Jasper County Democrat, Volume 22, Number 60, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 October 1919 — CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL NOTES [ARTICLE]

CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL NOTES

A medical and physical inspection of all school children has been authorized by the board of education. The physicians are heartily .in sympathy with the plan and have

agreed to make' the inspection and will be ably assisted by the Red Cross nurse and the teachers. It is to be hoped that the parents will co-operate as they did in the last inspection held two years ago. At that time the need for regular medical inspection was seen and much good came from that inspection. Primary Building. The general health of the pupils in the primary building is very good. Tonsilitis and colds seem to be the most prevalent diseases. A contrast of conditions this year and those of last year makes us very grateful indeed, that so far there has been no epidemic. „ Pupils of the primary building have submitted to the Print club various stories and compositions for publication in the first issue of the school paper. Mrs. Faye Brouhard and Miss Esther Wiseman, teachers in the Fair Oaks school, visited in our department Jast Friday afternoon. Other visitors during the past week were: Mrs. Sam Perkins, Mrs. Shepler, Mr. Canada, and Mr. and Mrs. Vern Hopkins. ••>*! Thomas Inkly, from Newton county, and Edwin Campbell, from Barkley township, have entered our fourth grade. The fifth grade pupils, chaperoned by Miss Woods and Miss Jordan, had a picnic -in Mackey’s grove Wednesday evening. School will not be in session Thursday and Friday, October 30 and 31, as those two days are set aside either for visiting the other schools or attending the State Teachers’ association at Indianapolis. While on his way home from school Tuesday noon, Leonard Jacks was run over by an automobile. His wrist was broken, in addition to being scratched and bruised. Teachers are most earnestly cautioning pupils about crossing the streets before approaching automobiles and it is hoped not only that parents will also emphasize this point, but that drivers of cars will observe strictly the "Drive Slow” notices posted in the school district.

—o — High School. The high' school football team added another victory last Saturday when it defeated the Watseka team. The team will play Logansport this Saturday and, although it may be a hard game, it expects to win. The team needs a bunch of rooters to give the members a little support not only for this game but for the remaining ones. There is 8 game at Remington November 8, at Kentland November 15, and then the big game Thanksgiving. The team is given two weeks in which to prepare to meet Momence, HL, here that day. The Momence team is a good match for ours. Let everyone make plans to celebrate this day by coming out to see the game. Americanization day was observed in the high school. Louis H. Hamilton gave a very interesting talk on Roosevelt. The high school is going to celebrate Armistice day, November 11, by having a program. Prof. R. H. Schaupp will give a talk on his experiences in France and Germany. The patrons are urged to attend this program. Watch for the first issue of the school paper. The first six weeks’ grades were given out Wednesday. The teachers are given next Thursday and Friday to visit schools or attend the State Teachers’ association. Miss Johnson will visit the schools in Chicago; Mr. Hadley will also visit Chicago schools; Mr. Shepler will visit at South Bend and Mishawaka while the rest of the faculty will go to the association. The junior class and the faculty had a very enjoyable time at a “marshmallow and weiner roast” held Thursday evening.

—o — Grammar Building. The attendance for this building has been very good this week. This has been a very busy week for Miss Sage and the Girls Scouts. Mr. Sauser has been helping alsq, Miss Miles’ room is getting ready for Hallowe’en. You ought to see the “goblins” in her room. Better watch out or they will get you. The seventh grade is having a test in writing today. Frances Myres, Paul Shafer and ' Albert Leavel were chosen as judges. The system of writing being taught is the Palmer method. The Rev. W. F. Barbre, of the Christian chufch, spoke to the pupils on “Americanization day.” This was a part of a regular program prepared for the day.' The children have responded very well for a small contribution to the Roosevelt memorial. We are hoping for a 100 per cent for each room. The report cards were given cut this week. In this building the rank of the three highest were as follows: Sixth Grade First, Jeanette Murphy. Second, Elizabeth Kresler. Third, Margaret Radcliff and Watson Fendig. Seventh Grade First, Helen Ranton. Second, Esther McColly. Third, Ross Cain. Eighth Grade First, Marjory Sprague. Second, Julia Randle. Third, Ellen Kresler. y