On October 2nd, we celebrated our school custodian, Mrs. Giles, and her part-time crew! Thank you for working behind the scenes to keep our environment safe, sparkling, and welcoming day in and day out.
Join Us for Try It KNIGHT! 🛡️✨
Looking for a fun, free evening with the family while supporting a great cause? Mark your calendars! The Weber Cone Schools are coming together for Try It KNIGHT—a community event focused on connection, family fun, and mental health awareness.
📅 When: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | 4:30 – 7:00 PM
📍 Where: North Ogden Junior High (575 E 2900 N, North Ogden)
What to Expect:
🎉 Free activities & resources for the whole family
🚚 Delicious local Food Trucks
🎟️ FREE meal tickets for the first 1,000 people (Available starting at 4:15 PM!)
Participating Weber Cone Schools:
Weber, NOJH, Orion, Snowcrest, Bates, Green Acres, Lomond View, Majestic, North Ogden, Orchard Springs, and Valley.
Whether you try something new, try talking to someone, or just come to enjoy the food trucks, remember: Mental Health Matters & Suicide Prevention Saves Lives. 💜🩵
- Be Brave - Be Kind - Be There -
Looking for a fun, free evening with the family while supporting a great cause? Mark your calendars! The Weber Cone Schools are coming together for Try It KNIGHT—a community event focused on connection, family fun, and mental health awareness.
📅 When: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | 4:30 – 7:00 PM
📍 Where: North Ogden Junior High (575 E 2900 N, North Ogden)
What to Expect:
🎉 Free activities & resources for the whole family
🚚 Delicious local Food Trucks
🎟️ FREE meal tickets for the first 1,000 people (Available starting at 4:15 PM!)
Participating Weber Cone Schools:
Weber, NOJH, Orion, Snowcrest, Bates, Green Acres, Lomond View, Majestic, North Ogden, Orchard Springs, and Valley.
Whether you try something new, try talking to someone, or just come to enjoy the food trucks, remember: Mental Health Matters & Suicide Prevention Saves Lives. 💜🩵
- Be Brave - Be Kind - Be There -
We are thrilled to partner with the Best Realty Group for their 14th Annual Food Drive! This year, we’re adding some friendly competition: every donated item earns points to help decide which class takes home the grand prize. The winning classroom gets an awesome party, and the top school receives a generous donation check from Best Realty. Let’s come together, support our community, and show everyone the power of Bates Elementary!
Canned protein (peanut butter, chili, chicken, beans, etc.)- 4 points
Boxed and canned food- 1 point
Dry rice, beans and similar items- 1 point
New insulated gloves- 1 point
New knit gloves- 1 point
Diapers and Pull ups- 10 points
Wipes- 2 points
Travel sized hygiene items- 1 point
Full sized hygiene items- 3 points
Toothbrush or floss- 1 point
New Shoes, Boots, Coats- 20 points
New Blankets- 5 points
Money $1- 2 points (contact the school for the venmo account to send monetary donations)
Canned protein (peanut butter, chili, chicken, beans, etc.)- 4 points
Boxed and canned food- 1 point
Dry rice, beans and similar items- 1 point
New insulated gloves- 1 point
New knit gloves- 1 point
Diapers and Pull ups- 10 points
Wipes- 2 points
Travel sized hygiene items- 1 point
Full sized hygiene items- 3 points
Toothbrush or floss- 1 point
New Shoes, Boots, Coats- 20 points
New Blankets- 5 points
Money $1- 2 points (contact the school for the venmo account to send monetary donations)
📢 WE'RE HIRING! Join Our Amazing Team! 📢
We are looking for passionate, dedicated individuals to fill the following open positions:
🔹 PT Elementary Aide
🔹 PT Student Custodian
Ready to make a difference in our schools? Apply today!
👉 Apply here: wsd.schoolspring.com
For the Part time after school student custodian positions search for "student custodian" and enter Bates as your preferred location
For the part time aide positions search for "Bates".
We are looking for passionate, dedicated individuals to fill the following open positions:
🔹 PT Elementary Aide
🔹 PT Student Custodian
Ready to make a difference in our schools? Apply today!
👉 Apply here: wsd.schoolspring.com
For the Part time after school student custodian positions search for "student custodian" and enter Bates as your preferred location
For the part time aide positions search for "Bates".
There will be vision screenings at the school on September 22nd. If your child wears glasses or contacts please have them wear them to school on that day. If you have any questions contact the school office.
Say cheese! 📸 School Picture Day is coming up on September 15th!
It’s time to go dig to the absolute bottom of your child’s backpack—right past the squished juice boxes and mystery crumbs—to find the order forms sent home this week.
You have two easy ways to make sure those pearly whites are captured forever:
Send the paper slip back to school with your child.
Order online at mylifetouch.com using the code EVTPQSG88.
Start practicing those best smiles now (and maybe double-check for bedhead before drop-off)!
It’s time to go dig to the absolute bottom of your child’s backpack—right past the squished juice boxes and mystery crumbs—to find the order forms sent home this week.
You have two easy ways to make sure those pearly whites are captured forever:
Send the paper slip back to school with your child.
Order online at mylifetouch.com using the code EVTPQSG88.
Start practicing those best smiles now (and maybe double-check for bedhead before drop-off)!
🎨 Calling All Student Artists! 🎭📷✍️🎵
It’s time to show off your creativity! The 2026–2027 National PTA Reflections Program is officially open for entries.
This year’s theme is "What My Culture Means to Me." Students can explore the arts and express themselves through:
💃 Dance Choreography
🎥 Film Production
📚 Literature
🎼 Music Composition
📸 Photography
🎨 Visual Arts
Important Details:
🗓️ Deadline for Entries: Sunday, October 11
🔗 Learn More & Get Involved: utahpta.org/ref
📬 Questions? Contact Carli Valentine at 801-510-4385
We can't wait to see all the incredible ways our students express their unique culture and talents! 🌟✨
It’s time to show off your creativity! The 2026–2027 National PTA Reflections Program is officially open for entries.
This year’s theme is "What My Culture Means to Me." Students can explore the arts and express themselves through:
💃 Dance Choreography
🎥 Film Production
📚 Literature
🎼 Music Composition
📸 Photography
🎨 Visual Arts
Important Details:
🗓️ Deadline for Entries: Sunday, October 11
🔗 Learn More & Get Involved: utahpta.org/ref
📬 Questions? Contact Carli Valentine at 801-510-4385
We can't wait to see all the incredible ways our students express their unique culture and talents! 🌟✨
Just a quick heads-up for all our families: after a great first week of early releases, we return to our regular full-day schedule starting on Monday, August 31st!
Daily Schedule Reminders:
Doors Open: 8:30 AM
Regular Dismissal: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 3:20 PM. Wednesday at 12:20 PM
Thank you all for a fantastic first week! Let's keep the momentum going. See you Monday morning! 💙📚
Daily Schedule Reminders:
Doors Open: 8:30 AM
Regular Dismissal: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 3:20 PM. Wednesday at 12:20 PM
Thank you all for a fantastic first week! Let's keep the momentum going. See you Monday morning! 💙📚
Hey everyone! If you know a high schooler looking for a great part-time job, we’re hiring student custodians at Bates Elementary!
It’s 3:00 to 6:00 PM, so the hours work really well around school and homework. Applicants need to be at least 15 years old.
To apply:
Go to Wsd.schoolspring.com
Search "student Custodian"
Select Bates Elementary as the preferred location
Feel free to share this with anyone looking for after-school work!
It’s 3:00 to 6:00 PM, so the hours work really well around school and homework. Applicants need to be at least 15 years old.
To apply:
Go to Wsd.schoolspring.com
Search "student Custodian"
Select Bates Elementary as the preferred location
Feel free to share this with anyone looking for after-school work!
Welcome back, Bison! 🦬✨
The halls are clean, the classrooms are ready, and our teachers have been counting down the days. We are so excited to officially kick off the 2026-2027 school year at Bates Elementary!
To our returning families, welcome back! To our new families joining the Herd this year, we are thrilled to have you with us. It’s going to be an amazing year filled with new friendships, big growth, and a lot of learning.
A Few First Day Reminders:
Drop-Off: Please follow our standard drop-off procedures. Don't worry—we’ll be outside guiding you all through the first week!
Doors Open: Doors open at 8:30 AM Please have students head to their designated outside doors while they wait.
Extra Time: Give yourself a little buffer time for arrival...
The halls are clean, the classrooms are ready, and our teachers have been counting down the days. We are so excited to officially kick off the 2026-2027 school year at Bates Elementary!
To our returning families, welcome back! To our new families joining the Herd this year, we are thrilled to have you with us. It’s going to be an amazing year filled with new friendships, big growth, and a lot of learning.
A Few First Day Reminders:
Drop-Off: Please follow our standard drop-off procedures. Don't worry—we’ll be outside guiding you all through the first week!
Doors Open: Doors open at 8:30 AM Please have students head to their designated outside doors while they wait.
Extra Time: Give yourself a little buffer time for arrival...
Just a reminder- the first week of school is early release at 12:20 PM
Mark your calendars, Bison families! 🎒✨
Back to School Night is almost here, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone into the building. Come meet your child’s teacher, check out the classrooms, and get ready for a great year ahead.
🗓 When: Thursday, August 20th
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Where: Bates Elementary School
A few quick tips for the evening:
Parking: The main lot fills up fast! Street parking is available on the roads above and below the school, plus overflow parking at Mountain View Park!
Questions? Call the main office.
Back to School Night is almost here, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone into the building. Come meet your child’s teacher, check out the classrooms, and get ready for a great year ahead.
🗓 When: Thursday, August 20th
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Where: Bates Elementary School
A few quick tips for the evening:
Parking: The main lot fills up fast! Street parking is available on the roads above and below the school, plus overflow parking at Mountain View Park!
Questions? Call the main office.
The countdown is officially ON! ⏰ We are just ONE WEEK away from the first day of school, Bison!
Our teachers and staff are putting the finishing touches on their classrooms, and we can’t wait to fill these halls with your smiles, high fives, and Bison pride. 💙🦬
Our teachers and staff are putting the finishing touches on their classrooms, and we can’t wait to fill these halls with your smiles, high fives, and Bison pride. 💙🦬
Happy Birthday to Bates Principal, Principal Sederholm! We hope you have a great birthday.
Check Out the Flyers for important upcoming dates and information on Back to School Night.
The Bates Family is sad to announce that our counselor, Mrs. Smith, is leaving Bates Elementary after 7 years of dedicated service. In her time here, she has impacted the lives of roughly 1,400 children-learning every student's name and helping them through life's hardest moments. She also extended her care to our community by organizing holiday food and gift drives for families in need. Thank you, Mrs. Smith, for everything! We wish you the best at your next school.
160 library books have failed to show up for their scheduled appointment in the library. The librarian Is worried sick. She is begging for those who have them to please bring them back safely. She just wants them home safely on their shelves. She is offering the reward of a big thank you and no late fees.!
Ready, set, SPLASH! 🏁💦
Field Day is tomorrow, and we’ve got a full schedule of games, goals, and—eventually—gallons of water. Here’s the play-by-play:
8:30 AM – 11:00 AM: K-2nd Grade (The "High Energy" Crew)
12:45 PM – 3:10 PM: 3rd-6th Grade (The "Competitive" Crew)
3:10 PM The Fire Trucks arrive to spray down the kids! 🚒🚿
The Survival Kit:
☀️ Sunscreen: Even with a high of 73°F, those rays are real!
💧 Water Bottle: Please label it with your child’s name (unless you want to donate one to our already overflowing lost and found).
🧺 A Towel: Unless you want your car to double as a mobile swamp on the drive home!
If you didn't sign up to volunteer and you would like to, please come. We will not tun away free volunteers who think field day is their jam.
🚨 BREAKING: LOCAL WATER BOTTLE POPULATION REACHES CRITICAL MASS
Reporting live from the hallway, where the Lost and Found bin has officially declared itself a sovereign nation. We have currently identified 14 identical blue hoodies, a lone dinosaur bootie, and a lunchbox that hasn't seen its owner since the Great Recess of '25.
If your child is currently hydrating via cupped hands because their water bottle "vanished into thin air," it’s probably here. Come stage a rescue mission before the pile learns how to open doors! 🚪🏃💨
#LostAndFoundNews #SchoolLife #MysterySolved
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Reporting live from the hallway, where the Lost and Found bin has officially declared itself a sovereign nation. We have currently identified 14 identical blue hoodies, a lone dinosaur bootie, and a lunchbox that hasn't seen its owner since the Great Recess of '25.
If your child is currently hydrating via cupped hands because their water bottle "vanished into thin air," it’s probably here. Come stage a rescue mission before the pile learns how to open doors! 🚪🏃💨
#LostAndFoundNews #SchoolLife #MysterySolved
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Bates Families,
We still have over 200 books still checked out.
Please look under beds, under couches, in backpacks, and around your house for any school library books.
Please return them as soon as possible.
We still have over 200 books still checked out.
Please look under beds, under couches, in backpacks, and around your house for any school library books.
Please return them as soon as possible.
