{"id":4098,"date":"2026-09-18T13:12:53","date_gmt":"2026-09-18T20:12:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wellesleyps.org\/bates\/?p=4098"},"modified":"2026-09-18T16:13:50","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T20:13:50","slug":"bates-buzz-9-18-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wellesleyps.org\/bates\/2026\/09\/18\/bates-buzz-9-18-26\/","title":{"rendered":"Bates Buzz 9.18.26"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dear Bates Families,<\/div>\n
It was a pleasure to see so many of you at Back to School Night! Thank you for taking the time to join us and learn about the year ahead. If you were unable to attend, please reach out directly to your child\u2019s teacher to catch up on the details shared. We look forward to partnering with you to support your child’s success this year.<\/div>\n
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IVEP Presentation<\/strong><\/div>\n
This week, students in grades 2\u20135 attended an informational assembly about the WPS Instrumental and Vocal Extension Program (IVEP). To learn more about the program or register your child for lessons, please visit the\u00a0IVEP website<\/a><\/u>.<\/div>\n
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Message from the Math Department<\/strong><\/div>\n
To learn more about our approach to teaching math and how you can support your child\u2019s mathematical development at home, please read\u00a0this update<\/a><\/u>\u00a0from the WPS Department Head for Mathematics Jen MacPherson<\/div>\n
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Message from WPS Student Services<\/strong><\/div>\n
SEPAC and Wellesley Public Schools Student Services will hold their annual Basic Rights Presentation,\u00a0Understanding Your Rights: A Guide for Parents in Special Education<\/em>, on\u00a0Monday, September 28th at 5:30 p.m.<\/strong>\u00a0at\u00a0Hardy Elementary School<\/strong>.<\/div>\n
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This informative session is designed to help families better understand the special education process, parent rights and responsibilities, and how families and schools work together to support students. The evening is open to all parents and caregivers, including those with students on IEPs or 504 Plans, as well as families who do not currently receive services but would like to learn more about the supports available within our schools.<\/div>\n
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Upcoming Observance<\/strong><\/div>\n
As a reminder, there will be no school on Monday in observance of Yom Kippur. To our families and community members observing, we wish you a meaningful Yom Kippur and\u00a0Gmar Chatimah Tovah.<\/em> <\/div>\n
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