Katharine Lee Bates Elementary School

Dear Bates, I hope the school year has gotten off to a good start for your family.  The energy and joy in the building (and on the playgrounds) has been amazing.  We are really enjoying our newly blended “HunneBates” school. … Continue reading Bates Buzz 9.10.22

Dear Bates, With the rain this morning, I’d like to remind you of the routine for indoor arrival.  Students may enter through the front door and proceed into the gym (K-grade 2) or cafeteria (gr 3-5).  Adults will be on… Continue reading Indoor Arrival Procedure Today

Dear Bates, Happy last Friday of summer.  It’s turning out to be quite a dark and stormy one!  All of us at Bates are excited to welcome our Bates and Hunnewell students to school next week.  Below is some information… Continue reading Bates Buzz 8.26.22

Dear Bates Families, I hope that you have found time to rest and recharge this summer.  Personally, I’ve found that as my children get older, our family time in the summer is more precious than ever.  This summer we’ve enjoyed… Continue reading Welcome Back to School 8.17.22

Dear Bates Families, I hope that you are having a wonderful summer.  This is just a quick note to “save the date” for the opening of the PowerSchool Parent Portal.  The Portal will open to all families on Wednesday, August… Continue reading Save the Date: Portal Opening Aug. 17