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Community Safety Notice

1/30/2020

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Community Safety Notice

January 30, 2020

Dear Bateman Parents and Families,

The safety of your children is always our top priority, which is why we must inform you of an incident that was reported to our school this morning. A member of our community reported being approached by a stranger on the way to Bateman. We are grateful that this person arrived to the building safely. The Chicago Police Department (CPD) is investigating this incident, and we are working closely with the CPS Office of Safety and Security. CPD will be providing extra attention to our school during the investigation.

Students at the school may be aware of this incident, and we will have conversations with students about the importance of being attentive and alert while walking to and from school. We encourage you to also remind your children of the following guidance that we are providing to our students:

Students are encouraged to travel together in pairs whenever possible.
If a student feels uncomfortable or threatened in any way, they should go to the nearest business or populated area and call for help.
While having a phone can help in a crisis, students should use phones with good judgment and be aware of their surroundings.
Students should report any suspicious vehicles, people, or behavior to the school immediately so that we can investigate with the support of the CPD.

We are taking this situation extremely seriously. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to the school directly.

Sincerely,
Georgia Davos-Vetas

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You're Invited...Quarter 2 Showcase

1/29/2020

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Quarter 2 Showcase

Formerly known as Investigation Days!
Remember to check out all classrooms!

Grade Level Showcase Topics
Check out your child's grade level & others below!

**Preschool's Fashion Show to celebrate family culture will be on February 25th**

Kindergarten
Friendship Day Celebration!
Prior to showcase day, students created their own friendship tradition focusing on symbol, food, clothing and activities. During showcase day, students will present/ explain how their friendship day will be celebrated.

First Grade
All About Animal Expert Writing!
We are experts in nonfiction writing! Writers will be showcasing their All About informational texts on an animal of their choice. Their texts incorporate many non-fiction text features they have been studying in reading and writing workshops.

Second Grade
Problem Solvers in our Community!
How To Books about solving problems in our community! Come join our Alderman and help select a problem that needs solving - our 2nd grade writers have the solutions!

Third Grade
The Art of Informational Writing
How-To experiences that explain a step-by-step procedure on a topic, convey ideas and present information clearly! Come learn with us!

Fourth Grade
Weather Experts in Action!
Meteorologists will be sharing their hard work on the research they conducted on two different extreme weather topics! They will propose solutions to problems caused by natural disasters. Stop by to check out our inventions, storybooks, and newspaper front pages!

Fifth Grade
Explore 5th Grade!
Students will be showcasing their work in math, science, and social studies that will highlight their understanding of the concepts that were studied in the 2nd quarter including the following:
Math: In the Chef's Kitchen with Long Division; Science: Mixtures & Solutions; Social Studies: The Cultures of South and Central America

Sixth Grade
Big Ideas, Big Impact & Journeys of Transformation!
305 & 309 - Big Ideas, Big Impact: Instagram Stories of famous African-Americans that highlight their big idea and the events in their life that led to that "Big Idea"
304 - Journeys of Transformation: Personal Totem Poles that display animals and stories that represent our own journeys of transformation

Seventh Grade
6 Word Memoirs!
Seventh Graders have created 6 word memoirs that capture the essence of a special moment in their life! Come check out the videos!

Eighth Grade
National Geographic Geo Challenge
8th Grade Scientists have been tackling The Problem of Plastic! Come see their presentations focused on plastic problems in waterways globally!

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Parents' Night Out - Sign Up Today!

1/29/2020

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Parents’ Night Out: New Date!

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Bateman Buzz | 2019-2020; Volume 11

1/24/2020

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Message from Administration

Dear Bateman Families and Friends,

Quarter 2 is quickly coming to a close in the next few weeks! We will be wrapping up our units of study and can't wait to see all of the great student work in the upcoming days! Students are gearing up to celebrate their learning and share all of their progress with the community on our Quarter 2 Showcase Day on February 4th! Formerly known as investigation days, parents will be invited in to share in a celebration of learning with their children. Teachers will be reaching out with further details in the upcoming weeks! We hope everyone will be to join us!

Also...The flu season is here! Please remind your children to wash their hands frequently and get a good night sleep! If your child has a fever or is vomiting, please keep your child at home. Students may not return to school until they are fever free for 24 hours (non-medicated). If you have to give your child Tylenol or Motrin to "get through the day", please keep your child at home so they can get the proper rest needed to recover. We appreciate you doing your part to keep everyone healthy at school!

Be Empowered • Be Inclusive • Be Kind

Be Bateman!

All the best,
Georgia & Kate

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Classroom Spotlights
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Our Kindergartners have lots of dreams! Check out their work surrounding the dreams they have about the future world!

Looking for a way to stay warm? Our first graders can teach you how to make some yummy hot chocolate on these chilly days!

Upcoming Dates at a Glance

This Week:

Wed, January 22: 1st Grade Dual Language Parent Workshop @ 6 pm | Library
Thursday, January 23: Community Public Safety Forum @ 7 pm | Auditorium
Friday, January 24: BAC/PAC Meetings @ 8:30 am | Auditorium
Friday, January 24: School Tour @ 9 am
Friday, January 24: Winter Movie Night @ 4pm | Auditorium

Next Week:

Wednesday, January 29: January Dine to Donate - Lou Malnati's @ 11am - 11pm
Thursday, January 30: Kids Heart Challenge Kick Off for Students (PK-4)
Thursday, January 30: End of Quarter 2
Friday, January 31: No School | School Improvement Day

On Our Radar:

Tuesday, February 4: Quarterly Celebration @ 8:30 am
Friday, February 7: Parents Night Out | 8th Grade Fundraiser
Saturday, February 8: Fathers' Club Saturday Sports with Dad @ 10 am

What's the Buzz?

Upcoming Events at Bateman
These events are all within the next 2 weeks!

1st Grade Parent Dual Language Workshop
Wednesday, January 22nd at 6pm | **Library**

First grade parents of children in our Dual Language program are invited to attend a workshop featuring Maribel Rivera, a CPS Dual Language expert! Please note that we will be meeting in the library (not the auditorium!).

Community Public Safety Forum
Thursday, January 23rd from 7pm - 8:30pm | Bateman Auditorium

Please join neighborhood organizations at a Community Public Safety Forum to discuss neighborhood safety! We hope all will be able to join!

BAC / PAC Parent Meetings
Friday, January 24th at 8:30 am & 9:30 am | Auditorium

This month's topic will be learning to identify depression and anxiety symptoms in children. The workshop will be conducted in English & Spanish by WEB FAMILY Please contact Ms. Liberto with any questions.

School Tour
Friday, January 24th at 9am | North Office

Are you interested in sending your child(ren) to Bateman? Come see what we have to offer at our wonderful neighborhood school! School Tours are offered on the last Friday of each month. Please provide further information at http://bateman.cps.edu/school-tour.html to ensure the tour fits your needs.

Student Council's Annual Winter Movie Night
Friday, January 24th at 4pm | Auditorium

Join us on Friday, January 24th for our annual Movie Night! Bring your blankets and get ready to catch 'em all as we watch Pokemon! Please enter on the Sacramento side of the Auditorium. All proceeds go to support the 8th Grade Washington D.C. Trip!

Adults $2; Children $1; All under 2 are free
Doors open at 3:45pm
Refreshments, popcorn, & a raffle!

iCook Winter Session Registration
New session starting on February 20th

Are you looking to spice up your weeknight dinners? Register your child to add to their culinary repertoire with iCook! Whether you were a chef in the fall session or just beginning, registration is now open! Register Here Today! Classes begin on February 20th!

Girls on the Run Spring Season Registration
Open Now for 3rd - 5th Graders!

Calling all Girls on the Run! If you're interested in joining the Girls on the Run Spring 2020 season with Coach Gage, Coach Rivas, and Coach Rowe, sign up today! GOTR will meet every Monday and Wednesday from 3:15 - 4:30 pm. Click here to register today!

January Dine to Donate: Lou Malnati's
Wednesday, January 29th from 11am - 11pm | 4340 N Lincoln Ave

Dine in, carry out or have a delicious pizza pie delivered from Lou Malnati's Pizzeria on 4340 N Lincoln Ave., 11am - 11pm on Wednesday, January 29th. When you mention "Bateman" 20% of proceeds will go back to the kids at Bateman Elementary School. (Online orders will NOT be counted, but calling in your order is OK!). Check out the Facebook Event or contact the Bateman Boosters with any questions.

PK - 4 Kids Heart Challenge Kick Off
Student Assemblies: January 30th

The month of February is Healthy Heart Month! Students in Pre-K-4th grade will be partnering with the American Heart Association to participate in this service-learning program which teaches your student how to care for their hearts both physically and emotionally and teaches the importance of giving back by raising lifesaving donations to fight the nation’s #1 killer, heart disease! Click here for more information on how to start fundraising today!

LSC Elections
Election Window Open Now!

If you are a parent, community member, student, or teacher looking to get more involved with your school, we encourage you to consider running in your school’s LSC election. For more information on how to apply, please click here!

Spring Fling Auction Items
Can you help?

Do you know a local business owner? Have a hookup for Cubs, Bears, Hawks or Bulls tickets? Great restaurants? Fun outings or hotel stays? We need your help! We are currently soliciting items for the Spring Fling: Eat, Drink & Be Bateman fundraising event. Every item will have a significant impact as we work toward our biggest fundraising goal ever -- $40,000 to enhance technology for ALL kids, K-8 at Bateman. Reach out to friendsofbateman@gmail.com for more info on how you can help make this our best auction yet. All items must be secured by March 2nd.

Digital Sign Custom Messages
Open Now for All Types of Celebrations!

Does your Bateman student have a special occasion to celebrate, such as a birthday, sports victory, or something else? Does someone in your family have an anniversary coming up? Celebrate them in style by submitting a personalized message to be displayed on Bateman's gigantic digital sign, located right on Richmond Street! Spots are limited and can be reserved up to 3 weeks in advance. The cost is $10 per message, and your contribution will go towards the Bateman Booster's fundraising goal of $40,000 for this school year. Use this form to submit a personalized message today!

Save the Dates
Important future events and updates!

Quarter 2 Showcase
Tuesday, February 4th

Parents' Night Out
Friday, February 7th

2020 Spring Fling
Saturday, March 28th at Twisted Hippo

Events in our Community

Independence Library Events
See what's happening at the Independence Library here!

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Bateman Buzz | 2019-2020; Volume 10

1/8/2020

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Message from Administration

Dear Bateman Families and Friends,

Happy New Year! Each new year brings a new opportunity for new goals, challenges, and experiences. Our students have been busy creating new goals for the remainder of the year to ensure their growth is continuous in their personal and academic life.

Many take the new year to create a resolution based on healthy habits. Luckily, Bateman students strive to live a balanced and healthy lifestyle each day through our Healthy Schools Initiative. As a Gold Healthy School, let's all resolve to stick to our Wellness Policy:

Resolution #1: Celebrate with non-food treats!
At Bateman, we have two celebration days per year (usually Winter Celebration & end of the year) during which food is allowed. Please celebrate all other events, including birthdays, with non-food items, such as pencils, etc!

Resolution #2: Pack a Healthy Lunch!
All students are able to eat the wonderful school lunch daily. Students also have the option to bring a Home Lunch. If your family chooses to send a Home Lunch, we encourage you to send healthy options on a daily basis. Please remind your child that their food is only their own and not for sharing.

Be Empowered • Be Inclusive • Be Kind

Be Bateman!

All the best,
Georgia & Kate

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Our 5th Graders were experimenting on their first day back to school to see what chemical combination would create the largest reaction with their given materials!

Preschoolers were ringing in the New Year in style! They celebrated together and talked about what they want to achieve in the upcoming year!

Upcoming Dates at a Glance

This Week:

Tuesday, January 7: Fathers' Club Meeting @ 6:30 pm | Twisted Hippo
Wednesday, January 8: Vision/Hearing Re-Screenings
Wednesday, January 8: PTA Meeting @ 3:30 pm | Library
Wednesday, January 8: PreK Dual Language Parent Meeting #1 @ 4pm (Span) 4:45 pm (Eng)
Wednesday, January 8: LSC Meeting @ 5:30 pm | Library
Thursday, January 9: Bateman Boosters Meeting @6:30 pm | Kedzie Inn

Next Week:

Tuesday, January 14: 8th Grade Graduation Picture Retakes
Wednesday, January 15: PreK Dual Language Parent Meeting #2 @ 4pm (Span) 4:45 pm (Eng)

On Our Radar:

Monday, January 20: No School | MLK Jr Day
Friday, January 24: Winter Movie Night
Thursday, January 30: Kids Heart Challenge Kick Off for Students (PK-2)
Friday, January 31: No School | School Improvement Day
Tuesday, February 4: Quarterly Celebration @ 8:30am

What's the Buzz?

Upcoming Events at Bateman
These events are all within the next 2 weeks!

Fathers' Club Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, January 7th at 6:30 pm | Twisted Hippo

Come join the Fathers' Club at the monthly meeting to plan upcoming events and join committees As an added incentives and to thank you all for a good 2019, first round of Dragon Keeper will be on the Fathers' Club! Yes, come out and have a pint with your fellow BFC dads. Contact the Bateman Fathers' Club with any questions!

Vision/Hearing Screening Volunteers Needed
Sign up today to Volunteer!

Are you an approved volunteer? We need YOUR help to make screenings go smoothly! Please consider signing up to volunteer using the button below! Contact Ms. Rivera with any questions!

Volunteer for the Vision & Hearing HERE!

Monthly PTA Meeting
Wednesday, January 8th at 3:30 pm | Library

Please join the Parent Teacher Association for their monthly meeting! All are welcome to join to learn about upcoming PTA events and how to become more involved with the school! Please contact the Bateman PTA with any questions!

Dual Language Preschool Parent Workshop #1
Wednesday, January 8th
Español: 4 pm - 4:30 pm | Room 119
English: 4:45 pm - 5:15 pm | Room 118

Current Preschool Parents are invited to attend two workshops with Ms. Carrick and Ms. Rosales! Providing a strong foundation for early literacy development is key to success. Come to learn how you can partner with your child’s teacher to help ensure that your child’s language skills continue to grow, along with a connection to their family, community and culture. Please contact Ms. Liberto with any questions.

January Local School Council Meeting
Wednesday, January 8th at 5:30 pm | Library

Please join us for the monthly LSC Meeting. All are welcome to attend meetings to learn more about the Bateman experience, share ideas and feedback, and celebrate news with the community. If you are not able to attend, the agenda and previously approved minutes are available on the Bateman Website. We hope to see you there!

Bateman Boosters Monthly Meeting
Thursday, January 9th at 6:30 pm | Kedzie Inn

Monthly meetings are open to all - we hope to see you there! Please contact the Bateman Boosters with any questions!

LSC Elections
Election Window Open Now!

Digital Sign Bateman Birthday Messages
Open Now!

Does your Bateman student have a birthday coming up? Celebrate them in style by submitting a personalized birthday message to be displayed on Bateman's gigantic digital sign, located right on Richmond Street! Spots are limited and can be reserved up to 3 weeks in advance. The cost is $10 per message, and your contribution will go towards the Bateman Booster's fundraising goal of $40,000 for this school year. Use this form to submit a personalized birthday message today!

Save the Dates
Important future events and updates!

Dual Language Preschool Parent Workshop #2
Wednesday, January 15th
Español: 4 pm - 4:30 pm | Room 119
English: 4:45 pm - 5:15 pm | Room 118

Current Preschool Parents are invited to attend the second preschool workshop with Ms. Carrick and Ms. Rosales! The PreKindergarten Early Literacy Program teaches students the sounds of the letters by immersing them in a variety of phonemic awareness activities and to provide practice with basic blending in order to prepare them for reading in kindergarten. Providing a strong foundation for early literacy development. Please contact Ms. Liberto with any questions.

BAC / PAC Parent Meetings
Friday, January 15th at 8:30 am & 9:30 am | Auditorium

Student Council's Annual Winter Movie Night
Friday, January 24th at 4pm | Auditorium

2020 Spring Fling
Saturday, March 28th at Twisted Hippo

Events in our Community

Independence Library Events
See what's happening at the Independence Library here!

Click here to support Bateman through Amazon Smile!

Click here to support Bateman Teacher Donors Choose Projects!
Even one dollar will bring a teacher closer to fully funding their project!

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Save the Date: Kids Heart Challenge

1/7/2020

KIDS HEART CHALLENGE
coming to Bateman on January 30th!

Our school is getting ready to kick-off KIDS HEART CHALLENGE! This service-learning program from the American Heart Association (formerly Jump Rope For Heart) teaches your student how to care for their hearts both physically and emotionally and teaches the importance of giving back by raising lifesaving donations to fight the nation’s #1 killer, heart disease!

Before we kick off the Kids Heart Challenge at school on January 30, we encourage you register with your student to take a challenge to stay healthy this year. The three challenges are:

You can register for the Kids Heart Challenge and take the challenge using this link: http://www2.heart.org/goto/newtonbateman

During the kick-off we will talk with our students about the work the AHA does and challenge students to start living a healthy lifestyle with the help of our friends, the HEART HEROES! Meet the new Heart Heroes and learn their heart healthy messages here: Kids Heart Challenge - Heart Hero Characters Introduction

ANY student who takes the KIDS HEART CHALLENGE online will earn a FREE wristband to wear proudly! Once your student collects a donation (optional) they will start earning their own Heart Heroes and a backpack clip for them to hang on! ALL of our Heart Heroes (and the wristband!) will COME TO LIFE and share their heart healthy messages with your student! To bring characters to life you must use the FREE mobile app: Kids Heart Challenge

If that wasn’t exciting enough, we are offering a special incentive to students who start collecting donations early!

Students who collect $150 by our kickoff date, JANUARY 30 using their online fundraising page (or the KHC App!) will earn an exclusive Slow-Rising Heart Hero!

GET STARTED FUNDRAISING TODAY!

Here are four easy steps to get your student’s online fundraising page set up and start collecting lifesaving donations:

1. Go to your school’s fundraising page: http://www2.heart.org/goto/newtonbateman
2. Click on the Sign Up button
3. Create a username and password and then fill out the registration form to take the challenge
4. Share your personal fundraising link with friends and family right away.

AND/OR Download the FREE mobile app Kids Heart Challenge and register your student that way

Thank you for joining us as we challenge each other to keep our heart healthy and raise money for kids with special hearts.

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