Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 281, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 21 November 1919 — PUBLIC SCHOOL NOTES. [ARTICLE]

PUBLIC SCHOOL NOTES.

Primary Building. In the first grade the general health and attendance is exceptionally good. In the second grade several cases of tonpilitis have been reported, but otherwise the attendance is good. In one third grade the health is good and attendance fair. In the other third grade two cases of gland trouble are reported. In the fourth grades the health is good and attendance fair. In the fifth grade the health is good, but much of the absence was unexcused. Among our visitors of the past week were: Superintendent Baker of the Remington schools, the Misses Delehanty, Knapp, Gifford, Rush and Pancoast, county teachers, and a number of patrons. The third grade observed Robert Louis Stevenson’s birthday anniversary November 13 by reciting quotations and reading the story of his life. The rooms in this building are showing very appropriate Thanksgiving decorations and posters. Miss Jordan is showing in pictures the story of the Pilgrims from the time they left their homes in England until they landed in America. Miss Woods’ posters show all the good things usually connected with the Thanksgiving’ celebration. Miss Lamson and Miss Jordan are enrolled in the correspondence course of writing offered by the A. N. Palmer company. Russell Rees from Barkley township has entered our-fourth grade. Luella, has re-entered the fifth grade after several weeks’ absence. Esther Arnott has returned to school after a month’s absence on account of sickness. Miss Malchow has received a certificate from the A. N. Palmer company certifying that she has completed their required course and passed the final examination. The campaign is now on for junior Red Cross membership and the Lake division urges 100 per cent enrollment by Thanksgiving. Each child ini the school can do his part toward making this possible by the payment of the annual dues of twenty-five cents. All officers and committees of the recently organized “Primary Building club” are called to meet November 25 at 3:30 p. m. in the fifth grade room.—Mrs. A. R. Kresler, President, —o —