Bates Families , The PTA needs help with recess during Teacher Appreciation week.
To sign up go the the form below
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050F4EAAAC28AAF58-63581833-teacher?useFullSite=true#/
4 days ago, Bates Elementary
A school-themed flyer with a spiral notebook design at the top and a yellow background featuring faint school icons. Various 3D-style school supplies are scattered around a central white paper section, including a green triangle ruler, a yellow notebook, a purple calculator, a pink ruler, and at the bottom, an eraser, paperclips, a paint set, scissors, and pencils.  The central headline features the dark blue letters PTA, followed below by the larger, stylized text in yellow with blue outlines reading: TEACHER APPRECIATION.  Beneath this, in rounded dark blue letters, is the word: WEEK.  Below that, a rounded dark blue banner contains the white text: MAY 4TH -8TH.  A second blue banner towards the bottom reads: Sign up to help the PTA.  A large, square QR Code is located at the very bottom center, meant for users to scan for the sign-up form.

Parents and guardians the PTA needs your help with Field Day. This year it will be held on Friday May 15th.

To sign up to be a class chaperone go to:
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/8050F4EAAAC28AAF58-63674631-field?useFullSite=false

To sign up to run a station go to:
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/8050F4EAAAC28AAF58-63676399-field?useFullSite=false

4 days ago, Bates Elementary
A poster with a vintage cartoon style is titled at the top: FUN IN THE SUN!. Below this, a cartoon character of the sun with rosy cheeks and large eyes is waving and holding a megaphone. The character is standing above a horizontal black and white checkerboard pattern and has a speech bubble next to it that says "WE NEED YOUR HELP!".  The title "FIELD DAY!!" appears below the checkerboard pattern with letters in rainbow colors. Below this, on a blue horizontal banner, the text "FRIDAY MAY 15TH" is displayed in all uppercase.  Beneath the blue banner, a text section in two lines reads: "WE NEED VOLUNTEERS FOR FIELD DAY. SIGN BELOW". At the bottom, two QR codes are featured on the left and right, respectively. Below the left QR code is the text "Class Chaperone" and below the right QR code is the text "Run A Station".

Late Applications are now being taken for the 26-27 DLI Program.

If you didn't sign up in time you still have a chance to turn in your application.
http://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVGixssuEYRHbzH4iBr0Otjc6OTwFLSDNH3J-BeE6CcUoZUw/viewform

4 days ago, Bates Elementary
Late Applications Now Available for the 2026-2027 School Year Dual Language Immersion Program. WSD Dual Language Immersion logo for Chinese and Spanish features an orange and red world globe.
🌟 DOUBLE THE CELEBRATION! 🌟

We are bursting with pride to announce that two of our very own have been nominated for district honors!

🍎 Ms. Jorgensen (4th Grade) has been nominated for Teacher of the Year! Her dedication to our students and her creative spark in the classroom makes every day an adventure in learning.

⭐ Ms. Norris has been nominated for Employee of the Year! Behind the scenes or front and center, her hard work and heart keep our school running smoothly.

Please join us in the comments by sharing a favorite memory or a "thank you" to these two incredible educators!

#SchoolPride #TeacherOfTheYear #EmployeeOfTheYear #DreamTeam #ElementaryExcellence
4 days ago, Bates Elementary
A photo collage containing four separate images celebrating two school award nominees.  Image 1 (Top Left): A close-up, smiling photo of two women, Dawn Jorgensen and Telea Norris, posing together with their awards. Dawn Jorgensen holds a "NOMINATION CERTIFICATE: Teacher of the Year" certificate. Telea Norris holds a "NOMINATION CERTIFICATE: Classified Employee of the Year" certificate. The background features a black-and-white picture of "UNION STATION" and a "TRAIN."  Image 2 (Top Right): A medium shot of several women standing on a stage at an awards ceremony, holding framed certificates. Their faces are joyful. The view is partially obscured by the back of an attendee’s head (a man in a grey suit) in the foreground. In the background, a large monitor displays the text: "Thank you to our teacher, [name obscured], and all our staff for your dedication, dedication, and commitment."  Image 3 (Bottom Left): A medium shot of an awards presentation in a dining room. A woman is at a podium on the left, speaking into a microphone. Telea Norris stands centered on the stage, listening. A large monitor to the right displays: "CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR NOMINEE: TELEA NORRIS." Attendees, partially obscured, sit at tables in the foreground.  Image 4 (Bottom Right): A group photo of four women smiling and posing together in front of the "UNION STATION" framed artwork seen in Image 1. Dawn Jorgensen (wearing a white cardigan and coral pants) and Telea Norris (wearing a black top and a black/white patterned skirt) are in the center, holding their nomination certificates. They are joined by a woman in a denim jacket on the left and a woman in an animal-print skirt and sweatshirt on the right.

On Saturday, April 25, students from 2nd grade, 5th grade, and 9th grade proudly represented the Weber School District Bates Elementary and North Ogden Junior High Chinese Dual Language Immersion programs at Safe Kids Day.

In front of thousands of students and families, our students shared the beauty and energy of the Chinese language and culture through Chinese songs, kung fu, fan dance, and the traditional art of face-changing. While the community came together to learn important safety lessons, they also experienced the vibrant spirit of our Chinese programs.

We are so proud of our students for representing our schools with confidence, talent, and cultural pride. Events like this show that language learning is not only academic, but also joyful, meaningful, and full of life.

9 days ago, Bates Elementary
A large group photo of approximately 20 elementary students and their teacher posing outdoors in front of a school building. The students are dressed in vibrant traditional Chinese performance costumes. In the front row, five boys in white shirts and red pants kneel while holding long red poles. Behind them, a line of girls stands holding large, flowing silk fans in a rainbow of colors including yellow, orange, blue, and purple. One student in the back holds two white prop swords crossed in the air. Everyone is smiling for the camera on a bright, sunny day.
A group of about nine young boys performing an outdoor dance on a paved stage. They are dressed in matching costumes consisting of white long-sleeved button-down shirts with ornate detailing, bright red trousers, and red bandanas tied around their foreheads. Several boys are holding long red poles that meet in the center of their circle, creating a star-like pattern. They are standing in front of metal choral risers and a hedge of dark red bushes under bright, sunny skies.
A large group photo of approximately 20 elementary students and their teacher posing outdoors in front of a school building. The students are dressed in vibrant traditional Chinese performance costumes. In the front row, five boys in white shirts and red pants kneel while holding long red poles. Behind them, a line of girls stands holding large, flowing silk fans in a rainbow of colors including yellow, orange, blue, and purple. One student in the back holds two white prop swords crossed in the air. Everyone is smiling for the camera on a bright, sunny day.
Four smiling young girls stand together outdoors, dressed in traditional-style Chinese dance costumes. Three of the girls wear pink and red dresses with embroidered floral bodices, while one wears a bright red robe. They have their hair styled in decorative buns with red accessories. Each girl holds a large, vibrant silk folding fan; the fans feature flowing gradients of blue, white, purple, and orange fabric. The sun is shining, and other people and a building are visible in the background.
An outdoor performance at Bates Elementary featuring a group of students on a curved stage with choral risers. The students are dressed in various colorful traditional Chinese outfits, including qipaos and tunics in shades of pink, red, and blue. In the foreground, a large banner for the "Chinese Dual Immersion Program" is visible, featuring the slogan "Two languages, one future." A student in a red and white outfit stands next to the banner. The performance is taking place on a sunny day in a paved area next to a school building, with microphones set up on stands.
A group of elementary students perform a synchronized dance on outdoor choral risers. The students are wearing traditional Chinese attire, including bright pink, royal blue, and red qipaos and tunics with gold dragon patterns. Most of the students are captured mid-motion, pointing forward with one arm in a coordinated dance move. They are performing outside in front of a light-colored building wall on a clear, sunny day.
A group of elementary school students perform a dynamic dance on outdoor silver risers. The students are dressed in traditional Chinese tunics and dresses in vibrant colors like fuchsia, bright red, and black, many featuring gold dragon motifs. They are captured in a wide, athletic stance with their arms outstretched to the sides and knees slightly bent. The performance takes place on a bright, sunny day against the backdrop of a neutral-colored school building and dark red shrubbery.
wide-angle outdoor shot of elementary students performing on a curved set of choral risers. The students are dressed in bright silk traditional Chinese costumes, including vibrant pink, blue, and red qipaos and tunics. Every student has their arms raised toward the sky with their hands open in a coordinated performance move. The stage is set on a paved area next to a large school building under a bright, clear blue sky. A microphone stand is visible in the foreground.
A young boy stands center stage at an outdoor microphone during a school performance. He is wearing a dark navy blue traditional Chinese tunic with gold trim and grey trousers. He is holding a folded red fan close to his chest while speaking or singing into a microphone with a red windscreen. In the background, two other students in traditional costumes are sitting on stage risers, and the school building is visible under a bright blue sky.
While the rest of the country was filling out basketball brackets, the entire First Grade was doing their own bracket for the "BATTLE OF THE BOOKS" tournament! 🏀📚

We’ve debated plots, analyzed characters, and cheered for our favorites. Just like the other "March Madness," we’ve seen major upsets, close calls, and a ton of excitement.

The winner is : We Don't Eat our classmates by Ryan R. Higgins🏆

#BattleOfTheBooks #FirstGradeReads #TournamentOfBooks #MarchReadingMadness #FutureReaders #LiteracyInAction
9 days ago, Bates Elementary
A classroom bulletin board titled "BATTLE OF THE BOOKS" in black and white block letters. The board features a large tournament-style bracket on a black background, decorated with small red basketballs labeled "Sweet Sixteen," "Elite Eight," "Final Four," and "Winning Book." Miniature book covers are placed throughout the bracket to show which books have advanced. In the center, the final matchup is shown between the books "Classmates" and "I Broke My Trunk," with a gold trophy icon at the top representing the winner.

The final countdown is ON! 🏁✨

We are officially 24 days away from summer break, and you know what that means: we have started our ABC Countdown! From "A is for Art" to "Z is for Zooming into Summer," our students will be celebrating each day with a special themed activity.

Check the graphics below for the specific calendars for Kindergarten and 3rd Grade. Let’s make these last 26 days the best ones yet! 🍎📚☀️
some grades may have their own calendar check with your kids teacher to see if they have a count down for their class.

Hashtags: #ABCCountdown #LastDaysOfSchool #ElementaryLife #SchoolSpirit #CountdownToSummer

16 days ago, Bates Elementary
This is the kindergarten ABC Countdown.  Each day until the end of the school year has a letter of the day where the students have an activity.
This is a document on orange paper it is of ABC countdown for the last days of school.  Each day has  an activity or something to wear.  This is for third grade.
Yesterday, our halls were a sea of purple! 💜

We were so proud to see our students and staff "Purple Up" to show our support for our military-connected classmates and their families. To the brave men and women who serve, and the resilient families who stand beside them: we see you, we appreciate you, and we thank you for your service.

#PurpleUp #MilitaryFamilySupport #SchoolSpirit #CommunitySupport
20 days ago, Bates Elementary
A photo collage celebrating 'Purple Up Day' in support of military families is composed of several smaller images. The central panel is purple with the text 'PURPLE UP DAY' in large, white, sans-serif letters, and smaller white text below that says 'IN SUPPORT FOR MILITARY FAMILIES'. Surrounding this panel are images of groups of smiling children and adults, mostly wearing purple shirts. There are photos of kids in a classroom and in a cafeteria; children posed outside at recess, and on a playground. Adults are also pictured in groups, with one photo showing three adults posed indoors.
Two girl students stand in front of a brick building both wearing purple shirts that say "in my miitary kid  era."
Our March Chinese Corner was filled with spring vibe. Students created beautiful peach blossoms with their breath. Thanks to those who all came!
23 days ago, Bates Elementary
A photo collage titled "March Chinese Corner" shows four pictures of smiling children participating in cultural activities.  The top left photo shows two young boys in a hallway, each holding a colorful painting. One has a bright yellow sun-like design, and the other is a black and white image. The boy on the left wears a blue shirt with a yellow animal pattern and the other wears a simple yellow shirt.  The top right photo is a close-up of two girls smiling as they look at a piece of artwork. One girl wears a green sweater and the other a pink sweatshirt. They are sitting at a table in what appears to be a busy cafeteria.  The center photo is a group of three girls and a boy. Each child is holding a painted picture that looks like a simplified, colorful version of Chinese calligraphy.  The bottom right photo is of a girl with long, light brown hair wearing a purple patterned sweatshirt. She smiles as she points with her right hand to her painting, a colorful butterfly. In her other hand, she holds a large green paint brush. The entire collage is framed with small pink flowers and leaves.
⏳ Don’t Miss Out, Bison Families!

There is one week left to order school yearbooks.

The Bates Elementary Yearbook is the best way to remember all the Rad Dads lunches, science fairs, and playground laughs from this year!

With vibrant full-color pages and a sturdy cover, it’s built to last. Make sure to grab yours before the deadline!

🗓 Order Deadline: April 17, 2026
💰 Price: $15
🔗 Order at: ybpay.lifetouch.com
🆔 ID Code: 15560926"

26 days ago, Bates Elementary
"A poster for the Bates Elementary Bison Yearbook! An illustrated bison in a 'BATES' sports jersey holds up a yearbook. Text lists features: Sturdy soft cover (with protective coating), Vibrant, all-color pages (capturing the school year), and Durable smyth-sewn binding (keeps it intact!). The price is 'ONLY $15!'. The order deadline is 'APRIL 17, 2026!'. At the bottom, 'HOW TO ORDER: → ybpay.lifetouch.com' and 'Yearbook ID Code: 15560926'. Below that is a smaller bison head icon and the text 'Keep those memories forever!'. The poster's edges are a collage of colorful photos of smiling children."
Rad Dads is this Friday April 11th!
Come join your child for lunch and recess,
The lunch times can be found on the school website
https://bates.wsd.net/o/apbe/page/bell-schedule
29 days ago, Bates Elementary
An illustrated poster of an active elementary school playground on a sunny day. A large, brick school building and green trees are in the background. In the foreground, a man in a blue "BATES RAD DAD" shirt leads a group, dribbling a multicolored ball. A girl in a red "BATES" shirt walks beside him, and a boy in a green hoodie smiles nearby. Other adults in "BATES RAD DAD" shirts and many diverse children are playing. Some children play soccer, others shoot a basketball, and some jump rope. A clear sky is visible, and all text on shirts and the sign is clearly legible
🌟 Final Call for Bates Elementary Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Program Applications! 🌟

Attention Parents and Guardians of upcoming first graders! Today is the final day to submit your child's application for our Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program at Bates Elementary.

Don't miss out! If you've been considering this immersive educational pathway for your child, now is the time to apply.

For more information on Bates DLI program visit :
https://sites.google.com/wsd.net/bateselementarydli?usp=sharing

The application form can be found at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScUJLCRqooG3kwRSJtrm_pVC4dZ6mJO7ZF3bitzed4HsBnhqw/viewform


Applications are accepted for students who will be in first grade for the next school year (2026-2027).

#BatesElementary #DLI #DualLanguageImmersion #ChineseLanguage #LanguageLearning #NextYearFirstGraders #LastDayToApply #EducationOpportunity"
about 1 month ago, Bates Elementary
Gemini said A vibrant photograph with a textured overlay shows six smiling children in an indoor space.  The children, including two on the left, three in the back, and one in the front, hold large hand-drawn posters with colorful markers.  The large text at the top, which appears to be on a bright green banner, reads: “One last day!” The background features an orange wall with blue decorations and a pink banner.  A white horizontal string, decorated with small heart and teardrop-shaped pennants, is draped across the middle of the image. The text on the banner reads: “DLI REGISTRATION”.  The poster on the left says “Chinese is FUN” and “HAPPY Chinese New Year!”. A cute, cartoon panda, bamboo, and lanterns are drawn on the right-hand side of this poster. The children hold up the hand-drawn posters with smiles. The background shows a wooden door to the right of the posters.  The child in the center front sits on the striped floor and wears a black graphic tee with jeans and high-top sneakers. Their left arm is wrapped around the poster, and their right hand is in the center of their lap, pointing upward. The other children stand behind the child in the foreground, showing off the posters. The text on the banner at the bottom reads: “Get Registered! and the hashtag “#dli”.
"Spring Break is here! 🌷 Just a reminder that there will be no school from March 30th to April 6th. Classes will resume on Tuesday, April 7th. We hope all our students and staff have a safe, fun, and relaxing break! ☀️😎 See you all soon! #SpringBreak #NoSchool #SpringBreak2026 #SchoolAnnouncement
about 1 month ago, Bates Elementary
A vibrant watercolor image features red, pink, and yellow tulips with green leaves surrounding a white square in the center.  The top, upper right, and lower left of the background are dominated by large watercolor tulip blooms in red and shades of pink. Interspersed among them are soft green leaves and a yellow tulip bloom to the center left, as well as an orange tulip petal to the lower right.  A white rectangle with a thin green border frame sits in the center of the image and contains text in three styles: Top line: Large green text, in a serif, slightly bubbly font, that reads “spring”. Second line: Large pink text, in a slightly larger and more decorative serif font, that reads “Break”. Bottom section: In much smaller, black text and a thin, sans-serif font, are the phrases, in two separate lines: “NO SCHOOL” and “MARCH 30-APRIL 6TH”.
Capture the moments that matter! 📸 Bates Elementary Bison Yearbook orders are now open. 🦬 Our colorful, durable yearbooks keep memories intact through it all. Only $15! Place your order at ybpay.lifetouch.com with Yearbook ID Code: 15560926. Deadline to order is April 17, 2026. #BatesElementary #BisonYearbook #SchoolMemories
about 1 month ago, Bates Elementary
A Facebook and Instagram advertisement graphic for the Bates Elementary Bison Yearbook. The graphic features a cartoon bison mascot wearing a blue sweater with "BATES" written on it. He is holding up a small yearbook, smiling, and giving a thumbs up. A header banner across the top reads: "BATES ELEMENTARY BISON YEARBOOK!"  To the right, there's a list with icons and text:  (Book icon with a shield) "STURDY SOFT COVER (with protective coating)"  (Camera and photo icon) "VIBRANT, ALL-COLOR PAGES (capturing the school year)"  (Open book icon with hands) "DURABLE SMYTH-SEWN BINDING (keeps it intact!)"  Below this list, the price is highlighted: "ONLY $15!". In bright red text below that: "ORDER DEADLINE: APRIL 17, 2026!".  The bottom section has clear, actionable instructions: "HOW TO ORDER:" with an arrow pointing to "ybpay.lifetouch.com". Below that, in bold text, "Yearbook ID Code: 15560926". A smaller footer includes a small bison logo and a note: "Keep those memories forever!".  The overall style is warm, colorful, and engaging, with a light textured, friendly, hand-drawn digital art style. There's a slight collage of happy elementary school children's activity photos on the left and right borders of the graphic.
✌️ days left! ✌️

The clock is ticking to join the Bates Elementary DLI Program.

Don't wait until the last minute—get those applications in by end of day March 26! 📝✨

🔗https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScUJLCRqooG3kwRSJtrm_pVC4dZ6mJO7ZF3bitzed4HsBnhqw/viewform

#DLI #BateElementary #LanguageLearning #DualLanguageImmersion #Countdown
about 1 month ago, Bates Elementary
A classroom scene with four children of diverse appearances (two girls and two boys) standing in a line. All four are making 'peace' or 'two' signs with their fingers. They are in a classroom with a light-blue and red wall decorated with Chinese-themed red and gold ornaments and student-created artwork. A pink poster in the center shows an illustrated purple house, tree, sun, and other small icons. Large hand-written text at the top reads "Two days left!". A stylized sticker in the bottom-right corner reads "Register for DLI" with a light, cursive font inside an orange-yellow frame. The foreground contains school supplies like plastic drawers and a blue bin.
The Bison are taking flight! 🦬✈️

Our halls have been transformed into a mythical realm after our school-wide read of How to Train Your Dragon. From the youngest hatchlings to our seasoned explorers, every grade at Bates Elementary has been busy bringing Hiccup and Toothless world to life.

Check out these incredible dragon eyes and sculptures created by our talented student artists! We might be Bison by name, but we’re Dragon Trainers at heart this month. 🐉🎨

#BatesBison #HowToTrainYourDragon #SchoolWideRead #StudentArt #BatesElementary
about 1 month ago, Bates Elementary
A nine-panel photo collage featuring various paper dragon crafts made from colored drawings and coffee filter wings, based on the How to Train Your Dragon film series. In the top-left panel, a colored drawing of Hiccup on a brown dragon and another of Toothless sit next to blue and teal coffee filters. The top-middle panel features drawings of Toothless and a colorful dragon near blue coffee filters. The top-right, middle-right, and bottom-middle panels show a drawing of a colorful dragon and two Toothless drawings with different colored coffee filters. The middle-left panel displays a colorful dragon and a drawing of Meatlug with pink and teal coffee filters. In the bottom-left and bottom-right panels, three Toothless drawings with small green tags. A drawing of a bison, the school's mascot, is in the bottom-right panel. In the top-middle panel, a rainbow-colored sign reads "KINDERGARTEN."
"fire-breathing" dragon crafts from the Bates Elementary 1st-grade class. Each dragon is constructed from a cardboard tube decorated with hand-drawn scales, featuring paper heads with horns, small yellow wings, and blue-jeweled eyes. Long, vibrant strips of orange crepe paper extend from the "mouths" to mimic flames. The top-left panel includes the school's bison mascot in the corner. In the center of the collage, a colorful, rainbow-lettered title reads "1ST GRADE."
photo of a 2nd-grade paper dragon craft against a plain white background. The dragon has a long, slender blue-grey body with a pointed tail and large, spread-out orange wings decorated with small triangular patterns. The dragon's head features small red ears, yellow-jeweled eyes, and a paper "flame" emerging from its head. In the bottom-left corner, blue text reads "2nd grade."
A photo of a 3rd-grade student's articulated paper dragon against a neutral white background. The dragon is made of blue and green textured paper with pink-veined wings. Metal split pin fasteners are visible at the joints of the head, body, wings, and all four legs. Text in blue below the dragon reads "3rd grade."
A photo collage of 4th grade students from Bates Elementary's art work.  Featuring dragon eyes made from  oragami.  The dragon eyes are various bright colors.  There are two pictures on the bottom of 4th grade students holding their dragon  eyes with smiling faces.
A collage of various dragon eyes in various bright colors of color pencils, pencil, and markers done by Bates Elementary 5th graders.  The dragon eyes are backed with black colored papere.
A collage of 5 pictures with the words "6th Grade" center in the middle of the collage.  The pictures have many various dragon eyes made of multiple colors of bright colored clay.  In the center of the dragon eyes are various color of gems.
A collage of pictures made collectively by grade.  In the top left corner is a picture of a dragon drawn in black marker with pink paper behind it.  The wings are made of colored coffee filters.  The word "Kindergarten is next to this picture.  The picture in the top right is a dragon drawn with black, red, and yellow markers.  The wings are made of scraps of paper that the fist graders colored with various colors of crayons. The word "1st grade" is next to this image.  the bottom left picture is drawn with a yellow, red, and black marker.  The wings are made up of different colors of flames.  The words "2nd grade" is next to it. The picture in the bottom right is drawn with yellow, red, and black marker.  The wings are made of various color of scales colored by third grade.  The words"third grade" is below the image.  These pictures are all featured in the hall by the office.

We are proud to house one of the largest elementary school libraries in the entire district, with around 16,000 books. But it’s not just about the square footage—it’s about the thousands of adventures, mysteries, and discoveries waiting on these shelves for our students every single day.

From floor-to-ceiling favorites to cozy reading nooks, there is a space for every Bison to find their next favorite book. 📖

#BatesElementary #BatesLibrary #LoveToRead #SchoolLibrary #BatesBison

about 1 month ago, Bates Elementary
A wide-angle interior view of a school library with carpeted floors and fluorescent lighting. Numerous wooden bookshelves, stocked with books, create long aisles. A study area with tables, multiple computer monitors, and blue chairs is visible in the background, and smaller blue chairs are scattered throughout the space.
A wide view of the Bates Elementary library featuring two large round wooden tables in the foreground with blue chairs. The spacious room is filled with several rows of wooden bookshelves, a low display table for books, and various educational posters on the neutral-colored walls.
⏳ THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! ⏳

We have just 3 DAYS LEFT to submit applications for our Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program at Bates Elementary! 🌏✨
Don’t let this opportunity pass you by! Give your child the gift of a second language and a global perspective.
*The posters are made by our amazing 5th grade DLI Students.
about 1 month ago, Bates Elementary
At the top of the image, the text "Three days left" is displayed in large, bubbly, colorful letters (mint green, pink, yellow, blue, red) and is decorated with cartoon graphics of a small bird and bow. Below this, the words "for DLI registration" are presented on individual colored dots (green, pink, blue, yellow, and red).  Four young students (three boys and one girl) of various ethnicities are lined up in front of a colorful pink and blue classroom bulletin board.
A rainbow arch made from small, mosaic-style pieces of construction paper. The colors move from red on the outermost layer to orange, yellow, green, and blue on the inner layers. There is A vertical stack of colored paper rectangles contains educational text. From top to bottom:  Red: "红" (hóng / red)  Orange: "橙" (chéng / orange)  Yellow: "黄" (huáng / yellow)  Green: "西瓜" (xī guā / watermelon)  Blue: "蓝" (lán / blue)  Purple (offset to the side): "紫" (zǐ / purple).
This is a rectangular, hand-drawn poster on light blue paper. With the words Chinese Characters: 谁 (Shéi) 要 (yào) 去 (qù) 中 (zhōng) 文 (wén) 班 (bān)  English Translation: Who Want's to go in Chinese Class?  This poster includes A large, crumpled piece of silver aluminum foil is taped to the center of the poster.  A small yellow hand-drawn thought bubble above the foil says, "It’s You!".  Cutouts of a smiling panda and a happy green dinosaur are glued to the foil.  Doodles and Artwork: The entire poster background is covered in small, multi-colored crayon and colored pencil drawings:  Left side: A pink flower in a heart shape and several individual hearts.  Right side: A large blue spiral pattern with small green clovers and more hearts.  Bottom edge: A wave of diverse, multi-colored squiggly lines with hearts.
Reminder- This Thursday March 26th at 3:30-4:00 PM is our Bates Chinese Corner activity. This fun activity is open to all students at Bates Elementary. Please sign up on the Google form on the QR Code.
about 1 month ago, Bates Elementary
Title: CHINESE CORNER  Sub-title: Blow Ink Plum Blossoms  Description Text: Can You Paint With your Breath? Join us to blow ink and create beautiful plum blossom art!  Event Details:  🗓️ Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026  🕒 Time: 3:30–4:00 PM  📍 Location: Bates Elementary School Cafeteria  Registration and Call to Action: Please register on the Google Form. Spots are limited. Sign up early! 👇 [The flyer includes a QR code for the Google Form]  Contact Information: https://bates.wsd.net/  Visual Elements Description:  The flyer has a soft pink watercolor background decorated with plum blossom illustrations.  Main Photo: Shows a young girl leaning over her desk, using a small straw to blow black ink across a piece of art paper.  Gallery Photos: Three smaller images on the right side:  One photo shows a smiling student proudly holding up a completed artwork of a plum blossom tree branch with red blossoms.  Two photos display close-ups of student art, one with blue blossoms and one with yellow blossoms, both with black ink branches and vertical Chinese calligraphy text.
Don't forget about Bates Elementary Kindergarten Round-Up tomorrow, March 25th. If your child’s last name starts with A-M, please attend from 1:30 to 2:30 PM. If your child’s last name starts with N-Z, please attend from 2:30 to 3:30 PM.
about 1 month ago, Bates Elementary
A poster on a light blue background features decorative blue, yellow, and red playful fonts.   An invitation to the Bates Elementary Kindergarten Round-Up on March 25th. Times are split by last name: A-M from 1:30–2:30 PM, and N-Z from 2:30–3:30 PM.It includes two illustrations: a diverse line of children holding hands in the bottom left, and a two-story brick school building with a clock in the bottom right.