Coin War update— 1st grade is ALMOST FULL!!! We will be glad to take your loose change to raise money for our Bates Bears PTA Walk-A-Thon!
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Mark Your Calendars for Friday, September 26th for our Bates Bears PTA Walk-A-Thon!

A few reminders:

Parents and guardians (only Bates students--no siblings) are welcome to attend this event with a completed volunteer background check on file (even if you are not volunteering you will need to have this completed in order to attend).

If you need to complete a Volunteer Record Check, please do so at: https://apps.jefferson.kyschools.us/.../VolunteerInsert.aspx

It does take several days to process so please do not wait until the last moment to submit it).

You can check the status of your submitted Volunteer Record Check at: https://apps.jefferson.kyschools.us/.../VolunteerInsert.aspx


We look forward to seeing you on Friday, September 26th!

2 days ago, Bates Elementary
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We’re having a Coin War to help PTA reach their Walk-A-Thon goal! One grade level is going to come away a winner!!!! Got extra change laying around?? Send it with your Bates student this week!
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Congratulations to our Bates Volleyball team! They kicked off their season with a "W"!
3 days ago, Bates Elementary
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HOW SWEET IT IS!! We are SO CLOSE to reaching our Bates Bears PTA Walk-A-Thon goal of $20,000!!!!!!!! Keep working Bates Bears!
3 days ago, Bates Elementary
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We're celebrating International Dot Day on September 15th!!

3 days ago, Bates Elementary
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Tomorrow is High Attendance Day!

4 days ago, Bates Elementary
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The dentist is coming to our school! The School Smiles on-site dental program provides on-site dental care at our school for ALL students that sign up to participate. The dental team will set up inside our school and they accept Medicaid, private insurance, offer self-pay rates and grants through their foundation.
Registration is now open online at: www.schoolsmiles.com/student-signup with over 100 languages to choose from when completing the online form.
4 days ago, Bates Elementary
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Way to work Bates Bears! We are well on our way to meeting our $20,000 Walk-A-Thon goal for Bates Bears PTA !! Did you know our Bates Bears PTA fund raising money goes toward Donuts for Grownups, Glow Parties, Fall Bash, school dances, an amazing leadership space, playground equipment and more-- ALL TO BENEFIT OUR BEARS!!!

It's not too late to donate! https://www.givebacks.com/.../bates/campaigns/932ed07731cf

Reminder that business sponsorship amounts are added to responsible student's total amount raised. This is a great way to level up prizes.

In order for logos to be printed on event shirts, sponsorship pledges are due Monday, September 8th.

Parents and guardians (no siblings) are welcome to attend this event with a completed volunteer background check on file (even if you are not volunteering you will need to have this completed in order to attend).

If you need to complete a Volunteer Record Check, please do so at: https://apps.jefferson.kyschools.us/.../VolunteerInsert.aspx It does take several days to process so please do not wait until the last moment to submit it).

You can check the status of your submitted Volunteer Record Check at: https://apps.jefferson.kyschools.us/.../VolunteerInsert.aspx

All Walk-A-Thon information can be found here: Bates PTA Walk-A-Thon

We look forward to seeing you on Friday, September 26th!

5 days ago, Bates Elementary
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Make plans to join us on Tuesday, Sept. 9th for Open House at Bates Elementary!
Bates Bears PTA will be on hand with spirit wear for sale and a membership table for families to join!
Our fall book fair is in full swing, so feel free to stop by the library and pick out a great bedtime read!
Please park in our front/back parking lots or at Cedar Creek Church next door. Please DO NOT park at Panera Bread. They are fabulous neighbors to us, but their parking lot is for their customers only.
We look forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday evening!
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3rd, 4th, and 5th grade families- FCA starts tomorrow! See information for more details!
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📢 TONIGHT | JCPS will host one more Community Conversations forum with Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood. All are welcome to attend this evening, Sept. 4, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Academy @ Shawnee!
8 days ago, JCPS Communications
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Congratulations to our student leaders with a genius for creativity and the arts! They designed new stickers for our LEAD Meetings to help students celebrate birthdays, recognize shoutouts, WIG accomplishments, and golden award winning classrooms!
9 days ago, Bates Elementary
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Picture Day is coming on Friday, September 5!
You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVTPTGKNS. Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping!
Your child can also bring their completed flyer with cash or check on Picture Day. Please do NOT send money or check until September 5th.
Orders after Picture Day must be placed online only on mylifetouch.com.
9 days ago, Bates Elementary
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Bates Families- Reminder, there is NO SCHOOL on Monday, September 1st to celebrate Labor Day.
14 days ago, Bates Elementary
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LAST CALL for Bates Spirit Wear! The Spirit Wear store closes on Friday, August 29th!
15 days ago, Bates Elementary
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Bates Families-- Tomorrow is Team Spirit Day!
15 days ago, Bates Elementary
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Reminder! Tomorrow is our Habit Hop from 5:30-6:30 at Bates! Come and learn about the 8 Habits with your child! We look forward to seeing all families that RSVP'd!
16 days ago, Bates Elementary
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Let's kick off Football Season in style!! Join us on Friday, August 29th for Team Spirit Day! Wear your favorite team jersey/uniform, tshirt, or team colors!
16 days ago, Bates Elementary
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COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS | We had another great community forum Tuesday night at Jeffersontown High School! Thank you to everyone who has joined these events to hear from Dr. Brian Yearwood. The superintendent has enjoyed listening, learning, and getting to know you.

Our next Community Conversation is on Thursday, Sept. 4, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Academy @ Shawnee.
16 days ago, JCPS Communications
Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood stands at a podium and holds a microphone. Others sit behind him on a stage.
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Community members sit in the audience as Dr. Brian Yearwood and other district leaders are on stage during a Community Conversation event.