Our Coins Wars continue this week! Send any loose change. 100% of coins collected will be donated to Wounded Warriors.
This week, while supplies last, students who donate coins to our coin war will receive a bracelet or stick from the Wounded Warrior Project. This is our last push before final collection on Friday, November 7.
Thank you to all who have donated so far!
We also are doing our annual Padlet honoring our Veterans connected to Bates. The link is here:
https://padlet.com/rachel_rich/25-26-veterans-day-honoring-our-heroes-uq8iha0fxv3lcp70
Also, if you are wanting your Veteran or Active Duty member to attend our Veterans Day Celebration, you can RSVP here:
https://bit.ly/BatesVeteransDayRSVP
Learn more: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2523492
Bates Families-
We understand that the current government shutdown may be creating challenges for families, especially with the temporary pause in SNAP benefits and other supports. Please know that you are not alone — our school community is here to help.
We want to provide our families with several resources that can help. If your family could use extra support , local food pantries and community organizations are available to provide groceries, meals, and other resources. You’re welcome to contact our Family Resource Center Coordinator (Jessica Cherry at 502-677-1499) for confidential assistance or to connect with nearby programs.
For families who are able and would like to help, donations of nonperishable food items or monetary donations can be make directly to the food pantry of your choice. Every contribution makes a difference and helps ensure all of our students and families have what they need.
Together, we can take care of one another and keep our Bates community strong. 💛
An updated list of community resources and organizations in Louisville and Southern Indiana can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRu6jEB43tXFPRtbYg_L7LhgvznJjTMM-IrobThevwMwDwq0n5UObC3iONtxJ_S9ryr7OOnmIWQ6rkO/pub
Learn more: https://events.louisville.edu/event/ai-roi-from-theory-to-practice
-this is a FREE event for Bates students and families (this is not a community event)
-please park next door at Cedar Creek Baptist Church beginning at 6:30pm
-please leave all pets at home -- this is for two-legged humans 🙂
Hello Parents,
I want to personally thank all the families who have already participated in our SchoolStore program! We are on our way to reaching our goal, but we need everyone's help to make sure our teachers get the essential tools they need to help our students succeed.
If your family has not participated, there's still time!
This safe and easy program is 100% online so there is no face-to-face selling, collecting money, or delivering products. Your child will receive a prize just for participating, and more prizes will be awarded when goals are reached.
Please help now. It really will make a difference.
Go to https://www.schoolstore.net/sid.t?0000007285 to show our valued teachers your support.
Thanks
Bates Elementary School
P.S. Family participation is the key to our success, and we are counting on you!
We’re excited to partner with Abound Credit Union to bring our families a Virtual Financial Wellness Workshop on Monday, November 10th at 6:00 PM
💻 Hosted via Zoom
Join us for a 30-minute session focused on the Value of Financial Wellness, followed by a gift card giveaway for attendees and a chance to connect with financial wellness experts. Let’s empower our families with tools for financial success!
If your family could use extra support , local food pantries and community organizations are available to provide groceries, meals, and other resources. You’re welcome to contact our Family Resource Center Coordinator (Jessica Cherry at 502-677-1499) for confidential assistance or to connect with nearby programs.
For families who are able and would like to help, donations of nonperishable food items or monetary donations can be make directly to the food pantry of your choice. Every contribution makes a difference and helps ensure all of our students and families have what they need.
Together, we can take care of one another and keep our Bates community strong. 💛
This is RED RIBBON WEEK where we celebrate with a different theme each day!
Please join us on Thursday, Oct. 30 for our Bates Bears PTA Trunk or Treat from 6:30-8:00 at Bates! Please note, this event is for Bates families. It is not a community event.
Showcase of Schools is THIS Saturday (10/25/25 at Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center).
Representatives from all 160+ JCPS schools will be under one roof to share information with families about the district’s various choices, including magnet schools, career programs, and more! This may be especially important for our 5th grade families exploring middle school options.
Inside JCPS Student Relations, compassion and second chances drive the work. Meet the team helping students and families navigate tough transitions—and reminding them that one setback doesn’t define their story. 💙
🔗STORY: https://jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2500889
