About the PTO
Our mission is to support and enrich the educational environment at our school by fostering strong communication between families, the school, the School Council, and the Town of Wellesley. We aim to share important information about School Committee policies and budgets, provide financial and volunteer support for school activities, and promote a deeper understanding of children's education—ensuring every child receives the best possible learning experience.
Stay Connected
01.
PTO Online
News, calendar updates, and resources for supporting our school. Follow @BatesPTO for events and updates in the Bates community.
02.
Bates Blast
A weekly newsletter emailed on Sunday evenings. New for 2025-26! Opt-in to receive the Bates Blast via Membership Toolkit!
03.
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.
04.
Bates Directory
Use the Membership Toolkit App to connect with other families. More information on the Family Directory website.
All-Hands Meetings
All-Hands Meetings are open to all parents, caregivers, and teachers. For the 2025-26 school year, meetings will be held in the Bates Library. To request the zoom meeting link, please email BatesPTOmail@gmail.com.
Tuesday, September 16, 9am
Tuesday, November 18, 9am
Tuesday, February 10, 9am
Tuesday, May 5, 9am
Bates Blast Submissions
Want to share news with the Bates community? Email submission to batesPTOmail@gmail.com by Thursday at 8PM to be included in that week’s Blast.
Keep it brief, specific to Bates, and include essential details. Please note that student photos cannot be included.
Community News
To have announcements or programs in Wellesley featured in the Community News section, please email them to Allison DiRenzo in the Superintendent’s Office by Thursday at 9AM.