Katharine Lee Bates Elementary School

Dear HunneBates, Thank you to those who were able to join us for Back to School Night last night.  We offered a different format this year in an effort to allow students to share with you the people, places and… Continue reading Bates Buzz 9.22.23

Dear HunneBates, Happy Friday!  We enjoyed the sunshine and cooler temperatures at school today.  What a great way to end the first full week of school.   A few highlights of our week include: Kindergarteners started full days of school, which… Continue reading Bates Buzz 9.15.23

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