Edition 13 Week of 11/19
From the Desk of Ms. Hicks
Moving the Needle
After analyzing the quarterly data, it is evident that students are learning the content, but get caught up with the more challenging question formats. Preparing our students for success with MCAP not only helps them with proper placement in classes, but their scores will eventually be calculated into their final grades in high school. Here is a link to some sample MCAP questions that can be used to support growth with the most challenging questions.
Cougar Calendar
Chromebook Chargers
Reminder: If you have lost your charger or would like an extra one for home, you may use the below link to order.
News from the Bates PTA
2023-2024 Reflections Contest
The Bates PTA is excited to announce the launch of the 2023-2024 Reflections contest! Bates students are invited to create original artwork in response to this year's theme "I am hopeful because..." Students may enter submissions in one or more of six categories: Film Production, Music Composition, Visual Arts, Dance Choreography, Literature, or Photography. The top 3 finalists in each category will move on to competition at the county level, and from there to the state and national level competitions.
Full details and entry instructions are available on our website.
Bates Middle School is full of talented artists, and we can't wait to see what our students create!
Join Sams Club and support Bates PTA
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.
Wreaths Across America - Order now through November 28
Bates is participating in Wreaths Across America again this year! Please help us honor our fallen veterans by purchasing a wreath. For each wreath purchased, Bates will receive a $5 donation to our school. You can also order a pair of wreaths; have one placed on a veteran's gravestone and send one to your home or to a veteran you know.
To order wreaths, visit our fundraising page: http://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/MD0471P
The deadline to order is Tuesday, November 28th, so order your wreaths today!
Native American Heritage Month Book Give Away
Rules:
1. Write your name on a Bates Buck.
2. Drop it in the raffle box in the library.
3. Listen for your name on Cougar Channel every week.
4. Two winners each week will win a book that features Native Americans.
Parent Teacher Conferences
Nov 20 and Nov 21
Our school has been reaching out to individual families to invite them to our parent teacher conferences on Nov 20 and Nov 21 based on grades and attendance. If you did not receive an invite but have questions about your student regarding specific classes, please email those individual teachers. If you have more involved concerns, please reach out to your grade level counselor.
6th Grade
Counselor: Ms. Weiss dweiss@aacps.org
7th Grade
Counselor: Ms. Barnett cmbarnett@aacps.org
8th Grade
Counselor: Ms. McFadden cmcfadden@aacps.org
Teacher emails: Wiley H. Bates Middle School / Faculty/Staff (aacps.org)
Save the Date
November 30th
- Any student that did not already get their picture taken, can get it taken during the make-up day for the yearbook.
- If a parent would like to have their child's picture retaken, this can also be done on retake day. The student should bring the original photo package, including original envelope and all picture products, to turn into the photographer when they come to sit for a new picture. They do not need to fill out a new order form.
**Please note, picture retakes are only for kids who did not get their picture taken on 10/16 OR has the original photo package for a retake. Students may not ask to retake their picture if they want a new school id. School ID pictures will not change.**
Bates Spelling Bee
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 Dance Donations Needed
News from the Health Room
As per AACPS Policy, No medication may be accepted, or allowed to be self-administered without the receipt of the appropriate medication authorization form completed by the student’s parent(s)/guardian(s) and authorized prescriber. This includes self-carry inhalers for asthma. We must have a completed form from the physician and parent that indicates the student may have their inhaler on their person during the school day.
If your child will need medication available during the school day, please download this form and have your physician complete the medication order.
Join our Team
Family Academy
A resource for parents, guardians and families in AACPS!
Click the picture for more information
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.
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
Skill Empowerment Workshop
Local Diaper Distribution
Need your GED? See below
Public Art Town Hall
Maryland Hall is seeking community input in planning new local public arts projects. We aim to bring dynamic contemporary art to a broad audience in Annapolis and beyond and expand public experience with visual art. Maryland Hall invites the greater Annapolis community to a Town Hall to gather their feedback on a three-dimensional Public Artwork project to be exhibited on our Front Lawn.
We seek to start the dialogue with our community on the goals and themes of this project proposal. If Maryland Hall is awarded the grant, a project committee will be formed with stakeholders for the visioning process, which includes conducting community engagement activities, further developing artwork goals and themes, identifying artwork site locations, and administering a Call to Artists for artist selection.
Where: Maryland Hall
When: November 28th
Time: 5-7pm
Annapolis Middle School Hosting Resource Fair
On November 29th, AMS is hosting a Resource Fair and Panel presentation. This event is open to the Annapolis Cluster. RSVP HERE. Look forward to seeing you!
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