Bates Elementary

📅 SAVE THE DATE! 💸
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!

Attention Artistocats Kids CAST-

Coin Wars update: Week 1

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.
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. 💛

Busy Week this week at Bates Elementary!
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.

Join us as we celebrate Red Ribbon Week with a different theme each day!

✅ REMINDER | The JCPS Showcase of Schools is tomorrow! Don’t forget, you can park your car hassle-free and hop on one of our free shuttles that will take you to and from the event.

Bates Families -
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.

Check out this information about Girls Basketball Clinic

🌟 SPOTLIGHT ON STUDENT RELATIONS 🌟 | “It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish.”

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

Attention Aristocats Kids Cast

ONE DAY ONLY | We want to see you on Saturday at the 2025 JCPS Showcase of Schools! Don’t miss your only chance to talk with officials from every JCPS school before the application period opens. Families, please bring your Choices Books with you to reference during the event.

Bates Families -
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.

Unfortunately, due to the prediction of heavy rain with high winds LMPD is canceling our event this year. 

✨We are so excited to announce our upcoming Culture Fest✨
🌍Culture Fest- Thursday, October 16th from 6:00-8:00
Mark your calendars now!

✨We are so excited to announce our upcoming Culture Fest✨
🌍Culture Fest- Thursday, October 16th from 6:00-8:00
Mark your calendars now!

CATCH A RIDE | A free shuttle service will be available from eight JCPS schools across the city to the 2025 Showcase of Schools. Join us on Oct. 25 and discover where you belong!