Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-09-04
THE CALL TO SCHOOL.

be thrown after having been closed for three months
will their duties therein and pupils will crowd
little time will be consumed in organization and
then the work will settle down to systematic programme
We experiences connected with school days;
thrills the struggles of years
spent study exit into the world Of work and worry
And these in retrospect are accustomed to say
sour school days our best days."
well the youth of the land could realize that
their school days are their days. the bent of the youthful
mind not always toward that which rebounds to its good The
vagaes of the irresponsible boy and girl them far
aed at times frequently lead them into and pitfalls
No matter what the by the wayde may De- placed there oy
those by experience the generations
ut thin undue precautions of and pass them by dse
garded.
AS children of the land take their seats in the buildings
devoted to public or other education it would be interest
ing just what emotions at work upon their mental
Close analysis of these would reveal probably that
beginners animated with the thrills of experience
the have look the life either joy or as
burden and those approaching the days. are
nobaby thinking of higher education of the
workaay world really interested in their mental ad
vancenen in school for real good te and some
there under parental compuson welcome the day of
ing the bell if it the knel of doom.
different attitudes of pupils toward school attendance
influenced in large by the attained in the
accomplishment their The bright active mind delights
the tasks ofhe day. the backward intellect suffers torture
always revealed and always recognized and understood
by There joy conquering the problems of
life; and woe in the realization of defeat
make the young people interested in school work
question occupied much of the time of school experts
the answering But namuch young things matter in
department of animal life ninety per cent noise
ing mostly by that interested fun and play the effort has been
largely directed toward making education real good fun Much OF
rigid room been abolished and
effort made surround with natural atmosphere the oftmes
dsagreeable school situation.
uphold
the hands of the teacher But just how do this must result
from acquaintance with school conditions than
possess Opinions school efficiency frequently
ed too great distance to be accuae and criticisms arising
from second hand knowledge often destructive than
sructive find hard times themselves
bias where their offspring concerned lack of pro-
gress is frequently misconstrued. ~ ~
Therefore advise and strongly urge the formation of
ParntTeacher Association the management this
action be reciprocal Frequently that the teacher
pected the meetings the organization but
parent seldom visits the teacher work. in order learn the
problems which arise for daily solution Many parents such
school organization school matters
intimate knowledge of school conditions They should
Der that before anything be done help school p
insight into school management absolutely necessary
not be adequately informed when all data concerning the
school obtained through the daughter
hand therefore, visit the schools.
City schools new year under new
head The newly appointed principal always undertakes his
under less difficulty He must get acquainted with
surroundings must learn the traditions of his institution
study carefully when to change and when to continue the old
let him that his patrons ready
nithod criticism; ready to learn how critcse and