Our fifth grade at Bates Elementary has been having a lot of fun these past few months!
They had an amazing time exploring physical and chemical changes with the Discovery Gateway team—learning through fun, hands-on experiments and smiles all around!
They also had an exciting and educational field trip starting the day at the Weber High, experiencing the magic of a live musical—Anastasia. Next, they headed to the Allan plant Co, where hands-on activities helped them explore how geothermal energy works and why it matters to our community. 🎭⚡️
The field trip blended art and science in the best way, giving students real-world connections to what they learn in class. We’re proud of their curiosity and can’t wait for more adventures ahead! 🌟"
Each title represents a teacher's cherished memory—the books that taught them, inspired them, and made them fall in love with reading.
Come see which stories are closest to our teachers' hearts! 💖
This week we are featuring Ms. Jorgensen a fifth grade teacher at Bates.
Her favorite childhood book was Fantastic Mr. Fox by Ronald Dahl.
This was one of her favorite books read by my school librarian when she was in 3rd grade.
More than anything, we want to express our immense gratitude for our phenomenal choir team and instructor Becca Hoxer. Becca has been our choir director for 9 wonderful years, She has shaped our students' musical talents and has been an important part of our school community. Thank you for your passion and commitment!
Attached is an article that KSL wrote about Becca Hoxer.
https://www.ksl.com/article/51414276/passionate-and-loving-north-ogden-choir-instructor-leads-final-concert-as-cancer-fight-intensifies
Learn a traditional craft and create your very own, unique Christmas tree ornament. It's a wonderful way to celebrate culture and the holidays!
Event Details:
Date: December 11
Place: School Cafeteria
Space is limited to 88 participants, so mark your calendars!
Scan the QR code on the flyer to learn more and sign up!
#ChineseCorner #ChristmasCraft #ChineseKnot #SchoolEvent #HolidayFun #CulturalCrafts
#BatesElementary #ChineseCorner
Each title represents a teacher's cherished memory—the books that taught them, inspired them, and made them fall in love with reading.
Come see which stories are closest to our teachers' hearts! 💖
Principal Sederholm's favorite book are all the Harry Potter Books. He loves the storyline and all of the characters. He actually didn't read them until he was in his early 20's, when he knew he was going to go into education. He decided to start reading some books children loved so he could use them in his classroom.
#BatesTeachers #ReadingCorner #ChildhoodClassics
f you would like to give but cannot make it into the school you can contact our counselor Mrs.. Smith for items that are still available.
Mrs. Smith at 801-452-4598, or jusmith2@wsd.net.
Last Friday November 21st We had an absolutely fantastic turnout for our Rad Dads Lunch and Recess today! A huge THANK YOU to the 71 amazing dads, grandpas, uncles, and father figures who joined us!
It was wonderful to see so many smiling faces as our students and their Rad Dads enjoyed lunch together, followed by some awesome recess fun! From epic kickball games and impressive hula hooping to creative chalk art, laughter filled the air. 🤩
We are so grateful for all of you who were able to make it and share these special moments with your children. For those who couldn't join us this time, we truly missed you and hope to see you at a future Bates Elementary event!
Check out some of the fun! 👇
#BatesElementary #RadDads #ThankYouDads
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Next week, December 1 st -5th , we will be collecting donations to help buy
Christmas presents for students at our school and in our community who need help this holiday season.
Grades will be competing against each other to see who can bring in the most donations, so students will put their donations in a bucket in their classrooms marked “Coins for Christmas” each morning.
***Dollars For Donuts will look a little differently this year!
We will collect money for donuts on THURSDAY, Dec. 4th and deliver donuts at lunchtime on FRIDAY, Dec. 5th (If your student orders multiple sleeves, or will not be eating them in the lunchroom, they will be delivered to their classroom for them to put in their backpack for after school).
Each student will get one little donut for each dollar donated, and a pack of donuts for each $5 donated. They will be able to choose from chocolate
or powdered sugar.
This year we also have a Giving Tree with tags for specific gifts for families at our school-ranging from $5-$100. After purchasing the gift, please return it unwrapped to the school with the red Giving Tree ornament taped to it. Giving Tree donations are all due on Friday, Dec. 5th .
As Always, thank you for all of your generosity and support!!!
Bates Elementary's Lost and Found is currently overflowing! We have an abundance of jackets, sweaters, lunch boxes, water bottles, and more.
With the cooler weather here, please take a moment to look through our collection, especially if your child is missing a coat!
Stop by the school hallway past the office to reclaim your belongings!
#BatesElementary #LostAndFound #CheckTheCloset
Get into the holiday spirit! We are so excited for our talented Bates Elementary students to share their hard work at our annual Christmas Choir performance!
Mark your calendars for a wonderful evening of festive music!
Date: Tuesday, December 3rd
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Weber High School Auditorium
Come and enjoy classic carols and heartwarming holiday songs performed by our amazing young singers. It’s the perfect way to kick off the Christmas season!
We look forward to seeing you there to support our students!
#BatesElementary #ChristmasChoir #HolidayMusic #CommunityEvent #SupportOurSchools
Utah is known for its winter conditions, with the Ogden area receiving over five feet of snowfall annually. During the winter months, temperatures typically average in the 20s and 30s, and it is common to experience patterns of cold and snowy weather.
Despite challenging weather, Weber School District has a responsibility to keep schools open as long as they can be operated safely and effectively. The community relies on our schools for the essential services they provide to children and families, so any adjustment to the school schedule has to be made with great care and consideration.
On snowy days, custodial and maintenance crews assess each school early to ensure buildings are safe to open. Adequate staff must also be on-site before classes begin. Our transportation department also monitors weather and road conditions to ensure buses can operate safely
If schools can be safely opened and buses can run on schedule, classes will be held as usual. Otherwise, the superintendent will decide whether to adjust the schedule, which may include delaying the start of school by one or two hours, depending on the conditions. Delayed starts do not require the day to be made up later in the school year.
Notifications of delays or closures will be sent out as soon as reasonably possible via text, email, and Remind messages. Please ensure you are signed up to receive these notifications.
Ultimately, it is a parent’s decision to send their child to school. If a parent feels their child cannot safely get to school, they should make the best decision regarding attendance. If a student is late or misses class due to concerns about safely getting to school in adverse weather, we will work closely with them to make up any missed assignments.
Weber School District serves over 33,000 students across 48 schools, where weather conditions can vary by community. Decisions to delay or cancel school are made with careful consideration based on district-wide circumstances, while also balancing the needs of families. We appreciate your understanding in this matter.
We'll be making beautiful bracelets with Chinese charms. ✨ Spaces are limited to 50, so register now via the Google Form (scan the QR code in the image) #ChineseCorner #BraceletMaking #CulturalEvent
Wonderful Bates Families-this year our Holiday Help will look a little differently. We will have a giving tree with specific items needed for families at Bates. To help our fellow families in need, you can pick up a tag off our tree starting Friday, November 21st, or donate to our Coins for Christmas fundraiser the week of December 1st through the 5th.
If you are a family who would like holiday assistance this year, please reach out to our counselor, Julie Smith, no later than this Friday-November 14th.
You can reach Mrs. Smith at 801-452-4598, or jusmith2@wsd.net.
Thank you in advance for your amazing generosity in supporting our Bison Nation!!!
This Veterans Day, Bates Elementary students came together to honor the brave men and women who have served our country.
As the students looked up to the flag flying high above Cold Water Canyon they beautifully sang patriotic songs and recited the Pledge of Allegiance. It was a moving tribute to the dedication and sacrifice of our veterans.
Thank you to all who have served! We salute you today and every day.
#VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #BatesElementary #ColdWaterCanyon #Patriotism #SchoolCommunity
Your commitment, courage, and sacrifice are the foundations of our freedom. We are dedicated to teaching our students the profound meaning of your service.
We remember and honor the brave individuals who protect our nation. Thank you, Veterans.
Photo Credit: Parley Hodson
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A big thank-you to our wonderful parents and junior high volunteers for their generous support and help — your contributions made this event even more special!
Starting this year, we’ll host a monthly themed Chinese Corner, led by all Chinese teachers with help from PTA and student volunteers. Each month will bring new cultural fun — we can’t wait to see even more families join our next event! ❤️🏮
Our very first featured book comes from Mrs. Gifford, our wonderful Instructional Coach!
📖 Featured Book: The Flying Hockey Stick by Jolly Roger Bradfield
This imaginative tale was Mrs. Gifford's absolute favorite book growing up.
Reading is an adventure, and we hope the Bates Reading Corner helps all our students discover their next great story. Happy reading!
