Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-27

Pointing out the purpose ana I'M
portance Of the observance OF Amerl-
can Education Week. Nov. 1922, by
the schools and the significance OF
each day of that week. DIR. Augustus
o. Thomas, Maine Commissioners or
Education, is sending letters to local
Superintendents of schools all over
the State, with suggestions for It's
observance. The letters read as 1oi-
lows: -
sponsored by the American Legion,
the National Education Association
and the Federal Bureau OF Educa-
ton. occurs November 1922.
Elaborate programs are proposed by
these organizations for each day IN
the week, So many publications are
available, both special bulletins and
educational journals, that 1t hardly
seems necessary for the state to pre-
pare anything additional.
The purpose of this observance IS
To stimulate enthusiasm for educa-
ton, to acquaint the people with
the work the schools are doing ana
to enlist the sympathy and coopera-
ton Of the lay public in making the
schools what they ought to be. we
believe that our public schools, our
common schools, ought to be good
enough for all of the children. 1t Is
the only common ground upon which
all the children of all the people
may assemble without prejudice.
Non-political, non-sectarian and
non-commercial, 1t Is the bulwark OF
our political democracy and the
means of warding off the encroach-
ments of class distinctions and class
consciousness. 1t is the great melt
ing pot which takes the child of the
newcomer and gives him an ap-.
probation Of the opportunities OF
our country, its aid. its protection
and it's sympathetic announcement
to all citizens to work out as seems
best a career of usefulness, prosper
fly and happiness.
Monday, November 16, Is CON-
STITUTION DAY. The constitution
is the fundamental law Of our coun-
try. 1t safeguards our lives. liberties
and properties and gives us oppor-
tunity to pursue our happiness IN
our own fashion so long as we do
not infringe upon the rights OF
others. Make this day a day In
which may be taught with fullest
emphasis the necessities OF organ
tied society, of organized govern
ment. Of proper standards of obedi-
ence to the law and Of law enforce
ment.
Tuesday, November II. is PATRI-
OTISM DAY. On this day, the nag
should fly over every school IN
Maine. I would suggest that proper
ceremonies be arranged when the
flag is raised and that proper cere-
monies be used when the flag Is
lowered at the close of the school
day. The use Of the flag should be
emphasized and the flag courtesies
explained. The flag Is the flag OF
all. It protects our commerce on
the sea and our trade on land. 1t
protects our homes and stands for
the spirit of our ancestors who made
the flag possible. 1t leads our
armies In time of war but Is the
greatest peace flag in the world. 1t
Is a flag Of peace, of cooperation.
good will and justice.
"wednesday, November 10. is
SCHOOL AND TEACHER DAY.
This is the day to consider the con-
ditions Of the school. the needs of
buildings, textbooks and equipment,
libraries and general school facilities.
It Is a day when we should take
stock Of our advancement. We
should endeavor to make our work
thorough. I am hoping this year
that we may as teachers emphasize
to the fullest extent the necessity
Of thorough instruction in the ele-
mentary school subjects. Special