American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-02-03

} can be attempted in the way of the study of details but a
pride in growth and development will be fostered.
Miss Mccoy told of a primary class which was organic
ed to accomplish just one object-to keep the sidewalks
free from orange peel. The little mayor selected two po-
lilcemen and among them, the members of that class took
the first steps towards being good citizens-learning to
respect the rights of others-and to care for the looks of
public property.
Prof. Warwas spoke of his efforts to make the manual
training work the most to each boy by permitting each to
select his own projects. This encourages individuality.
Miss Emma lrminger is requiring each student in her
English classes to learn the words they miss in written
composition.
Miss Mayme Brady is doing her utmost to teach her
science classes concentration in studying. She believes a
knowledge of psychology should be a part of the equip
ment of every teacher, so that time would be used to better
advantage from the primary grades throughout the en-
tire school course. "ttr :
Miss Minnie Jones and her pupils are people whose.
deeds proclaim their exeellency. Were you not proud Of
them Friday night?: Have they not learned to prepare
the "staff of life" 50 it ispaaatab*e? HAS not their knowt
edge Of science helped in that respect? Then the way in
which they served without confusion. or one mislhraap, more
thanstwof hundred people-did it not show Organization
and cooperation of ~thecfnest type? All honor to Miss
WINS WIZ th aea n hfs' seys~3ss s Ct ys sHss's MADE &c R sett en- s 81 EissSs
full work Of these. . .~ - -" /"
Miss BessiesCronkhit trains the. Xoutfsaf our Schools
for those home talent plays whichsplease sslsd' entertain
Mrs. Dewitt: Brown had. hef fifth 4, gr#;sagr SIN: :thYah i eor'
lections.of flowers. Only the coaHQp. naae. kind @t1sollr
collected more than sixty. Through the spring of"ao sac
had stores of language materia! FROM this source and Inc
interest of the children in school lrsNers Jagged. i lney'
Studded birds also. She intends to.asopt the same plan
Miss Helena Hughes had her, pupils make raffia bas7.
kets as gifts for their mothers at Christmas.
Miss Bee Beckstead is taking up the study OF mdlah'
life with her primary flocks. Reading, spelling, language
drawing and paper cutting will be based on this material
Miss Viora Gwynn has some water colors OF really arC-
istic merit from the brushes of her wee folks.
Miss Williams has introduced a new system OF pnonics
in which a consonant precedes a vowel instead OF VISA
versa as in former lists OF comDlnatlons. oe llhus IL ~
easier for the pupils to grasp.
Miss GLADYS Jones is making picture study a success in
a rural school. GORGEOUS Holy Night is a favorlte among
her German pupils with whom the song Silent Night is
also a favorite. A hard times social gave tins school a
fund of $S3. Miss Jones purchased a magInlfylng glass
which is an unfailing source OF interest," lhey Nave ca
amined many things with it and are developing a SurprlS-
ing interest in her college texts on sclentlflc supJecIs; :.
Miss Merle Mccullough has her pupils make paheis .
drawings or maps or booklets or language WORK, 40 len-
der more attractive the pare, unSlghCy waho VI 'N iO
:" Mr. I. r Howell has sought to lead his pupils of the
Pauline school to form right moral HABITS. LasV year ne nT
had a travelling library from the state mus bringing
wholesome reading within reach OF all.
Miss Lola Skartvedt serves warm lunches In the Cab
bert school at Crystal. A young German VINO pecame III
terested in her work recently, gave to the school a carpen,
ter bench and a set of the most necessary TOOLS. ohe anu
the bows are building a doll house which the girls Will
furnish. She gives credit at school for work done at nome
and cleanliness is one of the indispensables in her school
Miss Olive Beale of the Crystal school is another 10
adopt the warm lunch at noon.
Misses Verna Rigdon and Marigold Mooney of No: IL,
brayed the storm to come to American Falls for FRIDAY
and Saturday.
Misses Agnes Burns and Lola Skartvedt came in from
the Crystal district.
Mr.. /. B. Howell, wife and two children were here Tor
the trutees' and teachers meetings.
Miss Bertha Zimmerman came from Roy. The snow
was very bad and it took a day and a half to cover the
distance.
Misses Merle Mccullough, Mary Treadway and Gladys
Jones and Ruth Cronkhite spent Saturday at the teachers
meeting.
w. 3. Dawon from Pouline, John Hayden of Crystal,
Gus Neubauer and f. M. Frank from Prosperity, Dinner
Davis and F. F. Spalding from Cedar Greek, f. E. Geesey
from Fairview. Pearl Meisenheimer from earns. Mark