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
#VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #BatesElementary #ServiceAndSacrifice
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!
Rad Dad Skate Night at Neptune Skating for Bates families and friends.
November 13th 4:30-8:30 pm
Skate rentals are free. Roller Blade rentals are $3-$5.
A Dinner Deal will be available for $5 get a hot dog, chips, and a drink.
Halloween is quickly approaching, and so is our annual Halloween parade! The Halloween
parade is a very popular event at Bates Elementary and draws a large crowd of families
and friends each year. We recognize that holding a parade presents a challenge in our
ongoing commitment to keeping our students safe. To minimize risk, we ask you to follow
the guidelines below.
● If you would like to observe the parade, please go to the back playground on the
blacktop. Caution tape will be placed to show the route that students will come
out of the school and enter back into the school.
● When - Friday, October 31st at 8:45 am.
● Please help your student adhere to the following Halloween Costume guidelines:
○ Students should arrive at school dressed in their costumes.
○ Costumes should reflect our school and district policies.
■ Full-face masks and weapons (real or simulated) are prohibited.
■ If your student’s costume requires face paint, please minimally apply it
so your student's face is recognizable. Full face paint is prohibited.
■ Because students of all ages will see your child’s costume, please select
one to wear to school that doesn’t include blood or gore.
■ Please leave handheld accessories at home. (Too often on a busy day,
these items become lost.)
■ Please avoid costumes that are culturally inappropriate, stereotypical,
or racially insensitive.
● We ask parents to only take pictures of their student(s).
Please understand these guidelines are put in place for the safety of our students. If you
have any specific questions about costumes or the events of that day, please contact the
office for additional clarification.
We look forward to celebrating this fun event with you! The students and faculty at Bates
Elementary are fortunate to be surrounded by a supportive community. We are very
appreciative of all the big and little things you do daily to support our school.
Dax Sederholm
Bates Elementary, Principal
Bates Elementary had a special visit from our Superintendency and district leaders. They came to recognize students who completed their summer reading and math challenge. They also took the time to read a fun story with the students. Bates Bison want to give a huge thank you to the district for encouraging students to be lifelong learners.
Every day, Mrs. Gifford works tirelessly behind the scenes, providing invaluable support, guidance, and innovative strategies that help our Bates Bison thrive.
Thank you, Mrs. Gifford, for all you do to make Bates Elementary a brighter place to learn and grow!
#BatesElementary #InstructionalCoach #TeacherAppreciation #BatesBison
