Bates News
Week of February 22nd, 2021
This Week at Bates
Did you know that the one most important thing that you can do to support your child as a reader is to read with them every day? So cuddle up with your child, a book, and a blanket on these cold winter days.
Thank you for all the Valentine's cards and treats you sent in with your child to support their celebrations- it was good to see our students have a "kinda normal" experience. Lots of happy faces.
Fall Picture Retake Day - Tuesday, March 2nd
Retakes will only be taken for students who missed picture day in the Fall or if you were dissatisfied with your student's Fall picture.
Remote students will have pictures taken after school between 3:45-5:00.
Pictures have to be ordered online with Lifetouch! See information below.

Black History Month Heroes
Don't Forget To Order A Yearbook
Yearbook ID code is: 1642021
Late Arrivals Must Sign In
School starts at 8:45am
Please walk your student to the door to sign them in.
Daily Health Screener - Must Be Completed Everyday
In order to implement more stringent health screening protocols, we are now expecting that a parent completes the health screener, online, for their child(ren), each day that they are to be in attendance. This is the same process that all employees in the WBSD have been completing.
This is an important requirement for the district to continue our face to face instruction. This screener is similar to the one that we have been asking you to do daily since the beginning of the year. This screener is available on an online platform through a google form application.
Please note that if you answered yes to any of the questions in the screener you will need to keep your child home and follow the guidance provided by the Wayne County Health Department.
Please use the link below.
February's Lunch Menu
Please use the link below to see the menu.
Emergency Notifications
Parent Connect/Emergency Information
FREE- School Meal Order Form | Winter Weather Please remember that we always have brand new coats, hats, and gloves available in the office if your child needs one. | We're Better Together Our official week may be over, however we celebrate our diversity every day! Thank you for sharing your wonderful children with us. |
FREE- School Meal Order Form
Winter Weather


Sidney Loves Mrs. Mayes' 5th Grade Class

