Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 8 September 1952 — Page 4

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Your Child and Your School— :

Discusses

Problems

From Standpoint of

Teacher and Mother

By IRENE PATAI

I AM a school teacher.

I am also the mother of three

small children. They go to school, too—but not to my

classes.

So, “sitting on both sides of the fence” I am beginning

to understand something of the delicate relationship between a esother, aer children and their teacher. id At home I have had to | cope with § tears over my children’s bad report cards. At school I have also had to write a few | | bad reports for other mothers’ children. Knowing about the tears has guided my teacher's hand.

- Mrs. Patal

As the teacher I have often’

thought: If only her parents could see that child now. As the parent: If only her teacher could see her now. How splendid it would be if all teachers and parents were blessed with that double vision which sees the boy or girl in all completeness at home and in the classroom, at their worst and at their best. : : Failing in this, we must help each other to know the child, each giving the other the bits of knowledge we have gained of him, » . . NOW AT THE start of the new school year, we must both help banish the pupils’ autumn blues. We must help to rid him of those fears which sometimes cause him to say, “I hate school.” What teacher does not recall the rows of ténse, drawn faces which greet her as she énters the classroom that “first day.” What are they afraid of? The day of the birch rod and dunce cap has vanished. Then suddenly I recall my own three —their restless night, their half-eaten breakfast—and I will remember to smile and try to make these frightened youngsters know I am their friend. We teachers know that if the “first days” get off to a good start, we shall avoid much waste motion. We know that habits well formed during the first days of school are likely to persist. Knowing this, we direct all our efforts in these early September days to creating good relations in the classroom. Educators call it “teacher-pupil rapport.” In the elementary school, time is spent prettying up the classroom which will be “home” for the next term. Pupils are encouraged to draw pictures, to tell and write stories related to the happy time of vacation. In the upper grades, even in the high schools. The first days are getting-acquainted days. . Perhaps you thought from vour child’s story of his activity that we were just wasting time, We weren't, We were trying to make him feel at home, easing him over his fear. We were hoping you were doing the same thing. 2 8 = : HOW CAN THE mother or father help? Easily, By the simple direct method which is the parent's special gift: Show him you love him. Understand his fears. Deal with them respectfully and calmly, Make him see that you will be there to help if he needs help. The younger child may fear change itself, The new world into which he enters may frighten him. A new teacher may worry a child in the second or third _grade. He had come to depend

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NOTE: This is the first of five chapters by a teacher who also is a mother. Irene Patai, the author, has 10 years experience in elementary and ‘high schools inthe South and in New York. She has three children.

upon the one he knew. He had learned what action of his might bring approval or displeasure. Maybe he described her as “that old battle-ax.” But at least he knew where he stood with her, Noy, he must start all over again. Since he has not yet had many experiences of this kind, he is Unsure of his ability to make friends with a new teacher. To help him, you can assure “him that he is. a likeable child and that you have confidence his new teacher will be friendly.

» » ” THE YOUNGER child is very sensitive to the judgments of other children. “Mary said I had ugly straight hair. I hate her,” the 9-year old will storm. She will remember the jeering scorn in Mary's voice and will shrink from the thought of having to sit next to her again, You can help her by showing examples of others with straight hair who are quite pretty. Offering to put her hair up in.curlers may help. I remember my confusion when my 7-year old suddenly began to vomit each morning, although previously she had an enjoyable experience at school.

» » ” WE HAD moved to another neighborhood and she now had to walk almost a mile to the new school. When questioned, she confilded that there were “witches behind the trees.” I decided to accompany her, Singing and telling stories, we went to school together until one day we met another frightened little girl, who was glad to join us, It was not long before the two little friends were content to walk without me, unafraid of witches behind bushes, When your child expresses a fear, try 410 be precise in your answers, If he asks, “Will the schoql bus stop for me?” yom might say: ‘Yes. The bus driver knows the way. He is like the mailman, the milkman or the train conductor. Remembering where to stop is his job. Besides, the first few days I shall wait at the bus stop with you.” The older student also has fears. Mary may have put on weight. John may have a pimple on his chin. To a welladjusted adult a slight imperfection is no calamity. To a young adolescent, it may be. If you think it will help, offer to take John to the doctor to clear up that “awful” rash, A new blouse or dress may work miracles for Mary's obesity. In all this be casual, yet reassuring. It will probably do the trick. If possible, spend the day before the first day of school as a family group, doing something which he enjoys. See that he gets to bed early. Be sure to eat breakfast with him before he goes. If he can't eat, don't worry about it. It may take two weeks before breakfast is a meal he digests, 2 When he leaves, smile, and stop worrying. You've done all you can. We who teach will try to do the rest.

TOMORROW: Teachers Can Be Troubleshooters.

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Our Lovely Lady

NNE McCONNELL, 3, plays tea party with her favorite doll, “Baby,” all dressed up in her mother’s clothes while her mother prepares for the Children’s Museum and Wednesday in the Columbia Club. Anne is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. McConnell, 5303 Boulevard Pl.

Guild style show tomorrow

Luncheon Arranged

Fall activities of the Indianapolis Dental Society will open with a luncheon-bridge at noon tomorrow in Highland Golf and Country Club. A business meeting at 11 a. m. will precede the luncheon. ,

Arrangements are being made by Mesdames John W, Geller, C. 1. Arvin, K. T. Schwomeyer and A. H, Mitchell. Mrs. John R. Donagh is in charge of reservations.

Plarining to attend are Mesdames Sandu Constant, E, V. Schulz, Ralph Elsea, I. E. Reibel, Don Irwin, Damon Goode and Martin Roschelle. Mesdames Paul Oldham, Donagh, Edward Boettcher, Robert Derry, Ralph Phillip, Ray Purdum, Allen Mitchell and Kenneth Newman. Mesdames Edwin Downey, Dale Lentz, J, M. Vorhies, Ronald Ping, M. K. Hine, L. G. Lawton, Carf Schiwomeyer, P. A. Schwartz, Thomas Esmon, E. A. Elliott, J. T. Lindquist, Donal Draper, J. B. Long, Delmar Faun and W. B. Currie.

Olnosi Study Club To Meet Tomorrow

Mr. and Mrs. Eldridge Nichols, Stop 8 Road, will entertain Olnosi Study Club members at dinner tomorrow night. Mrs. Earl Rich and Mrs. W. A. Singleton will assist. The agenda for the coming year will be given by Mrs. Robert Feller,

War Widows to Meet

The monthly meeting of World War I Widows will be at 7:30 p. m. Wednesday in the World War Memorial.

The Younger Set—

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Name Nursing Instructors

Miss RUTH HUSUNG, Mrs. Ernest Hershey, Miss Mary Margaret Schroder and Mrs. E. B, Godley will be new instructors in the Methodist Hospital School of I

Nursing this year.

Miss Husung is clinical instructor in surgical nursing. Mrs. Hershey and Miss Schroder are assistant nursing arts instructors. Mrs. E. B. Godley is part-time clinical instructor in the communicable disease division.

Miss Fredericka Koch, director of the school, has announced five DePauw University professors will again teach the biological "and social sciences for the third year. Prof. Richard Mulvey, Purdue University School of Pharmacy, will again teach pharmacology. DePauw University professors on the faculty will be Dr. Albert Reynolds, Dr. Howard Burkett, Dr. T. G. Yuncker, Dr. K. 8S. Wagoner and Dr. R. A. Mulligan.

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MISS HUSUNG is a graduate of Mansfield (O.) General

* Hospital School of Nursing.

She has done postgraduate work in Cook County Hospital, Chicago, and has a B. 8. degree from Western Reserve University. She has served on the staff of Evanston (Ill) General Hospital as well as the Mansfield Hospital and Lakeside Hospital, Cleveland. Mrs. Hershey attended Indiana University and the IU Training School for Nurses and was graduated from Mt. Auburn Hospital School of Nursing, Cambridge, Mass. She is working on her B. 8. in nursing education at IU, Miss Schroder is a 1952 honor graduate of the Methodist Hospital School. She received the medical staff first prize for general proficiency. Mrs. Godley is a graduate of Western Reserve University School of Nursing and taught there for a time.

These Styles Help if Hair

By BETTY LOCHER Times Fashion Editor EENAGERS with straight hair that is thick don’t seem to have any trouble finding a hairdo they can manage. Neither do girls with slightly wavy hair. It's thin straight hair or thick curly hair that causes all the trouble. If your hair falls into the ‘unmanageable’ category, a trip to an expert hair stylist can help You with the problem. Most teenagers, however, like to do their own hair, so here are a few suggestions, First piece of advice is to keep your hajr short. Whether straight or curly, it will look better, stay in place and be easier to manage. Many hair stylists insist straight hair has a charm all its own and should be admired for its silky smoothness rathér than tortured into frizzy curls. Strive for a smooth lopk, a straight line from the top of the head and a slight curl at the ends. Hair should be shaped once a month to help it grow stronger,

Is Hard-to-Manage Type

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= THE PONY TAIL is one

way. straight hair may be worn, .

Soft bangs frame the forehead. Hair is brushed back from the face so that the ears show, is slipped through a clip in back then falls into a page boy turn, The length is flexible. It can end right below the ear or be shoulder length. The above photographed -hairdo is ideal for straight hair,

FOR STRAIGHT HAIR—A simple hairdo is recommended with just pin curts on the ends. The hair is cut here so that the bangs may be eliminated by brushing the front hair into half curls.

A soft end permanent will help keep it in place, or it can be put up on -pin curls nightly, Curly haired teeners are advised to keep their hair really short. Curly hair must always be set in the direction of the curls, otherwise {it becomes

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Eight Here To Leave For College

IGHT local girls will leave Indianapolis for | the 120th opening term

Sept. 19 in Stephens Col- | lege, Columbia, Mo. Six others will return as" upperclassmen. They are Miss Eleanor Jeanne . Black, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. | Thomas E. Black, 4425 Central | Ave.; Miss Patricia Louise Brock, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Roy C. Brock Sr. 1550 Cruft St., and Miss Norma Lee Corey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Corey, 3970 N. Denny St. - » =" MISS MARY JANE EGGLE-. | STON, daughter of Mr, and Mrs, | G. W. Eggleston, 5146 N. Michi- | gan Rd.; Miss Patricia Kriner, | daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Kriner, 3800 E. Thompson Rd., and Miss JoAnn Loeffler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, B. T. Loeffler, 614 E, 47th St. , Miss Cathleen A. Pugh, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. 8. F. Pugh, 222 S. Downey Ave., and Miss Janet Louise Spring, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Spring, 114 E. 44th St, and Miss Diane Adams, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. T. D. Adams, 6250 N. Sherman Dr.

Tudor Hall Opening Set

Tudor Hall School will open at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday. Miss Hilda Stewart, principal, will speak before a general assembly in the auditorium at | 8:30 p.m. The kindergarten | will meet from 9 to 11 a.m. | Half-day sessions will be observed that day and for the remainder of the week, with dismissal at noon. The full day schedule will begin next Monday. : Miss Judy Howell, Senior president, has called a meeting of the class for Wednesday noon. Thursday, the council of the Student Government Association will meét at noon to plan for a party for new students. Miss Hildegarde Wemmer {is president of the association.

Times photo by Raymond Bright.

Sorority

Will Meet

Alpha Theta Latreian Sorority will hold its first meeting of the year at 1 p. m, tomorrow in the Marion County Child Guidance Clinic, 1949 E. 11th St.

TANGERINE VELVET CAP—A new fall hat by Beatrice Martin is one of the collection to be shown today and tomorrow “LT “be a tour of the

in Block's. There will be infor- clinic and a talk by Miss Grace

mal modeling in the French , Fraser. Room Millinery salon all doy? Mrs. George Perry is hostess

, for the afternoon, assisted by with tea served from 3:30 to

Mrs. John Sturmen. 4:30 p. m. Miss Martin will be New officers include Mrs. Jack there in person.

Srader, president; Mrs. Charles Brandt, vice president; Mrs. Robert Lamm and Mrs. Latharr Layfield, recording and corresponding secretaries; Mrs..Ken- | neth Smock, treasurer; Mrs, | Charles Mosiman, parliamentar- | jan; Mrs. Joseph Bubul, histo- | rian, and Mrs. Clayton Ridge,

Open House

At Central 'Y'

There'll be lots of coming

sponsor. and going tomorrow in the Central Branch, YMCA, between 4:30 and 8:30 p. m. Gordon-Burress

Open house will be held to exhibit articles made in previous workshops and there will be a tour of the newly decorated building, Staff and

volunteer ‘workers will hold their meeting at that time also. Hostesses will be members of

Wedding Held

Mrs. Michael Gordon was Miss Eleanor Burress before her | marriage Aug. 30 in the Broadway Baptist Church. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs, William A. Burress, Madison. The bridegroom is the son |

the Metropolitan board of di- of the late Mr. and Mrs. | rectors and of the Central Nicholas Gordon of East ChiBranch committee on adminis- + cago. t tration. Vows were read by the Rev. | Mrs, Albert Stump, board D. F. Rend at a double-ring |

president, and Mrs. Gonard A.

ceremony. Attending the couple Felland, chairman, committee

were Mrs, Jean Doran, matron | on administration, will preside of honor; Janet Nay, flowergirl; | at the refreshment table. Mrs. Nicholas Gordan, best man, and | Earl Stumph is‘ chairman of Philip Bly and John Brannon, | this public event. Te ushers.

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frizzy. and unattractive. Thick | hair must be thinned often and | cut with a razor rather than

scissors. If you have curly hair, don’t strive for waves. Try to get a “headline,” or a smooth look to the whole head. You will

have to keep after it with a |

‘brush to keep it smooth.

Demonstrations on Saturday, Sept. 13, From 10:00 to 5:00 in our . Fabric Dept., Fourth Floor

See how this Tailored Basic Dress Pattern and Muslin Model can also be used with any other fashion ttern to assure perfect fit. Else' herself will be to help you. Nl

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