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Dear Bates Families, Thank you to all who volunteered at our Pumpkin Fair last weekend.  The Pumpkin Fair is a wonderful Bates community event and fundraiser for our school.  Many thanks to Pumpkin Fair co-chairs Livia Madden and Betsey Sullivan.… Continue reading Bates Buzz

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Dear Bates Families, Each and every week I visit classrooms, the lunchroom and recess to understand how our students are doing throughout the school day.  I have loved seeing our students happily learning and playing while also building a positive… Continue reading Bates Buzz

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Dear Bates Families, All of us at Bates are really looking forward to welcoming the students back to school on Wednesday, August 29.  As a reminder, on Tuesday, August 28 we will welcome new families to Bates with a new… Continue reading Bates Buzz

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Dear Bates Families, I hope this email finds you very well and enjoying your summer.  Personally, I am enjoying spending my summer visiting family and friends and having extended time to plan for the upcoming school year.  I’ve had the… Continue reading Bates Buzz

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Dear Bates Families, As the year comes to a close, I would like to thank you for allowing us the privilege of teaching your children.  We have had a wonderful year, and we appreciate all that you do to support… Continue reading Bates Buzz

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