Dear Bates Families,
I hope this email finds you enjoying these final, sweet weeks of summer! I’ve had a busy summer preparing for the new school year at Bates. Much of my energy has gone toward growing our incredible team. I am excited to introduce our new faculty members:
- Julia Caponi, grade 2 teacher
- Madeleine Cervon, grade 4 teacher
- Ally Caroll, grade 1 teacher *
- Melissa Healy, librarian
- Kate Furphey, art teacher
*Over the summerJess Mead was hired to teach at Hunnewell. We wish her all the very best!
Along with these fantastic new team members, we welcome the following Wellesley teachers who will also be teaching part- time at Bates:
- Elizabeth Zimmer, Schofield librarian
- Brian Corey, Schofield art teacher
- Marie Cosgrove, Fiske art teacher
Finally, after head custodian Bob Hurley’s retirement in July, we were thrilled to hire Paulo Regis as our new head custodian. Paulo worked at Bates previously as the night custodian alongside Bob for seven years, so he is very well qualified to take on this new role.
As we prepare to head back to school, please keep these important upcoming dates in mind:
- Wednesday, August 19 – PowerSchool Parent Portal Opens: Log in to update your family information and permissions and view your child’s classroom assignment.
- Tuesday, September 1 – New Student & Family Visit: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- Wednesday, September 2 – First Day of School!
- Thursday, September 17 – Bates Back to School Night: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
I hope you enjoy the last two weeks of summer. I look forward to seeing you at Bates soon.
Warmly,
Toni Jolley
Bates Principal
