COMMUNICATIONS, MEETINGS + SOCIAL
Our goal is to keep 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 kids and the Bates School.
Follow @BatesPTO for events and updates in the Bates community.
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Bates Blast
A weekly electronic newsletter sent via email on Sunday evenings. Recent blast emails are available on the website. Bates Blast Hub
03.
Room Parent Updates
Room Parents send emails with classroom news and requests. They may provide 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
MEETINGS
The PTO Board meets periodically throughout the school year. We also hold three "All Parent" meetings to foster communication between parents, administrators, and teachers. These meetings often feature updates from the School Committee and Principal, and Bates students frequently showcase their talents and achievements.
2024-25 All-Parent PTO Meetings
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Tuesday, 10/22, 7:30PM, Zoom
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Tuesday, 1/7, 8:30AM Coffee, 8:45AM Meeting, Bates Library & Zoom
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Thursday, 4/10, Time/Location TBD
batesblast
SUBMISSIONS
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DEADLINE: Thursday at 8pm for inclusion the following Sunday.
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SUBMISSION: Email to batesptomail@gmail.com.
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CONTENT: Be concise with key details only. Include a link to full details online. Ensure text is spell-checked.
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FORMAT:
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Title
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Short description (a brief headline!)
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"More Information" >> link this to a website/details online.
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Contact name, email.
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Date, time, location
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GRAPHICS/IMAGES: Must be PDFs if they contain text.
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NOTE: Photographs of students are not allowed in the Blast.
