Cougar Chronicle
Ed 16 December 21, 2020
Time for Rejuvenating!
Acknowledge how you feel. We have all had a stressful year with many changes. Take this break to explore ways to process what you are feeling. Take time to talk as a family, listen to music, stomp your feet, or scream into the wind. Notice how your feelings shift when you attend to them. The aim is to express your emotions so that you can let them go.
Open yourself to experience. Don't get stuck in what could've, would've, or should've been. Instead, look around and imagine what you might do with the people you can see, the places you can go, and the resources you have.
Focus your energy on making your holidays meaningful. Notice if you get distracted by negativity and gently bring yourself back to what's possible in the now. If you're struggling to stay present, try bringing your attention to something that pleases your senses. For more information on these strategies, check out this article from Calm.com
Wishing you a Joyous and Relaxing Winter Break
Shout Out!
Family LIfe and Human Sexuality
The Family Life/Human Sexuality portion of our Health classes is coming up after the Winter Break. If you would like to opt your student OUT OF the Family Life/Human Sexuality portion of their health class, please complete this GOOGLE FORM (GOOGLE FORM IN SPANISH). Forms must be submitted by January 8th. If you child HAS permission to participate in the Family LIfe & Human Sexuality Lesson, you do not need to complete the form.
JOIN BATES PLUNGE TEAM & HELP US GET TO TOP 10!!!!
The Bates Plunge team is currently ranked 13th but we want to be in the top 10! The Polar Bear Plunge has been a major fundraiser for the Special Olympics of Maryland for 25 years. This year, they are facing an uphill battle as the plunge will not be able to take place at Sandy Point State Park and will be completely virtual this year. We are inviting our Bates family to join our plunge team! It is free to join and you simply decide how you'd like to 'plunge!' If you raise at least $50, you get an amazing sweatshirt too. The best part is that it is an easy fundraiser that you can email to friends and family or post on your social media pages and it is for a great cause!
BONUS: If our Bates Blizzard Plungers raise $5,000 or more, Ms. Hicks will plunge into the frosty Magothy River and record it for all to see!!!!
If you are interested, follow these steps to join our team:
- click this link here https://support.somd.org/team/333321
- click "JOIN TEAM" on the left
- Follow the steps to set up your page
- IT'S FREE!!!!
You can freeze for a great cause AND help us get Ms. Hicks in the river 🙂
JOYFUL PHOTO CONTEST!
YEARBOOK NEEDS YOUR HELP
Let's make this yearbook one to remember! Since Ms. Grimail (yearbook advisor) is unable to be everywhere to take photos of our school year memories, she needs YOUR help! Students, Families and, Parents of Bates Middle School--please, use this google form to submit photos to add to our 2020-2021 yearbook!
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Ms. Grimail via email (tgrimail@aacps.org).
Google Form for Photo Uploads: https://forms.gle/sLaDUtbc63pYnqpw5
Check out the quick resource within the google form on HOW TO TAKE A PORTRAIT for the yearbook! ALL Bates students will need to submit their own portrait to add to the yearbook (must be current & following the guidelines)!
*Information about ordering a yearbook will be coming out soon! Stay tuned to PTA emails, Cougar Chronicle, and ConnectED messages for further information!*
Student absences
If your student is absent from class, please complete this google form (form in Spanish) or send a picture of the doctors note to Ms. Tongue. If your student will be absent from class for 3 or more days, please contact their grade level counselor in order to assist with gathering make-up assignments. If possible, please schedule doctor’s appointments during non-instructional times.
(Link can also be found on the One Bates Website)
In the Community
Food Access Line | 410 222 3663
In addition to helping you find food resources, they also assist with finding resources for car payments, utilities, hotel fees, and other possible expenses.
Join the PTA!
Make a difference in your child's education by being informed about their school, join the Bates PTA!! Join online, by going to Join the PTA - Bates PTA
Word Part of the Week
Wiley H. Bates Middle School
Amy Beller, editor
We are better together!
Email: abeller@aacps.org
Website: https://sites.google.com/aacps.org/one-bates
Location: 701 Chase Street, Annapolis, MD, USA
Phone: 410 263-0279