Edition 34 Week of 04/28

We were honored to share our yearlong Bates Story Project journey with the educators that attended the Magnet Schools of America conference last week.

So far, we have shared our project with educators from the following states:

California

Washington

Arizona

Texas

Colorado

Louisiana

Iowa

Alabama

Tennessee

Illinois

Florida

North Carolina

New York

Rhode Island

We have been amazed and excited to watch this project grow and to know other students will have an opportunity to share their stories!

This year she was dedicated to making sure we preserve the history and namesake of our school which was shown through the school's name unveiling event. She also has continued to grow the Bates Story Project where her goal is to emphasize the importance of building relationships between students and staff. She also encourages constant community involvement and activities for the students and their families. With her leadership, Wiley H. Bates is more than just a school but a family.

Please remind your students, when they see Ms. Hicks, to please stop her and thank her for all she does!

On May 3rd, please remember to thank your school cafeteria staff. Don't forget to show appreciation for the staff that helps prepare your breakfast and lunch daily. Thank you to the following staff:

Ms. Katlic

Ms. Jimenez

Ms. Downs

Ms. Forrester and

Annapolis HS student helpers

We hope to see you at our May Meeting! We will be electing our officers for next year. We will also discuss Teacher Appreciation Week, our final Honor Roll Honor Celebration for the year, and our of the year activities. We will also receive an update on the school from Ms. Hicks.

This meeting will be held online via Zoom. 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 are still looking for volunteers to fill all of the seats on the PTA Board for next year!! If you would like to help out next year, please fill out our interest survey: https://forms.gle/bDbM4qvr1N76WzFq7

You can read more about what each role entails here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GG0pqBi6ECXPV4lq8BOO6wQNrbKNBzuAs_adOlLVcK8/edit?usp=sharing

Without volunteers to take over leadership of the PTA, our organization will cease to exist! Please consider taking on a role. Our current team will mentor you and answer any questions you have, and the county and state PTA organizations offer frequent training opportunities. No experience necessary! The time commitment and workload are very manageable.

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

Due to our school's large HVAC replacement project and to allow time for staff to pack up and move their classrooms to accommodate the next phase of this project, we have asked for and received a one-day waiver both for the end of this year and the beginning of next year.

Barring any further closures for weather or other emergencies, the last day of school for students at Wiley H. Bates Middle School for the 2023-2024 school year will be Monday, June 10, 2024, one day earlier than other students in the school system.

The first day of classes for Wiley H. Bates Middle School students for the 2024-2025 school year will be Tuesday, August 27, 2024, one day later than other county schools. We will begin the year on the school system’s traditional staggered schedule, with sixth graders beginning classes on August 27, 2024, and all other students beginning classes on August 28, 2024.

Now is a GREAT time to start planning to get the needed immunizations for students entering 7th grade. Please see the attached flyer to know which immunizations are needed. Please talk to your pediatrician and schedule an appointment.

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

Parent(s)/Guardian(s) seeking an out of area transfer for the school year 2024-2025 must complete and submit the Out of Area form along with supporting documentation to the principal for review between March 1 and May 1, 2024. This includes ALL CURRENT out-of-area students as they too must be competed and submitted along with the supporting documentation each year.

If your child is an 8th grader and you are considering submitting an Out of Area Request for a high school other than your zoned high school, you will need to submit an Out of Area request to the high school principal of the requested school. *The daycare option is not valid at the high school level.

Fillable forms and full details regarding requirements for a request for Out of Area are available on the website: www.aacps.org/outofarea. (click “View All” tab).

**Please keep in mind that incomplete Out of Area requests & those lacking accompanying documents will not be accepted**

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.

A SHOUT OUT to these Wiley H. Bates students who are performing at the Children's Theatre of Annapolis:

Caeden McConnon

Addison Bartels

Madison Creese

Madigan Ward

Feel free to come out and support these students as they perform in the Descendants the Musical.

Details on the show can be found here: https://www.childrenstheatreofannapolis.org/

Tickets can be purchased here: https://cta.ticketleap.com/disney-descendants-the-musical/

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