Hey Bates family. This event is happening tonight a Weber High.
8 days ago, Bates Elementary
Free shirts. free admission to hear Emily Traveler Free night of memories and fun. written in orange and green text on purple and orange text on purple and cream background
food trucks starting at 4pm - 6pm. first 800 people. pizza man. sun sun and lost Texan bbq
Weber wellness fair February 19, 2026 4 PM at Weaver high performance Britain in blue and green text on a purple and green background
Rad Dads will be this Friday. The lunch schedules are listed on the school website www.bates.wsd.net
10 days ago, Bates Elementary
The background is of blue and yellow diagonal. The word “Bates” is written across the top. Below it is the word Rad Dad’s with an icon of a parent holding a child’s hand. text: February 20 11:25-12:25 bring your ID and check in the office
Today one of our second grade classes received a huge box of duckies from donors. Students used what they’ve learned in math to solve a real-word problem. How many duckies? They decided to put them in groups of 20 to count them.
10 days ago, Bates Elementary
Second grade students counting various colors and types of rubber ducks in groups.
Second grade students counting various colors and types of rubber ducks in groups
Go to Bates PTA page to answer the question to be entered in the drawing for a prize.
11 days ago, Bates Elementary
image of a Viking with red hair and a beard next to a smiling red dragon the date 2/17/26 #11 is in the top left corner. The Question “What is Hiccups Grandfather’s name?” is in the bottom right corner
Next stop: Junior High! 🚌✨ Our Bates Elementary 6th graders spent the morning last Friday exploring North Ogden Junior High to get a sneak peek at life as a North Ogden Knight. From navigating the halls to meeting teachers, our students are getting ready to take that big next step. We are so proud of their growth and can’t wait to see them finish their final year at Bates strong! #BatesElementary #FutureKnights #NorthOgdenJuniorHigh #SixthGradeStrong
11 days ago, Bates Elementary
Bates elementary 6th grade students sitting on bleachers at North Ogden Jr. High’s school gym
Don't forget to report your pages that you read this last week on Tuesday!
11 days ago, Bates Elementary
Cartoon Viking with a red beard and smiling green dragon little dragons fly around them. with text: 'Don’t Forget to report your pages read!
🌟 It’s Kindness Week at Bates Elementary! 🌟
Hey Bates Families! This week, we’re celebrating what makes our school the best place to be: Kindness. We have a full lineup of themed days to help us remember to look out for one another and spread some joy.

Check out the schedule below so you’re ready to celebrate:

🗓️ The Kindness Lineup:
Tuesday: "You’ve Got a Friend in Me" Day 🤠🚀

Grab your cowboy boots or space gear! Dress like your favorite Toy Story character to celebrate the power of friendship.

Wednesday: "Kindness is Warm & Cozy" Day ☕️🧸

Being kind gives us all the fuzzies. Wear your warmest pajamas or coziest clothes to school.

Thursday: Look For ways to show kindness 🍎🎒

Let’s look for ways to be kind by seeing things from a different perspective. Students dress like teachers, and teachers dress like students!

Friday: "Crazy About Kindness" Day 🤪

We’re ending the week strong with crazy hair or mismatched clothes.

"No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted."

We can't wait to see everyone’s creativity on display. Let’s make it a week to remember at Bates!

#BatesElementary #KindnessWeek #ChooseKind
11 days ago, Bates Elementary
schedule for Kindness Week (February 17th - 20th) presented in a four-quadrant layout on a dark blue background. Heading: "Kindness Week February 17th - 20th" in white bold text. Tuesday: Text "Tuesday" below illustrations of a brown sheriff's cowboy hat and a cartoon rocket ship. Wednesday: Text "Wednesday" below an illustration of a light blue pajama set decorated with yellow stars and crescent moons. Thursday: Text "Thursday" below an illustration of a female teacher pointing to a chalkboard (with a drawing of an apple and a sun) next to a light blue hoodie. Friday: Text "Friday" below a jagged, red-and-yellow comic book-style speech bubble with the word "CRAZY" written inside.
On January 30th, our talented second graders picked up their markers and crayons to bring some prehistoric pals to life. We are so proud of their hard work and "dino-mite" imaginations. Check out some of these masterpieces! #BatesElementary #SecondGradeArtists #DinoDay
12 days ago, Bates Elementary
A collage titled "Draw a Dinosaur Day, January 30th." It features seven photos of elementary students proudly holding their dinosaur drawings. The graphic is decorated with two green cartoon dinosaurs wearing red glasses and reading books.
📢 Join us for Chinese DLI Parent Night at Bates Elementary! 📢 Are you interested in the Dual Language Immersion program for your child? Come meet our teachers and other parents to learn about the future of DLI at Bates School. 🗓 When: March 3, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM 📍 Where: Bates Elementary Library 🎒 Special Note: We highly recommend parents of current Kindergarteners attend if interested in the 1st-grade DLI program! Get your registration questions answered and see what our students are achieving. 🔗 More info & Registration: https://sites.google.com/wsd.net/dual-language-immersion/home?authuser=0 📞 Questions? Call us at (801) 452-4580 #BatesElementary #ChineseDLI #DualLanguageImmersion #ParentNight #Education
13 days ago, Bates Elementary
The blue and yellow flyer for DLI Parent Night. There is a bison in the left top corner. Images include a student holding a traditional Chinese red knot and a group of students practicing Chinese calligraphy.
This years Chinese New Year Celebration was spectacular. The night had food trucks, cultural activities, and incredible performances by the students at Bates Elementary, North Ogden Junior High, and Weber High. We are so proud of these students for their dedication to learning a second language and embracing global cultures! A huge thank you to the teachers, parents, and staff who made this celebration possible.
13 days ago, Bates Elementary
boys and girls of Bates Elementary wearing traditional Chinese dresses and red pants and white shirts
Weber High students dressed up as a red and white Chinese dragon with a chinese backdrop
students of Bates Elementary in red shirts and black pants posing for a picture during the culture activities
5th grade students posing with Ms. Peng at The Chinese New Year program
a student of bates elementary trying out one of the puppet yo-yo activities at the culture activities
a student of bates elementary jumping rope at the culture activities

📚 Staff Spotlight: Bates Reading Corner
We have a double feature today! 🌟 Our Reading Corner is shining a light on two wonderful educators and the stories that shaped their perspectives.

💙 Mrs. Sun: The Magic of the Everyday
Mrs. Sun’s favorite childhood story is "The Blue Bird" by M. Maeterlinck. She first discovered this enchanted journey when she was 8 or 9 years old and was immediately swept away by the mystery.

"The journey of the brother and sister searching for happiness felt almost enchanted to me," Mrs. Sun shares. "What stayed with me is the message that happiness is often already around us—in the people we love, in our home, and in the small, ordinary moments. It reminds me even now to notice the ‘blue bird’ of happiness in everyday life."

✨ Mrs. Okelberry: A Lesson in Perspective
For Mrs. Okelberry, "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli was a book that grew with her. She first read it in 6th grade and thought it was "just okay," but a second read in 9th grade changed everything.

"I came to really love the characters and seeing their different perspectives," Mrs. Okelberry says. "It is a great book to show how we can influence friends and sometimes try to change them in ways that isn't always for the best."

Whether it’s finding magic in the ordinary or learning to appreciate what makes us unique, these books have a special place on our shelves!

Stop by the Bates Library to check out these staff favorites and more.

22 days ago, Bates Elementary
A digital graphic for "Bates Reading Corner" with a bookshelf border. The center features the book cover of "The Blue Bird" by Maurice Maeterlinck, showing an illustration of two children walking along a path. Text at the bottom reads: "Mrs. Sun's favorite Childhood book."
A digital graphic for "Bates Reading Corner" featuring a rustic wooden sign at the top and a colorful border of illustrated books on shelves against a dark blue starry background. In the center is the book cover for "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli, showing a bright blue background with a yellow star and a simple yellow silhouette of a girl. White text at the bottom reads: "Mrs. Okleberry Childhood book".
📚 Staff Spotlight: Bates Reading Corner
"I am not here," said Toad. 🐸🐌

Thoday, we are taking a trip down memory lane with Mrs. Young! Her favorite childhood picks are the ultimate classics of friendship and cozy adventures.

Mrs. Young fell in love with Frog and Toad are Friends by Arnold Lobel and Little Bear by Else Holmelund Minarik when she was just five years old. These were the stories that helped spark her imagination and her love for reading at the very start of her school journey!

Whether it’s Toad waiting for a letter or Little Bear going to the moon in a cardboard box, these books remind us that the best stories are the ones we share with friends.

You look for these books and more at our school library.
23 days ago, Bates Elementary
A digital graphic titled "Bates Reading Corner" on a wooden sign with a colorful illustrated bookshelf border. The center features the cover of "Little Bear" by Else Holmelund Minarik, showing Mother Bear and Little Bear sitting together. Below the book, white text reads: "Mrs. Young's Favorite Childhood Book."
A digital graphic titled "Bates Reading Corner" on a wooden sign with a colorful illustrated bookshelf border. The center features the "I Can Read" book cover of "Frog and Toad Are Friends" by Arnold Lobel, showing a frog and a toad sitting together on a log. White text at the bottom reads: "Mrs. Young's Favorite Childhood Book."
📚 The Book Fair is OPEN! 📚
The wait is over! It’s time to find your next favorite story. Whether you’re looking for the latest graphic novel, a thrilling mystery, or some cool new school supplies, we’ve got it all waiting for you.

📍 Location: The School Gym

Come visit us during these hours:

Wednesday: 12:20 PM – 7:00 PM

Thursday: 1:20 PM – 7:00 PM

Friday: 12:20 PM – 2:00 PM

See you there! ✨

#ScholasticBookFair #ReadMore #SchoolEvents
23 days ago, Bates Elementary
Scholastic Book Fair Announcement Main Headline: The time is NOW! Call to Action: Come to the school gym to check it out. Event Schedule: Wednesday: 12:20 PM – 7:00 PM Thursday: 1:20 PM – 7:00 PM Friday: 12:20 PM – 2:00 PM Visual Style: Bright blue background with a large dark blue scalloped circle in the center. The text is white and yellow, accented with small yellow stars and lightning bolts.
📚 Teacher Feature: Mrs. Drake’s for Bates Reading Corner
"Don't turn the page!!" 🚫📖

Today in our Staff Favorites Reading Corner, we are featuring a true childhood classic chosen by Mrs. Drake: The Monster at the End of This Book.

For Mrs. Drake, this book wasn't just about the lovable, furry old Grover—it was about the memories made with her dad. Back when she was in 1st Grade, she and her father would sit down to read it together.

"My dad was the absolute best at reading this book," Mrs. Drake shares. "He would read it in his best Grover voice and make it seem so incredibly hard to turn the pages. It was our special way to connect, and even at that age, I loved the humor of it!"

Whether it's building paper "walls" like Grover or just sharing a laugh, stories like these remind us that a book is more than just words on a page—it's a core memory in the making.

By 3rd grade, everything changed when her teacher, Mrs. Rigby, pulled out "Where the Red Fern Grows" by Wilson Rawls.

"I fell in love with Old Dan and Little Ann," Mrs. Drake recalls. "I remember 'Teacher Read' being the best part of my day. I laughed and rejoiced with Billy Coleman, but I also shed many tears. Seeing Mrs. Rigby cry as she read showed me it was okay to feel sadness and empathy for others."

✨ From Reader to Teacher
For Mrs. Drake, these two stories were the spark. Where the Red Fern Grows was the book that made her want to be a reader for life—and ultimately, it’s what inspired her to become a teacher. To this day, she can’t read it without a few tears!

You can look for these books and more at our school library.
24 days ago, Bates Elementary
A digital graphic titled "Bates Reading Corner" on a wooden sign at the top. The image features a colorful border made of illustrated bookshelves. In the center is the cover of the Little Golden Book "The Monster at the End of This Book starring lovable, furry old Grover," showing Grover waving next to a Sesame Street sign. Below the book cover, white text reads: "Mrs. Drake's Childhood book."
A digital graphic for "Bates Reading Corner" with a bookshelf border and a wooden title sign. The center shows the book cover for "Where the Red Fern Grows" by Wilson Rawls, depicting a silhouette of a boy and two dogs running through a forest under a full moon. Text at the bottom reads: "Mrs. Drake's Childhood book".
100 days smarter, 100 days brighter! 🌟

We officially hit the 100-day mark last Friday, and what a journey it’s been. From conquered math problems to new friendships, these students have put in the work. 🍎📚
24 days ago, Bates Elementary
A collage of 3 pictures of kindergarteners on 100 days of school. The pictures show students and their teacher with "100" shapped glasses, coloring, an making 100 necklaces with cereal. The pictures are on a gree chalkboard background. There is a title that says "100 Days of School" in white chalk. Below the title there is a heart made out of school supplies, such as a yellow ruler, blue crayon, yellow pencil, mult colored stack of books, a red apple, and multi color paper clips.
In honor of book fair week with will be posting two Bates Reading Corner books each day this week.

Do you ever wonder what books made your teachers laugh out loud or stay up late with a flashlight?

Mrs. Koer's favorite childhood book was "The Mouse and the Motorcycle" by Beverly Cleary. When she was 8 years old she loved to read about Ralph the mouse and his fun adventures.

Mrs. Wallace's favorite childhood book was "Oh The Places You Will Go." by Dr. Seuss. She I can't remember how old I was when this book came out but I she remembers loving it. Her teacher talked about the message of the book and I knew that she could do anything she wanted if she just tried.

These books and many more are available in our school library.


25 days ago, Bates Elementary
Header: A wooden sign hangs at the top with the blue text "Bates Reading Corner." Central Image: The cover of the book "The Mouse and the Motorcycle" by Beverly Cleary. The illustration shows a brown mouse standing next to a small blue toy motorcycle. The mouse has one hand on the handlebar, and the tagline "Ralph will take the ride of his life!" is visible. Bottom Text: White text against the dark blue background reads, "Mrs. Koer's favorite book." Background and Border: The graphic is set against a dark blue background with faint star and swirl patterns. It is framed by a decorative border made of hand-drawn, colorful bookshelves filled with various books.
Header: A wooden sign hangs at the top with the blue text "Bates Reading Corner". Central Image: The cover of the book "Oh, the Places You'll Go!" by Dr. Seuss. The illustration features a person in a yellow outfit standing atop a tall, swirled, multi-colored hill in shades of pink, green, yellow, and blue. Bottom Text: White text against the dark blue background reads, "Mrs. Wallace's Childhood book". Background and Border: The graphic is set against a dark blue background with faint star and swirl patterns, framed by a decorative border of hand-drawn, colorful bookshelves.
In honor of book fair week will be posting 2 reading corner books each day this week,

📔 Step Into Our Reading Corner! 📔
Have you ever wondered what your favorite teachers were reading when they were your age? Now you can find out!

We’ve asked our staff to share the magical stories that sparked their love for reading when they were kids.

Mrs. Mendez favorite childhood book was "The Little Engine That Could" by Watty Piper. This book taught her that with courage, hard work and determination and I can accomplish anything!

Mrs. Laws favorite childhood books were all of the Nancy Drew books by Carolyne Keene. Still to this day she loves a good mystery book.

These books and many more are available in our school library.
25 days ago, Bates Elementary
eading: At the top, a rustic wooden sign hangs with the blue text "Bates Reading Corner." Central Image: The cover of the book "The Little Engine That Could" by Watty Piper, reimagined by Dan Santat. The cover shows a smiling blue steam engine on a track, with a giraffe and elephant visible in the train cars behind it. A small "90th Anniversary Edition" seal is in the corner. Bottom Text: Below the book, white text against a dark blue background says, "Mrs. Mendez's Favorite Childhood book." Border: The entire image is framed by a decorative border made of hand-drawn, colorful bookshelves filled with books.
Header: At the top, a wooden plank sign with blue text reads "Bates Reading Corner." Central Image: The cover of the book "Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew #1: Sleepover Sleuths" by Carolyn Keene. The illustration shows three young girls—Nancy and her friends—standing in a room with gift boxes. Nancy is in the center wearing a pink vest and blue pants. Bottom Text: White text centered at the bottom of the blue background states, "Mrs. Law's Favorite Childhood book." Frame: The entire graphic is surrounded by a border illustrated with rows of colorful books on wooden shelves.

Shadow or Sunshine? Groundhog Day at Bates!
The results are in, and the Bates Elementary student body has spoken!

We polled our students this last week to see if they think Punxsutawney Phil will spot his shadow tomorrow morning. Here is how the predictions stacked up:

42% of Bates Students are predicting 6 more weeks of winter (He'll see his shadow! ❄️)

58% of Bates Students are ready for an early spring (No shadow in sight! 🌷)

It looks like the majority of our Bison are dreaming of warmer weather and recess without the coats!
What is your prediction?

26 days ago, Bates Elementary
A festive Groundhog Day graphic on a solid blue background. A brown cartoon groundhog wearing a black top hat with a red ribbon sits behind a patch of green grass. To its right is a rustic wooden sign that reads "Groundhog Day." White text at the top reads, "Happy Groundhog Day!" and white text at the bottom asks, "WILL THE GROUNDHOG SEE IT’S SHADOW?"
If it 's parent teacher conference week that means it's book fair week as well. The Schoolastic Book Fair will take place in the school gym.
Wednesday 12:20 - 7 PM
Thursday 1:20 PM - 7 PM
Friday 1:20 PM - 2 PM
26 days ago, Bates Elementary
Image: Stack of colorful books with bookmarks on the top there is an open book with the words Book Fair written across it. There are two paper planes flying around the books. The backgrond is light and dark blue shapes that look like a map
Parent teacher conferences are next week starting on February 4th. If you have not received a link from your teacher to sign up please reach out to the teacher or the office.
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday will be our regular school schedule. Thursday and Friday will be early out at 1:20 PM.
29 days ago, Bates Elementary
Header Information: School Name: Bates Elementary Event Title: Parent-Teacher Conferences Key Dates & Times: Dates: February 4th – 6th Special Schedule: Early Out Days on Thursday & Friday. Dismissal Time: 1:20 PM Visual Description: The image features a friendly, colorful illustration of a brick school building with a red border frame. A female teacher stands welcomingly at the open front doors. On the left side, a father holds hands with a young girl. On the right side, a mother and a father (holding a briefcase) walk together with their child toward the entrance. The text is displayed in large, clear, rounded fonts on yellow and blue banners. Decorative elements include red apples, open books, and gold stars.