DUKE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY School Report ' ■ City of Gardiner, r Ward), 1006. School Report. Gentlemen of the School Board: I herewith submit the annual report of the condition of the city schools for the year 1905-6. The average work and attendance has been quite satisfac- tory during the year. The course of study adopted last fall called for some attention to geography in the IV grade. The teachers say that the pupils are making considerable progress in this study and that they will be able to gain a fair working knowledge of the small geography while in the V grade, in consequence of this earlier start. The work in drawing has shown good results, especially m the lower grades. To do good work in this study, the hand and eye should be trained while young. Pupils in the higher grades are not willing to practice the simple things required to illustrate the principles. Educators of the pres- ent time are taking more and more interest in the study of nature, of the things that are transpiring about us each day, and have demonstrated that the child who has been trained to observe the natural phenomena of every day life will more readily solve the problems that arise in the routine work of the school room. Mr. Powers, Prin. of the High school, arranged a plan of nature work for the grades below the High school. This plan has been printed and placed in the hands of the teachers. Considerable attention has been given to this subject, at odd moments, during the year. Fifty-five pupils from the IX grade of our schools came up for the final High school examinations at the close of the June term. Thirty-nine were awarded diplomas and given certificates of admission to th TT 'gh school. The examina- P43983 2 tions were perhaps a little harder than last year, the passing mark being - established at 60 per cent. While most of the teachers have remained in the schools during - the year, the Highdand Ave. School has had several changes. Miss Barker resigned at the close of the Spring term and Miss Edith Lander was elected to succeed her. During the fall term Miss Lander received an offer of a :school in New Britain, Conn, and Miss Marian Tasker ac- cepted the place left vacant and is still teaching. Miss Villa Knight, who taught in the same school during the Spring term, also resigned, and Miss Rebecca J. Tarr was elected to fill the vacancy. ' At So. Gardiner Miss Agnes Moulton was appointed to the Intermediate school formerly taught by Miss Small. Mrs. Thurlow resigned from the Lawrence school and the School Board secured the services of Miss Tilla Lawrence. Miss Mattie Foster was employed as assistant teacher at Central St. during the Fall term, but she resigned, and Miss Julia Clason was engaged for a short time to fill the place. Afterwards Miss Annie Brann was elected to the position. During the fall and winter terms Mrs. Morgan, formerly Miss Barker, has rendered much assistance byway of substituting for other teachers. I wish to testify to the thorough and painstaking work of the teachers during the year. If the citv could afford to employ more teachers and furnish accommodations to give each one fewer pupils, in some cases better work might be done. Especially is this the case at Central St., where the room will probably be too small to accommodate the VI and VII grades when the fall term begins in Sept, and one grade must be taken out of the building, a change which cannot fail to be detrimental to the work. Thismhange might be obviated by adding another room to the building, and if this were done this school would have accomodations similar to those of the Highland Ave. building, and the Principal could continue to have a general oversight of the work in the four grades, and the programme could be so arranged that she could be in touch with all the pupils. The advan- tage of such an arrang - ement has been fully demonstrated in Mr. Douglass’ school. I am aware that the Finance 379. yM / Committee dislike to have such a proposition come before them, when their burden seems already more than they could bear, but I am stating a plain fact, and should the school population increase to any amount, the Plummer St. building will be too crowded to admit Grammar grades. To do the children full justice at Plummer St. we need the ad- ditional room and another teacher now. An unexpected collapse of the furnace at the New Mills building caused an outlay of $350; otherwise the repair bill would have been comparatively light. The appropriation for the Spring St. house was expended for stone piers under the rear end of the building, which have served the purpose of keeping the brick work in place. Hard wood floors have been laid in the upper rooms at the New Mills, the Central St. building has been painted inside and the usual minor re- pairs attended to. The Primary Schoolhouse at So. Gardiner should be shingled and painted this summer and considerable repairs should be made at the Lawrence building; and it would be economy to change the steam piping at the New Mills for a larger size as it requires much more fuel to force steam through small pipes than if they were of proper size. An association of teachers called the Cobbosseecontee Teacher’s Club, including the teachers and school officers of Gardiner, Randolph and Farmingdale, was organized last June and has held regular meetings with full attendance on the first Thursday of each month. These meetings have proved of much educational value and interest to the teachers. Especial attention has been directed to bringing the stray lambs into the fold, and the truant officers have labored faithfully and with good results. While the number of chil- dren between 5 and 15 years of age is less than it was three or four years ago, the attendance has been kept up to the standard, showing the result of the effort made. The ap- pended reports of the Principals of the Grammar Schools and Supervisor of Drawing will show what has been accom- plished in these departments; and the financial report will give some information on the expense account. P4398.3 4 CENTRAL STREET GRAMMAR SCHOOL. To the Supt. of Schools: — Complying - with your request, I herewith submit the following - report of Central St. Gram- mar School for the year 1905-6: The school consists at present of: Forty-six pupils in Grade VI. Twenty-eight pupils in Grade VII. Twenty-three pupils in Grade VIII. Twenty-five pupils in Grade IX. There is still a great need, as there was last year, ot another class room and more dressing-rooms, as the lower classes are even larger than they were then. The work in both rooms this year has been supplemented by Miss Foster in the fall term, and by Miss Clason or Miss Brann in the winter term. With the personal help which these teachers have given, some pupils who were behind their grade, have been able to make up work and remain in their classes. Much valuable aid has also been given in correcting - written lessons and in doing other clerical work which takes so much of a Grammar School teacher’s time. But such a teacher needs better accommodations than we have at pres- ent: — viz, a desk in a small dressing'-room that serves for sixty girls. I urge again, therefore, the necessity of an addition to the building, and the continuance of the third teacher in the school. The walls and ceilings of both rooms were tinted and dec- orated last Slimmer and other improvements made to the in- terior, which add much to the attractiveness of the class rooms. Several pieces of statuary were also added to the decorations, and another fine collection of books for the Library has been received from the Sophronia Hopkins Humane Society. Last summer the pupils became interested in the prize offered by the Improvement Society for the best kept school grounds, and although other schools won the prizes, the improved appearance of our grounds, and the interest arroused in the young people, more than repaid for all effort put forth. A new plank walk will soon be needed in 5 the front yard, and when this is laid, I recommend that a walk of some kind be made from Highholborn St. through the back yard to accommodate pupils who come from that direction. Respectfully submitted, CLARA M. BURLEIGH. Feb. 28, 1906. HIGHLAND AVENUE GRAMMAR SCHOOL. To the Supt. of Schools: I hereby submit a report of the Highland Ave. school. Generally speaking the school has been in a very flourish- ing condition. Perhaps the greatest drawback this year has been the continuous changing of teachers. There have been two teach- ers for the sixth grade and three assistants in my room dur- ing the past year. There is nothing that will retard a school quite as much as a new teacher every term. The attendance has been about the same as last year, there being about two-hundred pupils in the building, the average attendance has been very good, what few truants there are have been well looked after by Officer Looke. Our library is a source of much pleasure to both teachers and scholars, we have about six-hundred volumes now, hav- ing added about seventy this year, some being- generously donated by the Humane Society and others bought Vith the money given by the Reporter- Journal for winning the voting- contest. It is our intention to divide the books into grades, confining each grade to the books selected for them and mak- ing the reading of certain books compulsory. In that way we shall be able to some extent to guide the child in selecting its reading matter. We have also added six large, nicely framed pictures, also secured with the money received from the Reporter- Journal, which adds to the beauty and cheer- fulness of a school room. In regard to repairs, there are but few needed; one is 6 some larger seats for the 8th and 9th grades, as some of the larger boys and girls have to sit with their knees in the aisles being unable to get them under the desks. The only other need is the repairing of the boys’ basement which is in a very unsanitary condition. Otherwise the school is well equiped and it only remains for the teachers and scholars to continue their faithful work that the best results may be obtained. H. L. DOUGLASS. MUSIC AND DRAWING. Mr. C. O. Turner, Superintendent of Schools: I take pleasure in submitting the report of my second year’s work as Supervisor of Music and Drawing. The work in these branches has been carried on more ad- vantageously this year owing to a better acquaintance with, pupils and teachers. The pupils have evinced a marked improvement in sight reading and have attained a much better quality of tone pro- duction. Written examinations in Music have been given during the year and these have had a tendency to encourage greater effort on the past of those who are not especially musical. Each pupil is required to learn the theory of music and these examinations help to show the results of the pupil’s efforts. The results obtained in Drawing have been much more gratifying this year. Much improvement has been made in the pupils ability to see and interpret and to appreciate beauty in form and color. I wish to thank the teachers for their generous co-opera- tion and conscientious efforts in carrying on these branches of study and the school officials for the many courtesies shown to me. Respectfully submitted, Feb. 23, 1906. MAY E. GOULD. SO. GARDINER GRAMMAR SCHOOL. To the Supt. of Schools: I have the honor of submitting to you my annual report of the So. Gardiner Grammar School. This year has not differed materially from other years except as each grade, just ending, brings new and varied 7 experiences. The teachers and pupils hav® worked faith- fully and in harmony, and the usual amount of work has been accomplished. At the end of the Spring term, exercises suitable for graduation were held in the school building. The ninth grade, composed of five scholars received their diplomas. Three of these scholars are continuing their work in the High School. At the beginning of the Fall term we registered forty-six pupils. The largest number for several years. Miss Carrie Stone was elected to fill Miss Fogg’s place. I find in her a proficient teacher, an able and congenial as- sistant. The pupils in her departments are making good headway. The average attendance of the scholars is very good. The ninth grade numbers eleven , and as a whole is taking marked interest in their work. I think the pupils show considerable improvement in the special branches, music and drawing. We are following in general, the plan of study as laid out by the new course of study. In nature work, the scholars made a very large collection of common seeds in the fall. This winter we have studied several charts from the Tiffany nature cabinet which have been very much enjoyed and beneficial results are seen. We are exceedingly grateful for the donation of a number of choice books to our school library by the Humane Society. In other ways the library has been added to this year. These books are in constant circulation and I believe are creating a desire for good reading among the pupils. Arbor Day was observed by setting out a tree and other- wise clearing up the grounds. Thanksgiving, Christmas and the special patriots’ birthdays have been observed with appropriate programs. I appreciate the efforts put forth by the School Board to keep the school building in repair and to make it pleasant. Thanking the superintendent and Board for all favors and courtesies. I am, Very respectfully, FLORENCE E. COBB. Feb. 22, 1905. TABULAR STATEMENT. HIGH SCHOOL. Teachers. Term. No. of weeks. N®. Regis- tered. Average Attendance. Yearly Salary. Wm. L. Powers, Prin., Winter 10 •43 140 $1,500 00 Linville W. Robbins, sub Prin., 800 00 Alice M. Richards, 550 00 Alice C. Sands, 450 00 Emma S. Day, 300 00 Same teachers and salaries, Spring 12 141 00 Wm. L. Powers, Fall 14 146 143 0 0 0 0 »n Linville W. Robbins, 800 00 Alice M. Richards, 550 00 Emma S. Day, 500 00 Hazel N. Berry, 400 00 Florence E. Tucker, 324 00 HIGHLAND AVENUE GRAMMAR. Grades. Teachers. VI, VIII, XI Herbert L. Douglass, Prin., Winter Mary L. Barker, Asst., Same teachers and salaries, Spring Herbert L. Douglass, Fall Edith M. Landers, VI Villa Knight, Rebecca J. Tarr, III, V Nellie F. Springer, CJ OJ > 10 12 14 z ^ 64 64 59 o u s- s < < 60 $800 00 324 00 60 57 IV Minnie C. Eldridge CENTRAL ST. C.R VIII, IX Clara M. Burleigh, Prin., VI, VII, Della M. Bemis, 324 03 Winter 10 34 21 315 00 Spring 12 34 29 315 00 Fall H 34 32 306 00 Winter 10 58 50 360 00 Spring 12 55 5 1 360 00 Fall 14 62 56 O O 00 Winter 10 39 36 300 00 Spring 12 37 35 300 00 Fall 14 35 33 315 00 MMAR. Winter 10 49 47 750 00 Spring 12 4 s 46 750 00 Fall 14 51 48 750 00 Winter 10 61 53 450 00 Spring 12 60 56 450 00 Fall 14 70 65 475 0 2S8 00 Mattie W. Foster, Asst., 9 SOUTH GARDINER GRAMMAR. VI, VII, Florence E. Cobb, Prin., Winter 10 40 35 450 00 VIII, IX, Leona M. Fogg, 300 00 Same Teachers, Spring 12 36 34 Florence E. Cobb, Fall 14 46 40 Carrie E. Stone, 306 00 PLUMMER STREET. IV, V, Sarah M. Jewett, Winter 10 49 44 324 00 Spring 12 52 48 Fall 14 50 47 II, III, Kate E. Flitner, Winter 10 51 44 324 00 Spring 12 53 48 Fall 14 53 46 Sub Primary Marietta Parsley, Winter 10 48 39 324 00 I Spring 12 54 48 Fall 14 52 47 SPRING STREET. II, III Vidae E. Gardiner, Winter IO 37 34 324 00 Spring 12 36 34 Fall *4 33 3 i Sub Primary Myrtie E. Barker, Winter 10 31 27 3 i 5 00 I Spring 12 34 32 315 00 Fall 14 32 3 ° 324 00 WINTER STREET. Sub Primary Sarah B. Lord, Winter 10 42 36 324 00 I, II Spring 12 48 39 324 00 Fall 14 49 36 324 00 new : MILLS. III, IV, Sara E. Moore, Winter 10 40 3 i 324 00 V Spring 12 45 42.5 324 00 Fall 14 47 44 Sub Primary Lula M. Larrabee, Winter 10 33 25 300 00 Spring 12 3 6 30-5 300 00 Fall 14 42 34 3 i 5 00 SO. GARDINER. III, IV, Ethel A. Small, Winter 10 36 3 i 300 00 V Spring 12 36 33 300 00 Agnes L. Moulton, Fall 14 36 33 300 00 Sub I, II Jennie L. Merrill, Winter 10 46 35 324 00 Spring 12 53 44 324 00 Fall 14 46 41 324 00 LAWRENCE. Rural Maude J. Thurlow, Winter IO 25 16 324 00 Spring 12 3 ° 27 324 00 Tilla E. Lawrence, Fall 14 28 23 306 00 LIBBY HILL. Rural Ella A. Peacock, Winter IO 10 8 324 00 Spring 12 1 1 9 323 00 Fall 14 9 8 324 00 10 SUPERINTENDENT’S FINANCIAL REPORT. Amount available for use of schools during - the year: Appropriations . Common school funds $7,500 00 Free text books 700 00 General expenses 900 00 Supt. salary 400 00 Fire extinguishers 180 00 Repairs to Spring St 200 00 Tuition 80 00 Books and material sold 49 93 i Farmingdale for books and supplies 81 85 Randolph " “ “ “ 24 76 State School, fund and mill tax 4,016 42 State Railroad and Telephone tax 1,202 61 $15,335 57 Disbursements . Teachers’ salaries $8,594 49 Books 572 19 Janitors 858 50 Conveying and board of pupils 130 00 Cleaning houses 223 38 Supt. Salary 400 00 Repairs 989 48 Heating plant New Mills 357 47 Special repairs Spring St 200 00 Insurance 182 50 Water 335 00 Fuel 1,413 17 Incidental expenses 308 65 Express, postage, trucking, &c 49 16 Fire Extinguishers 190 00 Supplies .... 458 75 Balance unexpended 72 83 $15,335 57 Respectfully submitted, C. O. TURNER, Supt. High School Account Directors of High School in account with City of Gardiner. Receipts. Amount received for tuition: From Town of Farming-dale $328 50 “ Randolph 225 00 Pittston 150 00 “ Chelsea 50 00 West Gardinei 50 00 Columbia Falls 50 00 $853 50 Amount received from State 375 00 $1,228 50 Appropriations for the year 1905-6: For School Fund. $3,700 00 Free Text Books 450 00 Repairs 250 00 General Expenses 600 00 $5,000 00 $6,228 50 Bills Contracted: Teacher’s salary as follows: Wm. L. Powers $1,500 00 L. W. Robbins 800 00 Alice M. Richards 550 00 Emma S. Day 500 00 12 Hazel N. Berry $244 44 Alice L. Sands 136 11 Florence E. Tucker 198 00 $3,928 55 For Free Text Books: 513 62 Repairs $191 82 Care of school building - $238 65 Cleaning - , hauling - ashes, waste paper, etc 122 25 use of water for one year 100 00 supplies for laboratory 59 40 electric current and g - as used .... 65 00 stationery, blank books, chalk, erasers, etc 47 95 A. T. Reynolds, filling out 23 diplomas 8 05 Ray Cobb and Harold Ballard, ringing - bell 15 00 four fire extinguishers 40 00 blanks, etc. for Bookkeeping class 63 14 4 typewriting machines, chairs, supplies, etc 330 45 G. A. Farrington, keeping books 35 00 news paper, mounting paper, No. 50 Filler, Regal covers, press, case, ink, etc 56 41 Simplex Printer, Ind. Nature Cabinet, boxes, stencil paper, tray, cards, etc 38 16 cypress door, repairing desk tops, chairs, locks, etc., use of chairs, coal, tuning piano, brooms, glass, setting same, express, etc. 83 99 $1,303 45 Balance unexpended 291 06 $6,228 50 ■ /- f Date Due School 79.741 G221R ; • ‘ 1906 P45933