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PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES stimulating and effective program of instruction, to our school nurse, supervisors, cafeteria person. w For the past two years, we have had many nel, custodial staff, bus drivers, parentspupils,: tc favorable reports of the success of our parent- ' p p and friends for their continued support and coop. teacher conference program. cc It has been commonly agreed that the home and eration. c( the school have a joint responsibility for a child's Respectfully submitted, development.what happens to him in either place Kenneth C. Coombs affects his total outlook.In order to help him reach Principal the common objectives of optimum development in all areas,the home and the school must cooperate in working out a suitable program of activities and Report of the School Nurse n experiences. The most satisfactory means of stimulating this cooperative planning is through To: Dr. Anthony D'Antuono, Superintendent, S successful individual parent-teacher conferences. the School Committee J Through this medium, we feel certain that we and the Citizens of the Town'of Mashpee: J can reach our long sought after goal of a high level of communication and a hi h level of understand- As School Nurse in the Town of Mashpee,l am g pleased to submit my annual report. c ing. The objectives of our Parent-Teacher Confer- The school year started in September with Dr. p y p 1 ences are to: Hutchins Inge giving physical examinations b c 1. Strengthen cooperation between home and students in Grades One and Five and to new Stu. school, (between parent and teacher). P dents entering our school. � 2. Lead to greater understanding of the develop- All students were given vision and hearing tests went of the child. and notices were sent home where necessary. 3. Provide a means for planning for the future Registration for Kindergarten was in April and growth of the individual child. . May and appointments for screening were given at 4. Give the teachers an opportunity to interpret the interview with parents. Kindergarten screen- C g � our school to the parent. ing was held the first week of September with our I may add, helping to establish a desirable team of specialists. teaching-learning situation is the work of man he y A free pre-school immunization clinic under t � people, parents, pupils, teachers, administrators direction of the Falmouth Nursing Association is and members of the School Committee. Even the provided by the Town of Mash pee for the children, community is involved because the type of educa- tional achievement desired will be carried over p Men-we still continue to use the services at the M 1 tal Health Clinic and Handicapped Children's 1 into private and community livin pp g Clinic in Pocasset.A new referral service for Hear- 1 ing Deficit under the direction of Regional Educa- 1 IN-SERVICE TRAINING tional Assessment and Diagnostic Services at 1 Lakeville, Massachusetts, was used by several c In-service released time each Thursday after- children. noon has been a valuable asset. It has provided The breakfast pro am 1 s program and hot lunch p gr teachers an opportunity to meet together, to plan has been continued, as it is needed in our school, learning activities as teams, to attend workshops In cooperation with the Cape Cod CommunitY in reading, mathematics,social studies etc. and to p the College, a pilot program for student nurses in 1 invite and listen to educational consultants. Associate Degree Program was introduced into our �' g e Working together to improve instruction in the school health program.ra ram. Each student spent on ] classroom makes considerable demands on half day of their Pediatric service in order to see ] teachers time is needed for planning,to develop the health child responsibility- techniques r p y d and school nurses respo ;f ] techniques and materials for group instruction This was carried out fora approximately three `. and independent stud to develop audio-visualpp y ] y� p months.Some were in attendance when the School aids and to ons.are re presentations.prepare P Physician was present. In closing, I wish to express my sincere appreci- They were introduced to State regulations in � ation for your continued guidance and leadership, regards to laws, responsibilities, 766 State regu- ' to our School Committee for their wise decision lati s ons on immunizations and birth records. and concern,to our devoted teachers who provide a For their accreditation they were required to q �. 80