Katharine Lee Bates Elementary School

Dear Bates, As this is my first email of the summer, I’d like to extend a warm welcome to the new families in our Bates community.  I hope the summer is off to a good start for all. Here at… Continue reading Bates Summer Update

Dear Bates, Final report cards are now available in the PowerSchool portal.  In addition, end of year DIBELS/mCLASS reports (our early literacy screening reports) are also available in the PowerSchool portal for all K-3 students.  Finally, a note about summer… Continue reading Bates Buzz 6.14.24

Dear Bates, Here we are in the final week of school! Tomorrow’s Fond Farewell ceremony for our fifth graders and our Clap Out at noon on Thursday are two of our favorite end of year traditions.  All families are welcome… Continue reading Bates Buzz 6.11.24

Dear Bates, We had a wonderful Field Day yesterday!  Thank you to Nicole Fyvie, the Bates staff and the many, many volunteers who made this day a success!  Much work goes into the planning, set up and clean up, and… Continue reading Bates Buzz 6.1.24