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Author: Amy Ritterbusch

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Reminder: Back to School Night tomorrow

Reminder: Back to School Night tomorrow

Please join us tomorrow for Back to School Night at Bates from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.  The evening starts at 6:00 p.m. for parents of students in grades 3-5.  At 6:45 please join me in the gym for a short… Continue reading Reminder: Back to School Night tomorrow

Amy Ritterbusch September 17, 2015February 28, 2018 Bates Buzz News & Reminders Read more

Spanish Classes Before School at Bates

Spanish Classes Before School at Bates

Bates Families, I am pleased to announce that GoLingo will be offering Spanish classes before school at Bates again this year.  Classes will be held from 7:40-8:25 a.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays starting September 28 (Mondays) and October 6 (Tuesdays).  Please see the… Continue reading Spanish Classes Before School at Bates

Amy Ritterbusch September 11, 2015February 28, 2018 Bates Buzz News & Reminders Read more

Bates Buzz

Bates Buzz

  Bates Buzz Wellesley Public Schools Learning • Caring • Innovating   Dear Bates Families,The new school year is off to a great start.  Despite the heat and humidity, the students and staff have had very successful first days of… Continue reading Bates Buzz

Amy Ritterbusch September 4, 2015November 2, 2020 Bates Buzz News & Reminders Read more

Bates Picture Day is Friday, September 11

Bates Picture Day is Friday, September 11

Bates Picture Day is next Friday, September 11.  Tomorrow your child will bring home an informational flyer and order form from Coffee Pond Photographers.  Orders are due on or before Friday, September 11.  Each child will receive a class picture… Continue reading Bates Picture Day is Friday, September 11

Amy Ritterbusch September 2, 2015February 28, 2018 Bates Buzz News & Reminders Read more

Bates Buzz

Bates Buzz

  Bates Buzz Wellesley Public Schools Learning • Caring • Innovating   Dear Bates Family,I hope all of you are enjoying the last weeks of summer.  With my last Bates Buzz before the start of school, I’d like to provide… Continue reading Bates Buzz

Amy Ritterbusch August 21, 2015November 2, 2020 Bates Buzz News & Reminders Read more
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