Bates PTO Meeting
2025-10-14 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-11-18 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York)

Professional Development Day (Half Day)
2025-10-22, 2025-10-31
Dismissal time for PreK and K is at 10:55 a.m.
Dismissal time for Grades 1-5 is at 11:05 a.m.

Amigo's Fundraiser
2025-10-22 11:00 - 21:00

ELPAC online meeting
2025-10-22 18:00 - 19:30
Link for online meeting: https://meet.google.com/xte-cyir-ubb

Black & Orange Spirit Day
2025-10-31

Election Day (No School)
2025-11-04

Election Day Bakesale
2025-11-04

Picture Retake Day
2025-11-06 08:45 - 10:45

Veterans Day (No School)
2025-11-11

School Site Council Meeting- Moved from 11/06
2025-11-13 07:45 - 08:45

Elementary School Reconfiguration Forum
2025-11-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Saltonstall School, 211 Lafayette St, Salem, MA 01970, USA
Spanish and Portuguese interpretation will be provided for those who attend in person

Navigating the IEP
2025-11-18 18:30 - 19:30 | Online/Virtual
Navigating the IEP: This workshop focuses on the new IEP form and how to use it as a roadmap for your student’s success.

Register: https://fcsn.org/event/navigating-the-iep-11-18-25/

ELPAC Multilingual Learner Family Night
2025-11-19 18:00 - 19:30 | Saltonstall School, 211 Lafayette St, Salem, MA 01970, USA
In the Saltonstall School Auditorium.

Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
2025-11-20 18:30 - 20:30 | Online/Virtual
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP: This workshop provides a basic overview of the IEP, from its development to its key components, services, and goals.

Register: https://fcsn.org/event/br-iep-11-20-25/

Elementary School Reconfiguration Forum
2025-11-25 18:30 - 20:30 | Horace Mann Laboratory School
Spanish and Portuguese interpretation will be provided for those who attend in person.

Thanksgiving Early Release | Half Day + Comfy, Cozy, Spirit Day
2025-11-26
PreK and K dismissal: 10:55 a.m.
Grades 1-5 dismissal: 11:05 a.m.

Thanksgiving Break | No School
2025-11-27 - 2025-11-28

Half Day | Caregiver/Teacher Conferences
2025-12-10

School Site Council Meeting
2025-12-11 07:45 - 08:45

Hanukkah
2025-12-14 - 2025-12-22

Holiday Store
2025-12-15 - 2025-12-19 | Bates Elementary School, 53 Liberty Hill Ave, Salem, MA, United States

Winter Break | No School
2025-12-22 - 2026-01-02

Bingo Night hosted by the Bates PTO!
2026-01-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Bates Elementary School, 53 Liberty Hill Ave, Salem, MA 01970, USA
Join us for a fun Bingo Night hosted by the Bates PTO!
Friday, January 9th
6:00–7:00 PM
School Cafeteria
Games • Fun • Prizes
Candy bar prizes
Every child will receive a prize at the end of the night!
FREE for all Bates families
Water and snacks available for purchase (cash and card accepted)

We hope to see you there for a fun family night!

Advanced Elementary Fifth Grade Concert Salem High School M. Ruth Norton Auditorium
2026-01-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Salem High School, 77 Willson St, Salem, MA 01970, USA
Tuesday, Jan. 13 (7-9 p.m.)
Advanced Elementary Fifth Grade Concert
Salem High School M. Ruth Norton Auditorium

Early Childhood Expo at Collins Middle School
2026-01-14 17:30 - 19:00 | Collins Middle School, 29 Highland Ave, Salem, MA 01970, USA
In the Collins Middle School Cafeteria.

Grades 4 and 5 Instrumental Music Concert for Caregivers & Students
2026-01-15 09:00 - 09:45 | Bates Elementary School, 53 Liberty Hill Ave, Salem, MA 01970, USA
Families are welcome to wait in the lobby until the gym doors open at 8:45 am.

FREE WEBINAR | Helping Kids Handle Big Feelings
2026-01-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Online/Virtual
Venue: Online/Virtual
Link: https://cartwheelcare.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TGMHRPJgSuquXEZeZVsXkw#/registration?utm_source=Hubspot&utm_medium=promo-toolkit&utm_campaign=familywebinarjan&utm_content=mpocemail1

Beginner Elementary All-City Fourth Grade Concert
2026-01-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Salem High School, 77 Willson St, Salem, MA 01970, USA
Thursday, Jan. 15 (7-9 p.m.)
Beginner Elementary All-City Fourth Grade Concert
Salem High School M. Ruth Norton Auditorium
