New Britain herald., 1922-07-03
SYS7EMAD|z|NG ALL LOCAL FAIRGROUNDS
New Supervisor Plans Definite
 Policy.-General Orders Issued

S. M Brewster, supervisor of play grounds. has sent a tentative dail, program to the various playground directors for their approval. asking that the program be returned to hin with suggestions. Following this ht will get the individual directors to gether and devise a definite schedule for the daily routine, which he ex. poets will take care of all phases o1 recreational work on the playgrounds
 ,Jr. Achievement Clubs.
 He has just completed organizing Junior Achievement clubs on the diff. ferent playgrounds, under the direc- ton of Misses May Begley and Ruth Bassett and plans as an invitation story telling hour, at which time he will invite the mothers to he pres ent with their children. Miss Bas- sett will do the story telling.
 In the Junior Achievement clubs the younger girls are being taught to make such things as bibs, nap kins, etc, and boys make small wood en cut out toys Older girls and boys are given more advanced and more useful articles, such as handy wooden things about the house, aprons, hats, etc.
 New Equipment
 New equipment has been installed in all the playgrounds and some of the old equipment has been over hauled and repaired. This equip ment includes volley ball and basket ball apparatus, etc.
 General Orders.
 The following general orders have been sent to the different playground directors:
 To Recreational Officials:
 Every director will keep a record of damage Gncluding windows) done to school buildings or neighborlng property, making a weekly report on same.
 If an accident should happen, a written report of the details should be made including name and address of at least two witnesses.
 At the close of each day list Of the activities of the day should be made out and the hours and the work accomplished
 All weekly reports are due satur- day noon at office of playground su- pervisor in the municipal home serv- ice bureau Headquarters,
 All playground material should be checked in at close of each period and written report of supplies on hand submitted at the end of each week.
 Workers at a center shall decide in conference which hour of each period has the highest attendance. They shall then make count together at this definite hour each period each day. Add the two general counts to- gether for the total for the day, At tendance reports shall be signed by both workers at a center.
 Remember the neighbors have eyes. l Guard against markings on school houses. buildings and fences. Erase such markings.
 Keep close watch on all property, | Inspect periodically each day looking for markings on the walls,
 Keep your playground free from rubbish. large stones etc. Devote a ! few minutes each day to an every body pick up" period.
 Prohibit swearing, loafing and use of tobacco on playground or near it's 
 The utmost precaution should be used at all times 10 eliminate the pos of accidents.
 If balls begin to rip or get torn | they should be returned and others will be issued in it's place.
 Be leader not merely custodian ! Regard yourself as host or hostess of your playground Make everybody | feel at home. Be courteous to adults who pass through the grounds or stop to watch the games.
 Emphasize that the sport of the | game Is in it's playing, winning Is secondary
 Aim 10 have the boys and girls get more than fun" out of the game Strive for the deeper lesson--lessons In truthfulness, courage, unselfshness, fairness, quick decision.
 Do not allow children to perch on apparatus. It should be in actual use or free for use.
 When apparatus Is slippery from -ain keep it locked.
 Children are the best kind of ad- yertisers If reminded Encourage hem to tell others about the play ground. Watch for new faces and give them 8 word of welcome.
 Absence from duty when necessary must he arranped for in ldyanre with your supervisor.
 Careful preparation is the secret Of success. Adhere to your program.
 Teach the children your name. Teacher" sounds very distant. Make m effort to learn the childrens names IS well as their disposition. home conditions, etc. Get the confidence ,f the children. Your free play periods are intended for visiting" with the boys and girls