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	Today, 5/22/2013 High: 85 Low: 66 Chance thunderstorms 28% chance of precipitation.
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A Message From The Principal

Dear Parents:

We would like to welcome you to our Bantam Family! It is our primary goal at Bates Middle School to offer our students an education in a positive and safe environment that meets both their academic and social needs. We want to provide our students with an education that will enable them to be productive, competent and life-long learners who will be able to compete in a global society.

As we strive for excellence at Bates Middle School, we want our students to explore and enhance their knowledge, skills and talents to be successful while attending Bates. Parents, we are looking forward to building partnerships with you during your child’s educational journey. If your schedule will allow, please drop in and visit us any time. One of the best ways to foster a relationship with your child’s teacher is to schedule a conference via phone call or in person. In an effort to improve home and school communication, we are also available through email. Collaboratively, we can help your child have a successful middle school experience.

Dr. Ayesha Hunter, Principal

Bates Middle School

Daily Announcements

Athletic Banquet
May 23 at 6:30pm (Gym)
All student athletes are invited to attend.
Parents or other guest must pay $5.00 for cost of the meal.
If you plan to attend, you must pay by Tuesday, May 21.

Memorial Day Holiday
May 27, 2013
Thanks to all who served and gave their all for our nation!

Honors/Awards Program
June 4, 2013 (Gym)

8th Grade Graduation
June 5, 2013-6:00pm (Gym)

Open Attachment for More Details...

8th Grade Promotion.doc

HIGH SCHOOL COURSE BULLETIN

CourseBulletin_Feb6_2013.pdf

Did you know that you can access eChalk classes on the go with your iPhone, Android, and/or iPad devices! To find out how you can download the mobile application, just click right here!

Workforce 2020 Poster

Workforce 2020 Poster.pdf

Are you experiencing eChalk login problems or just need some personal assistance with a student or parent account? Contact Anita Vaughn @775-0711.

DHEC -New Rule For School
Starting in August 2013, ALL seventh graders
will be REQUIRED to get a Tdap vaccine so
AVOID THE RUSH
and make an appointment today for your preteen
For more information, please visit
www.scdhec.gov/scimmunize
or call 1-800-277-4687

BMS BUS ROUTES 2012-13

2012-2013 School Bus Routes - Bates Middle.docx

REGISTER for PARENT PORTAL!

School ID Cards

ID cards must be worn to school every day. This has been made a requirement to increase security and improve discipline on our school campus. ID cards will also be used for checking out library books. The first ID card and lanyard are FREE. Replacement cards cost three dollars ($3) so keep your ID in a safe place. If lost, lanyards can be brought from home or purchased in the library for one dollar ($1). Cards that have been defaced or are unreadable must be replaced. For questions, contact Anita Vaughn.

DISCOVER CHINA!

Bates is pleased to announce an exciting trip coming up next year during our summer vacation for any member of the Bates Middle School family who is interested. In June 2013, we will visit China: Beijing, Xi’an & Shanghai on an EF Educational Tour. Sign up now to be a part of this once-in-a-lifetime learning opportunity!

Learn about the pampered life of emperors and the everyday life of school children. Step into history on the Great Wall and into the future on the Shanghai Bund. Explore the Chinese capital of Xi’an through 11 dynasties. Ride a rickshaw, sip tea, and try Taiji. Experience China - culturally fascinating, politically relevant, and home to a sixth of the world’s population. Discuss this fantastic opportunity with your son or daughter. Together, check out the tour website located at (http://www.eftours.com/1194115) to find out more information on the benefits of taking an educational tour with EF. You will also be able to enroll for the trip through the EF website.

Bates Middle School

An International IB World School

PLAYAWAYS

Students may check out a playaway (audio book on MP3) from the BMS Library Media Center with a signed parent permission form. Note: We are currently OUT of earbuds, sorry.

playaway_permission.doc

Book Policy

Books will not be issued to students who currently owe for lost or damaged books, or any other fee that has been recorded on their Fee Assessment Record. All debt must be cleared prior to issuing books for the school year.

Position Statements

VISION

We, the Bates Community envision developing lifelong learners into confident, competent, contributing members of society.

MISSION

The International Baccalaureate mission of Bates Middle School is to nurture the willingness to learn and foster compassion for other individuals, groups and communities in all students by providing innovative, rigorous and diverse learning experiences which will develop confident, competent, contributing members of our global society.

BELIEFS

All children can learn; they are our highest priority.
The middle school child has specific developmental needs that must be addressed.
Children learn best in a safe, secure and orderly environment.
Students, parents, teachers and the community must work together to educate our children.
Knowledge of cultural diversity fosters tolerance.
Education is essential for the survival of society.
High expectations increase student achievement.
Communication is essential at all levels to ensure positive development.
Equal opportunity is an inherent human right.
Students, teachers and parents must show mutual respect in order to create a positive learning environment.