Charlevoix county herald., 1917-04-27
School Commissioners
Notes

May l.. Stewart. Commissioner

Flags out every where! Teachers
preparing patriotic closing day exer-
cises, flag demonstrations, flag salutes,
and flag songs.
Eighth grade examinations, May 10th
to 18th Room of East Jordan High
School building, Rooms S and T in
Boyne City Central school, in Charlie
voix County Normal Room of Charlie
voix. In all cases inquire OF superin-
tendent for information. All teachers
have programs OF tests. Paper furnish
ed. Bring pen and pencils only. Begin
at regular school time-8:30 Central
Standard time Tests as usual in St.
James.
In three schools flags were mended
by loving hands last week. The wind
may prove harmful to the flag but it
will be cared for even then. New poles
are being erected. Politics to- the winds.
We are back Of Uncle Sammy and the
Union is All.
"a visits made in the past three weeks
and everything is moving nicely.
Teachers have bird lists, flower lists,
bird houses, fancy work clubs, free
hand cutting, drawing, seed tests,
garden plats, flag drills, soldier boys
and what not? Busy, of course, but the
busiest looked the happiest too.
A number of directors and teachers
have replied that they can indeed
give good American answers to the
patriotic test of the school circular.
Many of them have said that they think
it will be entirely possible to arrange
for the floating of the flag during the
summer months.
The teachers have already been re-
hired in many of the school districts.
There are comparatively few changes
this year and most of those who remain
do so with substantial increase in
salary.
The eye tests have been ready for
some time but our editors have evil
dently thought them too statistical and
too much work for general county wide
printing. The commissioner has final
ly decided to have them put up in
pamphlet form and placed in the hands
of teachers and officers.
Hudson No. voted to establish
library this year.
The Robinson School has an atten-
dance record of 50 per cent according
TO the last report. They have an in
terested music class for morning exer-
cises which may have something to do
with the punctuality, too.
A new pencil sharpener in Horton
Bay
Miss Greene of Springwater reports
successful fire drill.
Following is a copy OF letter receiv-
ed from Supt Keeler of lansing such
as is being sent now to every commits
sioner in the state.
"In his letter to the American people
the other day Pres. Wilson makes a
plea for the mobilization Of all our re-
sources but especially those which per-
tain directly to the production of food
supplies. In this matter believe the
rural schools of Michigan can lend
hand very effectively.
"The Course of Study for the teach
ing OF Agriculture in rural schools as
given on page SO OF the manual outlines
for the spring work instruction in the
testing of seeds, such as corn, oats, etc.
am writing you this letter to suggest
that you urge each teacher that she
make this work of as practical nature
as possible. Impress upon her that
thru her efforts she may prevent the
planting OF anything but good seed in
her district. Perhaps no opportunity
will come to her which will enable her
10 render so effective service to her
country as by this effort.
"The extension Department of the
Michigan Agricultural College will
furnish simple directions for testing
seed to any locality upon request"
Yours very truly,
Fred L. Keeler.
Spring tests were given the 18th and
Goth, passed just one day as these notes
90 to press, but five of the reports are
already in the office.
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