From the Desk of Mrs. Smith

AACPS will offer boys and girls soccer this spring and expand offerings in other middle school athletics beginning next fall. Student-athletes must meet academic eligibility requirements to participate. Eligibility for spring soccer will be based on final second marking period report card grades. More information on eligibility criteria can be found here.

Packet for Middle School Athletes & Parents and Physical Form - We also have extra packets at the front office if you need one. Please turn in completed packets to Wiley H. Bates Middle School front office no later than February 24.

More information about AACPS athletics programs can be found here.

We have reached the limit of our three allotted snow days for the year. Moving forward, any additional days off due to weather will transition to virtual learning. If your student still needs a computer for home use, please don’t hesitate to contact the front office at 410-263-0270. We are here to help ensure a smooth learning experience for everyone!

Virtual Student Schedule and Instructions Sheet

Delayed Bell Schedule

Virtual Day Helpful Hints

How to Access Brightspace for Students/Parents

February Lunch Menu

Snowflake Ball Permission Slip

Turn this slip into Mrs. Kellner during your lunch February 18-20

Any guardians interested in volunteering for the dance, please contact Shauna Rykiel at srykiel@aacps.org.

Our Bates Food Pantry will be open on Saturday, February 22 from 2 -3:30 pm. 

Parents/guardians may shop for free nonperishable food items to take home. 

Please use the back entrance from Smith Ave. to our back parking lot which leads to our basement door entrance.

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Ms. Weiss will be going into math classes on 2/20 & 2/21 for students to choose their encore class requests for 8th Grade. 

This will be done via a Google Form that will be posted, on the day of Ms. Weiss’s visit, in their math teachers’ Bright Space page. Forms can be resubmitted for changes through March 1st.   

Please contact Ms. Weiss at dweiss@aacps.org with any questions.

Mrs. McFadden will be going into science classes on 2/24, 2/25, & 2/27 for students to choose their encore class requests for 7th Grade. 

This will be done via a Google Form that will be posted, on the day of Mrs. McFadden visits, in their science teachers’ Bright Space page. Forms can be resubmitted for changes through March 1st.   

Please contact Mrs. McFadden at cmcfadden@aacps.org with any questions.

Attention Bates Families!

Do you have a student who will be a 6th grader at Bates next school year? Do you have a neighbor or friend whose student will be a 6th grader at Bates next school year? If so, please join us for our Incoming 6th Grade Parent Night on Tuesday, February 25th at 6:00pm in the Bates cafeteria with Mrs. Barnett. This will be followed by a presentation in Spanish at 6:45pm. Please help us spread the word!

Donate any unwanted t-shirts and sweatshirts to SGA! These students will be working hard to create dog toys for the ASPCA. Turn in shirts to your advisory teacher to receive your Bates Bucks! We will be collecting them now until February 26.

Wiley H. Bates Middle School will be collecting donations to support #LiftLA.  Our SGA students will be selling bracelet making kits for $1 at lunches to raise money, see the below flyer for more information.

There will also be donation jars during lunch and in the main office, collecting both cash and checks.  Checks can be made out to the Education Foundation of Anne Arundel County Public Schools with the notation #LiftLA in the memo line, and online donations can be made at www.aacps.org/liftLA.

The campaign runs through February 28, 2025.

Through February 28th, see if you can save loose change to donate to the 7th grade class for our field trip!

The advisory class that brings in the most change will earn a Dress Down Day in March!

We will collect change on Friday, February 14th and Friday, February 28th.

Parent(s)/Guardian(s) seeking an Out of Area Transfer for the school year 2025-2026 must complete and submit an Out of Area form along with all supporting documentation to the principal of the school your child is requesting to attend for their review between March 1 and May 1, 2025.

This includes ALL CURRENT out-of-area students as they too must be competed and submitted along with the supporting documentation each year.

All requests submitted After May 1, 2025, will need to be submitted directly to the Department of Pupil Personnel with an explanation for why it is being submitted late.

If your child is an 8th grader and you are considering submitting an Out of Area Request for a high school other than your zoned high school, you will need to submit an Out of Area request to the high school principal of the requested school.

*The daycare option is not valid at the high school level.

Forms and full details regarding requirements for a request for Out of Area can be found HERE on the AACPS website (under the Students & Families tab/Assistance for Families)

Read FAQ section prior to submitting as Incomplete Out of Area requests & those lacking accompanying documents will not be accepted

Join us in supporting Wiley H. Bates Middle School PTA at our upcoming fundraising dining day! Take a night off from cooking and head to Wendy's at 1949 West St, Annapolis, MD. A portion of the proceeds will go directly to our PTA—just mention Bates Middle School or show this flyer when you order. Your support makes a difference! See you there!

Scan QR code or visit join.batespta.org

Congratulations to Axel Portillo Rivera! He is the Wiley H. Bates Spelling Bee Champion! This year, 43 students competed, and Axel secured his victory in Round 5. He will now advance to the AACPS Spelling Bee on March 8th!

Join us in celebrating Axel’s achievement and wishing him the best of luck in the next round!

Click HERE for your Fridge Tips

Congratulations to your student on completing the i-Ready Diagnostic! 

What is the i-Ready Diagnostic? 

The Diagnostic is an adaptive assessment that identifies students’ strengths and opportunities for growth.  
That information helps determine how to best support their learning. Watch this video to learn more. 

How can I access my student’s results? 

1. Log in to your student’s i-Ready Dashboard using their district or school’s portal credentials and then click on the 
   i-Ready icon. If your district does not use a portal, visit i-ReadyConnect.com and log in using the credentials provided by their teacher(s). 

2. Click on the For Families dropdown and select the For Families report. 

3. Enter your District’s Report Code K2DSM6. 

For more information and support, visit the i-Ready Family Center: Understanding Diagnostic Results.  

Thank you again for your continued partnership and support of your student’s learning.

The theme for this year's Literary Magazine is CONTRAST. Show how something stands out through writing, digital art, pictures and more!

Yearbook Sales:

• Deadline to order yearbooks will be April 18th.

• Cost: $28.13

• All orders must be placed online at: https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/wileyhbatesmiddle

• Yearbooks will arrive to our school in June.

• Once ordered, you will receive an email receipt.

• NO EXTRA YEARBOOKS WILL BE ORDERED, so please get your orders in!

As a uniform school we sometimes have families who cannot afford uniforms for the week.  Donations through this fund will support the students in need of grade level polo shirts, uniform compliant bottoms along with sweatshirts during the colder months. 

Please scan the QR code below if you would like to make a monetary donation.

For more information, please contact Shauna Rykiel, School Social Worker srykiel@aacps.org.  Thank you for your willingness to help others in our school community.  

6th Grade Counselor

Ms. McFadden cmcfadden@aacps.org

7th Grade Counselor

Ms. Weiss dweiss@aacps.org

8th Grade Counselor

Ms. Barnett cmbarnett@aacps.org

LOCAL RESOURCES 

Anne Arundel County Crisis Response System

410-768-5522 

Anne Arundel County Department of Health Adolescent and Family Services Clinic

410-222-6785 

Anne Arundel County Mental Health Agency

410-222-7858

https://aamentalhealth.org/ 

Anne Arundel County Be Well

https://www.aahealth.org/bewellaa 

Anne Arundel County Public Schools Social & Emotional Supports

https://www.aacps.org/page/social-emotional-crisis-resources

Children’s Mental Health Matters!

https://www.childrensmentalhealthmatters.org/find-help/parents-families/ 

Crisis Text line

741-741

https://www.crisistextline.org/ 

Healthy Anne Arundel Coalition

https://www.healthyannearundel.org/ 

Mind Resilience

https://www.mindresilience.org/

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Anne Arundel County

443-995-2222

https://namiaac.org/

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

988

https://988lifeline.org/

Network of Care

https://mentalhealth.networkofcare.org/annearundel-md 

National Resources

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

https://afsp.org/chapter/maryland

American Psychological Association

https://www.apa.org/topics/resilience

Healthy Children

https://www.healthychildren.org/english/healthy-living/emotional-wellness/Pages/default.aspx

Suicide Prevention Resource Center

https://sprc.org/

Boys and girls (grades 3-8) are welcomed to attend this FREE clinic to meet the AHS lacrosse current coaching staff, players, and alumni. This will be located at Annapolis Athletic Field 2 Hosted by Coach Michael Greene and Coach Erika Kopf!

Scan the QR code below or click this link to view the interest form.

Saturday, March 29th

Severna Park High School
8:00am - 12:00pm

Registration opens February 12th

Register Now

Join us for our in-person Teacher Recruitment Job Fair! Candidates will be able to connect with principals and learn about AACPS programs and initiatives!

Candidates invited to attend this job fair include:

• Professionally certified educators*

• Licensed Speech Language Pathologist

• Candidates with a bachelor’s degree interested in pursuing a career in teaching

• Licensed Trades professionals (i.e.  plumbing, electric, mechanics, HVAC, etc.) interested in teaching a trade

 *Please note that Student Services positions (i.e. School Counselor, School Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, Pupil Personnel Worker, etc.) have separate interview processes and are not eligible to attend this event.

Registration is required for this event. 

ALL CANDIDATES FOR THIS JOB FAIR MUST ALSO COMPLETE AN ONLINE APPLICATION FOR A TEACHING POSITION WITH AACPS.

YOUR JOB FAIR REGISTRATION WILL BE APPROVED AFTER WE CONFIRM THAT YOU HAVE SUBMITTED AN APPLICATION FOR A TEACHING POSITION.

THIS IS AN IN-PERSON EVENT ONLY. THERE IS NO VIRTUAL OPTION TO ATTEND!

Click HERE for more information about the contest.

Maryland middle school writing contest focusing on themes of peace and social justice. Click HERE for more information on how to participate. All entries must be postmarked no later than May 31, 2025.

If you are looking to work at Wiley H. Bates Middle School, we are hiring for a couple of positions:

Temporary Support Assistants that will work as extra support for our students. If interested, you may apply through the link below. TSA application 

We are also looking for help in our cafeteria. Please click HERE if interested in joining our cafeteria staff.

Join Us for a Night of Culture, Flavor, and Fun!

Save the Date: Thursday, April 3rd, 2025
Where: Severn River Middle School, Arnold, MD

Celebrate the beauty of diversity at our 2nd Annual Multicultural Festival!

What to Expect:
Live Performances: From a vibrant Polish folk-dance performance to high-energy hip-hop, Indian traditional moves, a dazzling Chinese dragon dance, Latin American cha-cha, Polynesian rhythms, and so much more!
Cultural Exhibits: Explore fascinating cultural tables with artifacts and crafts from around the globe.
Delicious Food Trucks: Savor international flavors that’ll delight your taste buds.
Family Fun-Raiser: Support a great cause while having an unforgettable evening!

All Families of Anne Arundel County Public Schools Are Invited!

Last year was a hit, and this year promises to be even better. Don’t miss it!

Admission: FREE! Bring your family and friends!

Let’s celebrate the many cultures that make our community shine. See you there!

Do you have questions about transportation?

Please forward any questions to our administrator, Mr. Walker at jewalker1@aacps.org

Do you have questions about your student's attendance?

Please contact Christine Clark at cclark3@aacps.org.

Do you have specific student concerns, ie. behavior, scheduling, academic performance, etc. please contact your grade level administrator or counselor:

6th Grade

Administrator: Ms. Adkins ktadkins@aacps.org

Counselor: Ms. McFadden cmcfadden@aacps.org

7th Grade

Administrator: Mr. Walker jewalker1@aacps.org

Counselor: Ms. Weiss dweiss@aacps.org

8th Grade

Administrator: Ms. Milburn lmilburn@aacps.org

Counselor: Ms. Barnett cmbarnett@aacps.org

Do you have an emergency concern (after hours)?

Please contact our Principal, Katie Smith, at 302-314-6146.

Wiley H. Bates Middle School

Katherine Smith, Principal

Christine Clark, Editor

We are better together!

Email: cclark3@aacps.org
Website: www.aacps.org/o/wileyhbatesms

Location: 701 Chase Street, Annapolis, MD, USA
Phone: 410 263-0270