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Author: Amy Ritterbusch

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Bates Buzz

Dear Bates Families, I am happy to report that our new school year is off to an amazing start. Our students returned energized, smiling and eager to participate in team building activities and learning classroom routines. Students made their first… Continue reading Bates Buzz

Amy Ritterbusch September 8, 2016 Bates Buzz News & Reminders Read more

Summer Reading

Dear Bates Families, I hope you are enjoying the first weeks of summer. In case you haven’t had the chance to see the summer reading resources sent home with students, below is the interactive library website with many great recommendations… Continue reading Summer Reading

Amy Ritterbusch July 1, 2016 Bates Buzz News & Reminders Read more

Math Resources for Summer

Hello Bates Families, Are you looking for ideas of how to support your child’s math learning over the summer? Here are possibilities: Play games! A powerful way of promoting excitement around math and developing math ideas is through playing games.… Continue reading Math Resources for Summer

Amy Ritterbusch June 20, 2016 Bates Buzz News & Reminders Read more

Bates Buzz

Dear Bates Families, It has been an exciting final full week of school. On Wednesday the staff enjoyed another wonderful luncheon hosted by the PTO. We were treated to a delicious meal at tables set with beautiful flowers and tablecloths.… Continue reading Bates Buzz

Amy Ritterbusch June 17, 2016 Bates Buzz News & Reminders Read more

Bates Buzz

Dear Bates Parents, At this busy time of year I am reminded how lucky we are at Bates to have such a supportive community of families. Our staff and students greatly appreciate all the support and assistance we receive. Thank… Continue reading Bates Buzz

Amy Ritterbusch June 9, 2016 Bates Buzz News & Reminders Read more
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