I know everyone is very weather-aware today, but please don't miss this huge development: JCPS just decided to sign a resolution agreement that brings to a close a 10-year federal investigation into racially disproportionate discipline. lpm.org/investigate/20…

Best day ever!!

3rd annual Culture Fest was a HUGE success! Thank you to the over 400 students, families, friends, and former students for coming!

Enjoying the sunshine this morning! ☀️ Students learned about being humane by showing compassion, empathy, respect, and kindness. They are designing shoes with facts that someone would learn if they walked a mile in their shoes. 👟 JCPS Diversity, Equity, and Poverty Department JCPS K-12 Social Studies

The #1 way to build positive relationships with kids is to be authentically yourself. People are drawn to authenticity. Naturally, we want to see, experience, and FEEL what’s REAL. So, be YOU! Grab your copy of Be THAT Teacher here: a.co/d/4nfVodz

Busy day in kinder! We watched Hair Love, discussed story elements, and listened to Affirmations by Snoop Dogg Ss wrote their own affirmations and drew self portraits! Connecting skills from EL into special area class. Bates Elementary JCPS K-12 Social Studies JCPS Elementary ELA

"Identity is having special abilities. Not like a superhero, but something not many people can do. Like I can do a headstand." Bringing learning to life and allowing students a safe space to showcase their talents is the best part of my job! Bates Elementary

Our former Bates Elementary bear, Digne has returned to share with our 5th grade girls about Grace M. James Academy of Excellence. I love when former students come back to visit and showcase their leadership skills! My heart is full 💜 @MsJWesterman

New award alert! 2 Emerging Innovators Bates Elementary @MsJWesterman is our new Designing Futures Special Area Teacher MsHowell is the outstanding GT teacher! These 2⭐️⭐️ shine so bright! Thank you! JCPSAcademics JCPS Academic Innovation @JCPS_CAO Dr. Erica Brooks Dr. De'Nay Speaks JCPS GIfted/Talented Program

Thank you for the recognition! This has been the best year! 💙

We challenged our bears to complete 1,000 random acts of kindness for #KindnessAcrosstheCommonwealth24 Not only did they meet their goal, they more than doubled it! Amazing things are happening daily at Bates. 🐻💙 Bates Elementary #kindness

I can't wait to see their finished class culture quilt!

Such a great meeting!

Bates staff engaging in conversation about their personal textual lineage. Strengthening our community and sharing ideas on how to bring this to the classroom! Sara Nethery Bates Elementary JCPS Diversity, Equity, and Poverty Department Rachel Klein, Ed. D

Look at the engagement!! So happy our bears were able to experience this today.

THE BEST!

5th Grade Defense in Action ✨ The 5th grade Ss Bates Elementary knocked it out of the park with their Defenses of Learning! From preparation to presentation, they truly owned their learning journey. Way to go, Bates Bears! Nikki Stivers Peters JCPSAcademics Dr. De'Nay Speaks

Recently, SS Ts officially became SS Ambassadors! They’ve worked hundreds of hours reviewing and creating JCPS SS curriculum materials this semester. If you’re interested in being a JCPS SS Ambassador… applications are open for summer and spring 2025! canva.com/design/DAGR3bG…

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The special area team at Bates Elementary is ready for another year of learning and finding joy! #amazingbates #bestyearever