We hope everyone enjoyed the wonderful fall weather this week. Next week is already the last week of October. The first two months of schools have allowed us to identify each student's academic strengths and areas of growth across content areas. This data will allow us to provide instruction that best meets each student' academic profile. We look forward to seeing growth from all of our students, not only academically, but socially and emotionally as well. Have a wonderful weekend!

Thanks!

Gavin Softic

As a Title I School we are required to create a School Improvement Plan each year. Please take a look at our goals and action steps this year!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HHtvZ9sVEbIx1x3woloCR1c27UQYzSD1ybmjKKb8lgw/edit

Over the last month we have received a number of concerns regarding incidents on the playground after school. These incidents impact student's day to day routines as result of the after school conflicts. We are happy to see children playing outside and socializing on the Bates' playground, but please be sure to supervise your student during this time. This will make our community safe welcoming environment for all.

This year we are putting together an equity group that will help our school community better understand family needs and student engagement. As we strive to become more equitable in all of our systems and structures we need to be sure we have the voice of our community. We will select interested guardians that represent the demographics of our Bates' school.This group will meet once a month to support our School Improvement Goals of Equity, Attendance and Achievement. If you are interested in participating please complete this survey:

https://forms.gle/U9sSXJthf4ZDxEX6A

Hello Families!

The Salem Education Foundation (SEF) is hosting their annual Food For Thought Raffle and we are looking for volunteers to staff the raffle cart which will be located this year on Salem Common.

The raffle winner receives round trip flights for two, two night’s accommodation, and a $250 gift card ($4,000 max) ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD!

Did you know that the school who sells the most tickets gets the coveted first school spot in the 2022 Haunted Happening parade?

Did you know that after we sell 100 tickets (WE HAVE HIT THAT GOAL!) the PTO will make $1 for every ticket sold?

If you are willing to volunteer, please add your name to the sign- up sheet below. Each two hour shift REQUIRES two (18+) volunteers. We have some prime dates this year!

Grab a friend, get involved, and support our students!

Sunday, October 24th- Kiddie Carnival on the Common! Enjoy some people watching while supporting SEF and Bates PTO!

Saturday, October 30th- Doesn’t get more prime than this!

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ee1yU5qgCiyL2YGWwh5Zqipe17LgN1EEli7_o31_I-o/edit?usp=sharing

If you are interested in purchasing some raffle tickets, please keep an eye out for a flyer going home with your student this week!

Our Bates spirit rock is available for weekly rentals. Celebrate your student's birthday or other accomplishments by painting a message on our rock

Tinyurl.com/spiritrock21-22

A reminder that ParentSquare is the district platform for communication. You will receive communication from the district, your school, and your student's classroom all in one space. You can communicate 1-to-1 with teachers, sign up for parent-teacher conferences, and more.

This is how the schools will communicate with families districtwide going forward. Please be sure you are receiving messages from ParentSquare. If you are having trouble, contact your school's front office. You can visit www.parentsquare.com for more information.

November 2nd election day Bake sale. We need your help! Please signup to donate a baked good, snack item or volunteer the day of.

Tinyurl.com/batesbakesale21

If you are interested in joining our team - email batesschoolpto@gmail.com and we'll send you more information!

We ask that all volunteers be CORI checked prior to participating in activities. If you have not already done so please come to the main office to present your ID and complete paperwork. If you have any questions, please call 978-740-1250.

Things we need the most right now are turkey gravy, cranberry sauce, juice, and tin roasting pans. Thank you! Boxes are in the front lobby. possible by November 20th. You can drop off at the Bates Main Entrance during the school day from 7:30-2.

THANKS SO MUCH!!!

On Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:50 - 2:20 PM there will an Outdoor Pencil Box Store set up by the playground. This will be an opportunity to purchase pencils, stress ball, eraser etc. Proceeds will support the 5th grade end of year activities.

Please let us know how your child is getting home. If dismissal plans change please communicate to your homeroom teacher or the main office. 978-740-1250. We want to make sure they get home safely!

If you have not done so already, Parents and guardians can apply online through ParentSquare using the form below or print the application form here and return it to the transportation office.

Gavin Softic, gsoftic@salemk12.org

978-400-6378

Email: gsoftic@salemk12.org
Website: https://spsbates.salemk12.org/
Location: 53 Liberty Hill Avenue, Salem, MA, USA
Phone: 978-740-1250
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bateselementarysalem/
Twitter: @sps_bates