Kindness, Learning & Leadership, Best Effort

ABOUT BATES

Contact Information

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116 Elmwood Road

Wellesley, MA   02481

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Phone:   781-446-6260

Fax:        781-263-1520

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Hours:   M, Tu, Th, F: 8:30 am - 3:05 pm

               W: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

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Playground supervision begins at 8:15am.

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Communication

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Call 781-446-6260 between 7:30am and 8:30am to inform the office if your child will be late or absent.

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Call 781-446-6260 before 2:00pm for change of dismissal.

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Parents will be informed of school closings and early dismissals via contact information provided in the PowerSchool Parent Portal.

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In addition, information is available on WCVB.com

Key Personnel

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Principal

Toni Jolley, Ext. 101

Secretary

Melanie Friedman, Ext. 100

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School Nurses

Chris Spolidoro, Ext. 102

Maxine Creanza, Ext. 102

 Our values of KLB (Kindness, Leadership and Learning and Best Effort) are evident in everything at Bates, from showing kindness toward a new student to practicing a growth mindset.

Katherine Lee Bates

The school is named for Katherine Lee Bates (August 12, 1859 – March 28, 1929), who was a songwriter and Wellesley resident. She is remembered as the author of the words to the anthem "America the Beautiful."