Katharine Lee Bates Elementary School

Dear Bates, Thank you to those who were able to come to our Back to School Night on Thursday.  It was great to see you, and we hope the evening was informative.  If you were unable to attend, please reach… Continue reading Bates Buzz 9.20.24

Dear Bates, It’s been a great first full week of school at Bates.  This week our fifth graders started their weekly jobs: safety patrol, front playground help, raising the flag, and saying the morning announcements.  Our students are already doing… Continue reading Bates Buzz 9.13.24

Dear Bates, I would like to acknowledge the recent tragedy in Winder, GA.  As their community mourns, our thoughts and prayers are with them.  I also want to remind our entire community that the Wellesley Public Schools remain vigilant about… Continue reading Bates Buzz 9.6.24

Dear Bates, It’s been fantastic to see all of our students this week.  Bates is off to a great start. Thank you to our Bates families for your teamwork in supporting a successful start to school.  I’d like to highlight… Continue reading Bates Buzz 08.30.24

Dear Bates Families, Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year at Bates!  I hope you are having an enjoyable summer.  Personally, I’ve enjoyed spending time with family and friends.  This summer we went to the beach and had the opportunity to… Continue reading Welcome Back to School