Today, 2/9/2010
High: 53 Low: 35
Mostly cloudy
4% chance of precipitation.
Tomorrow, 2/10/2010
High: 47 Low: 34
Chance rain
51% chance of precipitation.
2010 MID-CONFERENCE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
2010 MID-15 Tournament Format.doc
Applications for Open Enrollment
 
Parent(s):
Flyers regarding open enrollment were sent home on Monday February 1.  The out-of-zone and out-of-district appilcations can be requested and picked up in the main office. Applications are due back to Bates School no later than February 25, 2010. If a lottery system is needed, the selection for out-of-zone requests will take place on Monday, March 8 at 2:00 pm at the District 17 Administrative Office. The selection of out-of-district requests will take place on Thursday March 11 at 2:00 at the District 2 Adminstrative Office. You do not have to be present.  Notifications will be made by mail.
 
Information and the access to print these applications can be found on the District's website.
BATES MIDDLE SCHOOL
Presents
SUMTER DREAM TEAM VS. HARLEM ROCKETS
Comedy Basketball
SUMTER HIGH SCHOOL
Monday, March 15, 2010
7:00 PM
 
Admission:   Students/Seniors (Advance Tickets) $5.00
            Students/Seniors (Gate Price) $7.00
 
                  General Public (Advance Tickets) $8.00
           General Public (Gate Price) $10.00
 
Tickets may be purchased at the following locations:
Bates Middle School - 715 Estate Street Sumter SC - 775-0711
Imports Limited - 9 North Main Street SC  - 773-1908
Wilder Elementary School - 975 South Main Street Sumter SC - 773-5723
 
For more information about the Harlem Rockets,click here: www.harlemrockets.com
 
 
BUS ROUTE
BATES MIDDLE BUS ROUTE.docx
Census in Schools Week
Our school is celebrating "Census in Schools Week" during the week of Feb. 8 - 12.  Get ready to stand up and be counted! Every ten years the Census Bureau counts the entire population.  Being counted in the census is important for every community, no matter where you live.  The 2010 Census is coming to your neightborhood.  Census in School Week will help make sure our school is ready.
Check it out!  
Click here for valuable Parent Information from the South Carolina Parent Information System!  This flyer explains how you can benefit from this great new resource. 
PIRC.doc
Florida Trip - Discipline Agreement
Florida. Discipline Agreement.doc
Florida Trip - Orlando Tour
 
Orlando Tour 2010.doc
Florida Trip - March 24-26, 2010
8th Grade Students
 
Florida Trip March 24.docx
Having trouble using eChalk?  We want to help!  Call the Library Media Specialist @775-0711. 
Helping Haiti
In order to help the Haitian relief effort, Bates Middle School is collecting money the week of Feb. 8 - 12. Any monetary donations will be greatly appreciated.  If donating by check, please make check payable to Bates Middle School Relief Fund.  Thank youin advance for your generous contribution.
HONOR ROLL ASSEMBLIES
As in the past, Bates Middle School holds two honor roll assemblies per school  year.  Eligible students will receive an invitation in homeroom.  The 1st Semester Honor Roll assembly was held on Friday, January 29th at 9:00.  Our 2nd Semester Honor Roll assembly will be Wednesday, June 2nd at 9:00. We encourage families to attend and support our young people. 
NO SCHOOL
School will be closed January 15, 2010
P.A.S.S. Academy Information (After School Program)
 
Parents:
Bates Middle School's PASS Academy is starting the week of January 25, 2010.  Students who were nominated by their teams have received applications.  If your child has received an application, please return it ASAP so your child can be enrolled in this after school program. It will be held on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 3:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m..  Bus transportation is provide.
 
Parents,
Progress Reports, Interims and Report cards will be issued on these dates:
 
Progress Reports                   Report Cards                    Interims Reports
Oct. 5, 2009                              Oct. 28, 2009                      Sept. 17, 2009
Nov. 4, 2009                             Jan. 21, 2010                      Nov. 19, 2009
Dec. 10, 2009                           Mar. 31, 2010                     Feb. 18, 2010
Feb. 3, 2010                             June 3, 2010                       Apr. 30, 2010
March 4, 2010
Apr. 15, 2010
May 17, 2010
Parking Notice for Parents
 
Parents who use the car pick-up area, please be advised that it is unlawful to block traffic from exiting the school or hindering traffic leaving or coming at Hoyt Heights. 
PLAYAWAYS!
Playaways are now available for checkout in the BMS Library Media Center!  If you are wondering what a Playaway is, read this attachment.
playaway_permission.doc
QUARTER TESTS:
All middle schools in Sumter 17 are required to give Quarter Tests in ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies.  Bates has just finished the first set of tests in subject area classes.  These grades will count 20% of a student's grade.   Tentative dates for the Quarter Tests are as follows:
 
Quarter Test #2
ELA:  January 19/20
Math:  January 11/12
Science:  January 8
Social Studies:  January 13
 
Quarter Test #3
ELA:  March 30/31
Math:  March 22/23
Science:  March 12
Social Studies:  March 10
School ID Cards
Students are asked to wear their ID to school every day!  Replacement cards cost $10.  A free clip is available or you may purchase a lanyard for $1.  Cards that have been defaced must be replaced. 
Title I Meetings for 2010
We have planned two parent meeting to discuss MYP (Middle Years Programme) and MAP/PASS Information.
Thursday, February 4, 2010,
8:00-8:30 - Breakfast
8:30-9:30 - MYP-Assessment, MAP/PASS Data Information
 
Thursday, April 15, 2010
5:30-6:00 - Spaghetti Supper
6:00-7:00 - MYP Area of Interaction, MAP/PASS Data Information
Please let us know if you plan to attend by April 12, 2010
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.
Bates Middle School will be implementing a school uniform dress code for the 2009-2010 school year on a voluntary basis for all grade levels.  Parent input obtained through surveys and meetings indicate support for a school uniform plan.  A decrease in school discipline issues; an increase in school spirit; and an improved focus on academics are expected to occur as this policy helps remove distractions to our learning environment.  Approved school uniform attire may consist of a polo-type shirt in either white, red, black or beige with long pants, jumpers, skirts, shorts, or capri in either black or khaki and school spirit items such as BMS T-shirts, hoodies and sweatshirts.  Parents should be able to save on back-to-school expenses since these items can be purchased at all local stores.
Ms. Theresa A. Cousar is a graduate of Manning High School.  She received a Bachelor of Science Degree from Morris College and a Master’s Degree from Francis Marion University.  Ms. Cousar has been employed in Sumter District 17 for ten years.  Within the district, she has taught first, third, and sixth grade.  She has also taught keyboarding and computer classes at Central Carolina Technical College for the Continuing Education Program.  Ms. Cousar has worked with the Williamsburg Technical College Upward Bound Program as an English/ Reading instructor. Her affiliations are PTSA, Palmetto State Teachers Association, Pi Lambda Theta, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc., and Who’s Who Among American Teachers. Her motto is “To the world you may be just one person, but to one person, you may be the world.”
    Breakfast and Lunch Prices
 
                        
    Adult Breakfast                      $1.80               
    Adult Lunch                           $3.10  
    Students Breakfast                 Free                     
    Students Lunch                     $1.50/.40
    Extra Milk                              .30                          
Check out the district's school menus! 

A Message from the Principal

Dear Parent(s) and Students,

On behalf of the administration, faculty and staff of Bates Middle School, I would like to welcome you to our website. We are pleased to have the opportunity to share with you pertinent information about our school. Navigate our website to learn more about programs, activities, and resources that may be beneficial to you.  Please know that, at BMS, education is our highest priority.  We are committed to striving for academic excellence and in providing a safe and secure environment for students. We also recognize that everyone plays an integral part in this process and that effective communication between school and home is essential.  Please feel free to visit the school at any time.  We look forward to working with each and every one of you and hope that, as a team, we can make a difference in the lives of our students.  If you are unable to obtain the information that you are searching for on the website, feel free to contact the school at (803) 775-0711.
 
Dr. Vanessa R. Lancaster, Principal
Bates Middle School

Upcoming Events

Thursday, February 11
Spring/Freestyle Pictures
Saturday, February 13
Better Men Society Stride Walk
Monday, February 15
District Inservice
Thursday, February 18
Interim Reports Issued
Wednesday, February 24
Early Release/Inservice
Mon, Mar 1 - Fri, Mar 5
Spring MAP Testing
Thursday, March 4
Progress Reports Issued
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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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