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Dear Bates School Families     10/25/19 What does INCLUSION mean at the Bates?: Family Learning Session Come learn and chat about -Research on inclusive education, -Fostering  an academic and socially inclusive environment at home and at school, -How inclusion supports ALL students. All participants will receive a children’s book to support fostering inclusion mindsetsContinue reading “Week 8 Parent Newsletter”

Dear Bates School Families     10/18/19 What does INCLUSION mean at the Bates?: Family Learning Session Come learn and chat about -Research on inclusive education, -Fostering  an academic and socially inclusive environment at home and at school, -How inclusion supports ALL students. All participants will receive a children’s book to support fostering inclusion mindsetsContinue reading “Parent Newsletter Weeks 6-7”

Dear Bates School Families     10/04/19 So much learning is happening at the Bates! In K0/K1, students are beginning to  use language from our social-emotional curriculum, Social Thinking and Zones of Regulation. Students are often heard discussing the zones of their emotions and that of characters. During my time in one classroom a K1Continue reading “Parent Newsletter Week 5”

Dear Bates School Families     9/23/19 We’ve had two amazing events at school: our Open House/Potluck and our Ice Cream Social. Additionally our school family council has hosted two playground meet ups wit the last one happening this weekend (see below for more info)! These events aren’t just about having fun. Building community andContinue reading “Parent Newsletter Week 4”

9/16/19 Dear Bates School Families I want to thank all our amazing families for making this such an amazing start to the school year! Thank you for being as excited as we are about all the learning and fun that students will surely have this year. Over the summer, our team worked diligently  to prepareContinue reading “Parent Newsletter Week 3”

Dear Bates School Families Class is in session! As I’ve walked through the school over the last four days I’ve watched students learning about new technologies, others sharing their goals with one another, and have seen countless smiles on both students’ and adults’ faces.  Our new kindergarten learners walked around their new school building whileContinue reading “Parent Newsletter Week 2”

9/5/19 Dear Bates School Families It has been a strong come back for our scholars today! From learning about their summer vacations to welcoming new members to our community, our students have shown respect, enthusiasm and kindness on their first day back. In classrooms, students have spent time learning the routines and systems that willContinue reading “Parent Newsletter Week 1”

Dear Bates School  Community,                     August 2019 It is with much joy that I send this letter to welcome you to the 2019-2020 school year. I have had the pleasure of working with Boston Public Schools for the last nine years. Last year I re-experienced firsthandContinue reading “Welcome to School Year 2019-2020”