Bates Elementary School

Grade 5 Parent Workshop

Parent and Student Panel to share insights and answer questions about Grade 6.

Friday, May 10 at 9:00-10:30 a.m

Middle School Cafeteria

Summer R.E.C. (Recreation Enrichment Classes)

Summertime Fun for Wellesley Students Grades K – 5
Week 1: July 8 – 11 • Week 2: July 15 – 18 Week 3: July 22 – 25 • Week 4: July 29 – August 1
All classes are held at Sprague Elementary School

We are thrilled to be able to offer some new and exciting educational and enrichment classes this summer such as Med School, Coding, Graphic Novel Creations, Rocket Science and STEM Exploration just to name a few. Many classes offer AM & PM sessions. Program Information and Online Registration is available at wellesleyrec.org

Bates Buzz News & Reminders:

MCAS Testing Information Mar 5, 2019- Dear Parents of Students in Grades 3, 4 and 5:In April and May students in grades 3, 4 and 5 will take the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System, or MCAS tests. All students will take the tests using an online format… ... Continue reading...

Bates Buzz Feb 28, 2019- Dear Bates Families,I hope the delayed opening today allowed for safe travels to school and work for everyone. With the sun and warmer temperatures there were many smiles as students enjoyed the snow with outdoor recess! In this email I… ... Continue reading...

Upcoming Dates:

Gr 4: Geology Field Trip
Wednesday, April 24
K Orientation
Wednesday, April 24 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Library

Gr 4: Geology Field Trip RAIN DATE
Thursday, April 25

WPS: Early Release All Schools
Wednesday, May 1
WPS: Central Council Mtg
Wednesday, May 1 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am Katharine Lee Bates Elementary School, 116 Elmwood Rd, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481, USA

Gr 3 Freedom Trail
Thursday, May 2

WPS: School Committee Office Hours in the Great Hall
Thursday, May 9 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Wellesley Town Hall, 525 Washington St, Wellesley, MA 02482, USA

Gr 5 Parent Workshop @ WMS
Friday, May 10 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am Wellesley Middle School, 50 Kingsbury St, Wellesley, MA 02481, USA

Gr. 5 Turtle Release Trip
Tuesday, May 14

Spring Concert (8:30 am)
Wednesday, May 15 Gym

View more upcoming dates in our monthly view calendar…

School Information:

Principal: Toni Jolley
Secretary: Maureen Herzig

Nurses: Chris Spolidoro & Maxine Creanza

116 Elmwood Road, Wellesley MA 02481 • Map & Directions

Office Tel: 781-446-6260
Voice Mail: 781-446-6315
Fax: 781-263-1520
Absentee Line: 781-446-6315 ;8 (Option 8)

School Office Email: wps-bates-office@wellesleyps.org

School Hours:

Monday, Tuesday: 8:30 am – 3:05 pm
Wednesday: 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
Thursday, Friday: 8:30 am – 3:05 pm

Office Hours:

8:00 am – 3:30 pm

Katharine Lee Bates Elementary School