Today, 6/19/2013
High: 87 Low: 68
Chance thunderstorms
32% chance of precipitation.
Tomorrow, 6/20/2013
High: 86 Low: 69
Slight chance thunderstorms
20% chance of precipitation.


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


Guidance Survey

The school guidance department would appreciate your assistance in helping us provide comprehensive and effective services for our students.  Please click on the link below to answer a few questions.  Your input is important to us as we continue to refine our program to meet the needs of our students. 

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SBNBZVT

Bates Will Be Closed Every
Friday Beginning, June 14, 2013

The Building Will Be Closed the Week Of July 1-5
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! 
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!

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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.
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.

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Bates Middle School, 715 Estate Street, Sumter, SC 29150
Phone: (803) 775-0711  |  Fax: (803) 775-0715
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