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.
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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
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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
UPCOMING 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.
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Thursday, March 06
8:45AM / Bates Library & Zoom
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Thursday, April 10
Time / Location TBA
batesblast
SUBMISSIONS
News, updates, and Bates-specific activities can be submitted by email to batesptomail@gmail.com.
Deadline: Thursday by 8 PM for inclusion in the following Sunday's update.
Submission Guidelines:
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Content: Keep it brief, with key details only. Ensure all text is spell-checked.
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Include:
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Title
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Short description (i.e. a headline)
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More Information: Include a link to full details online
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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. Note: Photographs of students are not allowed in the Blast.
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communitynews
SUBMISSIONS
Announcements and programs in Wellesley that you would like featured in the "Community News" section should be emailed to Allison DiRenzo (direnzoa@wellesleyps.org). Submission deadline is Thursday at 9 a.m.. Thank you for keeping our community informed!​
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