Cougar Chronicle
Ed 17 January 4, 2021
Welcome to 2021!
Happy New Year!
Sad Goodbyes and a Warm Welcome
Ms. Almonte, Spanish Teacher, has moved with her family to another state and is no longer able to continue teaching at Wiley H. Bates Middle school. While we are excited for her to start her new adventure, we are sad to say goodbye, but we wish her the best in her new home.
With all goodbyes come new hellos. Please help us welcome Mr. Jefferson Ruiz to the Cougar family. Mr. Jefferson Ruiz comes to us as a graduate from the University of Maryland. He is excited to meet all his new students and families. His first day will be January 4, 2021.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ms. HIcks at 410-263-0270. We appreciate your grace and patience with this transition.
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!!
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.
Grocery Give Away During Lunch
If you would like to volunteer for the Food Pantry, contact Ms. Beller.
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