Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-04-29
THE FIRST MEETING
OF the Parents and Teachers Union
FRIDAY Afternoon.

The meeting was opened by an organ
voluntary by Mr.. Jordan.
Reading of Scripture by DR.. Roe.
Mr. Williams then called the roll of
teachers. All responded.
Rev. Mr.. Coil then addressed the
meeting on the Object of the Union.
Parents should take time to visit the
schools. First object OF the Union Is
to encourage teachers. teachers ought
to expect more from parents than
pay. Second object, criticise the
teachers frankly and kindly. Teach
ers are criticised enough, but not the
right way. If you have nothing but a
growl keep still; but II you have a
criticism that is kind and the purpose
of which is to do good, give 1t. Third
Promote public interest in the
schools Fourth-Encourage teachers
to visit parents The teachers will
learn the circumstances connected
with each child, and therefore can act
accordingly. Fifth-Help the develop
ment of true character. Sixth-En-
courage the beautifying of grounds,
school rooms, etc. Seventh-Direct
the reading of the children, and so cul-
tivate the taste $. for good reading.
There must be a concerted action to
check the tendency of the children to
read bad literature. Eighth-Raise
the standard of teaching Ninth
Means to check the cigarette habit and
the use of profane language, The lat
ter is very prevalent. There Is no boy
12 years old who has not used profane
language-at first thoughtlessly, after
wards vlcously. Tenth-Raise the
standard of courtesy in public and pri-
vate.
Song by first grade pupils of Fort
School.
! Union From the Teachers Point Of
View" The cry in former days was,
parents do not visit schools enough.
Have they any more time now than
then? Parents have given the child
rem into the care of teachers, there
fore they have a comm IN standpoint.
A teachers reputation often depends
upon the reports which the scholar
brings home. No effort is made to
verify them.
Union From the Parents Point Of
View" by DR.. Helen E. Curtis. A for
mer teacher said that in her three
years experience no visit was made by
parents with a KINDLY spirit Now we
must aid the teacher to understand our
children, SO that they will not aggra-
vate them. 1t will help educate a SEN
timent for better school facilities If
the parents and teachers go into this
Union whole-heartedly they will find
they have an interest in all school
matters.
Music by the seventh grade pupils
of Putnam School.
General discussion, opened by DR..
Nichols. The Aeaeher must have the.
cooperation ofEthe parent in order to
do the best work.
DIR. Roe. Weall know how to do
things better than those who have to
do them. Modesty Ito attainments
is good virtue for parents. -w4
Mr. McMaster alsostook part In the
general discussion. 5SS ,54,
Round Table topics:
The first topic discussed was a free
public library and how to get it. Supt.
Williams opened the discussion. DR..
Roe, Mr.. Smith, Mr.. Corwin and Mr..
Dick also participated.
Mr.. Williams moved that the chair
appoint a committee of three to be an
nounced at the evening session to take
up the matter of the organization of a
public library.
The constitution and bylaws as fol-
lows were adopted:
CONSTITUTION.
Preamble-Believing that In union
there is strength and that in many
matters pertaining to the moral and
intellectual development OF the youth
OF our city, thoughtful and determin-
ed cooperation of parents and teach
ers is necessary, we deem it wise to es-
tablish an association or union of these
factors most important in the acqui-
sftion of an education and in the
growth of character, The purpose of
thIs association shall be,
l. To encourage the patrons of the
schools to visit them and Inspect the
work done there, and to encourage the
teachers to visit the parents and to
seek cooperation.
. 2. To examine and erfticise fairly
and frankly the work and methods of
teachers.
3. To encourage a closer union and
a broader understanding between par
ents and teachers.
4. To foster high standard OF pub
lie sentiment concerning all matters
pertaining to the symmetrical develop
ment of the chifd-to the growth of
true character.
5, To seek for the youth OF the city
the best facilities to advance their So
cial, moral and intellectual interests
in The way OF sufficient and appropri-
ate reading matter, pleasant and hy-