Dear Families,                                                                                                  October 30th, 2017

Crazy Hat Day!

Tomorrow is crazy hat day. Students are welcome to come in with an original crazy hat that they’ve created. Prizes will be given to every classroom for best hat!

A message from SPC:

We are looking for Bates families who can help with set-up, sales, and clean-up on November 7th. (link can be found on the school website homepage under “Election Day Bake Sale”) Baked goods are also in high demand. If you can bake (or purchase) something for us to sell at the bake sale, please make sure baked goods are…

• Individually wrapped (for easy resale).
• Labeled (only one label necessary) with the type of baked good and whether it contains nuts.
• Dropped off after school on November 6th at the Bake Sale collection table on playground.

Pajama Day and Movie Night

We will have Pajama Day during the school day on Friday, November 17th, and Family Movie Night at 5:30pm (doors open at 5:30 movie starts at 6:00pm). See flyer that was sent home.

Lost and Found

Our lost and found is filling up on the first floor by the cafeteria. If you find that your child is missing a sweater, scarf, hat, or other articles of outerwear, please have them check the lost and found. As done in past years, we will donate clothing from the lost and found at the end of the school year.

SSC/SPC

The next SSC/SPC meeting will be on 11/14 5:30-7:00pm. As always, food and childcare are provided.

Morning Pledges

Students will be invited to recite the morning pledge starting in November. Each class will be assigned 2-3 weeks. Feel free to talk to your child about the school pledge and what each of our core values means.

Book Fair

The Bates School will hold a book fair from December 5-7th. More information will be sent in the coming weeks!

Student Council Leaders

Student Council Campaign will be starting soon for students in grades 3-5. Ask your 3-5th-grade child about what it means to be a student leader and what it means to demonstrate evidence of living the Bates Habits. Interested students are to apply and work with their teachers to write their speech and campaign plans!

Sincerely,

Rodolfo Morales, Principal

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Estimadas familias,                                                                              día 30 de octubre del 2017

 

Día del sombrero loco!

Mañana es día del sombrero loco. Los estudiantes son bienvenidos a venir con un sombrero loco original que ellos han creado. ¡Premios se entregarán a cada salón por el mejor sombrero!

Un mensaje del SPC:

Buscamos familias Bates que pueden ayudar con organizar las ventas, y la limpieza, el 7 de noviembre. (enlace puede se encuentra en la página web de la escuela bajo “Election Day Bake Sale”). Los productos horneados también están en gran demanda. Si se puede hornear (o comprar) algo para nosotros poder vender en la venta de pasteles, por favor asegure que los productos horneados estén…

• Envueltos individualmente (para facilitar la reventa).
• Etiquetada (sólo una etiqueta es necesario) con el tipo de producto horneado y si contiene frutos secos.
• Dejados después de la escuela el 6 de noviembre en la mesa de recogida de venta de pasteles en el patio.

Día de pijama  y la noche de película

Tendremos “día de pijama” durante el día escolar el viernes 17 de noviembre y la “noche de película familiar” a las 5:30 pm (puertas se abren a las 5:30 y la película comienza a las 6:00 pm). Vea el folleto que se mando con sus hij@s.

Objetos perdidos

Nuestro área de objetos perdidos ya se está llenando en el primer piso de la cafetería. Si descubre que su hijo/a ha perdido un suéter, bufanda, sombrero, o cualquier otro artículo de ropa de abrigo, por favor revisen el área de objetos perdidos. Como se ha hecho en los últimos años, donaremos la ropa no recogido al final del año escolar.

SSC / SPC

La próxima reunión del SSC / SPC será el día  14 de noviembre de  5: 30-7: 00 pm. Como siempre, se proporciona alimentos y cuidado de los niños.

Anuncios escolares en la mañana

Los estudiantes serán invitados a recitar la promesa de lealtad y la anuncios escolares en la  mañana a partir de noviembre. Cada clase se le asignará 2-3 semanas. No dude en hablar con su hijo/a acerca de la promesa de la escuela y lo que cada uno de nuestros principales valores medios.

Feria de libro

La Escuela Bates llevará a cabo una feria del libro a partir de diciembre 5-7. Más información será enviada en las próximas semanas!

Líderes del Consejo de Estudiantil

El Consejo Escolar Estudiantil va a empezar pronto para los estudiantes en los grados 3-5. Pídale a su hijo de 3cer-5to grado acerca de lo que significa ser un líder estudiantil y lo que significa demostrar los hábitos de la escuela Bates. Los estudiantes interesados deben solicitar a la posición y trabajar con sus maestros para escribir su discurso a la comunidad y planificar su campaña

Sinceramente,

Rodolfo Morales, Directora

Dear Families,                                                                                                     October 23rd, 2017

MCAS

The State education department is generating “Parent Reports” with individual student results that BPS will distribute in the coming weeks. You can also visit the DESE website www.doe.mass.edu/mcas/parents and https://www.bostonpublicschools.org/reports here parent guides and other resources are available to learn more about the new MCAS test. BPS will also be sending parents a letter explaining to them the new process this year. A few notes on the MCAS results:

• Getting a “meets expectations” is harder than what getting “proficient” was on past MCAS. The test is more rigorous as are the leveling criteria.
• Because it is a new test, the scores will be used as a baseline and will not affect our school’s level status.
• The MCAS is only one assessment of your child’s progress and learning. Teacher’s in grades 1-5 will be sending out progress reports in November with additional information on your child’s progress.

A message from SPC:

We are looking for Bates families who can help with set-up, sales, and clean-up on November 7th. (link can be found on the school website homepage under “Election Day Bake Sale”) Baked goods are also in high demand. If you can bake (or purchase) something for us to sell at the bake sale, please make sure baked goods are…

• Individually wrapped (for easy resale).
• Labeled (only one label necessary) with the type of baked good and whether it contains nuts.
• Dropped off after school on November 6th at the Bake Sale collection table on the playground.

Online Parent Update Form

Please note that you can use the online contact information update form (www.bostonpublicschools.org/contact) and update phone numbers, opt-outs, and media/AUP release agreements on SIS!

An update on Safety Protocols

There were some concerns last Friday over police activity near the Bates. Last Friday a parked car was sideswiped. Police officers were in front of the street and came to the school to see if the car belonged to a staff member or parent. While there was no imminent danger or emergency, we want to ensure families that the school community did a safety protocols drill in September and will also practice again in December and April.

Crazy Hat Day

Students are invited to create and wear a crazy hat on 10/31! Prizes for best hats will be awarded in each class. Flyer coming soon!

Book Fair

The Bates School will hold a book fair from December 5-7th. More information will be sent in the coming weeks!

Sincerely,

Rodolfo Morales, Principal

The Bates School Parent Council (SPC) will be holding a Bake Sale during the elections on Tuesday, November 7th. In the past this has been a big money maker for our school!  We really need your time and donations to make it happen!  The money raised will go towards school activities for your child throughout the year, such as…

• Field Trips
• Enrichment programs, and
• Field Day

We are looking for Bates families who can help with set-up, sales, and clean-up on November 7th.

Baked goods are also in high demand. If you can bake (or purchase) something for us to sell at the bake sale, please make sure baked goods are…

• Individually wrapped (for easy resale).
• Labeled (only one label necessary) with the type of baked good and whether it contains nuts.
• Dropped off after school on November 6th at the Bake Sale collection table on playground.

Thank you for supporting the Bates!

~The Bates SPC

Dear Families,                                                                                                       October 16th, 2017

Thank you to all of the families who were present during SSC/SPC elections. Minutes from every meeting will be posted on our school website: https://thephineasbates.org/ under the “families” tab. Below are a few updates:

SPC/SSC

Congratulations to the following members of SSC/SPC:

Our next meeting is on Tuesday 10/24, from 5:30-7:00 pm. Food and childcare are always provided.
Crazy Hat Day

Students are invited to create and wear a crazy hat on 10/31! Prizes for best hats will be awarded in each class. Flyer coming soon!

Book Fair

The Bates School will hold a book fair from December 5-7th. More information will be sent in the coming weeks!

Morning Pledges

Students will be invited to recite the morning pledge starting in November. Each class will be assigned 2-3 weeks. Feel free to talk to your child about the school pledge and what each of our core values means.

Sincerely,

Rodolfo Morales, Principal

 

Dear Families,                                                                                                       October 10th, 2017

We hope you had a great long weekend. Students came in looking rested and energized, ready to learn. Below are a few updates:

SPC/SSC

School Site Council elections will take place this Thursday, 10/12 from 5:30-7:00pm by the auditorium. All families are invited and encouraged to attend. As always, food and childcare will be provided.

Fall Fundraiser

All orders and money are due this Friday 10/13.

Book Fair

The Bates School will hold a book fair from December 5-7th. More information will be sent in the coming weeks!

Boston Bikes

Students in 2nd-5th have been learning how to ride bikes. Instructors have also reviewed safety tips with students. The partnership with Boston Bikes has brought hundreds of smiles to our students and staff!

Sincerely,

Rodolfo Morales, Principal

School Site Council School Parent Council 

Consejo de Padres de la Escuela y el Consejo Escolar

School Site Council elections will take place this Thursday, 10/12 from 5:30-7:00pm by the auditorium. All families are invited and encouraged to attend. As always, food and childcare will be provided.

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Queridas familias,                                                                                     10 de octubre del 2017

Esperamos que hayan tenido un gran fin de semana largo. Los estudiantes llegaron a la escuela descansado y energizado, listo para aprender. A continuación se presentan algunas actualizaciones:

SPC / SSC
Las elecciones para el Consejo Escolar se llevarán a cabo este jueves, 10/12 de 5:30 a 7:00 pm por el auditorio. Todas las familias son invitadas y animadas a asistir. Como siempre, se proveerá comida y cuidado de niños.

Recaudación de fondos de otoño
Todas las órdenes y dinero se debe entregar este viernes 10/13.

Feria del Libro
La Escuela Bates llevará a cabo una feria de libros del 5 al 7 de diciembre. ¡Más información será enviada en las próximas semanas!

Bicicletas de Boston
Los estudiantes en 2do-5to han estado aprendiendo cómo montar las bicicletas y los instructores han revisado consejos de seguridad con los estudiantes. La asociación con Boston Bikes ha traído cientos de sonrisas a nuestros estudiantes y personal!

 

Sincerametne,

Rodolfo Morales, Principal

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School Site Council School Parent Council 

Consejo de Padres de la Escuela y el Consejo Escolar

Las elecciones para el Consejo Escolar se llevarán a cabo este jueves, 10/12 de 5:30 a 7:00 pm en el auditorio. Todas las familias son invitadas y animadas a asistir. Como siempre, se proveerá comida y cuidado de niños.

Dear Families,                                                                                                             10/2/17

Thank you for your support in ensuring a successful first month of school. It is hard to believe that we are already well into our second month of school. Each day, I continue to witness students exemplifying our Core Values:

• Last week a fifth grader showed respect and kindness by helping organize our reading nook in the foyer without being asked.
• Kindergarteners (K0-K2) have been working on what it means to be safe always when walking down the hallways or when using classroom materials.
• In 2nd grade, students demonstrated excellent work by using manipulatives like cubes and drawings to show their addition work.

Our students will continue practicing these habits and will continue to get better and better at their demonstration.

Many events took place throughout this week as well:

• 1st grade has started their guided reading groups with their teachers.
• 3rd-5th grade started learning about new instruments through Making Music Matters.
• 3rd grade also enjoyed a field trip to Fenway Park!
• 4th grade received new comfortable furniture for independent reading and work time.
• 5th graders were able to perform some readers theater using new vocabulary words and acting out scenes from Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh.

I’ve also seen the community come together during these recent events that have rocked parts of our nation including the various hurricanes. Some homerooms are working to support places like Puerto Rico through fundraising. Students have also shared ways their families are working to support one another. For example, we were able to donate books to a family that is sending materials to schools in Puerto Rico. In another room, a student wore red in solidarity with the people affected by hurricane Maria. Families have checked in on one another and continue to support with kind words.

Below are a few updates:

Terra-Nova/AWC

Families in 3-5th have received letters about Terra-Nova testing taking place this week. Another copy of these letters have been sent today to families of 3-4th grade. Please review the letter and sign if you wish for your child not to take the test.

Boston Bikes

Boston Bikes will be in the school for the next two weeks. Boston Bikes helps students from grades 2 to 12 learn bicycle safety through lessons, practice, and having fun. Those students whose parents have signed waivers will be participating over the next two weeks.

Roslindale Parade

Thank you to all the families that came together with the Conley School to view the Roslindale Parade. We had about 30 families altogether cheering and representing the Bates/Conley. It was great to see so many families come together and enjoy the beautiful Sunday weather.

YMCA/ Before and After School Program

We still have seats available for our before and after school program. If you are interested in having your child attend before and/or after school, please contact Amber at ACarroll@ymcaboston.org.

 

Sincerely,

Rodolfo Morales, Principal

August 2017

Dear Bates Community,

It is with much joy that I send this letter to welcome you to the 2017-2018 school year. I have had the pleasure of getting to know the Phineas Bates School since June and recognize the gem of a community that the Bates is. Through conversations with students, teachers, families and support staff, I’ve learned of the tireless work that goes on day after day to ensure that your children are safe, happy, and learning. In return, our students work to meet our high expectations and have fun while doing so.

Our staff are eager to meet their new and returning students and kick off what will be a great year of learning and growing. We look forward to hearing tales and stories of summer fun and sharing with students our own summer experiences. We are committed to supporting the academic and social emotional growth of your child and with your support, we will have strong student leaders and a strong academic year.  

On a personal note, I am honored and excited to serve as the principal of the Phineas Bates Elementary School. As a dual language educator, I have a long history with teaching a second language and a personal history learning English as a second language. I have a strong belief in public education and a commitment to its purpose and goals. It is my career passion to lead with a team of dedicated teachers that work to ensure high-quality education for all of their students.

I am also eager to meet you all at events like the upcoming Popsicles with the Principal and at Parent Council Meetings. I look forward to meeting and working with Bates families to ensure our students are thriving and succeeding.

This letter has much-needed information for a solid start to our school year. If for any reason you need additional information or support please do not hesitate to contact us at 617-635-8064.

Arrival and Dismissal:

* Our school hours have changed due to our new Extended Learning Day. The Bates School hours are from 9:30 AM to 4:10 PM. It is very important our students arrive on time and ready to learn. We know from experience and much research that the routines for all students are important to developing habits of work that they carry throughout their school career. Please also begin preparing your kindergartner and young students to enter school and to say goodbye to you. Whether you’re saying goodbye at home or at school, let them know you will see them soon and have a ritual for how to say goodbye (for example, fun handshake, 3 kisses and a whirl, 3 high fives…). This too will become their routine. The academic day begins at 9:30, but well know that learning begins the moment a student enters the classrooms at 9:15. We will announce each morning when it is time to say goodbye.

A safe and consistent dismissal is equally important. On the first day of school please send a note with the plan for your child’s dismissal (walker, busser, or in the YMCA after school program). Dismissal begins promptly at 4:10 PM. Families should wait in the recess area at 4:05 to pick up their children on time. Changes in routine are discouraged because they cause confusion and have a higher risk for errors. Again, your child’s safe arrival is our priority. If there is an emergency requiring a change in dismissal plan please call the main office before 11:30 AM and send a note to your child’s teacher if possible.

Teachers will greet students outside on the playground on Thursday and Friday at 9:15 morning, the first two days of school. Kindergarteners will also be greeted outside on Monday the 11th at 9:15 in the morning by their teachers. Please wait with your child until this time. If your child is enrolled in the before-school YMCA program, you do not need to wait with your child.

Uniforms:

Uniforms are not mandatory but are highly recommended. We are flexible with our uniform as we understand the challenges that come with shopping for children. Our students can wear any white, navy, or light blue top (polos, dress shirts, t-shirts, etc) with a navy or khaki bottom (dresses, skirts, pants, shorts). Students should always wear closed-toe shoes. Every Friday is dress down day as long as the clothing is appropriate for school.

Important Dates:

• • Popsicles with the Principal, Tuesday, August 29th 5:00-6:00pm
    • You are invited to join Principal Morales on the Bates Playground for a meet greet and some popsicles!
  • Principal Coffee Hour, Tentatively Scheduled for Wednesday, September 27th, 7:45am-9:00am
  • First day of School grades 1-8, Thursday, September 7th
  • K1 & K2 Preview day, Friday, September 8th at 10am-11am
  • First day for Kindergarten: Monday, September 11th
  • Back to School BBQ, Thursday, September 15 5:00pm -7:00pm
    • We ask that families bring side dishes to share
  • School Parent Council and School Site Council Tentative Schedule of Meetings
    • 9/19, 10/12, 11/14, 12/14, 1/18, 2/13, 3/15, 4/10, 5/17, 6/12

Warmly,

Rodolfo Morales, Principal

 

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