Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-10-16
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I1TTTNWs, Clct, 9Th, 1873.

III NV S9 StGts 2iI's
To he Patrons II o,iY Pubic Schools
A report of the schools under
our care. is 10 he made each month,
through the public journals of the
city. so that every parent and patron
may become familiar with what is be.
| ing accomplished by teachers and
pupils, and that we may secure more
Thoroughly the cooperation OF all in
tcrested IN our school duties.
We have had pleasant and prom
Using commencement. aud we have
every reason TO feel confident for the
| future OF these schools. The pupils
have manifested a willing and cheer
nl disposition in assisting the teach
crs in any and all requirements made
! for The better government and discip-
| line of the rooms, and rs a result we
see thus early an improvement in the
quiet movements of the pupils about
The room, in The more systematic man
ncr OF entering and leaving the build
ing, and The greater care shown in
Keeping The rooms in tidy and in
wiling condition.
The teachers are anxious. and Justly
so. that the pupils shall be regular
and prompt in their attendance.
The summary of our report for the
month. is as follows:
Number of pupils enrolled -. ISi
Average No. belonging 80. 7Ol.05
Fer cent, of attendance. 9g.66
We are not able 10 report the per
cent. OF lanctuality. from the fact
that such a record has NOT been kept
heretofore. in all the rooms. The
record "f attendance and punctuality
is now being made alike in all the
schools. npon the basis adopted
year since hy the State Teachers As
ISOLATION at Davenport. so we shsll be
able accurately to report hereafter on
both these points. While our record of
attendanceis fair,still ii can be improv-
ed and we hope.at the close of The pres
chi month. to show that ii has been SO
improved.
II will necessarily happen that alb
| scpces will show themselves upon our
registers on account Of illness. but we
cannot see hor there can be any ex
cuse for tardy pupil. If the child is
able TO be in school for the day, he is
certainly able to he in his seat by nine
o'clock in the morning and at half
past one o'clock in the afternoon.
am sure the teachers will not feel
satisfied with a per cent. Of punctuali-
~ less Than hundred for the reason,
already stated, that il is very seldom.
if ever, thai a sufficient excuse can he
offered for one tardv.
The pupils are manifesting more
promrtncss in being in their seats at
the appointed minute, and we ask your
assistance in correcting this tardy spirit
so that our schools may not be cxccll-
1 Wv y" "t''t ~" ~
bv any other in the State
4 monthly report Of the standing
Of each pupil IN his or her studies,
from all the rooms, excepting the pri-
marics. will be sent 10 the parents or
guardians. This report will show the
daily recitation OF the pupil in each
study. also the written monthly exam
inasion, together with lcpcrtmcu, aud
the summary of the same.
Much interest is manifested by the
teachers that the department of {
pupils shall he such upon the play
ground. in the streets. in the audience
room aud elsewhere. that our pupils
shall commend themselves 10 the IA
ynrablc consideration of all. We have
y rorps of teachers. successful in their
experiences here and in other localities
and who arc manifcs,ly earnest and
anxious thai these schools shall lose
notl,in. at their hands. oi the good
name they have enjoyed heretofore.
Their efforts will be to promote and
Increase all that which shall make
them morr worthy, if possible. the
patronage of All intelligent public.
We are pleased with the disposition
evincea. both by pupils and patrons ::
let Ms continue TO give each other our
help. and these schools will become
what we most desire them 10
| be.
| trust that The office hour Of The
Superintendent will be remembered
and appropriated freely by any aud
all who may wish for word of eN
planation concerning school matters
If any father or mother wishes TO
know more fully of the child in school
let such call nj once. The Office OH the
upper floor of the building is easily
accessible. without entering any school
room.
We hope these schools may be so
near TO the many homes represented
, in them that they shall attract and Sc
cure rs frequent visitors. 1t is a con-
, stan, encouragement to teachers aud
pupils TO know that the interest of the
| parents is such as to frequently secure
TO the schools their presence.
Please accept our cordial invitation
TO visit us at any time convenient to
YOU. for we arc constantly "at home.
WILSON PALMER.
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