We are in our final week! This week tends to be bittersweet for our staff and students. Though we are excited for the summer, we also have to say our goodbyes and wish the best for our students moving on. For our returning families, remember we are here over the summer to help with any questions you may have for the upcoming year. In the meantime, please read below for important information for our last week of school. Let's make it great!

We would like to thank Rita Walters and Rebecca Fox who ran the Bates Bucks Cart EVERY Friday this school year as well as help prepare Bates Bucks for our teachers. This was a WONDERFUL help for us and the kids were always excited to see them.

For next year, we are looking for some volunteers to help with our Bates Bucks Cart. If interested, please contact Ms. Grimail at tgrimail@aacps.org.

Our final PTA meeting of the year will be Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. We will be electing our officers for next year. The current slate is:

President: Sarah Kennard

Vice President: OPEN

Treasurer: Travis Regier

Secretary: Becky Fox

We will accept nominations from the floor before the vote. HUGE thanks to our volunteers for being willing to take over the leadership of our PTA!

We will also be voting on our budget for next year. You can view the proposed budget here.

You can view the full agenda here, as well as the minutes from the May meeting.

To join, please go to: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88696484825?pwd=eQuubDaKcmK7ROLTSLSuc01qQhu8Ei.1

You can also dial in from your phone by dialing 1-301-715-8592 and entering the meeting ID and passcode:

Meeting ID: 886 9648 4825
Passcode: 524016

We look forward to seeing you there!

Please take a look at the pictures below. If you see an item that belongs to your family, please claim it by this Friday, June 7th. After that date, any remaining items will be donated.

ALL students will return their chromebooks and chargers after they finish their math quarterly. Please turn in any additional chromebooks that your student may have at home or at school. Students will receive a slip when they return their chromebook. More information about requesting chromebooks for next year will come late summer.

We will have two clean out days:

June 3rd (initial cleanout) during advisory

June 7th (final cleanout) during advisory

• If your student has a lunch bunch, they must go to the cafeteria to get their yearbook and then report to their lunch bunch.

• There are no extra yearbooks available.

• After June 5th, pre-ordered yearbooks can be picked up in the main office.

We will be collecting donated uniforms on June 6, 7, and 10th. Bins will be set up at all the grade level entrances and the main lobby for any student or parent to drop off the uniforms. Students will be allowed to be out of uniform on June 7th and June 10th.

This school year, we were able to hand out approximately 11,000 pounds of food to students and their families. If anyone is interested in learning more about how they can assist with this next school year to please contact our school Social Worker, Ms. Rykiel. You may reach her by calling the main office this week before summer break or at the beginning of the school year. If interested, please call the main office at 410-263-0270 to connect with Ms. Rykiel.

• Students may be out of uniform (donation buckets will still be available)

• Students are to leave all binders, papers, materials at home this day as final locker cleanout is on June 7th.

8th grade yard signs are now available! Signs are 18”x 24” and include yard stakes. They are available single- or double-sided, with no customization, name only, or name and photograph. Prices range from $15 to $23, depending on selected options. To order your sign, please go to https://www.annapoliscopy.com/supplies, scroll to the bottom, click on “Wiley H Bates Middle School Coroplast Signs,” and click on thumbnails to view yard sign choices.

Please enter “Bates Middle School” as the company and choose “local delivery” option during checkout. Signs ordered by June 2nd will be available for pickup during the 8th Grade Patio Party on June 6th. (Orders placed after June 2nd must be picked up at Annapolis Copy & Print at 45 Old Solomons Island Road; please choose "pick up" during checkout.)

If you would like a personalized sign, please enter your student’s name in the comments section. After your payment is complete, a link will pop up for you to submit a clear, high resolution (jpg, .pdf, .tiff, .png) image if you selected a sign that includes a photograph. (If you did not order a personalized item, you can close this window.)

You will receive an email confirmation once your order is complete. If you have questions about the ordering process or the image you have submitted, please email: annapoliscopy@gmail.com

ORDER YOUR 8th GRADE YARD SIGN TODAY!

Are you interested in playing sports at A-High?

On, Monday, June 3 from 5 pm to 7 pm come to Annapolis High and meet all the head coaches in the cafeteria!

Program:

5:00 pm – 5:30 pm – Athletic Department Overview

5:30 pm – 7:00 pm – Breakout Sessions with A-High coaches

AACPS now has Facebook pages in six different languages!

Come find us on Facebook!

Like, follow, and share for:

• Monthly AACPS Calendar
• Announcements
• Weather-related closures and delays

English: www.facebook.com/aacps

Spanish: www.facebook.com/aacpsspanish

Chinese: www.facebook.com/chineseaacps

Korean: www.facebook.com/koreanaacps

Vietnamese: www.facebook.com/vietnameseaacps

Urdu: www.facebook.com/aacpsurdu

File attachments:
AACPS on Facebook.pdf

In need of Food Pantry Volunteer(s) for next school year. To learn more and to possibly shadow a current volunteer please contact our School Social Worker, Shauna Rykiel srykiel@aacps.org

We have many kids in need of uniform pant donations. We do have many smaller sizes in our uniform closet however we are in need of larger sizes. If you would like to donate a pair or two, we could use more larger sizes. Feel free to drop them off at the front office. Thank you!

Here are some links:

Amazon.com: SANTINY Women's Golf Pants with 5 Pockets High Waisted Quick Dry Stretch Pants for Women Travel Work Casual : Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry

https://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=792006002&vid=1&searchText=khaki#pdp-page-content

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, Ms. Hicks, at 302-314-6146.

Get creative and show what makes you feel safe at school! Draw or paint your own safe space – it could be a cozy corner, a supportive friend, a service animal, or even a favorite activity. Click the above picture or scan the QR code for more information.

(En Español: Dispositivos Conectados Chromebook Sorteo)

As part of AACPL's commitment to help close the digital divide, through a grant provided by Anne Arundel County and the State of Maryland, we are proud to participate in a free Chromebook giveaway for eligible Anne Arundel County residents. Distribution events will be held starting in January 2024.

Please click on this link for more information.

AACPS is hiring for all positions. Click HERE to apply.

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