Edition 16 Week of 12/10
From the Desk of Ms. Hicks
"Restoring One Annapolis": A Community Conversation
Dec. 11 6:30pm
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell will lead a community conversation this week about the recent increase in violence, particularly among youths, in the City of Annapolis and the roles the school system, community groups, and local government play in restoring safe communities.
“Restoring One Annapolis: A Community Conversation” will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, December 11, 2023, at the Wiley H. Bates Legacy Center, located at 1101 Smithville St. in Annapolis. Attendance is limited by the seating capacity of the center, which is about 125 people.
Cougar Calendar
Wiley H. Bates Mitten Tree
News from The Bates PTA
Bates-mas
It is time for the 12 Days of Bates-mas again! For the 12 days leading up to winter break, we celebrate our teachers with daily gift drawings. We are asking our families to donate a gift card, gift certificate (do you own a business or is there a local business you'd like to ask for a donation?), or a gift basket (pick a fun theme like gardening or baking!) that we will raffle off to our amazing teachers and staff from December 7th through 22nd. Donations can be dropped off in the main office at any time.
We are also treating our teachers to a luncheon on Wednesday, December 20th. Can you donate some drinks? A case of bottled water, diet or regular sodas, or sparkling water?
Thank you for helping us to show our teachers and staff how much we appreciate them!
Join Sams Club and support Bates PTA
Deadline TODAY 12/10!
Are you getting ready for Black Friday or Cyber Monday shopping? Considering getting a membership to Sam's Club? Your membership purchase can support our school!
Beginning TODAY, 25% of the purchase price from each Sam's Club membership purchased via this link will go back to our school. So you can save on gas, groceries, and holiday shopping AND help Bates, all at the same time!
https://www.groupraise.com/offer-campaigns/16068-bates-middle-school-pta-sams-club-memberships
Purchase your membership through this link before SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10th.
Polar Bear Plunge is coming!
Register NOW for The Bates Arctic Cougars team
Any questions, please contact Ms. Page at opage@aacps.org
Congratulations to all 7th Grade Honor Roll Students
Congratulations
Students of the Month - November
6th Grade Students of the Month
7th Grade Students of the Month
8th Grade Students of the Month
7th Grade Students of the Month
City of Annapolis 2023 Youth Poetry Contest
Vision and Hearing Testing
All 8th graders and any new students to AACPS will be participating in the vision and hearing testing on December 18th. If you wear glasses. please bring your glasses on this day.
If you are available to volunteer and help us with the vision and hearing screenings, please contact our nurse, Ms. Conway at nurse4043@aacps.org
Bargain Basement
We are collecting gently used & new items for our students to purchase with Bates Bucks as gifts for loved ones for the holidays!
Also collecting gift wrapping supplies! (bags. Ribbons, wrap, tissue, tape)
(Please no clothes, food, cosmetics, perfumes, lotions, make-up)
Bring items to MAIN OFFICE labeled
“Bargain Basement” by December 15th.
We will also need volunteers to help SELL items on Dec. 21st from 1-4pm
Email Ms. Grimail if interested at tgrimail@aacps.org.
Winter Wonderland Dance
Friday December 15th (5:00-7:00pm)
Parents: Please make sure you pick up your student no later than 7:10pm
Winter Wonderland Dance Information
- Students will be given permission slips during homeroom. You may also download and print the attached form below.
- Students may drop off the permission slips and money during their grade level lunches beginning Dec 11-14th.
- The dance will be held on December 15th from 5:00-7:00pm.
- Attire: Appropriate dresses (2 straps, no midriff showing), fingertip-length shorts/skirts, etc.
- Pizza, soda, & candy will be for sale.
- PARENTS: PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU PICK UP YOUR STUDENT NO LATER THAN 7:10PM.
Winter Dance Donations Needed
Spirit Day - Wacky Winter Wear
Friday, December 22 - $1
In Case of Inclement Weather
With the possibility of winter weather increasing, AACPS collaborated with MSDE to create a plan to utilize virtual instruction during inclement weather days as well as during days when unforeseen circumstances cause some school buildings to close. This means that if AACPS decides to close school buildings, there is a possibility that school and instruction will continue virtually on that day. Please visit the AACPS Virtual Instruction Day website for additional information to include the Virtual Instruction Day schedule of classes.
We have attached the virtual instruction day schedule and the 2 hr delay bell schedule below.
2024 Testing Schedule
Please try to avoid student absences or early dismissals on these days
Chromebook Chargers
Reminder: If you have lost your charger or would like an extra one for home, please use the below link to order.
Bates Student Food Pantry
If interested in learning more about our Student Food Pantry please have your student go to the counseling department to speak to Shauna Rykiel, our school social worker, or you may contact her through email at srykiel@aacps.org. Our pantry is currently open Mondays from 3:30-3:55 pm and Fridays from arrival through the end of advisory.
Asbestos Parent Notification
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have questions about transportation?
Please forward any questions to our administrator, Mr. Walker at jewalker1@aacps.org
Do you have questions about your student's attendance?
Please contact Christine Clark at cclark3@aacps.org.
Do you have specific student concerns, ie. behavior, scheduling, academic performance, etc. please contact your grade level administrator or counselor:
6th Grade
Administrator: Mr. Walker jewalker1@aacps.org
Counselor: Ms. Weiss dweiss@aacps.org
7th Grade
Administrator: Mr. Lustgarten jlustgarten@aacps.org
Counselor: Ms. Barnett cmbarnett@aacps.org
8th Grade
Administrator: Ms. Adkins ktadkins@aacps.org
Counselor: Ms. McFadden cmcfadden@aacps.org
Do you have an emergency concern (after hours)?
Please contact our Principal, Katie Hicks, at 302-314-6146.
Around the Community
Free Holiday Meal Kits
New Village Academy
Creating Confidence
Creating Confidence
When: 09/12-12/12/2023
Time: Tuesdays at 6:00pm
Where: GBCC Glen Burnie
30 Greenway NW, Suite 5
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
AACPS is hiring for all positions. Click HERE to apply.
Wiley H. Bates MIddle School
Christine Clark, Editor
We are better together!
Email: cclark3@aacps.org
Website: www.aacps.org/bates
Location: 701 Chase Street, Annapolis, MD, USA
Phone: 410 263-0270