The Weekly Update #11
From the Desk of Ms. Hicks
This is just a friendly reminder that this is our last week of the first marking period and students will have a 2 hr. early dismissal on Thursday, 11/3 & Friday, 11/4 to allow teachers time to finalize grades. Let’s work together to help the students finish strong!
Cougar Calendar
Is your student not feeling well? Don't forget to fill out the absence note!
Student Absences
If you need to report your student absent for a partial day or for the entire day, please click on the image and complete the google form.
These attendance forms can also be found on the Bates Website. You may also email the Attendance Secretary, Christine Clark, at cclark3@aacps.org with your attendance note.
Welcome Mr. Welkie
Dear Parents & Guardians,
We are extremely excited to welcome our new band teacher, Mr. Welkie, on Monday, Oct. 31st. Mr. Welkie is familiar with the Annapolis area as he was previously the band director at Annapolis High School. It may take some time for him to become fully adjusted to our school so please welcome him and have some patience as he figures out all the details. Once he has an official AACPS email, he will share it with his families.
A big thank you to Mrs. Rupp and Mrs. Gerrior for teaching our students while we were waiting for Mr. Welkie to arrive.
Sincerely,
Ms. Hicks
Principal
LAST DAY to contribute to K&B True Value to benefit Wiley H. Bates Middle -10/31
To make an online donation that will benefit Wiley H. Bates Middle School, please click on this link
https://kandbtruevalue.shoptruevalue.com/p/bates-middle-donation-481492063337
Health Room News
Click HERE to find out where you can get your FREE flu vaccinations!
Positions Available
Masks
Please know the health room does not provide masks for the students at Bates Middle. If your student would like a mask to wear while at school, please provide them for your student.
Click on the link to find out how to get a SAIL card for your student.
Find recommendations like Healer of the Water Monster by Brian Young on the Read Across America website!
Attention 6th Grade Families
Check out these links to learn more about Mr. Root!
Attention 8th Grade Families
Magnet Program Information
8th Grade Families:
Magnet Applications will be open until 12:00 p.m. on November 21st. Click this link for information about the programs, information nights, and the application. If you have any questions, contact Ms. Weiss at dweiss@aacps.org.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Dft8OwSq-sA5Os5TTfW0cJq01PU4GfvpN8B2FIA92y8/edit?usp=sharing
Teacher Shoutouts
Does your student want to give a shoutout to their teacher?
Students can give their teacher a shoutout of appreciation. Scan the QR code or go to our website to give their shoutout. I know the teacher's would LOVE to hear from their students.
AVID
Interested in being a Tutor, click HERE.
Interested in being a Guest Speaker click HERE.
Any questions, please contact Kasey Bowling at kbowling@aacps.org
Brightspace Information
Hello AACPS Parent/Guardian,
All parents that have an AACPS PowerSchool Parent account also have access to Brightspace Parent & Guardian. PowerSchool Parent is our system of record for grades and attendance. Brightspace Parent & Guardian offers a window into the classroom with current assignments due, portfolio items, and important class info shared in the Activity Feed.
SAVE THE FOLLOWING DATES:
Last day to contribute for Harvest for the Hungry Contest
The National Junior Honor Society invites you to participate in the 2022 Harvest for the Hungry.
Please bring in canned goods beginning October 17th (see above for list of goods). NJHS members will collect the cans each day from homeroom teachers. The homeroom from each grade that brings in the most cans will receive munchkins. If you have any questions, please contact Miss Caton at dcaton@aacps.org.
October 31st - Jeans with orange or black day! (10 Bates Bucks)
Minions - the Rise of Gru
Our next PTA meeting will be Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. This will be a virtual meeting. To join, please go to: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83556274105?pwd=UHM5V1NvU01JREFsM25aNFBjOGJJdz09
If you haven't joined the PTA yet for this school year, it's quick and easy! Join today at: https://batesmiddlepta.memberhub.com/w/join
Questions? Ideas? We want to hear from you! Shoot us an email at: BatesMiddleSchoolPTA@gmail.com
Your support makes a BIG difference in our school!
Students of the Month - September
Please congratulate the following students!
6th Grade Students of the Month
7th Grade Students of the Month
8th Grade Students of the Month
Frequently Asked Questions?
Do you have questions about transportation?
Please forward any questions to our administrator, Joe Lustgarten at jlustgarten@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. Lustgarten jlustgarten@aacps.org
Counselor: Ms. Barnett cmbarnett@aacps.org
7th Grade
Administrator: Ms. Adkins ktadkins@aacps.org
Counselor: Ms. Darling mdarling@aacps.org or Mr. Thompson scint-jthompson@aacps.org
8th Grade
Administrator: Ms. Patterson kypatterson@aacps.org
Counselor: Ms. Weiss dweiss@aacps.org
Do you have an emergency concern (after hours)?
Please contact our Principal, Ms. Hicks, at 302-314-6146.
If your student would like to meet with their grade level counselor, please have them use the below links to request an appointment. These links are also available on each teacher's Brightspace page.
Request to See Mrs. Barnett (6th Grade)
https://forms.gle/F6ZFZmZhayVGCcJc6
Request to See Ms. Darling (7th Grade)
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1nQAAGOTHWZIi2AJ-2HgNQnOcd6TW8OCMqdRuPWwuCDA/edit
Request to See Mr. Thompson (7th Grade)
Request to See Ms. Weiss (8th Grade)
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AmazonSmile is an easy way to help our school. When you shop at Amazon, Amazon will donate a percentage of your purchase price to the PTA. That's it! No cost to you, just shop as you normally do and help our school at the same time. To date, our PTA has received over $1,500 from AmazonSmile!
Just go to https://smile.amazon.com/ and choose “Wiley H. Bates Middle School PTA” as your charity of choice. Make sure you start at https://smile.amazon.com/ when you shop at Amazon.
If you use the Amazon app to shop, go into Settings and make sure AmazonSmile is turned on and is supporting our school.
Around the Community
After School Program Available for Youth Ages 11-18
Starting September 13th, Youth ages 11-18 can join Jovene's Artistas after school program every Monday-Fridays from 3:30pm-6:30pm at Maryland Hall. The program is free and transportation is provided from school.
Sign Up HERE or contact Mr. Starkes at 443-875-2244.
PTA BOARD 2022-2023
Laura Graham-Booth, President
Roberto Garza, Vice President
Norma McGowin-Reynolds, Treasurer
Colleen Zelenakas, Secretary
Thank you for volunteering and all you do for Bates Middle School! Questions, contact the PTA at BatesMiddleSchoolPTA@gmail.com
Wiley H. Bates MIddle School
Katherine Hicks, Principal
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
Twitter: @whbatesaacps
Instagram:@WileyHBatesMiddleSchoolAACPS