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COMMUNICATIONS, MEETINGS + SOCIAL

Our goal is to keep Bates families informed with timely, accurate, and eco-friendly updates, while avoiding information overload.

COMMUNICATION CHANNELS

01.

PTO Online

 

News, calendar updates, and resources for supporting our kids and the Bates School.

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Follow @BatesPTO for events and updates in the Bates community.

02.

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

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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.

04.

Bates Directory

 

A password-protected site and mobile app for families to connect with each other. Family Directory website

batesblast

SUBMISSIONS

  • DEADLINE: Thursday at 8pm for inclusion the following Sunday.

  • SUBMISSION: Email to batesptomail@gmail.com.

  • CONTENT: Be concise with key details only. Include a link to full details online. Ensure text is spell-checked.

  • FORMAT:

    • Title​

    • ​Short description (a brief headline!)​​

    • "More Information" >> link this to a website/details online.

    • Contact name, email.

    • Date, time, location

  • GRAPHICS/IMAGES: Must be PDFs if they contain text.

  • NOTE: Photographs of students are not allowed in the Blast.

Blasts

WEEKLY BLAST NEWSLETTER

MEETINGS

The PTO Board meets three times during the school year.

We also hold periodic "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.

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2024-25 All-Parent PTO Meetings

  • Tuesday, 10/22, 7:30PM, Zoom

  • Tuesday, 1/7, 8:30AM Coffee, 8:45AM Meeting, Bates Library & Zoom

  • Thursday, 4/10, Time/Location TBD

​(subscription calendar)

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