Katharine Lee Bates Elementary School

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

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