Bates Buzz News & Reminders

Dear Bates, Teachers have really appreciated the time to meet with families for the fall conferences.  I hope you have found this time valuable as well.  As a reminder, there is no school on Monday in observance of Veterans Day. … Continue reading Bates Buzz 11.8.24

Dear Bates, Yesterday was a fun morning with the Halloween parade and also games for students who chose to play in the gym.  Afterwards at the Principal Coffee, I shared information about our school safety measures and the safety drills… Continue reading Bates Buzz 11.1.24

Dear Bates, This week Bates students enjoyed the STEAM Week visual math activity.  Students worked in partners and small groups, using their creativity and problem solving skills to solve an engaging spatial puzzle.  If you are interested in continuing and… Continue reading Bates Buzz 10.25.24

Dear Bates, We enjoyed a Community Meeting this week.  We sang songs about fall, shared a book, and visited with our mascot, Tux.  Also, the fifth graders taught us one of their favorite energizers called “Double Double This This.”  The… Continue reading Bates Buzz 10.18.24

Dear Bates, Thank you to our PTO for a fabulous Pumpkin Fair last Saturday.  We are so grateful for the opportunity to have fun together as a community while supporting the Bates School and PTO.  Thank you to every volunteer… Continue reading Bates Buzz 10.11.24