The Washington herald., 1912-01-07

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teachers OF the Toner-Grant Association
an unusually fine talk last Thursday
afternoon Mrs. Mussey and Mr.. B. w.
Murch made helpful suggestions regard
ing regularity in school attendance. and
Mrs Edith Kingman Kern, president OF
the association and vice president OF the
League Of American Penwomen, empha-
sized the Importance OF cooperation On
the part OF both teachers and parents.
Mrs. Kern is a member Of the bar OF the
District OF Columbia and an active worker
in many of our best-lnown women's
clubs.
The superintendent called q meeting Of
hign school principals. heads OF depart
ments. and principals Of buildings Friday
afternoon at Mckinley Manual Training
School for a thorough review OF the
teachers retirement bill. The latest bill,
introduced in Congress by Mr.. johnson.
/ differs but little from the bill in its origi-
nal form.
Miss simons. head of the English de-
Partment at Central. and Miss Orr, her
assistant, are preparing a book for pub
lication. II win be known as ''atudies
in the Dramatization Of High School
Classics" and its purpose is 10 intensity
appreciation Of particular gems Of litera-
ture Divided into two parts, the first
part Is addressed to teachers and deals
with psychology, pedagogy. and methods,
the second part is devoted entirely TO
the drama. Scott. Foresman & Co. OF
Chicago, are the publishers, and the
book will be ready for the public early
in the spring.
There will be a union meeting OF the
Webster, Central, and Thomson Parents
and Teachers Association at Thomson
assembly hall on the evening Of jan
uary Is Capt oyster will preside and
DR.. Davidson, Mr.. Stewart, and Mrs
Victor Berger will be the speakers Miss
Marjorie Follin and Paul Schwarz are to
furnish the musical programme.
DR.. Wallace wallin. one OF the best
known psychologists Of the country. has
been the guest Of Mr.. W. B. Patterson
during the week past. Dr. wallin, now
connected with Johns Hopkins Univer-
sity, Is a lecturer and magazine writer
Of note his article on the "Binet test
having attracted widespread interest
Forty graduates of the two-year course
at Business High and seventeen OF the
four-year course viii receive diplomas
from Mrs Mussey, vice president of the
board OF education. on wednesday even
ing. January 81, at O'Clock. in the as
sembly hall Of the school. Capt. Oyster
will preside and Dr. Philander C. Ciaxton
is to deliver the address to the graduates
Biueurints Of the new J. ormond VIII
son Normal School cover one side OF
Miss GodIng's once in the Franklin
building. The actual construction has
reached a point where the building is
above ground, and II will be completed
and ready for occupancy next September.
1t has a long frontage on Harvard street
the depth Of the building occupying the
Eleventh street side. Every up-to-date
arrangement for normal school teaching
and training has been included in the
specifications.
Miss Elizabeth V. Brown, director OF
primary instruction, has called teachers
meetings on the four Mondays Of Janu-
ary to facilitate the transfer Of pupils
from A to B grades, which takes place
February ].
The ancient Greek philosopher would
be enyious OF the Open-air stuoy hall
lately equipped for out-of-door study at
western High The spacious new portico
on the front OF the building adjoins the
library. and the second tier, surrounded
by lofty Ionic columns, has been pro-
yided with tables and seats for pupils
who have a desire for the open. Clad
in warm wraps, many students may be
found working here, even In severe
weather.
Miss Sipe's cory home at Chevy Chase
was filed with fun and frolic last Sat-
urday evening when the normal girls held
one OF their class parties. Original favors
OF curious workmanship found just the
right girl and a merry evening closed
with dancing and refreshments.
Central High graduating class has ar
ranged for a dance at Mrs. Dyer's January
Is. Chaperons are to be Mrs. Hoegels-
berger, Mile. Liebschutz. and Miss Evans.
The formal graduating exercises take
place February and both Mrs. Hoegels-
berger and the president OF the class are
making il plain that the orders Of the
board regarding simple dressing must
be carried out. Candidates for the Nor
NAL School from this class are required
to pass a physical examination.
Examinations held at the Franklin in
December for teachers positions In high
schools resulted in the highest average
being made by Mr.. N NJ. McKernan.
Mr. McKernan is a Tech graduate Of
1905, holds the degree LII. B. from George
Washington University, and has been
appointed by the board OF education TO
the position of instructor Of mechanical
drawing made vacant by the recent res
ignation OF Mr.. B. w. Morse.
Circulars OF information for pupils In |
the eighth grades about to enter high
schools on February l have been freely
distributed in both white and colored
schools. Parents are requested to CO.
operate with teachers in the careful Sc |
lection OF courses OF study to be pur-
sued and the particular high school at |
tended. The merits OF each school are
set forth. and pupils are even given the |
opportunity Of personally visiting high |
schools TO aid in their decision.
Notification has been sent by the Com I
mIssioners to the board Of education Of |
the condemnation OF the lot adjoining
Brookland School. The price OF the lot |
was $500. and e will now. be equipped |
as a ehlldren's playground.
Boy Scouts OF Emery School had a
jolly "Trip 10 Fort Myer last week 10 see
the special cavalry drill given for their
instruction. The scout Commander called
the boys together last Friday evening. /
when DR.. Falkmar outlined the course /
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