Message from the Principal

Georgia Davos-Vetas

Dear Bateman Parents and Community,

As principal of Newton Bateman Elementary School, it is my pleasure to welcome everyone back for another great school year.  I'm thrilled to be working with wonderful teachers, connecting with supportive parents and leading initiatives to make Bateman a place where every child finds joy in learning and is supported to reach their maximum potential.   We are all excited to have students back in our classrooms and hallways filling them with energy and enthusiasm for learning.   It is our mission to help every child feel welcomed, connected, and a part of our Bateman family.  Additionally, we strive to challenge each student to grow in his or her academic abilities and to empower responsible and respectful, lifelong learners.  At Newton Bateman, we have great teachers who spend hours planning and creating classroom activities to engage our students in learning.  Our teachers utilize research-based best practices and analyze academic data to determine current skill levels and to set goals for themselves to achieve throughout the year.

We hope that you will find our new and improved website helpful and informative.  All of the information we send out via email can also be found on this site.  Please subscribe to the Bateman Buzz to get the most updated information on a bi-weekly basis.  We also have entered dates for all events and activities into the Calendar feature of our website.  Additionally, we can be found on Twitter (@BatemanES) and Facebook (@BatemanES). We will also use our social media to send out updates and quick announcements as we go through the school year.

I am honored to serve as the principal of Newton Bateman Elementary School.  It is truly a privilege to be part of a community where parents, teachers and students care for each other and strive to build positive relationships that support academic and social growth.  Please feel free to contact me at 773-534-5055 or at gdavos@cps.edu.

Once again, welcome back!  Together, I know we will make this school year one of growth and achievement for all children.  #BeBateman

All the best, 


Georgia Davos-Vetas

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