing pro- grams given under the supervision of Mr. John Rennie.
C. G. Sargents Sons Corporation and the Abbot Worsted Company remembered the children of their respective communities at Christmas.
May I express my appreciation of the cooperation and good will of all with whom I have had contact during the year: the School Commit- tee and the Building Committee; all faculty members, the custodians of buildings, the secretary of the school department, the highway depart- ment, the Parent Teachers Associations and the press. My grateful thanks to you all.
Respectfully submitted,
PETER F. PERRY, Superintendent of Schools.
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PROGRAM OF STUDIES
GRADE 7
English 7 Mathematics 7 Social Studies Science 7 Industrial Arts 7 (Boys) Homemaking 7 (Girls) Physical Education Music Art
GRADE 9 Required Subjects
English I
Civics Math I, or
Algebra I
Physical Education Electives
Latin I General Science Junior Business Training Industrial Arts I Mechanical Drawing I Homemaking I
GRADE 11 Required Subjects English III U. S. History Physical Education Electives Algebra II French II Chemistry Applied Chemistry
Stenography I Bookkeeping II Typewriting II Psychology and Occupations Industrial Arts III Homemaking III Driver Education
GRADE 8 English 8
Mathematics 8 Social Studies 8 Science 8 Industrial Arts 8 (Boys) Homemaking 8 (Girls) Physical Education
Music Art
GRADE 10
Required Subjects
English II
World History
Physical Education
Electives
Biology
Plane Geometry
Math II
French I
Latin II
Bookkeeping I
Typing I
Industrial Arts II
Mechanical Drawing II
Homemaking II Driver Education
GRADE 12 Required Subjects
English IV Problems of Democracy
Physical Education Electives
Trigonometry (1/2 year) Solid Geometry (1/2 year) French III Physics Senior Science Stenography II Office Practice Business Law
Industrial Arts IV
Homemaking IV Driver Education
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EXPENDITURES OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
1954
1955
1956
TEACHERS' SALARIES
Academy
$ 36,747.96
$ 59,167.28
$ 78,933.43
Elementary
70,356.35
75,336.46
89,051.27
TEXTBOOKS
Academy
1,575.59
2,399.78
4,042.80
Elementary
1,375.42
1,689.76
1,696.47
SUPPLIES
Academy
1,518.91
2,668.84
3,131.68
Elementary
2,783.40
3,081.57
3,463.09
OTHER EXPENSE OF INSTRUCTION
Academy
558.36
576.84
1,496.84
Elementary
501.74
579.46
163.87
JANITORS' SALARIES
Academy
3,030.04
4,122.46
7,924.96
Elementary
9,210.04
9,883.01
10,229.02
FUEL
Academy
1,155.32
1,931.93
5,222.58
Elementary
2,895.88
3,073.26
3,934.97
MISCELLANEOUS OPERATION
Academy: Water
183.51
218.07
246.37
Lights
348.86
1,777.15
5,084.37
Janitors' Supplies
201.21
217.07
1,586.97
Telephone
141.56
217.73
234.90
Elementary: Water
144.45
119.55
155.57
Lights
785.42
1,069.36
1,237.78
Janitors' Supplies
1,035.11
827.09
928.87
Telephone
305.52
356.44
374.47
REPAIRS
Academy
337.31
359.39
1,460.81
Elementary
3,579.05
3,799.84
3,026.67
FURNITURE & FIXTURES
Academy
610.75
Elementary
66.00
1,370.67
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HEALTH
Academy
251.57
287.38
403.47
Elementary
319.78
296.98
250.00
TRANSPORTATION
Academy
9,329.99
10,052.82
13,241.67
Elementary
9,299.61
10,043.78
13,241.62
TUITION
Academy
283.05
399.60
254.10
Elementary
496.00
434.00
685.50
OTHER EXPENSE
Academy
358.71
391.05
474.66
Elementary
138.92
102.39
22.00
EMERGENCY
402.94
629.83
295.50
GENERAL CONTROL
7,372.76
7,914.87
8,510.24
OUTLAY
19.04
4,279.98
TOTALS
$167,640.31
$204,110.08
$266,657.17
LIGHTING
1,000.00
1,199.75
OLD ACADEMY
3,900.00
TOTAL
$167,640.31
$205,110.08
$271,756.92
RECEIPTS:
General School Fund
34,445.21
41,632.71
51,695.21
Transportation
10,159.45
14,199.10
16,307.44
Out of Town Tuition
2,028.67
15,000.00
Out of Town Transportation
46.25
243.75
Americanization Class
131.25
112.50
State Wards
907.14
248.86
200.00
$ 45,643.05
$ 58,268.09
$ 83,446.40
NET COST TO TOWN $121,997.26
$146,841.99
$188,310.52
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FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE CAFETERIA 1956
January 1, 1956
-$297.48
Receipts-Jan. 1, 1956 - Dec. 31, 1956
$ 23,297.53
Reimbursements due from State and Federal Funds
2,700.83
$ 25,998.36
Expenditures-Jan. 1, 1956 - Dec. 31, 1956
(Plus deficit Jan. 1, 1956)
24,375.27
Balance Jan. 1, 1957 $ 1,623.09
FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE ATHLETIC FUND
Receipts:
Balance Jan. 1, 1956 $ 27.28
Town of Westford .
1,500.00
Basketball Games
1,447.65
Football Games 375.97
Miscellaneous
32.00
TOTAL
$3,382.90
Expenditures :
Athletic supplies, (Equipment, cleanings, etc.) __. $2,295.55 Referees, custodians, Police, etc. 1,086.69
TOTAL
$3,382.24
Balance Jan. 1, 1957 $ .66
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CORPS OF TEACHERS-1956-1957
Teachers
Subject or Grade Date of Appointment
WESTFORD ACADEMY
April 1952
(Wesleyan University, Boston University)
Physical Education
Sept. 1955
Elizabeth Boudreau, B.S. (Boston University)
Physical Education
Sept. 1954
Helen Campbell, B.A. (University of New Hampshire)
English
Sept. 1955
Rita Crowley, A.B. (Simmons) English
Sept. 1954
Dorothy Doucette, B.S.Ed. (Framingham Teachers College)
Homemaking
Sept. 1954
William Farrell, B.S.E. (Lowell Teachers College)
Social Studies, English
Sept. 1956
Frank Finnerty, A.B. (Merrimack College)
Social Studies
Sept. 1956
Charles Foley, Jr., B.S. (Holy Cross College)
Social Studies
Sept. 1956
Mildred Gagnon, B.S.E. (Salem Teachers College)
Business Education
Sept. 1953
John Gordon, B.S., M.Ed., (University of Mass., Springfield College) Bette Hook, B.A. (University of Michigan, Michigan State University) Social Studies
Sept. 1955
Marie Giacoppe, B.S.Ed. (Fitchburg Teachers College)
Science
Sept. 1955
Theodore Lapierre, B.Ed., M.Ed.
Mathematics, Science
Sept. 1952
(Plymouth Teachers College, University of New Hampshire)
Robert MacDonald, B.S.B. (Boston Univ., Lowell Teachers College)
English, Math., Science
Sept. 1956
Mary Miskell, B.S. (Salem Teachers College)
Business Education
Sept. 1954
Irene Mitchell, B.S. (Lowell Teachers College)
English
Sept. 1954
Richard Nyman, B.S.Ed. (Fitchburg Teachers College)
Mathematics, Science
Sept. 1955
Mary Quinn, M.Ed. (Regis College)
English, Latin Mathematics
Sept. 1956
Kenneth Robes, B.S. (Dartmouth College)
Mathematics, Science
Jan. 1947
Madeline Spaulding, A.B. (Boston University)
English, French
Dec. 1954
Louis Stroumbos, B.S. (Purdue University)
Science, Mathematics
Sept. 1956
Robert Sullivan, B.S.Ed. (Fitchburg Teachers College)
Industrial Arts
Sept. 1956
Guidance Director
Jan. 1957
Harold Ready, B.S. (Boston University, C.B.A.)
Sept. 1952
John A. Rennie, A.B., M.A., Principal
Victor Archambault, B.S. (Rutgers University)
CAMERON SCHOOL
Alice Murphy, M.Ed., Principal (Lowell Teachers College)
Grade 4A
Sept. 1949 Sept. 1955
Mary Fairbanks (Lowell Teachers College) 1
"
2
Sept. 1956
Eleanor Gomes, B.S.Ed. (Lowell Teachers College)
Sept. 1954
Helene Riley, B.S .- P.A. (Boston University) --
4B
Sept. 1955
Elizabeth Apostolos, B.S.Ed. (Lowell Teachers College)
Sept. 1955
Thomas Ryan, B.S.Ed. (Lowell Teachers College)
Sept. 1956
Elizabeth Ahonen, B.S. (Boston College)
Sept. 1956
WM. E. FROST SCHOOL
Rita Miller, B.S.Ed., Principal (Lowell Teachers College)
Grade 6
Sept. 1952
Florence Morris (Lowell Teachers College)
Sept. 1948
Shirley Oliver, B.S.Ed. (Lowell Teachers College)
2
Sept. 1940
Kathryn Wilder (Bridgewater Teachers College)
3
Apr. 1953
Ann. Cooney, B.S.Ed. (Lowell Teachers College)
Sept. 1955
Henry Leyland, A.B. (Merrimack College) "
Sept. 1956
SARGENT SCHOOL
Helen Gibbons, B.S.Ed., Principal (Lowell Teachers College
Grade 6A
Sept. 1948
Margery Flint (Fitchburg Teachers College)
Jan. 1948
Jean Bell (Fitchburg Teachers College)
2
Apr. 1930
Lottie Blodgett (Framingham Teachers College)
3A
Sept. 1916
Thelma Lifland, B.A. (Brooklyn College)
3B
Sept. 1956
Beatrice Provost (Lowell Teachers College)
4A
Sept. 1952
Patricia Nordberg (Fitchburg Teachers College)
4B
Oct. 1955
Lillian Wright (Lowell Teachers College)
"
5
Sept. 1914
Catherine McBreen, B.S.Ed. (Fitchburg Teachers College)
" 6B
Sept. 1956
"
5A
"
5B
"
6
"
1
4
5
1
"
"
"
"
--
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Ruth Pelletier, B.S.Ed. (Bridgewater Teachers College)
3
NABNASSETT SCHOOL
Ruth Wright, Principal (Plymouth Teachers College) Grade 2 " 1
Joan E. Cox, A.B. (Merrimack College)
Sept. 1946 Sept. 1956
SUPERVISOR OF MUSIC
B. Carolyn Blaisdell, B.S.E. (Lowell Teachers College)
Sept. 1956
SUPERVISOR OF ART
M. Frances Ward, B.S.Ed. (Massachusetts School of Art) Sept. 1955
SCHOOL NURSE
Dorothy A. Healy, R.N. (Framingham Union Hospital) Sept. 1941
SPECIAL TEACHERS
Beatrice Higgins, M.Ed. (Bridgewater Teachers College, Boston Univ.) Mary J. Kenney, M.Ed. (Emmanuel College, Boston Teachers College) ....
Sept. 1956
Sept. 1956
SUPERINTENDENT
Peter F. Perry, B.S.E., M.Ed. (Hyannis Teachers College, Boston Univ.).
Sept. 1948
ENROLLMENT-WESTFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS October 1, 1956
Grades
Academy Cameron Frost Nabnassett Sargent Totals
1
21
30
27
27
105
2
23
25
27
34
109
3A
33
33
30
96
3B
29
29
4A
30
33
21
84
4B
31
21
52
5A
24
27
25
76
5B
25
25
6
27
25
22
74
7
109
109
8
100
100
9
96
96
10
73
73
11
43
43
12
37
37
PG
3
3
Sp. Class
5
5
Totals
466
214
173
54
231
1138
The following pupils from Dunstable and Tyngsboro are already listed in the above table. Their distribution is as follows:
Grade
Dunstable
Tyngsboro
5
1
7
18
8
14
9
10
3
10
8
1
11
2
1
12
1
TOTALS
53
6
Westford pupils attending Acton schools are as follows:
High School
2
Elementary
4
REGISTRATION OF MINORS
Minors by Age Group
5-7
7-16
Totals
Boys
125
464
589
Girls
115
465
580
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WESTFORD ACADEMY GRADUATES
Patricia Ann Alton
Robert Edward Athorn
Claire Marie Benoit
Carol Ann Lamb
Kathleen Marie Lamb
Meredyth Idella Blanchard Frederick Bohenko Alice Marie Cantara Jean Marie Chamberlain
Ronald LaVie William Dillon McCuin, Jr.
Philip Noel McLenna
Alice Virginia Chandonait
Patrick Bernard Mulligan
Patricia Ann Clough
Evelyn Michelson
Robert Edward Conrad
Sandra Joy Olson
Pauline Mary Jane Cote
Carol Marie Patenaude
Patricia Ann Darrah
Roberta Joyce Paul
Vivian Pearl Day Eleanor Dennechuk
Daniel Philip Provost
James Edward Regan
Douglas Lee Deware
Jennie Wilhelmina Richards
James Arthur DeWolfe
William Gerald Rogers
Joyce Jean Dumont
Patricia Louise Smith
Diane Baron Haberman
Leon St. Hilaire
Donald Richard Hildreth
Douglas Clement Sundberg
Dorothy Winifred Hosmer
Robert Joseph Johnson
Michael James Terenzio Patricia Mary Thomson
Shirley Ann Woodard
PROGRAM
PROCESSIONAL-"Pomp and Circumstance" Elgar Christine Kennedy, Pianist
INVOCATION
Rev. Donald W. Rowley
SALUTATORY ADDRESS-Truth Through Education Jennie Richards
HONOR ESSAY-Truth In The American Home Alice Chandonait
SONG-"Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor" Arranged by Waring
HONOR ESSAY-Truth Through Integration Jean Chamberlain
PRESENTATION OF CLASS GIFT William Rogers President of Class of 1956
ACCEPTANCE OF CLASS GIFT Judith Wright President of Class of 1957
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Ruth Miriam Johnson Anne Virginia Kelly
SONG-"Battle Hymn of the Republic" Ringwald Christine Kennedy and Mrs. Chester Spaulding, Pianists VALEDICTORY-Truth Through the United Nations Evelyn Michelson
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
Mr. Edward M. Abbot Trustee of Westford Academy Mr. John A. Rennie Principal of Westford Academy
SCHOLARSHIPS
From Westford Teachers' Association Jean Chamberlain
From Westford Academy P.T.A. Jennie Richards Presented by Peter F. Perry, Superintendent of Schools
AWARDING OF DIPLOMAS Norman E. Day Chairman of School Board
CLASS SONG-"Look Homeward, Angel" Gold BENEDICTION
Rev. Donald W. Rowley
RECESSIONAL-"Pomp and Circumstance" Elgar
Christine Kennedy, Pianist
CLASS MOTTO-"Truth Shall Conquer""' CLASS COLORS-Blue and White
' CLASS FLOWER-American Beauty Rose CLASS MARSHAL-Robert Johnson
WINNERS OF PRIZES (Given by the Trustees of Westford Academy)
For excellence in Mathematics and Science Evelyn Michelson
For excellence in Secretarial Science Roberta Paul
For excellence in Social Studies Evelyn Michelson
For excellence in English Evelyn Michelson
THE MOST WORTHY REPRESENTATIVES OF WESTFORD ACADEMY
Class of 1956-Alice Chandonait
Class of 1957-Anne Reeves
Class of 1958-James Gianoulis
Class of 1959-Carlene Abrahamson
OTHER AWARDS
Bausch and Lomb Science Award Evelyn Michelson
D.A.R. Good Citizenship Award Eleanor Dennechuk
D.A.R. American History Award Sandra Weaver
Reader's Digest Award Evelyn Michelson
Balfour Award Jennie Richards
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REPORT OF SCHOOL PHYSICIAN
Mr. Peter F. Perry
Superintendent of Schools
Westford, Massachusetts
Dear Mr. Perry:
The following report is for the period January 1, 1956 through De- cember 31, 1956.
Students of the following grades were examined as prescribed in the General Laws, Chapter 71:
First year students
Fourth year students
Seventh year students
Eleventh year students
New students in the other grades
Students in competitive athletics
Students referred by teachers
Student health as a whole has been good and without any marked serious illnesses or accidents.
The Health Clinic in the Westford Academy was frequently used to give poliomyelitis immunizations to students. The program under the supervision of the Board of Health.
I wish to extend my sincere thanks to the school committee, school faculty, student body and parents for their cooperation.
Miss Healy has been very helpful and performed many tasks in making the school health program operate efficiently.
Respectfully submitted,
MAURICE HUCKINS, JR., M.D. School Physician
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REPORT OF SCHOOL NURSE
Mr. Peter F. Perry Superintendent of Schools Westford, Massachusetts
Dear Mr. Perry:
Following is the report of the school nurse from January 1 to De- cember 31, 1956:
Nurse-Teacher Conferences 544
Nurse-Pupil Conferences 431
Children recommended for exclusion because of contagious disease, skin infection or pediculosis 5
Tested vision of all children in grades 1 through 12 with Massachusetts Vision Equipment. Number of children referred to physician 74
Tested hearing of all children in grades 1 through 12 with a pure tone audiometer. Number of children referred to physician 46
Assisted school physician with physical examinations in grades 1, 4, 7 and 11 and also students participating in sports.
Mrs. Janet Lorman, Dental Hygienist on the staff of the Nashoba Associated Boards of Health, gave fluorine treatments to the children in grades 2, 5 and 8. Notices were sent to parents of children needing dental care.
A number of Polio Clinics were conducted in the schools during the year. Most of the school children have received two inoculations of this vaccine.
I would like to express my appreciation to you, your teaching staff, and the school physician for the cooperation and assistance I have re- ceived at all times.
Respectfully submitted,
DOROTHY A. HEALY, R.N.
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REPORT OF PENMANSHIP SUPERVISOR
Mr. Peter F. Perry Superintendent of Schools Westford, Massachusetts
Dear Mr. Perry:
Once again I am pleased to report on the operation of the hand- writing program for the past year.
Your teachers have continued to give us the splendid cooperation which has become traditional in your schools and for the many cour- tesies extended to me and my personnel I am most grateful.
Our records show at the conclusion of June 1956 that 96% of the papers scored were Excellent or Good. It is reasonable to conclude, therefore, that 96% of the papers were eminently satisfactory. Only 4% of the papers were rated Fair or Unsatisfactory.
During the past school year we graded and diagnosed approximately 27,000 samples of handwriting for your pupils. A formal test was ad- ministered at four teaching-week intervals and a report was furnished each teacher in writing giving a careful diagnosis of the handwriting of each pupil in the room. We supplied the following instructional and mo- tivational materials to your pupils and teachers: teacher outlines and folders, pupil folders, motivation graphs, individual certificates to pu- pils who qualified, diagnostic charts, handedness tests, envelopes, seals, etc.
Our primary objective is to teach your students to read and write both cursive handwriting and hand lettering in order that they may have these two tools as efficient aids in school, business, and social cor- respondence. At each grade level we attempt to achieve the standard norm in speed and never lose sight of the fact that the concomitants of neatness, accuracy, and attention to detail in doing work are desir- able characteristics that need to be developed along with technical skill.
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