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In the last report, the desire for a better testing of the pupils was expressed. Under Mr. Trafton's supervision, this program was started, and is to be continued by Mr. Snell. We feel that testing gives us better over-all picture of a child's mental capacities and achievements. During the course of the years to come, if good use is made of the knowledge gained through such testing, there will be better child teaching rather than grade or subject teaching.
On behalf of the teachers and pupils of the Charles Street School, let me express our thanks to you, Mr. Snell, and the Board of Education, for the splendid cooperation you have given us. You have always backed our reasonable demands and helped us in all ways to build a better school system. We assure you that you have our support and our understanding of the problems which face you.
Respectfully submitted,
DOROTHEA R. WARD.
February 17, 1947
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REPORT OF SUPERVISOR OF MUSIC
To the Superintendent of Schools:
In a recent meeting of the Executive Board of our New Hampshire Educators Association held at the Rockingham Hotel in Portsmouth, Miss Ruth Sawyer, our president, closed her report with the following quotation from a letter sent by Dr. Edgar Fuller, our State Commissioner of Edu- cation :- "After a person learns to read and write a little, I think nothing is more important for his education than an appreciation and understanding of music."
Splendid radio programs are provided for young people and adults. "The Story of Music" a feature of the NBC University of the Air and "Gateways to Music" are ex- ceptionally fine and since the later comes at 5 to 5:30, a number of our students are listening in. Opera broadcasts on Saturday afternoons are familiarizing thousands who have never before known any of this splendid music.
Some of the money earned by giving operettas by the Charles and Summer Street School pupils, purchased elec- tric phonographs for those schools. Records are in bad condition and should be replaced and others added for our work in music appreciation.
The children in the Charles Street School are making booklets and illustrating with pictures the records they are studying.
The names of nineteen of our glee club members who were eager to sing in the All State Chorus in the spring concert, were sent to the committee, but since the number for the whole state was limited to 235, only five of our students were accepted, two being tenors. "Send us tenors", cried the chorus committee and "Send us fiddlers" said the orchestra committee. William Arms will again play with the All State Orchestra.
It has long been the dream of Mr. Charles Woodbury,
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supervisor in Keene schools, to have a summer music camp, and it looks as though that dream were to be realized since plans are underway to have such a camp at Durham this summer, where interested young people, high school students and eighth graders, may have a fine opportunity for two weeks to study music and to also have a good time. I hope many may be able to go from our schools. We are send- ing names of glee club members and of eighth grade students and they will later receive letters giving the plan in detail.
We are fortunate to have in our midst a splendid violinist, Mr. Carl Stewartson, who was formerly a member of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. He has already begun classes in violin playing as well as giving private lessons. Viola and 'cello pupils will be fortunate to have him as a teacher.
I wish similar classes in wind instruments might be open to our children. A few years ago such classes were started but teachers of these instruments got discouraged because of lack of interest and gave up the work. Perhaps the time is now ripe for such group work that is being offered in many towns.
It is gratifying to me that many of our students are serving their community by singing in their church choirs.
I want our superintendent, our school board, our head- master, our teachers, the parents and my very able and ef- ficient assistant, Mrs. Arms, to know how deeply I appre- ciate their interest and help.
Very sincerely,
MARTHA F. GALE.
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REPORT OF THE SCHOOL NURSE
To the Superintendent of Schools:
I submit a report of the Health Program of the Penacook Schools from February 1st, 1946 to February 1st, 1947.
The epidemic of Polio in the late summer months pre- vented the opening of schools on the regular scheduled date, but September 16th found the girls and boys back at their desks, clean and well clothed and the Parents and Teachers thankful that the dreaded scourge had not affected our town children.
The work among the pre-school group during the sum- mer months prepared many of the beginners for their fall work. Vaccinations were not required until November but all were vaccinated by December and the cards recorded at the City Hall as required by the Board of Health.
The annual examinations were made by the nurse dur- ing the fall months and it was found that a majority had received dental care and many had appointments, which shows educational progress and a real desire on the part of the parents to give the best to their families.
All schools were visited as regularly as the bedside work permitted and the teachers felt free to call the nurse in an emergency.
Sixty-one home calls were made where prolonged absences were thought unnecessary and to see that sick children were receiving proper care and fourteen sick pupils were trans- ported home.
First aid kits were refilled and Cod Liver Oil given to eight families through the Thornton Fund. Clothing was also provided by this fund.
There have been few epidemics, but one chicken pox in April and one of measles in November affected the Charles Street attendance.
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Milk and hot lunches have been served to all needing them and the Thanksgiving dinner provided by our School Board Chairman was enjoyed by children and others attending.
The use of Fluorine for the prevention of teeth decay has been promised in April by Dr. Dwyer, Chairman of the State Dental Program.
I wish to thank the teachers for their co-operation and all who have helped in the School Health Program.
Respectfully submitted,
MARY E. ORMSBEE, R. N., School Nurse.
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PENACOOK HIGH SCHOOL
Class Roll of 1946
Elizabeth A. Bailey
Philip J. Kenney
Marguerite M. Barney
Barbara A. Labonty
Harold W. Bean, Jr.
M. Annette LaClair
Robert J. P. Cassavaugh
Margaret M. Lafford
Paul L. Costa
Sylvia L. Loan
Theresa R. Cournoyer
Arlene E. Morris
Stuart D. Fifield
Norma A. Nerbonne
Walter J. Gardiner
C. Theresa Pappas
Kenneth O. Hardy
Nicholas J. Pappas
Alice M. Hayes
Jean E. Pettes
Lena E. Heath
Rosemary E. Pratt
Harlan W. Hoyt
Walter T. Rayno
Mark Huckins
Jackaleen M. Sleeper
James A. Kelso, Jr.
Estelle M. Supry
Peter A. Vassillion
As of Class of 1936
Patricia Stefanides
As of Class of 1944
Kenneth E. Folsom
Leonard L. Littlefield
PENACOOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Class Roll of 1946
Ethel A. Ashland
Lila S. Jackson
Katherine E. Bellman
Nancy W. Jones
Wendell J. Butt, Jr.
Wilbur M. Oakes
Barbara J. Cochrane
Robert E. Pearson
Robert J. Cochrane
Virginia L. Perkins
Margaret E. Fifield
Marjorie K. Pettes
Wesley G. Frost David G. Runnells
Carole Lee Grant
Alan Steenbergen
Beverly A. White
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ROLL OF PERFECT ATTENDANCE
Pupils not absent or tardy for the school year ending June 30, 1946.
Summer Street School
Grade 5: Aaron Steenbergen.
Grade 6: Donald Randall.
Grade 8: Robert Cochrane.
Grade 8:
Alan Steenbergen.
High School
Grade 9: Lewis Fitts.
Grade 11: Thomas McShane.
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THE "NO SCHOOL" SIGNAL
Two blasts of the Pioneer fire alarm whistle given three times (2-2-2), and the same number of blasts of the siren on the Torrent Hose House, is the signal for closing schools for one session. Its meaning depends on the time of sounding.
When sounded at 7:30 in the morning, ALL SCHOOLS in Penacook will be closed for the forenoon session.
When sounded at 8:00 o'clock, grades one, two, three and four will be closed for the forenoon session.
When sounded at 11:45, ALL SCHOOLS will be closed for the afternoon session.
When sounded at 12:15, grades one, two, three and four will be closed for the afternoon session.
NO SCHOOL will be announced from the Concord Radio Station WKXL around 7:00 o'clock in the morning.
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SCHOOL CALENDAR 1947-1948
Second term of 7 weeks opened Second term closed
Monday, Dec. 30. 1946 Friday, Feb. 14, 1947
Vacation one week
Third term of 16 weeks opened Third term closes
Monday, Feb. 24, 1947 Friday, June 13, 1947
High School Graduation
Thursday, June 12, 1947
Summer vacation
First term of 16 weeks opens First term closes
Wednesday, Sept. 3, 1947 Friday, Dec. 19, 1947
Vacation two weeks
Second term of 7 weeks opens Second term closes
Monday, Jan. 5, 1948 Friday, Feb. 20, 1948
Vacation one week
Third term of 7 weeks opens Third term closes
Monday, Mar. 1, 1948 Friday, Apr. 16, 1948
Vacation one week
Fourth term of 7 weeks opens Fourth term closes
Monday, Apr. 26, 1948 Friday, June 11, 1948
High School Graduation
Thursday, June 10, 1948
Schools will be closed on Columbus Day, Armistice Day, Thanksgiving Day and the day after, Good Friday after- noon, Fast Day and Memorial Day.
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ATTENDANCE TABLE FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1946
SCHOOLS
Length of school
28
16
12
23.903|
2.692
26.595
189.877
34
10
16
1
32
0
Charles St., Gr. 2
36
27
11
16
22.900
1.355
24.255
94.413
9
10
20
3
26
0
Charles St., Gr. 3
36
30
17
13
22.409
2.057
24.466
91.592
10
10
16
2
14
0
Charles St., Gr. 4
36
30
17
13
23.445
1.725
25.170
93.146
4
10
13
0
23
0
Summer St., Gr. 5
36
25
9
16
19.750
1.550
21.300
92.723
6
12
18
0
21
1
Summer St., Gr. 6
36
34
20
14
26.669
1.791
28.460
93.706
9
9
16
0
31
1
Summer St., Gr. 7-8
36
43
15
28
36.229
3.029
39.258
92.284
8
9
21
0
39
2
High School
36
165
80
85 126.982
11.541
138.523
91.668
242
63
15
6
59
2
ENTIRE DISTRICT
.
36
|382 |185 |197 |302.287
25.740
|328.027
|93.153
322 133 |135
12
245
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absent or tardy
Total
Boys
Girls
Average daily
attendance
Average daily
absence
Average daily
membership
Per cent of at-
No. of cases of
No. of visits by
No. of visits by
School Nurse
No. of visits by
School Board
No. of visits by
others
No. of pupils not
Charles St., Gr. 1
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Whole no. different pupils registered
in weeks
tendance
tardiness
Superintendent
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