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ARE CHILDREN
RUSHED THROUGH
SCHOOL TOO SOON
Are our children being rushed too
quickly through school? Angelo
Patrl. noted educator and writer of
stories for children. speaking before
I. Parent-Teachers association. sound-
ed a warning against the education
lystem in vogue at the present time.
which rushes a child into school and
through a curriculum too difficult for
even the brightest of them to master.
"A child needs leisure. Yet. he is
pushed into school and out of it
again and into work. He is cramed
with stuff he hasn't had a chance to
digest. And he leaves without hav-
ing learned it." he said.
That the Norwalk schools are over-
CrCHVfIttl is a well known fact and
while they have not as yet been.
forced to resortlto the two group plan,
which other cities have inaugurated.
unless new schools are built. no other
way is open to them. A teacher is
capable of teaching only so many
pupils and when that number is in-
.
”HEM she will break under the ident of the General Organization:
strain and tired teachers have the Hymn—Assemlbiy. “.. if d 1.
effect that is not desirable. Tired. Irayer, Iicat ng— 1“ re AOD-
teachers can't. teach. kins.
"A child's character." according to
‘ eography. a special feature of
., .. . b . tb e viron- Song. Solo Zilio. . . m g .
2::thT.:rl‘;-h::hror}$(‘;; pique; n'l‘hcrc Song. “'clcomc .vazwt Spring Which is sight drawing from the
arelstill parents who mum-Ia that a Timc- World maps. is proving very interest-
‘child‘ is born ti... and must be pun- SO“?- Nflm‘i’ 1:09- "‘8 hlloth t0 the puntls and their
' ‘ ‘ r t . _.
ishecl. I know when I was at school Salute to ”‘9 I “‘8’ ('10 ers
as a )oungster I was punished by
the it'lltflll‘l‘ brcausc I didn't know my
lesson: I had to kneel on pebbles.
too. ‘lut this doesn't mold the good
character of the child. It has the
opposite effect and brings out the
IlIllIllt‘Hfl of achild by engendcring
haired."
"There are three things a. child
must have. lie needs to grow, and
he must have leisure and encourage-
ment. A child wants to wash his Butterfleld were recent visitors at
face. but how many instances can'sChOOI-
you rrcall when his mother has re- . . .
plied. O. i can‘t be bothered: I have.
n't the time. and proceeds to wash
It for him instead of letting him gain
I .
by thn ovpprinnpn himgpjf. And 50 Today. specimens (If writing from absence: bccause of illness.
it is when achild is iparnin t , ‘ . all gradrs will be displayed on bul- 0 0 0
The first Spoonful may go glnclool’ttits ittin boards and blackboards. ‘ I'm”; “”“nydnnce “"°““39 for ”‘0
left ear" and the Rocond m-pr his Friday’s assembly program is as .ctoo of” I“) month of 1‘22“”"3'
shoulder but eventually it left aloneElOIiOWSi “’nsln‘fis W?" cent. .Room "" “.0"
he will find the right spot to flf‘ll\'(§‘ n“‘"“”°“—‘"Th" “ha"- ”WI“ 1- d ‘0 m‘r(r.“,m‘ "n “or“? of 97:33
thp comm.” 0f the spoon into." Song-"'l'he Little liltman." (iradts like?) ' “h 1" room 1 ““3 second
"He needs leisure too. Yet he is [I and “1‘ ‘ ‘0 per cent.
pughmi into school. out of it again Story—~iithcl Nichols.
and into work. “a i- prmnmm with liecitntlon~—~"Amt-rica For Me."
stuff he hasn't had a chance to digest. G'rade VI'
And hp loaves without having learned Song—"King l‘lcll." Grade IV.
ll." Recitation—"The Little l'lant."
If children .wouldn't learn we Grade I.
tm-d to say that it was their fault and.
if they wouldn't we'd send them off
to work. lint, that used tto be the
attitude. It's changing. \Ve make
studies now of backward children
and find the reason why. "The
surxixal of the fittest." is not the at-
titude that is gradually being adopted.
A child is born with Capital. His
making mud pics is part of his
capital. His books. his teacher is his
investment. If well invested. his
capital growl. If not. he doesn't
grow as he should. lie suffers a
loss.
It is the environment that will
govern. If it's the right sort. his
good rises to the surface and he will
become the beautiful thing nature in-
tended him to ho.
ably at the Norwalk Hospital. after
8001!.
Arrangements have already been
completed to meet Bethel.
town. Wilton Y. M. C. A. and
Rice school of Stamford.
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the
Harry Jones of room 8-31 returned'
to school this week after two weeks‘
absence due to illness.
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Millicent Quick and Theresa. Le
Morte of Room 9-21 have left school.
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Helen Rogers of room 8-36 has re-
turned attcr being confined to her
home by illness.
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The Sodalitas Literarium has been
formed by room 8-31 for the purpose
of forming a more perfect school. es»
tablishing justice. ensuring the peace
of the school. promoting the genefi-al
happiness and providing against com-
mon disturbances. The meetings will
be governed by Cushing Manual Par-
liamentary laws and its chief aim will
be to improve the mind through read-
ings and debates.
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At assembly Principal Standish ad-
dressed the children on school topics
and then introduced Mrs. Rummler.
president of the Portfolio club, "who
invited them to the exhibition which
the club is conducting at the Net‘-
walk club. After which tl‘e follow-
ing program was given: under the di-
rection of “'inlt‘red Hopkins. pres-
l’raye r-——A ssc hi hi y.
Star Spangled Banner.
NORTH (‘l‘lS-TI‘ZR SCHOOL NOTES.
Teachers and pupils were glad to
welcome Miss lianks who has been
absent because of illness.
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The superintendent of schools visit-
ed our class rooms this week.
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Mrs. Rogers. Mrs. Dunbar and Mrs.
Punctuality and attendance
greatly improved this week.
lune
Story—Pupil of Grade Ill.
Relay Ilccitation~“’l‘om." Grade Y.
JEFFERSON SCHOOL NOTES
The teachers and pupils of Jrl‘i'cl‘-
son school are very glad to learn that
Mr. Frank. janitor. is resting comfort-
an operation
there recently.
which was pct-tormtd
“'EST N()I{\\'.\I.K SCHOOL NOTES.
Harry \‘on Imiugvlo. a sixth grade
pupil, is studying the seicncc of the
radio and will have it ready for use
George Crete. him has been ill at
George- .
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their splendid showing in music.
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KNUDSEN SCHOOL NOTES.
On account. of the storm only one
session was held on Monday.
Mr. Carew, S'anltogls confined to
his home by illness.
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Supervisor David A. Green ad~
dressed the teachers at a. meeting in
the school Tuesday. Reports and
other school matters were discussed.
Mrs. Quayle of. Rowayton is substi-
tuting during the absence of Miss
Larrauri. teacher of the second grade.
who is confined to her home by ill-
ness.
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Miss Boughton. teacher of drawing,
was another visitor at Lincoln school
who was much pleased with the work
of the children.
ROW’AYTON SCHOOL NOTES.
G. A. Buchanan. superintendent of
the schools visited school last‘week.
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The pupils of Rowayton
very proud of the merits
them by Miss Hewitt.
writing for superior 'p
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Miss McCarthy. teacher of music.
visited school and remarked about
the excellent showing made by the
children.
school are
awarded
teacher of
enmanship.
. .
In conjunction with their geogra-
phy lesson. 9. map drawing class has
been inaugurated. This project work
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The children are rehearsing after
school hours for the May musical fes-
tival. which is to be held in the High
school auditorium. May 2, 3 and 4.
O O 0
At. the debate last week. the ques-
tion "Should Immigration be Restrict-
ed Further" was discussed and the
affirmative side. taken by the girls.
carried away the honors.
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l-‘RANKLIN JI'NIOR HIGH SCHOOL
NOTES. ,
The pupils and trachers of Frank-
lin school were very glad to welcome
back Principal Burnjes. after a. week's
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Mir.- Mnther. teacher of English is
absent brcausc of illness and her pu-
pils are anticipating a speedy recov-
cry.
O O O
The lunch room is now being paint-
cd but it is hoped that it will be rev
opened within a. few days.
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At a meeting of the senior class
held during the Home room period
on \Vcdncsday morning. the following
committees \vtre selected: pins and
colors. Miss Alice Dunn. advisor. llca-
trice Lownes,
Frank Leva. Alfred
Hopkins. Agnes Press; Dues. Mrs. Mc-
Murray. ndvisor. llilda Burnstein.
Verna Staplts. Edward Taylor. Pau-
line Knatt and the social committee.
Alice Cole. icorge Van Kirk. Anna
Bowker and Loretta Finnegan.
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During the Unme room period on
THE DAILY SENTINEL'
High school play, “The Glorious
Girl.’:‘
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Mrs. Hoffmah. teacher of the sev-
enth grade was absent four days last
week because of illness.
O O I
Miss Helen Craw, eighth grade
teacher. was absent. Thursday, due to
illness. '
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Miss Feely, teachger of the eighth
sfi'ade. was welcomed back to school
yesterday after being confined to her
home by illness.
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The season for the first basketball
team has ended and inter-grade
games will now only be played. A
pennant will be awarded to the inter-
grade champions.
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Room 4 has issued a challenge to
Room 27 for a basketball game. Time
to be fixed by Room 27.
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The following players have been
declared eligible for Room 27. base—
ball team: Captain. Louis Gadoczi:
manager. Stevgen Szabo; pitcher. Louis
Gadoczi: catcher. Joseph Boos; lst
base. Steven Szabo; 2nd base. James
Slsk; 3rd base, Donald Crabbe; short
stop. Gaza Tooh; left field. Floyd An-
gevine; right field. Ray Pcden. cen-
ter field. Ralph Greenwood and Ar-
thur Zahliman and Charles Boenisch,
substitutes.
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For the inter-grade basketball
games the following team has been
selected by Room 27: Captain. Louis
Gadoczi: right guard, \Villis Gehr-
man: left guard, Joseph Recs; cen-
ter. James Sisk; right forward. Ralph
Greenwood: left forward. Louis Ga-
doczi; Edgar Howell, Floyd Angevine
and Ray Pedcn. substitutes.
MARVIN SCHOOL NOTES
Miss Dyer of grade VI is ill at her
home in Danbury. Miss Jesse is sub-
stituting for her.
The teachers of Marvin held 9 St.
Patrick's Day luncheon at noon: on
Friday.
Mrs. Lane visited school on Thurs-
day.
Miss Rider has returned after an
attack of the grip.
Miss Rosenfelt has returned after
an illness.
Marvin
morning:
Lord's Prayer.
Poem—In March. Ruth Shufeit.
Piano solo~lvitlith Dedcll.
Poem—A Query. Clayton Fisher.
l’iano solo—Frances Keogh.
Poem—Two Children. Eleanor \Vll-
son.
Dance—drone Hailcnd.
l’oem-Suppose, Kathryn Grocsch-
ncr.
Salute The FlagvAll Grades.
Song——The Star Spangled Banner.
All Grades.
School Assembly Friday
(.‘HITRCH Sl’IRI-l I!L0“'N DO\\‘N.
SYRACUSE. N. Y.. March 16.—~
Central New York today was in the
grip of a 65 mills an hour gale. It
worked havoc in the rural districts
blowing over farm barns and other
buildings.
In Syracuse. apart of the First
Baptist church spire was blown our.
Store signs and trees about the city
wer also blown down. -
syracuse University. located
hill. was almost inaccessible
of the Windstorm.
on it
became
PRESIDENT HAS
. A W_l_li_ET TIME
MIAMI. Florida. March Ital-Re-
freshed from a. night's rest ashore in
the Cocolobo Cay club at Cocolobo
Cay. an island some 25 miles south of
here. President Harding and his.
ing party today awaited the calming
FRID'AY, MARCH 16,
of choppy seas before venturing into ions to take a. i‘iln
the. oxen Atlantic. for a. taste of bar-
racuda. fishing.
The presidential party arrived at main 1111
the island late yesterday after a With a. ram 3
sound of golf earlier in the day on the means of co 0 it:
Flamingo course, while Mrs. Harding Tnmunication. th
spent her first night ashore in more dent is en-IOYIng more sect
than a. week. with her haste- Mrs. at any time since his Vaca
Edward B. McLean. in a. cottage near w
the Flamingo hotel. When you see 3
Besides being prepared for the bar- ting around reading,
racuda. President Harding was anx-‘not a Spelling book.
8 at {lie :
and the king-fish as soon as
on the water would permit.
Cut off from the
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‘Niuh Lead: the World in Motor Car Value
to
Four Cylinder:
F in: Passenger:
31275
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NASH
New Carriole
14 F r 65 fl S/zz'pmmf.’ ' If you’ll come in at once
we can promise an immediate demonstration of the
popular new Nash Carriole. An early order at the fac-
tory has secured us a few models of this type“ See how
powerfully the newly refined motor responds with a
smoothness and quietness hitherto unknown to “fours.”
View the handsome appearance of the distinctive all-
metal body.
Inspect the many attractive appointments.
Only—do this today before our allotment is gone.
Prices range
FOURS and SIXES
from $915 to $2190, f. o. b. factor
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FSiL BEfiEDICT
73 North Main Street,
out'n Norwaik
W
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. r _ .4... 1;. -;,_ _~ . M’ \¢_ ¢ra$fiirv‘-i“? 5 ‘- - kg" " _
his home for ”n ‘ ’ k l l‘uesday, Mrs. Alexander iummler. ' “ S “““M‘ -
.. . 2 ~ I lit” "H “T“ 5 Will presidtnt of the Portf 'i -
. And you know a child is horn infected glands is still confined to his tlrtsscd ll . i th i 0-“) Chlb Rd 6 l'
wuh goodnrsm plenty of it. li'ivcn't l . ‘ - H H n It first c. J". Rumm- .
. u ' . )(ll, HI.“ classmates are all anxious lpr' in a brief discourse tried to 1m; s
you no (Led firmly a‘child almost as for his return to school. prcw upon the children the value of
soon as . . . . ' u
“mv duality" frigfimflmrtnllk reffr: to ' ‘ ' ‘ ‘ art and the place it plays in life. Con-
}.Ol;q,.n~v fig 8‘.” good mam“ m} {3:591 'Illm'lll-‘mn- the Physical eluding she invited them and their ‘ , ll‘ ’ Ht;
. . h. 'er)’— tea th nstructor madc ht‘r monthly i
' . . arcnts to c x ’
thing. And yet things happen right Natl last week. I: bcin' ‘nxlillunli lb: e\hi7l‘iiit:‘on “hkh ee ‘
mound him that breaks down his —~ ' 30‘ ( C 6‘ "mm a Ch 1.5 to
faith. “n bears his motbcr tell a LINCOLN SCHOOL NO’I‘I’S March -(ith. from .. to 10 p. m.. at
caller on the 'phone that papa is sick
in bed in ordcr to save him a. journey
or unwelcome \isltor and the child's
faith is shattered.
lie wonders why his mothcr should
have said that. And then he begins
to rebuild his view of things. Oh.
wn must haxe the child continue to
hate his first view in order to bring
out the noblcr part of him.
“It's a terrible thing ta break the
faith of a child."
ithc Norwalk Club. Norwalk.
Miss McCarthy. supervisor of music
visitrd t-nch .room in Lincoln school
last week and awarded them stars for
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The pupils of Franklin school dis-
for the
Ruth Set, FonIilew Record After
Winter at 'His Office ”and Fm.
posed of 160 tickets Senior
Presented In One, Volume By The
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HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.
At the weekly assembly Mrs. Alex-
ander J. ltummlcr, president of the
Portfolio club addressed the students
and called their attention to the art
afternoon at the Norwalk club. \t’all
street. Norwalk.
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3 ' ' Separate Vocabularies of Activities in was.
Speml' Meanings Are Given' _ to Words:
The Automobile Aviation, Baseball Photography, Polo, Music
Classical Abbreviations Commerce and Law State Names and Meaning:
Most Common Abbrevia- Football \Virelcss Telegraphy
Foreign Words and Phrases . . ’ d 0
Golf, lacrosse, Lawn Ten- Vir ords of Lille .3“ p90-
sxtc Meanings
nis
Military and Naval Terms Yachting
Additional Facts and Guides Needed Daily
- How Our Language Grew
Facts About the Earth
Value of Foreign Coins
Elements of Words _
Everyone, Own Weather Prophei
Language of Flowers
The Metric System
Page and Double Page Illustrations in Color
YOU can't keep up with the world unless you have this book
in home and office. This paper puts it within your grasp at
nominal 5981:. Many words used daily. brought in by science, mili-
tary and political upheavals. art, religion, industry. never Put into
' previous dictionary. are ALL clearly defined in the
A special meeting of the junior
class is called for.this afternoon.
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Student photographs are now being
taken by the Michelson studio.
tion:
Forms of Address
Americanisms, A t o a I a
Weight:
CENTER JUNIOR HIGH
SCHOOL NOTES
Principal Standish is taking tomor-
row Coach McMurray and his trium-
phant players to New Haven to wit-
ness the game between the Brown
School of Hartford and the City
champions of New Haven.
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Mr. McMurray. Science teacher was
absent from school Monday due to
illness.
Ptmctuation
Practical Syntax. or Up-to-Date Seas
tencc Building
Time and Its Variations
Use of Nouns, Adjectives, Adverbs
and Verbs
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The order for the new baseball uni-
forms has been pia(:(d. They tre to
be gray with green pencil stripe.
while on a. white back ground with
red border in blue the letter of the
school will be inscribed.
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tic and debating
meetings last;
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The science. drama
social clubs resumed
Thursday.
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factory.
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