Category Archives: Families

To our Phineas Bates LGBTQIA students, families, staff and community members: We wish you a happy pride season!   At the Bates, we work to build a community that celebrates all facets of our students’ identities and find meaningful ways to weave their experiences and cultures into our learning everyday. Inclusion means everyone, and weContinue reading “Happy Pride!”

TALENT SHOW JUNE 7! Congratulations to all who auditioned…the Foxstars Talent Show will take place in the Bates Cafetorium on Friday, June 7 at 6:30pm (doors open at 6pm). Pizza will be available for $1 per slice.  Families, if you have any questions, please contact Kristen Bonstein at 617.372.1027 or kristenbonstein@gmail.com. We look forward toContinue reading “Weekly Newsletter – June 4”

May 6th, 2019 Dear Bates School Families, Ramadan started this past Sunday. It is my privilege to share with you what we are doing to support the many Muslim students we have at our school who will be fasting during this month. But first, a quick “What is Ramadan?”: A month each year when manyContinue reading “Ramadan at the Bates”

At the Bates we celebrate all families! Culture is whatever is important to you and your family’s identity.  On November 30, students are invited to wear clothing to school that reflects their family’s culture.  That same evening, The Bates School Parent Council welcomes all families to share food, dance, music, art, games, and conversation at BatesContinue reading “Bates Culture Night – November 30th”

Dear Families, We want to hear what you think about your child’s school! BPS offers parents the opportunity to fill out a survey every year. Students and teachers also fill out surveys at school. Please let us know what is good and what needs to be changed or worked on to make your school better.Continue reading “March 26 – Weekly Newsletter”

For the Week of April 30th through May 6th, 2017.  A tremendous thank you to everyone who joined us for Fox Fest on Saturday! We raised nearly $5,000 for the Bates! We would also like to thank the parent volunteers who coordinated the event, the School Parent Council, and Travis Marshall (chair of the committee). Principal SearchContinue reading “Weekly Family Newsletter – April 30, 2017”

Fox Fest is THIS SATURDAY, April 29th at 5pm until 7pm! Come show off your family’s cooking with a favorite potluck dish! K0/K1 & K2:  Salads & Appetizer / Ensalada & Aperitivo 1st – 3rd Grade: Main Dish / Plato Principal 4th & 5th Grade:  Dessert / Postre Raffle Tickets are $1 for Prize Baskets andContinue reading “Fox Fest – Saturday 4/29 – 5-7pm”

For the Week of April 23rd through April 29th, 2017.  FOX FEST – THIS SATURDAY APRIL 29TH, 5:00-7:00pm What is Fox Fest? A school-wide party held every spring to celebrate the Bates community and raise money for school enrichment programs and activities. Fox Fest includes children’s activities, a potluck dinner, dance party, raffle items, aContinue reading “Weekly Family Newsletter – April 23, 2017”