BATES ELEMENTARY
PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION
PTO MISSION
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To provide services to the school that will enhance the educational climate;
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To improve communication between home, school, the School Council and the Town of Wellesley;
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To provide information regarding School Committee policies and budgets;
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To provide financial and other volunteer support for the activities and needs of the school;
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To increase understanding of children and their education, in order to guarantee the best education possible for our children.
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Executive BoardCo-Presidents: Jess Pratt, Nicole Schmidt Vice Presidents: Jenna Synborski, Renee Lee Treasurers: Jill Garrison, Kunal Udeshi Secretary: Caroline Pretyman Communications+Website: Caitlin Sateia Social Media: Rachel Voris Past President Advisors: Abby Petz, Lauren Moore
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CommunicationsBlast Newsletter: Caitlin Sateia Directory Editor: Tara Ventura Yearbook Editor/Photographer: Natalia Rasmussen
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Community ServiceCommunity Service Chair: Lauren Scarpati Food Recovery: Anne Orloff, Jessica Blum-Tucker Garden: Cecilia Malconian, Athena Kertzman, Bethany Cangiamila Green Team: Vacant Hospitality Coordinator: Kim Stott Wellesley Parade: Vacant
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EnrichmentGrade 5 Activities, Jobs, Student Council: Jen Green, Rose Carpenter Creative Arts+Sciences: Jen Green Family Events: Caitlin Sateia, Laura Benson, Megan Keefe Field Day: Chrissy Daddario, Lindsey McCullough Kindergarten Coordinators: Jaclyn Laufer, Sophia Begg Library Aide Coordinator: Laura Benson New Families Coordinator: Julie Byrne Room Parent Coordinator: Carrie Williams School Picture Day: Deb McGinn, Laura Benson STEM Representative: Jen Green Teacher Appreciation: Cecilia Malconian, Libby Pingpank
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FundraisingApparel: Susan Hurley Book Fair: Anne Orloff, Stacey Percia Original Works: Jess Pratt Pumpkin Fair: Janet Griffin, Kate Champion
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LiasonsMETCO Representative: Rachel Wilson (Kaplan) Wait Until 8th Coordinators: Mercedes Leboreiro, Stacey Percia
ACADEMIC YEAR 2024-2025
COMMUNICATIONS, MEETINGS + SOCIAL
Keeping Bates families informed with timely, accurate, and eco-friendly updates, while avoiding information overload.
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PTO Online
News, calendar updates, and resources for supporting our school. Follow @BatesPTO for events and updates in the Bates community.
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Bates Blast
A weekly newsletter emailed on Sunday evenings. The most recent Blast emails are also available below: Bates Blast Archive.
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Room Parent Updates
Room Parents send emails with classroom news and requests, additional updates as needed, but avoid repeating information from the Bates Buzz and Bates Blast.
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A password-protected site and mobile app for families to connect with each other. Family Directory website
ALL-PARENT PTO MEETINGS
The PTO Board meets regularly throughout the school year. In addition, there are three All-Parent meetings each academic year, designed to promote open communication between parents, administrators, and teachers. These meetings feature updates from the School Committee and Principal, as well as presentations on relevant topics and current events that impact the school community
batesblast
SUBMISSIONS
News, updates, and activities specific to Bates can be submitted by email to batesptomail@gmail.com.
Weekly Submission Deadline: Thursday by 8pm
Submission Guidelines:
Keep it brief, with key details only. Ensure all text is spell-checked. Please include:
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Title
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Short description (i.e. a headline)
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Link to more Information: Include a link to full details online or a document attachment
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Contact name and email
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Date, time, and location
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Graphics/Images: Must be submitted as PDFs if they contain text.
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Note: Photographs of students are not allowed in the Blast.
communitynews
SUBMISSIONS
Announcements and programs in Wellesley that you would like featured in the "Community News" section should be emailed to Allison DiRenzo. Submission deadline is Thursday at 9am.
