Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-05

of friendly feeling among the teachers, and fewer instances than usual of lack Of loyalty to and a willingness to CO., operate with superior officers and the superintendent. When a teacher feels that he or she cannot cooperate with g superior officer, it is high time for that teacher to resign from the teach ing force. Unless there is a complete understanding and loyalty, the best re- suits cannot be obtained.
 Grade Work Systematized.
 In some respects notable improve ment has been made during the year. The work of. the seven lower grades has been more carefully systemat+zed and still more careful work plan is in preparation for the next school year. General teachers meetings have been fewer than usual, for it has seemed better to take teaching problems up carefully with the teacher or teachers directly concerned, rather than to talk to two or three teachers in a gather ing of 20 or more.
 Improved Commercial Course.
 In the high school I would especially mention the great improvement in the commercial department under Miss Lewis. The various courses have been greatly strengthened during the year. The various high school depart ments have been kept up to their usual Ll4S5L u anu ILlC NASSA kLAAAC 41eAo5 believe, been better.
 Resignation of Teachers.
 The loss by resignation of Miss Mil dred B. Pierce of the history depart ment and of Miss Gertrude Shepherd of the French and German department is, of course, to be regretted. Miss Pierce is a teacher of ability and en- thusiasm who is improving and she can be depended upon to do highly sat iCfa Miss ShPn- herd is a language teacher of excellent preparation. a teacher who, with a lit tie added experience will be an addi- Jion to any high school teaching force. am very sorry to have them leave, but do not blame them for being at- tracted to a larger field with the ad ditional emOlument.
 Few changes have been made in texts; some changes are needed and notably in arithmetical text. Few changes have been made in method; few were needed. Some changes have been made in disciplinary oversight; they were needed.
 In the elementary grades, Miss Mil dred K. Durfee, who had taught in Grade III at the Israel Putnam school during the year, resigned to teach in the schools of Winchester, Mass. Miss Jennie C. Johnson, who had for two years taught in Grade I at the Israel Putnam school resigned to be mar red Both proved faithful and loyal during their employment in our schools.
 Principal Drigss Leaves.
 AS this report is being prepared, am informed by Supt. ". H Miner of the Apponaug, R. T., schools that Her man F. Driggs, who has very credit ably acted as principal of the Israel Putnam school for the past two years. has accepted an election as principal of the grammar school at Apponaug. This creates a vacancy in the prdnci- palship of the Israel Putnam school MT Driggs has been capable CO., worker in the schools, but he Is not to be blamed for accepting the position that was offered him at the liberal fn- crease in salary.
 I would take occasion to express my appreciation of the excellent spirit of teachers and parents and pupils during the year. For the board, individually and collectively, I would express the hope that our, future dealings may ~be as pleaGz@&.