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Author: Amy Ritterbusch

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WPS Summer Learning 2025

WPS Summer Learning 2025

Have a great summer! See you back in school on Wednesday, August 27, 2025!

Amy Ritterbusch June 20, 2025June 20, 2025 Announcements Read more

Summer Learning 2024

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Have a great summer! See you back in school on August 28, 2024!

Amy Ritterbusch June 7, 2024December 4, 2024 Bates Buzz News & Reminders Read more

Spring 2022 After School Enrichment Programs

It’s time to register for Spring After School Enrichment Classes! Registration begins this Thursday, March 10 at 10am. Visit the Wellesley Recreation website and search for Activity #222502 to register. Please note that you will need to log in to sign up for classes.… Continue reading Spring 2022 After School Enrichment Programs

Amy Ritterbusch March 8, 2022March 8, 2022 Bates Buzz News & Reminders Read more

Bates Buzz

Dear Bates Families, It was great to see the families who were able to join us for Back to School Night last week. We appreciate the opportunity to share our vision for the school year and establish a strong partnership… Continue reading Bates Buzz

Amy Ritterbusch September 20, 2017 Bates Buzz News & Reminders Read more

Bates Buzz

Dear Bates Families, I am happy to report that the first three days of school were by our assessment a huge success. I saw smiles everywhere, students being helped to learn routines and expectations, and students engaging in team building… Continue reading Bates Buzz

Amy Ritterbusch September 1, 2017September 13, 2017 Bates Buzz News & Reminders Read more
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