Thursday 2/6

All-Parent PTO Meeting

Bates Library & Zoom

8:30-9:50 am

Zoom Meeting Link

Meeting ID:

815 5528 3815

Passcode:

2DK8ZB

Agenda

8:30-8:45 am Coffee Social hosted by our Hospitality Committee

8:45 am 

• Welcome
• Introduction to A Better Chance - the Wellesley Chapter of ABC offers educational opportunities to academically talented and promising young women of color. These students attend Wellesley High School and live in a family style home in town that provides tutoring, meals, medical and social/emotional support. A representative will give a brief presentation about the organization and explain the vital role volunteers play in supporting its mission. 
• Social Emotional Health - Kate Stanley and Marisa Cheung will speak about supporting your child’s social emotional health. 
• Q&A 



9:50 am

• Conclusion (hard stop for a 10am student class)

Like to plan ahead? Mark your calendars or check out our subscription calendar for:

Bates Ski & Ride Weekend

Mount Snow - VT, March 8-9

A memory that will last long after your kids leave Bates! With over 75 people already signed up, we’re gearing up for an unforgettable weekend. If you're planning to attend, please Register Here to let us know.

If you're interested in attending and want to see who else will be there (because, naturally, you'd want to know), email the Family Events team. It’s such a special weekend that we've even inspired other schools, like Hunnewell, to bring back their ski weekends from years past.

The venue (Mount Snow Grand Summit Resort) includes free valet parking (or self park), heated outdoor pool with indoor entry, steam room, sauna, spa, arcade, restaurant and bar, gear shop, and options for suites that include multiple bedrooms, kitchens and family rooms.

Friendly reminder: please wait until the close of school to depart for the trip. This helps keep things smooth for the teachers and minimizes disruption for those who can’t join!

Pro tips: 



Use the epic app on phones and apple watches to see where your crew is on the mountain without relying on cell service.

Pack your reusable water bottles and travel mugs to take advantage of the complimentary soda stream and coffee in the lobby. 

Bates Book Fair

March 3 - 7

Kids will shop during their library block or Family Night. Family Night will be Wednesday, March 5 from 5:30-7:30 pm. More information to come on e-wallets, how to help buy more books for Bates, and volunteer opportunities. 

See you Thursday!

Jess Pratt + Nicole Schmidt

Co-Presidents, Bates School PTO 2024-25

batesptomail@gmail.com

KEY DATES

The Creative Arts and Science program at Bates is excited to support the schoolwide presentation of Bash the Trash, this upcoming Wednesday, 2/5!  

Bash the Trash uses musical instruments made from recycled and reused materials to explore concepts of sound, science, and sustainability.

Please see the attached flyer for a description of the program, and remember to ask your kids about this presentation!

UPCOMING FUNDRAISERS

Weekend Highlights:

Saturday

Breakfast 7:00 am Grab-and-Go or 7:30 am Made-to-Order

Ski & Ride

Pool Party & Game Room

Bates Dinner Party (RSVP in advance required)

S'mores at the fire pits

Sunday

11 am check out, with option to hit the slopes again (many families stayed last year because the snow was incredible!)

Après ski with live music at the Station Tap Room

Book your stay at the slope-side Grand Summit Resort Hotel. To give you flexibility in selecting your room size and type we do not reserve a block of rooms at the resort. Epic Pass holders get a 20% discount on accommodations.

If you book a place nearby, you're welcome to join the Saturday party and other meet-ups at the resort. Just let us know you'll be there!

If you have any questions in the meantime, please feel free to email us batesptoevents@gmail.com.

Laura Benson, Megan Keefe + Caitlin Sateia

Feedback from ​Ski + Ride Weekend​:

“We loved the trip. It was great running into families at the mountain and the resort has a great/unique set up for the kids. The group dinner was a definite highlight!”

“Mom's night out and Saturday night party were amazing.”

“I had a great time connecting with friends and meeting new moms. The kids got to connect and have fun at the Saturday night party.”

“Full well-planned weekend that fostered a sense of community for ​Bates families."

Follow the link for information about Anything Goes, the upcoming WHS musical, a Meet the Candidates Night sponsored by the League of Women Voters & Shopper's Corner, the Schofield parent-run consignment shop.

Community News Submissions

Announcements and programs in Wellesley that you would like featured in the "Community News" section should be emailed to Allison DiRenzo (direnzoa@wellesleyps.org). Submission deadline is Thursday at 9 a.m.. Thank you for keeping our community informed!​

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