September 1, 2024

BATES BLAST

We are squeezing out summer. Hope you’re reading this, sipping something fun, enjoying your LDW. (Remember, no school tomorrow!)

Giving it to you short and sweet so you can get back to memory making.

Key Updates:

Grade Socials: Book those sitters - we have Grade Socials on the books for Grade 2 (9/26) and Grade 5 (9/13).
Yearbook: Send your cute first day pictures to picsforbates@gmail.com and include classroom/grade.
School Spirit Store: Thanks to a teacher request we now have adult merch! Other merch suggestions, please email Susan Hurley.
How about those new basketball hoops?! Up next: fresh lines for the courts!
Please “join PTO” by donating to our Annual Appeal.

Annual Appeal

What is it? Simply put, our school needs funding beyond what is provided by the district. The Annual Appeal provides everything from classroom start-up funds, to exciting author visits, new technology, busing for field trips, and support for teachers. We aim for 100% participation this year, and every contribution counts! To cover approximately 30% of our PTO budget, we suggest a donation of $75 per student. However, any amount you can give is greatly appreciated – percent participation is what counts. We will surely keep you in the loop on our progress.

See you Tuesday,

Jess + Nicole

batesptomail@gmail.com

Donate to the Annual Appeal

KEY DATES

• 9/2 LDW (no school)

• K Half days continue this week

• 9/13 5th Grade Social

• 9/19 Back to School Night

• 9/26 2nd Grade Social

• 10/3 Rosh Hashanah (no school)

• 10/5 Pumpkin Fair

• 10/8 Picture Day

• 10/14 Indigenous Peoples Day (no school)

• 10/18 Movie Night

• 12/5 Jingle Jam

Printer friendly calendar here!

TECH TIP

Set your pickup routine, or make that switch to carline when you need it (get yourself an extra 15 mins of childcare, maybe 30 on a rainy day). Just do it before 2pm (11am on Wednesdays). You can use it to mark an absence or early pick up too.

Add Pick-up-Patrol to your phone’s Home Screen

VOLUNTEER + GET INVOLVED

SPIRIT STORE MERCH TABLE

Spirit Store Volunteer Sign-Up

PHOTOGRAPHER + YEARBOOK COORDINATOR

We still need 1-2 more people to help out with taking pictures throughout the year and designing the yearbook. Work with teachers and staff ensure each grade has representation from events throughout the year. Yearbooks are completed and distributed prior to the end of the school year.

Email BatesPTOmail@gmail.com

ROOM PARENTS

Room Parents coordinate with the teacher and communicate to parents throughout the year. We are still looking for room parents for the below sections. If you’re interested, please reach out to Carrie Williams @Carriehurwitz@gmail.com.

1C - 1

2R - 2

2M - 2

2C - 1

3C -1

3T - 1

4L - 2

4M - 2

5P - 1

5G - 2

EVENTS + FUNDRAISERS

HOST A GRADE SOCIAL

Have kids in K, 1st, 3rd, or 4th grade? Host a relaxed, kid-free hangout and become the coolest parent in the class. Grade socials are easygoing outdoor get-togethers in September and October. Not a PTO event, but we’ll help spread the word once you pick a date and spot!

All grades not listed here still need hosts!

Email BatesPTOevents@gmail.com with questions or to offer up your backyard!

GRADE 5

Hosted by the Laliberte Family

Friday, September 13

6:30 p.m.

GRADE 2

Hosted by the King Family

Thursday, September 26

7 p.m.

COMMUNITY NEWS

Cub Scouting - Pack 185

Cub Scouts is a fantastic way for kids to learn new skills, make friends, and explore the outdoors and community. Pack 185 is seeking boys and girls from Kindergarten to 5th grade to join our outdoor-focused activities.

Pack and outdoor activities (K-5) occur once or twice a month, while Den Meetings (grade-specific) are held separately each month. Adventures may include local hikes, Pinewood Derby, campouts, fishing, canoeing, skiing, tubing, or overnight trips like Battleship Cove or Ecotarium.

Information/Kick-Off Event

Model Rocket Build & Launch

Sunday, September 8th, 4-6pm

at Kelly Field at Bates Elementary School

For more information and a list of upcoming events:

Wellesley Youth Field Hockey

Fall Sundays Clinics 2024 (9/8/24 - 11/3/24) - 6 Weeks still open!

Field Hockey Skills and Scrimmages (for 1st – 2nd Graders)

Join us for an exciting clinic where young players will learn essential field hockey stick skills, basic rules, and enjoy age-appropriate games to keep things fun and engaging!

Sundays from 9-10 AM at Sprague Field #3

This program does not conflict with youth soccer or girls lacrosse.

Check out our website www.wellesleyfieldhockey.com for additional information.

Parents Night Out Sleep-Under Party!

We’re excited to invite your children to a FUN Sleep-Under Party!

Saturday, September 14th, 6-9 pm at St. Paul’s Church Hall (Wellesley)

Boys and girls (PK - 5th grade) can wear their PJs, bring a blanket or sleeping bag, and enjoy a fantastic time with the WHS Varsity Field Hockey Team. The evening includes fun games, a dance party, pizza, snacks and drinks.

Check out our website www.wellesleyfieldhockey.com for additional information.

Wellesley Girls Lacrosse Fall 2024 Registration is still OPEN!

Fall Ball (Grades PK- 2nd)

6 Saturday mornings: 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/19 & 10/26

Skills & Scrimmages – register now since teams are being formed!

PK Grade: 9 – 9:30 am

K Grade: 11 – 11:45 am

1st Grade: 9 – 10 am

2nd Grade: 10 – 11 am

@ Schofield Elementary

These times do not conflict with youth soccer or youth field hockey.

Fall Skills Clinic (Grades 3rd – 8th)

This program is led by Babson College's Women's Lacrosse Head Coach, Michelle Smith. This is a perfect program for players who want to continue to develop their lacrosse skills and want to take them to the next level with fun and engaging college coaches.

6 Sunday mornings: 9/8, 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6 & 10/20

3/4 Grades: 10 am – 11 am

5/6 Grades: 11 am – 12 pm

7/8 Grades: 11 am – 12 pm

@ Hunnewell Grass Fields

These times do not conflict with youth soccer or youth field hockey.

Please check out our website for more information:

http://www.wellesleygirlslacrosse.com/fall-registration

Please follow us on Instagram @wellesleyglax for program updates and events.

Wellesley Youth Hockey Learn to Play

Wellesley Youth Hockey is proud to offer our Learn to Play (LTP) program as part of a multi-year introduction for those who are new to the sport of hockey. We encourage you to register your child born in 2019, 2020 or 2021 (or older kids who may want to skate for the first time) for the upcoming LTP program. We look forward to seeing you on the ice during the 2024-25 season!

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

Click here to register your skater

SEASON SCHEDULE

Start Date: Week of October 14, 2024, through March 2025

Mondays: 5:10-6:10pm Coaches-led practice

Fridays: 5-6pm Driscoll Skills every other week

Saturdays: 8:10-9:10am Coaches/Volunteers/Parent-led practice with direction from WYHA and USA Hockey

At Boston Sports Institute

900 Worcester St.

Wellesley, MA 02482

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