Katharine Lee Bates Elementary School

Dear HunneBates, I’d like to thank our faculty and staff, students and families for your extraordinary teamwork during a challenging week of weather.   In responding to the very hot temperatures and the Friday afternoon thunderstorm, our community showcased our… Continue reading Bates Buzz 9.9.23

Dear HunneBates, We are expecting another very hot day tomorrow.  In preparation, we are taking several precautionary measures at school.  We will be utilizing fans in all of our classrooms, scheduling frequent water breaks and modifying our schedules to limit… Continue reading Hot Weather Precautions

Dear HunneBates Families, With the start of school just days away, I am full of excitement about the year ahead.  I can’t wait to greet our students on the first day of school, Wednesday, August 30.   I’d like to encourage… Continue reading Start of School Message

Dear Bates and Hunnewell at Bates Families, I hope you have had an enjoyable summer.  I am always grateful for the summer and the time it affords to reconnect with family and friends and also engage in opportunities for professional… Continue reading Back to School Message